Create and foster an environment for all 12th grade Scholars that encourages intellectual curiosity, an inclusive, close-knit and supportive community, and a college-going culture.
Guide all 12th grade Scholars through the development of their college applications, all associated essays, and the financial aid process following SEO’s college advising approach.
Manage all college applications and matriculation decisions from start to completion, providing individualized support as needed and ensuring 100% of applications are submitted on time.
Deliver college seminars to 12th grade Scholars using existing curriculum and revising as needed to reflect the changing college admissions landscape.
Project an energetic, engaging, and approachable persona to promote students’ connection to the content, investment in the learning, and positive relationship to all members of the community.
Plan several key College Admissions related events throughout the school year including but not limited to Graduation, Mock admissions day, FAFSA day, and College Decision Day.
Plan and manage operations for the annual Spring Break College Trip to Southern California for 11th grade Scholars and staff.
Create, update, and manage all student-facing trackers.
Create and send monthly Family Newsletters.
Deliver and support all 12th grade Family Workshops and assist in workshop content creation.
Requirements
Two weeks of in-person attendance will be required during our College Application Bootcamp programming from mid to late July.
Upon hire, all candidates must be within commutable distance of SEO’s offices at Three Embarcadero Center Promenade Level, Suite P-1 San Francisco, CA 94111.
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.
experience as a college counselor in a high school or college setting with financial aid and scholarship advising experience, and possess a strong belief that, through commitment and hard work, students can achieve their dreams of college acceptance, attendance, and completion. College Advising
experience teaching, coaching, or advising high school students, with a focus on college-bound pathways and English;
Experience working with students in communities aligned with SEO’s mission and passion for preparing them to lead by example in their families, communities, and careers.
Knowledge of the California public college system and top ranked private colleges preferred.
Demonstrated ability to execute on short-term, deadline-driven tasks, as well as important long-term projects requiring collaboration with internal and external constituencies.
Ability to conduct difficult conversations with Scholars and families to give honest, productive feedback.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Google Suite.
Must be data driven. Knowledge of Excel and
experience working with Salesforce (database) and Brightspace (LMS) are a plus.
experience of the applicant along with the
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.
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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.
Benefits
Compensation: $70,304 - $73,000 FLSA: Exempt
Ability to work a Tuesday through Saturday schedule from September to June and some evenings. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
SEO offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive
benefits plan including low-cost health, vision, and dental options, a generous holiday schedule and PTO policies, disability coverage, fully paid time off for new parents, and employer contributions to health reimbursement and retirement accounts.
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
Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment.
Contact
Learn more about SEO's programs here: https://www.seo-usa.org/our-programs/ .
Additional details
Department: SEO High School Scholars, San Francisco
This is a full-time, exempt position with a hybrid schedule requiring in-person work three days a week (including required Saturdays) and virtual work two days a week.
The typical weekly schedule is as follows:
Fall Term: Tuesday through Saturday (3x a month); Monday through Friday (1x month).
Spring Term: Tuesday through Saturday (3x a month); Monday through Friday (1x month).
In-person attendance is required for all Saturday programming dates.
Work requires local travel beyond the office for Saturday programming at the following locations (subject to change):
UC Law San Francisco, 200 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102 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 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.