Hybrid Senior Associate, Milken Scholars Program bei Milken Institute

About the Milken Institute

The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, with offices in Washington, DC, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints. We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives, in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities.

The Milken Institute’s events and programmatic activities, involve the exchange of ideas with leaders from around the world. The Institute hosts more than 200 events each year, with our annual flagship event, Global Conference, bringing together 4,500+ participants from around the world, featuring more than 900+ speakers throughout 200+ sessions over the course of the event.  

About the Position

The Milken Scholars Program has an immediate opening for a Senior Associate. The Milken Scholars Program is a joint initiative of the Milken Institute and Milken Family Foundation, both philanthropic organizations based in Santa Monica, California.

The Senior Associate will be an integral part of a dynamic, fast-paced team and will report to

Evelyn Torres, Director, Milken Scholars.

This is an exciting career opportunity for anyone interested in working on a national level program, and is devoted to the mission of supporting talented individuals identified as Milken Scholars as they pursue their academic and professional goals. The Milken Scholars Program is looking for a motivated individual who is willing to work hard, is a quick study, and is willing to contribute to the continued growth and success of the program. If you would like to be part of a team where what you do makes a difference in the lives of others, then this is definitely the job for you. 

Milken Scholars come from a variety of backgrounds and have roots in over 80 countries. They have undergraduate and graduate degrees from every top university in the United States and careers in science, medicine, business and management, law, government, finance, education, health care, technology, and more. They are selected for their scholarship, leadership, service, character, and a commitment to bring meaning to the Program’s motto, Lifelong Leaders for a Better World. 

We invite you to visit these web sites to learn more our organization and program: 

www.milkenscholars.org, www.milkeninstitute.org, www.mff.org

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of program database, support in the collection of Scholar statistics, record keeping, and file maintenance.
• Planning/operations of all program events to include the Annual Summit, Tri-annual Alumni Symposium, Recognition Ceremonies, and Holiday Dinners.
• Research, communicate, and negotiate contracts for all off-site events.
• Travel to off-site program events, particularly in New York City and Washington D.C.
• Plan and travel to college campus visits across the country, twice a year. Serve as point of contact for Scholars currently enrolled in college. Provide appropriate and immediate advice for any personal, academic and professional situations.   
• Outreach to Alumni Scholars and support in planning and hosting Alumni gatherings. 
• Support and coordinate selection materials for yearly Scholar application process.
• Manage phone inquiries and communication.
• Close interaction via email, phone, and face-to-face with Milken Scholars, High School offices and counselors, Foundation and Institute personnel.
• Proof and prepare correspondence and mailings.
• Research information, as requested, including possible Program expansion
• Other roles and duties as determined by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors required. Graduate degree highly preferred in an education related field. Candidates with studies in psychology are also being considered.  
• Experience: 3-6 years of continuous full-time work experience in office, nonprofit org, or related setting in the fields of scholarship management, student counseling, college access, admission & selection, graduate fellowships, youth development and event management. 

Special skills required:

• Superior organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and complete a variety of tasks, work efficiently and calmly under pressure, meet deadlines, manipulate a constant flow of multiple tasks
• Advanced technology skills including CRM database maintenance, word processing, spreadsheet, PowerPoint design, web research and updates
• Polished verbal and written communication skills
• Public speaking and relationship management
• Ability to both collaborate with a close-knit team dedicated to the goals of the programs and also work independently with minimum supervision. Candidate should be able to manage their own projects independently. 
• Team spirit, reliability, quick learner, self-starter, energetic, strong work ethic, attention to detail, confidentiality, initiative, positive attitude, follow-through

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

This position will work in a professional office environment on a hybrid schedule consisting of three (3) days per week reporting in-person to the Santa Monica office location (Tuesday – Thursday), with the remaining two (2) days working remotely. Please understand, this schedule is subject to change at the Institute’s sole discretion. 

This person will also be required to travel occasionally to other offices and/or venues to assist with events as needed, requiring occasional work outside of traditional hours. Domestic travel is possible. Additionally, this position requires interacting virtually on a regular basis with Milken Institute staff based in other locations in the United States and around the world. 

Note

The statements herein are intended to describe the overall nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. 

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. Please note, we are not sponsoring visas at this time, being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

Please submit resume and cover letter illustrating how your experience and skills will contribute to the department and any unique qualities you bring to the position. If applying via Indeed, please upload your resume and any supporting documentation as one attachment. Any application that does not include both a resume and cover letter will be rejected. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact our Human Resources department to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Our Culture

The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran. 

Every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences. We foster a space for growth with opportunities to share knowledge and passion with both clients and colleagues. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our leadership is actively involved in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone. 

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan - 403b (5% match)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Personal, Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
• Fertility Support
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
• Pet Insurance Discount
• Training & Development:
• LinkedIn Learning – over 15,000 self-guided classes offered
• Annual Mentor Program
• Wellness Resources:
• Employee Assistance Program
• CALM app membership