Career Assistant

Title: Career Assistant

Department: College Scholars

Report to: Career Readiness Manager Compensation: $23.00-$25.00/hr

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Employee Type: Part-Time, Temporary

Location: New York, NY

Work Arrangement: This role requires remote, online work

Hours: 29 hours/per week

Schedule: Through August 31, 2026. Monday through Friday 10am-7p

This is a part-time, fully remote position based out of our New York City office location. It is expected that position duties will be performed remotely. This role is intended to be for an employee living in New York, NY or in a location that is commutable to the SEO NY office should there ever be a need. There is potential to support occasional in-person student events throughout the year.

About SEO

Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually.

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

• The Part Time Career Assistant works with SEO College Scholars to support graduates of NYC, San Francisco, and North Carolina 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 through online platforms such as Zoom


• Maintain confidentiality of information exposed to during data entry regarding students


• Utilize Salesforce systems, and additional technology platforms such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Form Assembly, and com among others


• Occasional evening or weekend work might be offered, 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


• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive


• Must be data driven, familiarity with Salesforce a plus

Competencies and Skills

• Exceptional communication skills: verbal, written, interpersonal (phone and in-person)


• 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 & BENEFITS

This position is benefits ineligible in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

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.

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.

THE ORGANIZATION

Established in 1963 by Michael Osheowitz, SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) is an educational non-profit founded on the belief that talent is everywhere; but opportunity is not. Our programs are designed to educate, train, mentor, and amplify the voices of our participants to give them a seat at the table – every table. We propel human potential.

SEO is an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational career opportunities that maximize the full potential of our participants. Each year SEO serves 7,000+ participants nationally, and the organization is widely recognized for developing best-in-class programs with exceptional results.

Not every SEO participant is on the same journey, but all are hungry for opportunity and SEO creates an ecosystem of excellence. Learn more about SEO's programs here:

https://www.seo-usa.org/our-programs/.