Summer Academy Site Assistant

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity); New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative educational non-profit seeks a passionate Summer Academy Site Assistant to support operations for talented public high school students. This role involves welcoming scholars, managing program technology, and ensuring a positive learning environment. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' educational journeys while working in a dynamic team setting. Join us in fostering a culture of excellence and empowerment, helping students navigate their paths to success during the Summer Academy.

Benefits

Low-cost health insurance

Vision and dental options

Generous holiday schedule

Paid time off for new parents

Employer contributions to retirement accounts

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Ability to multitask and handle challenging priorities.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and checking in scholars, instructors, and staff.
• Setup program technology and provide support as needed.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail Orientation

Multitasking

Technological Proficiency

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Attendance Tracker

Barcode Scanners

Zoom

Job description

Title: Summer Academy Site Assistant
Reports To: Operations Coordinator
FLSA: Part-time, Seasonal
Location: New York City, in-person.
Dates: Summer 2025 Semester; June 16 - August 1 (Monday through Friday)
Compensation: $18.50/hour

There will also be opportunities for Saturday Academy during the school year in the future.

Position Overview
SEO Scholars is a free eight-year academic program that gets talented, low-income public high school students to and through college. Site Assistants execute the operations of SEO Saturday Academy.

The Sites
Saturday Academy takes place at one of our partner sites through the semester where the Site Assistant will be placed:
● 10th Grade: Baruch College, (Vertical Campus Building, 55 Lexington Ave., New York).
● 11th Grade: LIU Brooklyn, (1 University Plaza, Brooklyn).

Occasionally, Orientations and/or Professional Development for all grade assignments will be held either on Zoom or at the SEO Office:
● 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY (Financial District).

Dates & Weekly Hours:

● Summer Academy: Site staff will start with a two week training before starting Summer Academy programming on Tuesday, July 1.

● Summer Site Team Orientation: Monday - Friday from Monday, June 16 to Monday, June 30
● Summer Academy: Monday - Friday from Tuesday, July 1 - Friday, August 1*
*Friday, July 4 is off

Key Responsibilities:
● Check in Support - Welcoming and checking in scholars, instructors, and program staff. Answering questions regarding the day’s events and directing SEO community members to different spaces on campus.
● Navigate program technology– Setup program technology such as our attendance tracker, barcode scanners and Zoom chat. Provide project and adapter support as needed.
● Track Inventory - distribute and track requested items such as Metrocards, instructor totebags and any technology loaned out for the day.
● Lunch Distribution - pick up and distribute scholar lunch on-site
● General Program Support – Provide support for end of day closing procedures, completing biweekly inventory, moving program materials to storage and replenishing snacks.
● Program Culture – Project an energetic, engaging, and approachable persona to promote students’ connection to the program, investment in the learning experience, and positive relationship to all members of the community.

Qualifications:
Required:
● Excellent organizational skills, detail-orientation, and ability to multitask and handle challenging priorities
● Highly resourceful and solutions-oriented; flexible to work either in-person or virtual environments when needed
● Comfortable with and skilled at working with and navigating technological learning systems
● Sound judgement, maturity and ability to communicate and serve as a role model to high school students
● Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, team based environment
● Can lift and carry boxes up to 30 pounds

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. We are constantly working to improve our benefits each year based on the needs of our employees. We value wellness and strive to put people first and foremost.

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 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/

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