Special Projects Coordinator 930644

Equus; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning opportunities

Networking programs

Job summary

Equus is seeking an Education Specialist in Providence, RI. You will provide administrative support to the Executive Leadership Team and conduct trainings on literacy topics. This role requires strong communication skills and leadership experience.

Join Equus to make a lasting impact on others' lives while advancing in a diverse and inclusive work environment. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to personal characteristics, ensuring a fair application process for everyone.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a TANF program.
• Current certification as a CASAS testing administrator.
• Professional administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Conduct statewide, group orientations.
• Facilitate Microsoft Office trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Administrative support

Leadership

Data entry

Training facilitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Quickbase

Microsoft Office

Northstar Digital Literacy Suite

Job description

Job Title and Location

Education Specialist (930216) – First Shift, RI

Company Description

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Job Description

• Provides direct administrative support to the Executive Leadership Team
• Demonstrates sound judgment in ensuring compliance and administering policies and procedures
• Prepares specialized correspondence and materials
• Assists with maintaining information packets and outreach materials repositories
• Serves on work groups and manages special projects and assignments
• Undertakes special projects as determined by the Program Manager or Project Director
• Conducts statewide, group orientations
• Trains participants on various literacy topics of interest
• Facilitates Microsoft Office trainings
• Familiarity with the Northstar Digital Literacy Suite
• Works with colleagues to produce/recommend/develop long-term plans for further development
• Understands goals/metrics and seeks ways to meet and exceed goals
• Completes data entry in Quickbase, as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a TANF program
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and extensive experience in a professional office environment
• Current certification as a CASAS testing administrator
• Professional administrative experience
• Operational Leadership experience
• Strong communication skills with ability to create and present services information to Employers/Businesses, partners and stakeholders
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently to accomplish pre-determined goals

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.