About Study Smart Tutors
Study Smart Tutors collaborates with partners to promote educational equity, access, and success by providing a diverse range of tools for students, families, and educators. Our mission is grounded in closing opportunity gaps and empowering communities through high-quality, culturally responsive academic support.
Our vision is a world where every student—regardless of background, zip code, or life circumstance—has the opportunity to succeed academically, thrive personally, and realize their full potential. We envision an educational landscape transformed by equitable access, where historically underserved students are empowered through high-quality academic support, strong community partnerships, and inclusive learning environments.
Study Smart Tutors seeks to be a national leader in educational equity by bridging opportunity gaps and supporting students holistically. We aim to expand the definition of academic success to include resilience, self-confidence, and community engagement. By fostering collaborative relationships with families, educators, and institutions, we strive to create a future where learning is a shared responsibility and success is within reach for all.
To learn more about Study Smart Tutors visit us at www.studysmarttutors.com
Position: Program Manager, NY/NJ
The Program Manager NY/NJ will serve as a primary liaison between Study Smart Tutors, its school/program partners, and its network of tutors and facilitators. This in person role blends educator support with partnership success management to ensure seamless delivery of academic services while fostering long-term, impactful relationships with partners.
The Program Manager NY/NJ will report directly to the Lead Program Manager NY/NJ.
This position is located in NYC, with a mix of virtual and in-person engagements. Candidates must be available to travel across the region as needed.
- Oversee tutor/facilitator preparations, ensuring high-quality delivery across assigned programs.
- Visit program sites (in-person) to observe classroom sessions, provide feedback, and offer coaching.
- Support tutors and facilitators with instructional planning, technology integration, and academic intervention practices.
- Research and implement equitable academic growth modalities (virtual, hybrid, in-person) to serve diverse student populations.
- Provide evaluation and performance feedback to educators, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
- Act as the primary liaison for assigned school and program partners, maintaining strong, trust-based relationships.
- Conduct site visits, check-ins, and follow-ups to assess partner satisfaction and program effectiveness.
- Collect and analyze data to provide partners with clear, actionable summaries of program impact.
- Advocate for partner needs within internal teams, ensuring transparent and proactive communication.
- Collaborate with Partnership and other departments to identify expansion opportunities and propose tailored services.
- Liaison between Partnership Manager and implementation
- Attend weekly team meetings and contribute to cross-departmental collaboration.
- Support professional development and performance evaluations where relevant.
- Monitor and align program schedules with purchase order (PO) requirements.
- Identify and troubleshoot challenges in service delivery and PO utilization.
- Contribute to strategic growth initiatives by identifying opportunities within existing partnerships.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in teaching, academic intervention, after-school programming, or program/partnership management.
- Knowledge of standardized testing (State testing, SAT, ACT,) and/or Math/ELA intervention frameworks.
- Familiarity with SEL and MTSS frameworks.
- Experience with Title I schools, English learners, and neurodivergent student populations.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Salary and Benefits
- Full-time + benefits
- Flexible to work in hybrid
- Salary ranging from $66,300 to $70,400
- Full-time benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Medical insurance
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- First Stop Health
Study Smart Tutors is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring of employees on the basis of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation.
For further assistance, contact the recruiting department
