Title: Temporary Recruitment Admissions Assistant
Department: SF Scholars Program 
Report to:  Senior Program Manager, Student Enrollment
Compensation: $25.00 hourly
FLSA:  Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid – 2 days/week in office 
Dates: Mid September- December 20th

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 Recruitment Admissions Assistant will support the Recruitment team throughout the Fall Recruitment Cycle (Mid-September through December) to ensure that SEO Scholars San Francisco meets recruitment goals and engages with potential Scholars and their families by providing prompt communication and answering questions. The position will be remote throughout the duration of the contract.

Responsibilities for the Admissions Assistant are outlined below:

• Processing incoming student applications on Zengine.(Training on navigating platform will be provided);
• Support the growth of submitted applications by focusing on the completion of partial applications through emailing, texting, calling potential applicants and families through Signal Vine Texting, Outlook (SF Admissions email account), and Zoom (phone calls) platforms;
• Respond to all applicant outreach, ultimately ensuring that the recruitment team meets its application target numbers;
• Track applicant information and communication in recruitment databases and spreadsheets;
• With guidance of Recruitment Senior Manager and team, the admissions assistant will manage databases to make data-driven decisions;
• Manage contact information systems to ensure accuracy and up-to-date information for effective outreach;
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Recruitment Senior Manager and team as necessary;
• Collaborate with recruitment manager to execute large scale operations such as interview days;
• Represent the program to prospective applicants and families on the phone, via email, and during registration for admissions events;
• Additional tasks not listed above that would support Recruitment communication and goals.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred.
• Evening Hours will be 5-7pm on Weekdays (specifically M/W/F days) – though changes in evening schedule may occur based recruitment support needed during peak season.
• Exceptional organizational skills and capacity to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and handle various data sources and deadlines;
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff both verbally and in writing;
• Experience in using office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), and familiarity with admissions software or databases – though training in application platform will be provided.

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/