Student Engagement Specialist

Student Engagement Specialist 

Pay Range: $50,000-$65,000

This is a hybrid position that is based in our Chicago/O’Hare Area office. Applicants must live within a 100-mile radius of the home office to be considered for the position.

Your Purpose: We are seeking an organized, energetic, and creative professional with strong communication skills to join the SOA’s Student and Candidate Engagement team. Reporting to the Manager, Student and Candidate Engagement, this specialist will help grow awareness and interest in the actuarial profession by engaging high school students, educators, parents, and other influencers, while building meaningful partnerships.

 What You’ll Do:  

• Develops innovative programs and connections with high school students to spark interest in the actuarial profession, while also engaging key influencers such as social media figures, counselors, teachers, and parents.

• Acts as staff liaison for student programs tied to BeAnActuary.org and strengthens relationships with student clubs and organizations.
• Monitors program performance and tracks outreach data to evaluate program quality and effectiveness.
• Represents SOA at audience-specific conferences (in-person and virtual) and collaborates with the supervisor to implement strategies that attract prospects to programs and/or purchase products and services.
• Monitors tactics to measure success in supporting the organization’s strategy- including social media, video and other communication strategies.
• Actively researches websites for prospect opportunities. Responds to inquiries and performs active follow up to ensure conversion of the prospect into a candidate.
• Builds pipeline of prospective influencers and contacts through identification, recruitment, engagement and training contacts. 
• Other responsibilities as assigned are to support strategic functions and SOA initiatives.

What You’ll Need: 

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree require.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in customer/member-facing role, communications, marketing and/or business development.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience with using various technology platforms and mentoring program platforms 
• Ability to review for errors including grammar, punctuation, spelling, readability, and SOA branding objectives.
• Strong organizational and project management experience 
• Excellent project management skills, demonstrating the ability to coordinate and/or lead multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Ability to work well with constituents/customers and demonstrate a high level of diplomacy.
• Outstanding communications and interpersonal skills to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and volunteers. 
• Ability to travel to events and conferences around the United States and Canada up to 15% of the time, including overnight travel. 

What We Offer: 

• Competitive Compensation: We understand the value of your contributions, and we ensure that you are rewarded competitively for your skills and dedication.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Achieve a work-life balance with ample paid time off, giving you the flexibility, you need for personal and family responsibilities.
• Professional Development: We invest in our team's growth. Take advantage of opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement, including tuition reimbursement and continuing education funding.
• Health and Wellness: Your well-being is important to us. Enjoy access to comprehensive health benefits, wellness programs, including our Employee Assistance program (EAP) and wellness reimbursement.
• Disability Coverage: Gain peace of mind with our comprehensive disability coverage, including life, short-term, and long-term disability benefits.
• Retirement Planning: Secure your future with our 403(b) plan and generous employer contribution.
• Maternal/Paternal Leave: Embrace parenthood with confidence, knowing that we've got you covered every step of the way. Our maternal/paternal leave policy is designed to give you the time you need to bond with your newest family member without worrying about work.
• Flexible Work Environment: Embrace a flexible hybrid environment that supports your productivity and work-life balance.
• Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone's unique perspectives are valued.

The SOA will provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of actual or perceived race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, order of protection status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable law. Such action shall include but is not limited to: initial consideration for employment; job placement and assignment of responsibilities; performance evaluation; promotion and advancement; compensation and fringe benefits; training and professional development opportunities; formulation and application of human resource policies and rules; facility and service accessibility; and discipline and termination.