Project Manager

THE ROLE: Project Manager

American Student Assistance (ASA) is national nonprofit that is changing the way kids learn about careers and prepare for their futures through access to career-readiness information and experiences.

ASA fulfills its mission through free digital-first direct experiences philanthropy advocacy thought leadership groundbreaking research and impact investing. We believe that exploring career possibilities as early as middle school and providing access to education-to-career pathways aligned with ones passions and goals will result in greater confidence and long-term success for all students.

We are looking for a Project Manager. This role will be for translating strategies into comprehensive project plans for key department and cross-divisional initiatives for executing plans with fidelity and for reporting project status to senior leaders.

What Youll Do:

• Plan & Lead Projects
• Manage a variety of projects including departmental initiatives cross-divisional efforts product development/management projects organizational change initiatives system/process improvements and transitions.
• Build project plans define scope dependencies risks timelines budgets and deliverables.
• Facilitate project meetings with clear agendas decisions and next steps.
• Drive Execution & Accountability
• Track deliverables and manage timelines across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Maintain centralized project documentation (playbooks briefs charters plans communications executive reporting).
• Provide weekly reporting on milestones priorities risks issue resolution and status.
• Execute projects on time within budget and with a high standard of quality.
• Communicate & Influence
• Partner with senior and executive leaders demonstrating professionalism and confidence.
• Collaborate across departments to align stakeholders build trust and influence without direct authority.
• Establish and execute communication and change management plans to drive adoption and project success.
• Deliver concise clear updates on project status risks and outcomes.
• Problem-Solve & Improve
• Manage competing priorities with urgency balancing structured plans with ad hoc requests.
• Navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities with flexibility and resilience.
• Identify risks early and recommend proactive solutions.
• Conduct After Action Reviews (AARs) to assess lessons learned and improve future execution.
• Continuously seek synergies process improvements and system enhancements.
• Tools & Systems
• Use Asana (or similar project management platforms) to organize and track projects ensuring visibility and accountability.
• Leverage MS Office (Excel PowerPoint) and Google Suite for project management and reporting. Salesforce experience a plus.

About You:

• 5 years of professional project management experience; experience in K12 education or the edtech sector a plus.
• Proven track record as a self-starter and problem-solver who thrives in dynamic fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional projects on time and within budget
• Communication & Influence
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to engage confidently with all levels of the organization including executives.
  • Skilled facilitator who can lead project meetings with clarity and ensure decisions and next steps are defined.
  • Strong writing and presentation skills: able to synthesize multiple priorities into concise impactful communications tailored for different audiences.
  • Outstanding ability to influence across an organization including without direct authority.
• Project Execution & Organization
  • Adept at building project plans managing timelines and tracking deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives.
  • Strong organizational ability: detail-oriented process-driven able to juggle competing priorities while maintaining a sense of urgency.
  • Highly skilled in documentation maintaining central repositories (playbooks charters briefs SOWs project plans stakeholder communications reporting).
  • Ability to identify risks early recommend solutions and adapt plans as priorities shift.
• Collaboration & Leadership
  • Strong people skills; able to quickly establish rapport motivate teams and build consensus.
  • Comfortable working independently yet collaborative and team-oriented.
  • Confident working with senior and executive staff; professional and composed in high-level conversations.
• Tools & Technical Aptitude
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint) and Google Suite.
  • Experienced with Asana (or similar project management tools) to organize and track projects ensuring visibility and accountability.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce preferred.
• Attributes
  • Proactive and resourceful anticipates needs solves problems and drives work forward without micromanagement.
  • Flexible and resilient when navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.
  • Motivated by ASAs mission and eager to grow in a supportive mission-driven environment.

Salary Range: $100000 - $130000

American Student Assistance is committed to fair and transparent determining compensation we consider a variety of job-related factors including prior experience certifications and licenses skills and expertise geographic location and internal equity.

We take a total compensation approach meaning we look beyond salary alone to support reward and recognize the whole individual. Depending on role eligibility your offer may also include a bonus 403(b) retirement plan participation generous paid time off and comprehensive health and life insurance benefits. As a result final offer amounts may vary from the salary range listed in the job posting. Join our mission-driven organization to enjoy these perks and benefits as well as investment in your growth contributions and future.

Why ASA

ASA offers a wide range of perks and benefits to Team Members including comprehensive medical dental and vision healthcare plans a retirement plan (plus match) weekly lunches commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

We also heavily prioritize a healthy work/life balance which is why we offer all full-time Team Members generous PTO options Summer Fridays (every Friday off between Memorial Day and Labor Day) and a company holiday break between December 25th and January 1st.

ASA works in a Hybrid schedule (2) two days a week in our Boston HQ. We prioritize strategic thinkers collaborators and work/life pros who are looking to help make a difference in kids education and career goals.

Required Experience:

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