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ESOL Program Assistant P/T

6/28/2018

 
P/T ESOL Program Assistant
BPL seeks an energetic and highly organized Program Assistant to join its English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) team.
 
Responsibilities
  • Provides administrative support to staff and ESOL clients
  • Prioritizes work according to departmental needs; determines workflow problems and develops solutions
  • Prepares documents, spreadsheets, & presentations as assigned including manuals, brochures, reports, budgets, and PowerPoint illustrations
  • Provides computer basics instruction and workshops; introduce students to workplace technology skills
  • Engage students in a learning community and facilitate reading and writing instruction
  • Assist with student assessments - BEST Plus/BEST Literacy, checklists and portfolios
  • Maintain and update clients E-records, student attendance and student progress reports
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Minimum of High School Diploma and/or Equivalent required
  • Strong technology skills, software applications, including Microsoft Office applications
  • Knowledge of instructional software, Learning Management System platforms, social media, wikis, and blogs and web-based databases
  • Familiarity with Salesforce, ASISTS and/or Google docs a plus
  • Strong customer service and organizational skills
  • Must be able to work varied schedule, including evenings and weekends 
This is a grant-funded, part time position with a schedule of 19 hours per week at $15 per hour

Apply here: 
https://careers-bklynlibrary.icims.com/jobs/1695/part-time-esol-program-assistant/job

CUNY Start Program Assistant P/T

12/28/2017

 
Company Name: 
CUNY Start Program 
205 East 42nd street, New York, New York 10017
718-254-7752
http://www2.cuny.edu/academics/academic-programs/model-programs/cuny-college-transition-programs/cuny-start/

Company Description: 
CUNY Start and Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) are two of CUNY’s most successful programs. CUNY Start helps students prepare for college-level coursework and reduce or eliminate any remedial needs prior to starting credit-bearing courses. ASAP students are provided essential college supports to ensure high rates of college graduation. Both programs have demonstrated outstanding outcomes for their students. Math Start, under the auspices of the CUNY Start program and based on its curriculum and pedagogy, is an intensive 8-week program for CUNY students who want to increase their math proficiency before starting credit-bearing classes.
CUNY Start has received a four-year grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to serve transition aged youth from foster care who wish to pursue associate degrees at CUNY, but who have significant remedial needs in reading, writing, and/or math based on their CUNY Assessment Test scores. The grant, known as the Foster Care Initiative supports the development of strategic partnerships with foster care agencies and the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) to create a college success/ graduation pipeline for 325 college-bound foster care youth into CUNY Start/Math Start and the University’s acclaimed Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP).

Job Description: 
CUNY Start/Math Start is seeking a highly motivated, self-starter with outstanding administrative and communication skills to provide administrative support the CUNY Start/ Math Start and FCI programs for 19 hours weekly. Reporting to the Associate Director of CUNY Start/Math Start, the Program Assistant supports the daily operational needs of the successful operations of CUNY Start/Math Start and FCI program. 

Salary(if applicable): 
$20.00 per hour 

Schedule: 
Monday-Thursday: 10:00am-3:00pm or 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Tuesday-Friday: 9:00am-2:00pm or 1:00pm-6:00pm

​Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Ability to perform job responsibilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive, detail orientated and flexible with strong organizational skills
  • Computer proficiency skills using standard administrative and academic systems and programs, especially Microsoft Word, Excel and Access and the ability and interest to learn new computer and tracking systems
  • Ability to:
    • Handle sensitive information with maturity
    • Multi-task and to prioritize multiple responsibilities
    • Work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced work environment with time-sensitive goals
    • Travel to multiple college campuses across the five boroughs of New York City

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Provide daily administrative support to the Central Office CUNY Start/Math Start Central Office Team
  • Collaborate with CUNY Start/Math Start’s Central Office and campus-based administrative teams to support smooth implementation and coordination of the CUNY Start/Math Start and FCI programs
  • Support operations related to recruiting and hiring campus-based teachers and advisement staff
  • Schedule meeting and organize training events
  • Prepare training and program materials
  • Draft meeting notes and planning templates
  • Send emails, update records and respond to inquiries from campus program staff
  • Maintain and input data record
  • Support procurement and reconciliation of outstanding invoices
  • Communicate with campus staff regarding basic program information, program planning, staffing and upcoming events
  • Coordinate special projects and ad hoc meeting requests
  • Perform related duties as assigned

To apply, submit the following items to Elizabeth Rodriguez at [email protected]
  • Cover letter and Resume
  • Preferred work schedule (see above)
Please note that we cannot guarantee an applicant's preferred schedule, but we will try to accommodate an applicant's request whenever possible in alignment with program needs. Schedule options are subject to change. 

Adult Literacy Program Assistant P/T

10/25/2017

 
PART-TIME ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Make the Road New York (www.maketheroadny.org) is a non-profit organization that builds the power of Latino and working class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services.  We have 19,000 members and operate community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; and Brentwood, Long Island.
Current Opening:
MRNY’s Adult Literacy Department seeks a highly motivated, organized, dedicated part-time Program Assistant with a great sense of responsibility and desire to contribute his/her best to support a variety of tasks to support the adult literacy program. The Program Assistant will be responsible for entering data in Salesforce database, helping with student intake, and other administrative tasks to support MRNY’s Civics, ESOL and other adult education classes, as needed.  This position will be 25-35 weekly hours and based in MRNY’s Jackson Heights, Queens center with some travel to other MRNY centers, as needed.
The Program Assistant will, among other things:
  • Book intake appointments for Civic classes
  • Test Civic/ESOL students English language skills using Best Plus software
  • Enroll students in Citizenship classes and other classes as needed
  • Re-enrollment of students
  • Enter student and program data into Salesforce
  • Get data for funders reports
  • Run and analyze Salesforce data and take action to improve data for funders
  • Coordinate/communicate with other staff including teachers and volunteers
  • Review students’ records, email staff with different requests
  • Help with filling out any forms needed, answering and making phones calls, photocopying, faxing, filing, typing, updating waiting lists.
  • Attend trainings and meeting as needed
  • Communicate with IT Director for Salesforce trouble shooting
  • Complete other tasks, as needed, to support the department.
Requirements:
  •  Must be fully bilingual in English and Spanish (spoken and written), and comfortable conducting outreach, intake, and phone calls in Spanish 
  • Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related career, and at least 2 years previous experience working in an office setting
  • Strong computer and administrative skills
  • Must be a trustworthy individual, with the flexibility to work different days and hours including during the evening and on occasional weekends in Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island, as needed.
  • Strong ability and flexibility to multi-task. Must be efficient, communicative, a team player and work well under pressure; ability to meet deadlines as needed, be a fast learner, take initiative and work independently with high quality standards. 
  • Ability to type at least 35 wpm and have demonstrated computer experience in office programs including Salesforce,Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.
Compensation: Starting compensation is based on a scale set by a democratically-elected personnel committee and will depend on factors such as experience and education.  MRNY offers a generous benefit package including health insurance and 401K.
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How to Apply: Please email résumé and cover letter ASAP to [email protected].

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interviews will likely be held the week of October 23rd.

MRNY is an equal opportunity employer. Women, LGBTQ, and people of color strongly encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status.

Program/Teaching Assistant  P/T

1/25/2017

 
Program/Teaching Assistant (PT)
The part-time non-exempt Program/Teaching Assistant is responsible for administrative and general office duties that support the Queens Library Rochdale Adult Learning Center program including data entry, doing intakes, ensuring classrooms and spaces are ready, supporting teachers in and out of the classroom and recruitment and building a referral base for the participants.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide administrative and clerical support to Center staff.
  • Operate all office machines.
  • Ability to maintain required confidentiality.
  • Answer phones and direct calls to the appropriate staff or department; take clear messages when necessary.
  • Communicate with all staff, participants, and community members in a polite and respectful manner.
  • Compile and enter participant demographics, program and attendance data into internal databases / spreadsheets, and funder database.
  • Greet students, staff and visitors; inform students of daily programming.
  • Actively participate in all training sessions and designated meetings.
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma, GED/HSE or equivalent.
  • Minimum of one year experience in working in adult education preferred.
  • Minimum of one year of administrative experience.
  • The ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Drive (sheets, forms, etc.) and internet database systems.
  • Must be well organized and able to handle shifting priorities.
  • Bilingual skills a plus.
Schedule may include Saturdays and evenings as required. Minimum of 5 and maximum of 17 hours per week.  Compensation:  $12/hr.
To apply, email cover letter and resume to: 
[email protected]

Program Assistant P/T

3/25/2016

 
PT PROGRAM ASSISTANT:  QUEENS LIBRARY ADULT LEARNER PROGRAM – ROCHDALE VILLAGE

JOB DESCRIPTION
Provide administrative support and assist with adult education programming: ESOL, Pre-HSE, TASC/NEDP. Maintain confidentiality of all staff and student information. Conduct outreach activities and other related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's degree. Proficiency in MS Office and GoogleDocs. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal as well as written and oral communication skills. Ability to operate standard office equipment. Willing to travel to various sites/branches. Ability to interact appropriately and professionally with students and staff of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds and differing abilities. Teaching/tutoring experience, bilingual Skills and flexible availability a plus. Ability to work at least one night/week until 8PM and some Saturdays.  Hours: 15 -20 hours per week, schedule will vary depending on programs. Salary: $12.00 /hour

​TO APPLY:  Please email an interest letter and your most recent resume to [email protected] 

Program Assistant F/T

12/8/2015

 
Program Assistant, Department of Adult Education & Workforce Development

Mercy Center is a comprehensive community center that has been serving women and their families in the Mott Haven section of the South Bronx, NY for more than 24 years. Through our varied programs, we address the needs of the whole person, developing skills for healthy family living and economic advancement while building a community of respect, hospitality and non-violence.
​
The Program Assistant will be responsible for assisting with all administrative and clerical duties that are necessary for the operation of the Education programs.
This is a full time 40 hour/week position that will require flexibility in scheduling to include some evening and weekend work.  Salary range: $32,000 - 35,000
 
Responsibilities:
  • Maintain attendance records, evaluations and other in ESOL databases
  • Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system
  • Manage administrative tasks and data base entries daily
  • Provide reception and information services for Mercy Center by responding to inquiries from prospective students, current students, staff, and the public
  • Assist in arranging staff development sessions; including sessions on various instruction methods, enriched learning in classroom settings
  • Handle administrative tasks and data base entries daily
  • Support Education Director in assigned project based work
  • Teaching required
Qualifications:
  • BA and 2 years of experience - OR - 3+ years experience in similar role
  • Fluency and literacy in Spanish and English
  • Knowledge Capricorn and ETO an asset
  • Knowledge of the NYC DOE and DYCD a plus
  • Experience working with the immigrant community preferred
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multitask and use self-initiative
  • Computer literacy required, including skills in Microsoft Office and ability to navigate the internet.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Giovanna at [email protected]


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