SEO Scholars is hiring: SEO Career Mentor, Insurance in New York

Position Overview

SEO Career Mentors leverage experience in their industry to support pre-professionals as they prepare for the internship interview process and during the course of their internship experience.

• Phase 1: Edge - supporting preparation for the internship interview process
• Phase 2: Success - supporting a cohort of interns through preparing for and succeeding in their internship (and post-internship offer process)
• SEO Hire - supporting graduating seniors or recent alumni through the interview process

Mentors are assigned a cohort of participants within one of our program’s four career tracks. One listed track is: Alternative Investments & Investment Banking (AIIB).

Key responsibilities include:

• Establish successful relationships with undergraduates to advise, support, and motivate them in the pursuit of their career goals.
• For Edge, conduct practice interviews and provide feedback for internship opportunities in Insurance roles including Actuarial Science, Underwriting, Sales, and other business functions.
• For Success, support a cohort of interns as they complete pre-internship coursework and activities to prepare for the insurance industry.
• For Success, provide coaching and mentoring through the internship and navigate 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.
• Participate in and contribute to SEO’s training curriculum (e.g., hosting informational webinars, panel discussions, and identifying content/speakers).
• 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 selection and success.
• Knowledge of barriers and opportunities for early career professionals in corporate America.
• Adept at building rapport and trust with students in a manner that is engaging and beneficial.
• Professional, meaningful, and supportive communication with college students and SEO colleagues.
• Trusted and reliable information source capable of influencing and motivating participants to meet objectives.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends.

EEOC Policy

SEO is committed to an inclusive team and workplace. Candidates from all communities are 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 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 characteristics, or any other legally protected status.

If you need accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please email SEO Talent.

The Organization

Established in 1963 by Michael Osheowitz, SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) is an educational nonprofit founded on the belief that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. Our programs educate, train, mentor, and amplify the voices of our participants to give them a seat at the table. 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 here: https://www.seo-usa.org/our-programs/.