Program Assoicate

Student Leadership Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Student Leadership Network, a New York-based nonprofit committed to expanding access to higher education, seeks a full-time Program Associate in New York, NY. You will collaborate with the Girls+ Education team to manage programming, support events, and handle administrative tasks to sustain high-quality outcomes.

Reporting to the Managing Director of Girls+ Education, you will coordinate schedules, reimbursements, and travel logistics for out-of-state trips, while maintaining data systems such

Qualifications

• Two years of admin or support experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience with Google Docs/Sheets/Slides, Excel and Canva.
• Experience with Salesforce is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistical and programmatic support for signature programs for middle and high school students.
• Manage scheduling, materials, and logistics for professional learning services for educators and school leaders.
• Oversee reimbursements for faculty and program grants, professional learning expenses, and other expenses as needed.
• Assist with school visits, donor visits, tours, graduations, and special events.
• Support survey design, administration, and reporting for program improvement.
• Develop and maintain organizational data systems (e.g., Google Drive, Salesforce) and provide systems support.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Canva

Salesforce

Job description

At Student Leadership Network, we believe in the potential of all students and are cultivating a generation of young people empowered to lead. We work with every student, developing their abilities to achieve their educational ambitions. Our 30-year track record demonstrates higher rates of college enrollment and graduation, significantly surpassing national benchmarks.

We are advancing educational equity by increasing access to higher education in under-resourced public schools nationwide. Our Young Women’s Leadership model elevates practices in girls'+ schools that lead to success and change the face of leadership. Our co-ed CollegeBound Initiative develops college-going school cultures — creating high expectations and viable pathways for post-secondary success. To learn more, visit our website at: www.studentleadershipnetwork.org.

Position Summary:

Student Leadership Network is seeking a full-time Program Associate (PA) based in New York, NY, who will collaborate with the Girls+ Education team to manage programming throughout the department. Duties will include in-school and out-of-school event and programming support, administrative assistance, as well as data collection and reporting. The Program Associate will help strengthen program delivery to sustain quality and maximize the outcomes of our team. This role reports directly to the Managing Director of Girls+ Education, but also works with the broader Girls+ Education team. Work will take place at Student Leadership Network’s central office, with some days in TYWLS schools weekly, with time required at occasional offsite partnership program locations. Approximately up to 10% local and limited out-of-state travel and some evening work will be required. Additional travel opportunities may be available.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Program Support:

• Provide logistical and programmatic support for signature programs for middle and high school students at The Young Women’s Leadership Schools.
• Support with scheduling, materials, and logistics for professional learning services for educators and school leaders.
• Manage processes for educator and school leader incentive and award programs, including end-of-year celebration.
• Provide ongoing oversight for reimbursements for faculty and program grants, professional learning expenses, and other expenses as needed.
• Assist with the preparation and facilitation of school visits, donor visits, tours, special student opportunities, graduations, student prep lessons, and special events.
• Support with survey design, administration, and reporting to glean information for program improvement.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of organizational data systems (e.g., Google Drive, Salesforce) and provide additional systems support as needed.

Administrative Support:

• Support organizational procedures, such as scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and supporting documentation.
• Plan team meetings, including their scheduling, capturing of, and sharing notes with team members.
• Support the Managing Director of Girls' Educationwith calendar management and coordinating travel itineraries for out-of-state travel.
• Organize office space, including managing meeting room scheduling and configuration.
• Assist with the planning of staff meetings including conferences, and retreats.
• Coordinate supplies and logistics for team presentations/events including occasionally delivering supplies up multiple flights of stairs.
• Maintain and format calendars, team documents, and any newly-developed materials to document promising practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in an administrative support/ administrative role required, experience within public education, girls’ education, out-of-school-time programming, higher education, or non-profit administration a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, and editing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in small groups, one-to-one, and in public speaking contexts.
• Detail orientation with excellent organizational, time management, and follow-up skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Google Business applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive), Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Design programs (Canva), experience with Salesforce is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the school administration, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to self-activate and simultaneously manage multiple ongoing projects.
• An interest in working on a team that serves students from diverse socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
• Understanding of the program's mission and results-driven work ethic.