Girls Who Code Looking for 2023 Leadership Academy Advisor at New York City Metropolitan Area Full Time

OVERVIEW: The Girls Who Code Leadership Academy is a semester-long program for college-aged women and non-binary students who are pursuing degrees and careers in the tech industry. Participants (Fellows) meet weekly throughout the semester (virtually) for a series of activities, panels, workshops, and discussions. They also attend Girls Who Code College & Career programming and meet individually with their advisors for feedback and guidance. The program culminates with students submitting a proposal for and executing a Give Back Project that supports other students in their studies and gives them professional skill building opportunities.

The Advisor will be responsible for managing two cohorts of approximately 25 Fellows. They will plan and lead cohort meetings, facilitate workshops, manage inbound Fellow inquiries, meet individually with Fellows, and provide feedback on their materials and proposals. They will also be responsible for some administrative tasks, including tracking attendance, logging submission of materials, and sending reminders.

This is a part-time (up to 20 hours per week), remote, temporary position from July 31, 2023, through December 22, 2023.

Time Requirements:

• Ability to meet weekly, virtually, on Tuesday evenings (from 4:30-7:00 pm ET) from August 15 – December 5.
• There will be a small number of additional virtual events Advisors are required to attend to support their cohorts (including the Hiring Summit from 12:00-5:00 pm EST on September 8)
• Advisors will also have 1 hour weekly check-ins with GWC staff that will be planned in accordance with their schedule.
• Ability to create a consistent schedule of availability for Girls Who Code activities (for example, working 9-11 am every day)

Position Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience advising students or counseling students on career readiness and/or leadership development, including the creation of materials (resume, LinkedIn), professional practices (informational interviews, follow-up communications), etc.
• Experienced with students in college or a job readiness program preferred
• Experience facilitating group activities virtually (through platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, etc.)
• Experience providing students with constructive, positive, written, and verbal feedback
• Experience drafting and sending clear, concise communications
• Experience or knowledge of the tech industry, computer science, or adjacent fields (preferred)
• Reliable, strong internet connection and access to a computer (one will not be provided)
• Language Requirement: English
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to quickly learn how to utilize new technology platforms
• Fastidious record keeping and organization
• Customer service orientation, helpful attitude
• Passion for our mission to close the gender gap in technology fields through a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Girls Who Code is committed to building a truly diverse and inclusive organization with a focus on valuing, serving, and understanding our target constituents while challenging all stakeholders to think inclusively for the betterment of our programs.

Girls Who Code is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its hiring and promotion process without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, partnership status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital, parental or familial status, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Racial and ethnic minorities and men are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. GWC is not able to sponsor employment visas.

Compensation transparency statement:

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Girls Who Code, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.