SEO Career Mentor, Insurance

Title: SEO Career Mentor, Insurance

Department: SEO Career  

Report to: Associate Director - SEO Career

Compensation: $30/hour

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Location/Hours:

This is a part-time, remote position. It is expected that position duties will be performed remotely. Access to our office location and event attendance is optional.

This position requires a commitment of at least 5-10 hours/week and weekend and evening availability.  Weekend and evening availability is required to support program participants who are full-time students or pursuing internships.  

The ideal minimal commitment for this role is 6- 12 months.   

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 Career recruits and prepares high-achieving undergraduates for summer internships in corporate America, including Wall Street, commercial real estate, and technology, with more than 80% leading to coveted full-time jobs.   

POSITION OVERVIEW

SEO Career Mentors leverage experience in their industry to support pre-professionals as they prepare for the internship interview process (Phase 1: Edge) and during the course of their internship experience (Phase 2: Success). 

• 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 (with no offers) or recent alumni (with 1-2 years’ work experience) through interview process

Mentors are assigned a cohort of participants within one of our program’s four (4) distinct career tracks:

• Finance, Corporate Services, Technology (FCT)
• Alternative Investments & Investment Banking (AIIB)
• Real Estate
• Markets

The Career Mentor for Insurance will collaborate with the FCT track. Learn more about SEO Career program tracks and partners here.

Key responsibilities for this role 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 to those pursuing internship opportunities in Insurance roles including but not limited to 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 advice to a cohort of interns through the internship experience and as they navigate the post-internship offer process. 
• For SEO Hire, conduct practice interview with candidates.
• Document and provide detailed inputs regarding participant interactions regularly and promptly in SEO’s systems.  
• Participate in and provide content for SEO’s training curriculum (e.g., hosting informational webinars about your career journey and relevant technical, industry, or market topics; panel discussions, identifying relevant content/speakers, etc.).  
• 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

• Demonstrated understanding and experience of the insurance industry, employment and market outlook, and other important factors that impact selection and success. 
• Working knowledge of the barriers to entry and opportunity for early career professionals in corporate America.
• Adept at building rapport and trust with students in a manner that is engaging and beneficial. 
• Must be able to communicate in a professional, meaningful, and supportive manner with college students and SEO colleagues. 
• Seen as a trusted and reliable source of information while being able to influence and motivate program participants to meet stated objectives. 
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends. 

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 founded on the belief that talent is everywhere; but opportunity is not. Our programs are designed to educate, train, mentor, and amplify the voices of our participants to give them a seat at the table – every table. We propel human potential.

SEO is an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational career 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/.