Program Assistant

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School in South Carolina is seeking a dependable Program Assistant to support daily operations and create a structured, positive environment for students.

The Program Assistant will work closely with school staff, students, families, and community partners to provide administrative and programmatic support. This role requires strong communication, organization, and discretion, and is ideal for someone who aims to help students achieve educational and career goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; related field training preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work with adolescents from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency with office technology and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordination, and implementation of school programs.
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling, correspondence, recordkeeping, data entry, and preparation of reports and documents.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student and program records.
• Assist staff with student activities, events, workshops, orientations, and other program initiatives.
• Communicate professionally with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Help monitor program activities and ensure that schedules, procedures, and requirements are followed.
• Provide day-to-day support to students and staff as needed.
• Assist with tracking student participation, progress, and other program information.
• Support special projects and other duties assigned by program or school leadership.
• Promote a safe, respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for students.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Adolescent engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Education or related field training

Job description

Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School is seeking a dependable, organized, and student-focused Program Assistant to support the daily operations of our programs and help create a structured, positive environment for students.

The Program Assistant will work closely with school staff, students, families, and community partners to provide administrative and programmatic support. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, flexibility, and a genuine interest in helping young people achieve their educational, personal, and career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of school and student programs.
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling, correspondence, recordkeeping, data entry, and preparation of reports and documents.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student and program records.
• Assist staff with student activities, events, workshops, orientations, and other program initiatives.
• Communicate professionally with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Help monitor program activities and ensure that schedules, procedures, and requirements are followed.
• Provide day-to-day support to students and staff as needed.
• Assist with tracking student participation, progress, and other program information.
• Support special projects and other duties assigned by program or school leadership.
• Promote a safe, respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for students.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in education, human services, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with adolescents and young adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency with standard office technology and Microsoft Office or comparable software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a school, youth-development, nonprofit, workforce-development, or human-services setting.
• Experience providing administrative or program support.
• Familiarity with student support services, career readiness, or educational programs.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is dependable, approachable, organized, and committed to helping students succeed. The successful applicant will be comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities with direct interaction with students and will demonstrate professionalism, patience, initiative, and a strong service orientation.

Work Environment

This position operates in a school and student-services environment and may require participation in school activities, events, and programs outside of routine administrative duties.