Program Manager
Department: Operations
Reports To: Operations Manager
Classification: Non-Exempt (Full-Time)
Compensation: $25–$30/hour ($52,000–$62,000 annually)
We help clients successfully manage their student loan debt through counseling, enrollment, and administrative support for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness programs—so they can live the life they envisioned when they chose to further their education.
- Is a natural people person and influencer, and enjoys leading others
- Is comfortable holding a team accountable to clear KPIs and performance standards
- Can confidently manage the full employee lifecycle (coaching, performance management, and termination when needed)
- Thrives in a structured, fast-paced, and high-accountability environment
- Uses systems, technology, and data (especially Zoho) to drive decisions and results
- Lead, coach, and develop a team to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs
- Manage the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, performance management, and terminations when necessary
- Create a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement
- Conduct regular performance reviews and coaching sessions
- Set, track, and enforce team KPIs using Zoho CRM dashboards and reporting tools
- Monitor productivity, quality, and efficiency across the team
- Identify performance gaps and implement corrective action plans
- Oversee client communication regarding programs and payments
- Ensure accurate and timely processing, collection, and reporting of all client payments
- Maintain high standards of client service and professionalism
- Monitor and audit payment activity, collections, and vendor disbursements
- Ensure all processes are compliant, accurate, and completed within required timelines
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive financial and client information
- Identify inefficiencies and implement solutions—especially within Zoho workflows and automation
- Optimize systems to improve tracking, reporting, and operational visibility
- Lead special projects and internal audits
- 4+ years of experience in Program Management, Operations, Compliance, Financial Services, or similar field
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Proven experience managing and leading teams
- Hands-on experience with Zoho CRM (REQUIRED)
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and manage a team
- Comfortable holding employees accountable to performance standards and KPIs
- Ability to make sound decisions regarding performance management, and terminations
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage repetitive, time-sensitive tasks with consistency and accuracy
- Confident communicator, both internally and with clients
- Analytical thinker with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
- Ability to leverage Zoho modules and CRM to drive efficiency, visibility, and accountability
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- Hybrid work schedule after training
- 100% employer-paid medical benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- 2 weeks of earned PTO
- AFLAC supplemental coverage
- Opportunity to lead, grow, and make a direct impact on both clients and team members
- Grow or Die – We are always improving
- Find a Way – We solve problems, no excuses
- Keep Commitments – We do what we say we will do
- Do the Right Thing – Integrity is non-negotiable