Assistant Director, Talent Opportunity Center at SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

New York, New York, United States

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$77,600 – $91,400Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Non-Profit, Education, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution required; advanced degree preferred
5-7 years of professional experience
All candidates must be within commutable distance of SEO’s offices at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY 10005, upon hire

Responsibilities

Recruit alternative investment/financial services firms as talent partners
Manage relationships with new and existing talent partners to source and promote their opportunities
Cultivate relationships with firms and organizations to provide professional development opportunities to SEO alumni
Manage all Leadership Institute projects to ensure that program deliverables are on-time and on-goal and meet the expectations of funders
Cultivate database of experienced SEO alumni for available opportunities through relationship building
Provide support and advice to experienced professionals seeking their next role in their careers
Identify and develop training opportunities for job seekers
Match qualified talent to opportunities
Support the development of presentations, webinars, program materials, and assist with tracking of responses to surveys and other constituent inquiries
Promote open opportunities using direct marketing platforms, email campaigns, text, phone calls
Develop professional development opportunities for candidates, including workshops, mock interviews and skills training
Plan and execute events and activities to support partners and alumni
Leverage Monday.com and other project management tools to track partners and candidates
Create goals and KPIs to evaluate processes and draw insights to inform recommendations for continuous improvement
Provide onsite support during various Leadership Institute events (sometimes outside of regular business hours)
Provide ad-hoc support to the Director of Leadership Institute and team members as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Operations ManagementLeadershipStakeholder EngagementTalent AcquisitionCareer DevelopmentNetworkingFinanceInvestment BankingAsset ManagementProject Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Assistant Director, Talent Opportunity Center position?

The compensation range is $77,600 - $91,400.

Is this role remote or hybrid, and what are the location requirements?

The position is hybrid, requiring 3 days per week in the office. All candidates must be within commutable distance of SEO’s offices at 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY 10005, upon hire.

What key skills are required for this role?

The role requires excellent relationship skills, project management skills, and communication skills, along with being a highly motivated strategic thinker.

What is the company culture like at SEO?

SEO, founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, focuses on closing educational and career opportunity gaps for ambitious young people through connections, professional and personal development, and civic engagement.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate is a highly motivated strategic thinker with excellent relationship, project management, and communication skills, capable of leading operations, recruiting partners, managing relationships, and matching alumni to opportunities.

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

Provides education programs for underserved communities

About SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

SEO offers a range of programs aimed at closing the academic and career opportunity gap for underserved communities, including an 8-year academic program for public high school students and industry-wide programs providing education and mentorship opportunities. The company's initiatives also support future lawyers in excelling in their careers and provide ongoing development for alumni, focusing on making connections, professional/personal development, and civic engagement.

55 Exchange Pl, New York, NY 10005, USAHeadquarters

1963Year Founded

$10.8MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Consulting, Social Impact, Financial Services, EducationIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees