SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) is hiring: SEO Career Mentor, Insuran

Overview

Report to: Associate Director - SEO Career

Compensation: $30/hour

Location/Hours: This is a part-time, remote position. Access to our office location and event attendance is optional. This role requires a commitment of at least 5-10 hours per week with weekend and evening availability to support program participants who are full-time students or pursuing internships. The ideal minimal commitment is 6-12 months.

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 Career recruits and prepares high-achieving undergraduates for summer internships in corporate America, including Wall Street, commercial real estate, and technology, with more than 80% leading to full-time jobs.

POSITION OVERVIEW

SEO Career Mentors leverage industry experience to support pre-professionals as they prepare for the internship interview process (Phase 1: Edge) and during the internship experience (Phase 2: Success).

• Phase 1: Edge - support preparation for the internship interview process
• Phase 2: Success - support a cohort of interns through pre-internship coursework and internship success, including post-internship offer process
• SEO Hire - support graduating seniors (without offers) or recent alumni (1-2 years’ work experience) through the interview process

Mentors are assigned to a cohort within one of four career tracks.

Career Track: Alternative Investments & Investment Banking (AIIB)

Key responsibilities

• Establish relationships with undergraduates to advise, support, and motivate them toward their career goals.
• For Edge, conduct practice interviews and provide feedback for internship opportunities in Insurance roles including Actuarial Science, Underwriting, Sales, and related functions.
• For Success, support a cohort of interns through pre-internship coursework and activities to prepare for the insurance industry.
• For Success, provide coaching and mentoring during the internship and in navigating the post-internship offer process.
• For SEO Hire, conduct practice interviews with candidates.
• Document and provide detailed inputs regarding participant interactions in SEO’s systems.
• Contribute to SEO’s training curriculum (e.g., webinars, panel discussions, content/speaker identification).
• Attend regularly scheduled specialist meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a related role, preferably actuarial science or underwriting.
• Experience in coaching and development of students, peers, or professionals is highly desirable.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Understanding of the insurance industry, employment trends, and factors affecting success.
• Knowledge of barriers to entry and opportunities for early career professionals in corporate America.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with students in a engaging and beneficial manner.
• Professional, meaningful, and supportive communication with college students and SEO colleagues.
• Ability to influence and motivate participants to meet objectives.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends.

EEOC Policy

SEO is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment.

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants 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 any other legally protected status. If accommodations are needed during applying, please email SEO Talent.

THE ORGANIZATION

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) is an educational non-profit founded in 1963 to educate, train, mentor, and amplify the voices of our participants. SEO serves 7,000+ participants nationally each year and is recognized for developing best-in-class programs with exceptional results.

Learn more about SEO's programs: https://www.seo-usa.org/our-programs/

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