Title: Operations Administrative Assistant

Department: College Scholars 

Report to: Operations Administrative Assistant

Compensation: $25/hour

FLSA: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Location: Hybrid – 2 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

For more than 60 years, SEO has created a more equitable society by closing the educational and career opportunity gap for ambitious Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and Native American young people. All are welcome to apply to our programs. 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Operations Administrative Assistant provides technical support to the College Scholars department operational functions. The role will provide primary support with student transcript collection, virtual event logistics, and data-entry. This role will also be assigned other tasks and projects as needed. Work schedule is up to 29 hours a week, January 13, 2025, through August 29, 2025.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in maintaining accurate records and tracking projects with multiple tasks and phases.
• Highly meticulous and organized approach to tasks while able to meet competing deadlines.
• Exceptional communication skills: verbal, written, interpersonal (Zoom and in-person).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Salesforce, and Google Drive.
• Must be data-driven, familiarity with Salesforce a plus.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Demonstrates unequivocal passion for closing the achievement and opportunity gap.
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively in a group and is team oriented.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and complete tasks with a sense of urgency.
• Approach all work with an outcome-oriented and data-driven mindset.
• Must have exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage numerous large and small-scale projects that have multiple steps and varying deadlines, working with fervor to meet all deadlines.
• 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 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/