Associate Director, Milken Scholars Program
Santa Monica, Ca
• Developed effective program cycle, including complex five-month selection process• Recruited 100+ high schools in Los Angeles County, New York City, and Washington D.C. increasing average annual pool of applicants by more than 30%• Lead staff evaluation of applicants with corresponding input during finalist screening• Planned annual three-day Milken Scholars Summit, including agenda, theme, visual design, guest speaker recruitment, and workshop programming. This event is vital in bonding recipients with the program and each other• Developed fall and spring campus visits, encompassing more than 100 students attending 30+ universities across the country, dramatically increasing recipient connections with the program• Designed breakthrough procedures to facilitate mentorship and job skills coaching• Fostered valuable contacts with donors that continue to benefit the program and its recipients • Managed and trained full time staff• Administered all program elements, including budget, legal / tax compliance, award disbursements, and program community service activities