Southeast Program Manager (Houston, TX)

Study Smart Tutors; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Flexible Paid Time Off

Referral program

First Stop Health

Job summary

Study Smart Tutors in Houston, TX is seeking a Southeast Program Manager to coordinate partnerships, supervise tutors, and drive program impact. The role blends virtual and in-person engagement with travel across the region and close collaboration with education partners.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Education and 2+ years in teaching, intervention, or program management, with strong communication and organizational skills to implement MTSS/SEL frameworks and ensure equitable access

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with MTSS/SEL frameworks and intervention practices.
• Experience in teaching, academic interventions, or program/partnership management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tutor/facilitator preparations, ensuring high‑quality delivery across programs.
• Visit program sites (in‑person) to observe sessions, provide feedback, and coach.
• Support tutors with instructional planning and technology integration.
• Research and implement equitable growth modalities to serve diverse student populations.
• Provide evaluation and feedback to educators aligning with organizational standards.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Job description

Position:Southeast Program Manager (Houston, TX)

Location: Houston, TX

Job Id:1139

# of Openings:1

About Study Smart

Study Smart 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 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.

Position: Southeast Program Manager

The Southeast Program Manager will serve as a primary liaison between Study Smart Tutors, its school/program partners, and its network of tutors and facilitators. This hybrid role blends educator support with partnership success management to ensure seamless delivery of academic services while fostering long‑term, impactful relationships with partners.

The Southeast Program Manager will report directly to the Director of Education & Operations.

This position is a mix of virtual and in‑person engagements. Candidates must be available to travel across the region as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Partner Relationship Management

• 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.

Team & Internal Collaboration

• Liaison between Partnership Manager and implementation
• Attend weekly team meetings and contribute to cross‑departmental collaboration.
• Support professional development and performance evaluations where relevant.

Program & Strategic Growth

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 Math/ELA & STEAM intervention frameworks.
• Experience with Title I schools, English learners, and neurodivergent student populations.
• Familiarity with SEL and MTSS frameworks.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.

Salary and Benefits

• Full time + benefits
• Flexible to work in hybrid
• Salary ranging from $60,000 - $70,000
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Medical insurance
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Referral program
• First Stop Health

Study Smart is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring of employees on the basis of race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.