Title: PT Career Assistant

Department: College Scholars

Compensation: $23 (Hourly)

FLSA: Non Exempt

LOCATION/HOURS

This is a part-time, remote position based out of our New York City office location. It is expected that position duties will be performed remotely. Occasional travel to the office may be required for meetings and events with the understanding that SEO will consult government and public health advisories to help us determine the extent to which it is safe to carry out in-person and onsite activities.

About SEO

We Propel Human Potential. SEO is an educational non-profit focused on improving outcomes for students that come from underserved and historically underrepresented backgrounds. For over 50 years, SEO has been an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational programs and opportunities that maximize the full potential of our students. We are on a mission to create an ecosystem of excellence for the students we serve

About College Scholars

SEO Scholars is a free eight-year academic program that successfully educates and mentors underserved public high school students from low-income backgrounds to and through college. In college, we continue to support students through each of their four years, providing one-on-one academic, personal and career exploration support. Our team supports more than 1,000 College Scholars attending ~200 colleges across 31 states, with a 90% college graduation rate. (Learn more here: SEO Scholars)

Position Overview & Responsibilities

The Part Time Career Assistant works with SEO College Scholars to support graduates of NYC and SF public high schools attending colleges across the country by providing year-round career support through individualized meetings and career material reviews.

• Design, edit, and update college participant resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and written application materials as needed for content and general formatting
• Provide feedback to program participants on editing and improving written application materials for internships, jobs, and other competitive positions via one-on-one review through video conferencing and email communications
• Conduct and provide feedback on mock interviews conducted in person or via video and online platforms such as Zoom and Interviewstream
• Maintain confidentiality of information exposed to during data entry regarding students
• Utilize Salesforce systems, and additional technology platforms such as Microsoft Excel, Typeform, Interviewstream, among others
• Occasional evening and weekend work are required, dependent on program needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in English, Communication, Journalism, Human Resources, or related field
• At least 1-2 years of professional experience working with college students; 1-2 years professional editing experience preferred
• Experience in maintaining accurate records and tracking projects with multiple tasks and phases
• Highly detail-oriented and organized approach to tasks while able to meet competing deadlines
• Exceptional communication skills: verbal, written, interpersonal (phone and in-person)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive
• Must be data driven, familiarity with Salesforce a plus

Core Competencies and Skills

• Demonstrates unequivocal passion for closing the opportunity gap

• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively in a group, is team-oriented, and willing to do what it takes to get the work done (whether it is their specifically assigned task or not)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and complete tasks with a sense of urgency
• Ability to provide constructive, positive feedback to participants of diverse life backgrounds
• Approach all work with an outcome-oriented and data-driven mindset
• Must have an exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, and high level of professionalism

COMPENSATION

The compensation listed in this posting reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and SEO reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Vaccination Policy

In view of governmental vaccination recommendations and/or mandates in areas we work, as well as the guidance of the CDC that vaccination is the most effective means to provide a safe working and teaching environment, subject to applicable law, applicants who obtain a conditional job offer will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement, before beginning employment with SEO.

EEOC Policy

At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from historically excluded and underrepresented communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment.

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status.

If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent.