We are seeking an execution-driven, empathetic, and detail-oriented Senior Program Associate to anchor the day-to-day operations and participant journey for our Early Talent Cohorts and Emerging Leaders Programs. Key Responsibilities & Outcomes Cohort Journey & Talent Enablement
- Support the end-to-end execution of multi-month and annual development pathways, balancing business immersion, rigorous skill-building sprints, and project-based assignments.
- Act as the direct point of contact for cohort members; conduct scheduled check-ins, address operational concerns, provide practical navigation advice, and surface escalation items proactively
- Coordinate delivery schedules, external facilitators, leadership interactions, masterclasses, and intensive bootcamps.
- Own end-to-end logistics, pre-read distribution, session collaterals, and stakeholder alignment to ensure seamless workshop execution.
- Monitor milestone deadlines, evaluation deliverables, and cohort progress to catch and resolve program bottlenecks early.
- Partner with target institutions and university placement ecosystems to support pre-placement dialogues, immersion presentations, and candidate interaction touchpoints.
- Prepare high-clarity collateral, orientation decks, and programmatic communications for prospective candidates and incoming cohorts.
- Maintain comprehensive trackers covering attendance, performance assessments, individual milestone completions, and feedback loops using advanced spreadsheets and visual decks.
- Synthesize participant feedback and cohort diagnostic data into actionable recommendations to iterate and elevate future iterations of the programs.
- Deliver concise operational dashboards and status reports to leadership.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Calendar and dependencies management, meticulous attention to detail, and a bias for flawless administrative execution.
- Demonstrated ability to build trust with high-caliber young professionals and interns, guiding them through steep learning curves with patience and structure.
- Confident working across levels from executive mentors and engagement managers to external speakers and academic placement heads.
- Crisp written and verbal articulation, capable of drafting executive-ready decks, programmatic memos, and clear operational guidelines.
- Proven track record of handling sensitive evaluation data, performance ratings, and internal talent conversations with strict confidentiality.
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