Career Assistant

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) • New York, NY

6h • $23 - $25 • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level