AVP, Global Corporate Citizenship Programs

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

The Assistant Vice President, Global Corporate Citizenship Programs takes the lead role in running day-to-day management of the Company’s charitable efforts, this includes managing the Education as an Equalizer program, overseeing the company-sponsored volunteer activities and leveraging best practices, metrics, reporting, and program communications.  The Assistant Vice President, Programs is an expert planner and project manager and is responsible for creating new opportunities, implementing new community and employee initiatives, and serving as an advisor to all business units on Corporate Citizenship.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage key programs of Education as an Equalizer, including:

  • Collaborations and partnership with Diversity Networks

  • Liaise with global nonprofit partners

  • Research and vet nonprofits

  • Oversee and analyze data and impact reports from nonprofit partners

  • Assist to create, build, and amplify financial education initiatives with employees and in our communities

• Manage company-wide volunteer and community service initiatives, including the development and execution of Community Service at Synchrony’s annual events; act as a SME for general volunteer activities

• Assist with Employee Emergency Relief Fund; assist HR team with employee emergencies and crisis

• Oversee and manage the annual BLP Community Service rotation in coordination with the Leadership and Early Career team

• Partner with Corporate Affairs and Governance to develop, write and support execution of strategic external/internal communication including company emails, annual reports, papers, social media posts etc.

• Assist with storytelling, presentations and content creation for meetings, Global Town Halls and Synchrony and Synchrony Foundation board materials

• Assist with payments process for the Synchrony Foundation, managing over $20 million in annual payments to nonprofits worldwide, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements and maintaining comprehensive financial tracking and reconciliation

• Manage all Compliance and Risk processes (L3 Process Owner), promoting a strong risk governance culture and personal accountability of owned processes

• Maintain proficient knowledge of corporate foundation rules, regulations, and responsibilities

• Perform other duties and/or special project as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• BA/BS degree and 3+ years of nonprofit experience, corporate foundation, HR, and/or business experience; in lieu of a degree 6+ years of nonprofit experience, corporate foundation, HR, and/or business experience

• 3+ years of project management and strategic partnering

• Strong reporting and data analytics skills

• Strong proficiency with MS Teams, Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), and other management tools

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to influence across a large, matrixed organization

• Proven ability to work with and influence all levels of management

• Experienced communicator with strong presentation skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to craft clear and impactful storyboards and narratives to enhance communication of desired messages and engage/influence multiple audiences

• Strong knowledge of and interest in community service and charitable initiatives

• Ability to work independently with little direction and without a dedicated team

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and to meet deadlines

• Attentive to details

• Ability to build clear/impactful storyboards and narratives to enhance communication of desired messages

• Agility to adapt to rapidly evolving business environments and pivot priorities accordingly, while maintaining a calm, solutions-oriented approach

• Ability to drive social impact that aligns with corporate values and leadership priorities

Grade/Level: 11

The salary range for this position is 90,000.00 - 155,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older

• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process

• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles.  Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles.  Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post.  All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

Our Commitment:

When you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+, with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:

• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

• If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627.   Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time

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