Program Administrative Assistant

2 weeks ago


New York, United States Brooklyn Community Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position: Program Assistant, Education Center

Division: Families, Community Building and Workforce Development

Reports to: Deputy Director, Education Center

Location: Education Center, Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Status/Hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week, temporary position from May - September

Salary Range: $20-25 per hour

Program Description:

The Education Center provides adult education services to the Brooklyn community. We serve 500 students yearly with GED preparation classes, ESL classes, and vocational training. In addition, the Education Center operates a Family Welcome Center in which we provide case management & wrap-around services, workforce development programming, and regular community workshops & events. Many of our students speak Spanish, Arabic, or Chinese as their first language.

Position Description:

The Education Center is hiring a Program Assistant to work with our ESL and GED preparation programs. The position will support the program with administration assistance, data entry, and by supporting students in achieving their goals through case management and wrap-around services.

Responsibilities:

  • Administration assistance, data entry, and filing.
  • Responding to phone and email inquiries.
  • Intake for students entering GED preparation and ESL classes.
  • Work with students in the development of education & employment plans.
  • Keep up-to-date case notes in the ASISTS database.
  • Assist students in signing up for the Job Zone.
  • Collection of vital records.
  • Attend professional development training.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Language skills in Spanish, Arabic, and/or Mandarin preferred.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Strong problem solving skills and the ability to be resourceful.
  • Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and work as part of a team.
  • Ability to be communicative in the face of stress, feedback, or change.
  • Available for weekend and evening coverage.

BCS and Turning Point require that all employees entering the workplace be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption is granted as a medical or religious accommodation.

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.



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