11th Grade Program Assistant - Enrichment

Title: 11^th Grade Program Assistant – Enrichment 

Department: SEO Scholars, High School

Report to: Senior Manager, Enrichment Programs   

Compensation: $25/Hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Location/Hours: Hybrid – 3 days/week in office

All candidates must be within commutable distance of SEO’s offices at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY 10005, upon hire.  

ABOUT SEO

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

ABOUT SEO SCHOLARS 

SEO Scholars is a free, eight-year, academic program that transforms public high school students in New York City, San Francisco, North Carolina, and Miami into college graduates. SEO Scholars successfully educates and mentors students to and through college. 100% of Scholars are accepted into four-year colleges, 85% of Scholars graduate with a Bachelor’s degree, and 80% are first-generation college graduates. All are welcome to apply.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Enrichment Program Assistant (EP Assistant) is a part-time role responsible for supporting enrichment programming operations and student management. This includes creating application calendars for up to 50 programs, designing training materials for scholars and caregivers, reviewing essays, tracking application components, and managing post-application processes such as verifying forms, assisting with visa applications, and coordinating transportation. The EP Assistant also leads application groups, schedules one-on-one support sessions for scholars, and ensures application timelines are met. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Enrichment Programs.

Enrichment Program Operations – 60%

Assist the Program Manager of External Partnerships with the following:

• Create application calendars for 40 enrichment programs
• Design PowerPoint presentations that detail application steps for each enrichment program
• Review final drafts for application essays
• Ensure all components of applications are completed and submitted in a timely manner
• Oversee data and form collection post-application submission. This will include ensuring that each scholar has completed a medical form, parents/guardians have signed terms & conditions and assist select students with visa applications and material purchases.
• Purchase and track transportation for scholars traveling outside of New York City.

Student Management – 40%

• Lead enrichment program and scholarship application groups including the scheduling of application meetings, creation of application timelines, essay editing, and collection and tracking of application components to ensure on-time completion of the application.
• Schedule one-on-one time with scholars who need additional assistance through the enrichment program application process.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple deadlines
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and experience working with databases
• Ability to work some Saturdays as well as some evenings as needed

CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Excellent organizational skills, detail-orientation, and ability to multitask and handle changing priorities
• Superior written/oral communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Bilingual Spanish/English is highly desirable

COMPENSATION

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 all 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 focused on improving outcomes for students from underserved backgrounds. For over 60 years, SEO has been an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational programs and 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/