What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant position at Student U?
Student U is a community organization that uses the power of education to build a just and equitable Durham. We empower and equip first-generation college students in Durham Public Schools, their families, and educators to become the leaders that will transform our city. Together, we’re creating a Durham where all students succeed. As a result of structural racism, poverty and other systemic injustices, we acknowledge that first generation college-bound students face significant personal and institutional obstacles to educational success. We want to change the odds for children in our community.
The Work: The Program Assistant (PA) provides administrative and logistical support to program staff and other team members. The Program Assistant will work closely with the Program Director and the members of the Program Team to make sure the experience for students, families, and staff is fruitful and sustainable. There will be 1:1 weekly meetings with the Program Director to ensure the Program Assistant has all the necessary support to complete the job. The PA will also meet with the supervisor of the tasks/projects they will be completing.
Job Responsibilities
$20/hr for a maximum of 24 hrs a week
Required in person -Tues and Thurs 2:00pm-7:00pm (10 hours)
Additional 14 hours spread throughout the week
The Work: The Program Assistant (PA) provides administrative and logistical support to program staff and other team members. The Program Assistant will work closely with the Program Director and the members of the Program Team to make sure the experience for students, families, and staff is fruitful and sustainable. There will be 1:1 weekly meetings with the Program Director to ensure the Program Assistant has all the necessary support to complete the job. The PA will also meet with the supervisor of the tasks/projects they will be completing.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with Student U administrative work such as, but not limited to, producing programming reports, supporting with event preparation, sending out mass communications and mailings
- Assist Program Staff on the Middle School, High School, and College teams as needed
- Required attendance and support on Tuesdays and Thursdays for high school programming
- Communication and coordination with external partners to support programming initiatives
- Frequent collaboration with the Operations department and colleagues to ensure smooth programming logistics and operations regarding programming needs for the building and transportation for students
- Frequent collaboration with the Development department to support with the logistics of organizing donor participation, tours, and volunteer opportunities with the programming team
- Assist with preparation for spring and summer programming by attending planning meetings, supporting with constructing schedules, rosters, ordering supplies, and through other means of support as needed
- Assist the team with data collection, communication among the team and with students and families
- Attend monthly program team meetings and program department meetings as needed
- Complete additional tasks that support the growth and mission of the team
- Support with coordinating logistics of programming events
- Complete other duties as assigned
- Interest in nonprofit work/education/supporting of young people
- Proficiency in MS Office, Google, Canva, and some communication platforms
- Experience working with young people
- Ability to work independently
- Strong personal organization skills
- Bilingual skills in Spanish are preferred
$20/hr for a maximum of 24 hrs a week
Required in person -Tues and Thurs 2:00pm-7:00pm (10 hours)
Additional 14 hours spread throughout the week
Salary : $20
