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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAscent is a leading provider of innovative financial products and student support services that enable more students to access education and achieve academic and economic success. Everything Ascent offers is designed with the best-in-class teams and technology to increase every student's ability to plan, pay, and succeed in their education and career. Ascent's planning tools and financing resources are co-created by students for those in college, graduate school, and career training programs. Ascent offers financial wellness education, student success services, and one-on-one and digital career coaching that put students' academic and professional goals within reach. Ascent has been widely recognized for its strong culture – named “Best Places to Work” by the San Diego Business Journal for the past 5 years – and as an industry leader – named “Best Student Loan” by NerdWallet for the past 3 years.
Description
Ascent is looking for a
Senior SEO Technical Specialist
with a passion for driving organic growth, solving technical challenges, and staying ahead of the ever-changing digital landscape.
The ideal candidate will have 4–6+ years of hands-on SEO experience, deep technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate across teams to improve visibility, traffic, and conversions. You’ll take ownership of our SEO roadmap, manage audits, and help shape the future of our digital strategy—particularly as AI continues to evolve how people search.
Qualities we are looking for:
Deeply passionate and curious about SEO, digital performance, and the evolving search landscape—including the role of AI in organic discovery
Strong technical skills with the ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and see them through implementation
Experience working cross-functionally with product, dev, analytics, and content teams to influence priorities
Data-obsessed and skilled in performance analysis, reporting, and drawing actionable insights
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment
Proactive, curious, and always looking for opportunities to optimize site health and structure
An excellent communicator who can clearly explain SEO concepts to technical and non-technical audiences and advocate for the tools and resources we need in order to rank
In this role you will:
Own and evolve our SEO strategy in alignment with business goals
Conduct in-depth site audits to identify and fix technical SEO issues
Optimize site architecture, page speed, crawlability, and indexing
Implement structured data and schema markup
Develop and manage SEO dashboards and monthly reporting
Collaborate with product, analytics, development, and marketing teams to prioritize and implement SEO-related updates
Monitor keyword rankings, backlinks, and competitive SEO landscape using tools like SEMrush, Moz, GA4, and Search Console
Guide and support link-building strategies and performance analysis
You could be a fit if you have:
4–6+ years of hands-on SEO experience, with strong technical SEO expertise
Deep knowledge of modern SEO tools (SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Moz, Ahrefs, GA4, GSC, etc.)
Proficient in technical audits, schema markup, site performance, and web architecture
Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as they relate to SEO
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
A track record of solving complex SEO challenges and driving measurable results
Curiosity about the future of SEO and how AI is reshaping search behavior
Competitive pay with bonus, and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but not limited to:
Compensation includes a base salary of $70,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience, plus bonus and options.
Company Stock Options
401(k) + Company Match
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Annual HSA contribution of $1,650
Life insurance, , and critical illness
14 Paid Holidays! Eleven (11) + Two (2) Community Days + Your Birthday!
Snacks and drinks in the office
Tuition reimbursement program
Generous paid leave policies
$2,000 Vacation Incentive Plan after 3 years + $1,000 Sabbatical Day
Wellness, Work from Home funds, and more!
Job Description Disclaimer
The Job Description serves as a general overview of the key responsibilities and requirements for the position. Please note, however, that this description may not cover all aspects of the role, and both responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of , , , , , , or expression, , (sensory, physical, or mental), marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy extends to all areas of employment, including hiring, job assignments, compensation, promotions, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Description
Ascent is looking for a
Senior SEO Technical Specialist
with a passion for driving organic growth, solving technical challenges, and staying ahead of the ever-changing digital landscape.
The ideal candidate will have 4–6+ years of hands-on SEO experience, deep technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate across teams to improve visibility, traffic, and conversions. You’ll take ownership of our SEO roadmap, manage audits, and help shape the future of our digital strategy—particularly as AI continues to evolve how people search.
Qualities we are looking for:
Deeply passionate and curious about SEO, digital performance, and the evolving search landscape—including the role of AI in organic discovery
Strong technical skills with the ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and see them through implementation
Experience working cross-functionally with product, dev, analytics, and content teams to influence priorities
Data-obsessed and skilled in performance analysis, reporting, and drawing actionable insights
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment
Proactive, curious, and always looking for opportunities to optimize site health and structure
An excellent communicator who can clearly explain SEO concepts to technical and non-technical audiences and advocate for the tools and resources we need in order to rank
In this role you will:
Own and evolve our SEO strategy in alignment with business goals
Conduct in-depth site audits to identify and fix technical SEO issues
Optimize site architecture, page speed, crawlability, and indexing
Implement structured data and schema markup
Develop and manage SEO dashboards and monthly reporting
Collaborate with product, analytics, development, and marketing teams to prioritize and implement SEO-related updates
Monitor keyword rankings, backlinks, and competitive SEO landscape using tools like SEMrush, Moz, GA4, and Search Console
Guide and support link-building strategies and performance analysis
You could be a fit if you have:
4–6+ years of hands-on SEO experience, with strong technical SEO expertise
Deep knowledge of modern SEO tools (SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Moz, Ahrefs, GA4, GSC, etc.)
Proficient in technical audits, schema markup, site performance, and web architecture
Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as they relate to SEO
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
A track record of solving complex SEO challenges and driving measurable results
Curiosity about the future of SEO and how AI is reshaping search behavior
Competitive pay with bonus, and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but not limited to:
Compensation includes a base salary of $70,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience, plus bonus and options.
Company Stock Options
401(k) + Company Match
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Annual HSA contribution of $1,650
Life insurance, , and critical illness
14 Paid Holidays! Eleven (11) + Two (2) Community Days + Your Birthday!
Snacks and drinks in the office
Tuition reimbursement program
Generous paid leave policies
$2,000 Vacation Incentive Plan after 3 years + $1,000 Sabbatical Day
Wellness, Work from Home funds, and more!
Job Description Disclaimer
The Job Description serves as a general overview of the key responsibilities and requirements for the position. Please note, however, that this description may not cover all aspects of the role, and both responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of , , , , , , or expression, , (sensory, physical, or mental), marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy extends to all areas of employment, including hiring, job assignments, compensation, promotions, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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