Head Start Program Assistant: Admin & Budget Support

Grandsettlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation and time-off

Job summary

Grandsettlement is seeking a Program Assistant for Stuyvesant Heights Child and Family Center in Brooklyn. You will support daily Head Start operations, help with bookkeeping, invoice processing, and budget monitoring under the Site Director's supervision.

The role requires an Associate or BA in business-related field, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Word/Excel. Monday–Friday schedule with potential variation based on program needs.

Qualifications

• Associate or BA in business admin or related field required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient in Word and Excel for record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a monthly expenditure spreadsheet and monitor program spending.
• Organize receipts and prepare monthly expense summaries for the Site Director.
• Manage budget functions with the fiscal department and track invoices.
• Assist teachers with clerical tasks and classroom support as needed.
• Maintain inventories for supplies and support enrollment records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent & collaborative work

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Bookkeeping

Education

Associate Degree or BA in Business Administration or related field

Tools

COPA

Excel (data tracking)

Job description

Grandsettlement is seeking a Program Assistant for Stuyvesant Heights Child and Family Center in Brooklyn. You will support daily Head Start operations, help with bookkeeping, invoice processing, and budget monitoring under the Site Director's supervision.

The role requires an Associate or BA in business-related field, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Word/Excel. Monday–Friday schedule with potential variation based on program needs.