The Opportunity Network is looking for a Student Services and Program Operations team member!
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Posted By: Hija Chang on August 27, 2018 Position: Student Services and Program Operations Program Assistant Reports to: Program Manager, Student Services and Program Operations Status: Full-time Exempt Start Date: September 2018 The Job The Opportunity Network is looking for a driven and dynamic individual to join our collaborative Student Services and Program Operations team. The Student Services and Program Operations Assistant will provide instruction and logistical support for weekly workshops for cohorts of OppNet Fellows in 11th and 12th grade. The Program Assistant will have an integral role on the Student Services and Program Operations team by also supporting the organization’s recruitment efforts, special events, and overall program coordination to ensure OppNet Fellows are having an impactful, meaningful, and engaged experience in the program. The Program Assistant will work with outstanding students, enjoy the freedom to create and collaborate, and seize a real opportunity to create social change. This is an ideal position for an emerging professional interested in learning the ins and outs of out of school programming striving toward educational equity. The position is located in downtown Manhattan. The Organization Founded in 2003, The Opportunity Network works with students from historically and systemically underrepresented communities in developing their skills, knowledge, and passions to achieve their college and career goals. We honor the identities and embrace the power of each member of our community. OppNet believes networks of support are essential ingredients for success, so we take an innovative approach by underscoring the power of personal connections and professional relationships as vital complements to skills, passions, aptitude, and work experience. Our students thrive in college and careers as they master personal, college and career competencies through OppNet’s Career Fluency® programming, including building networks, mobilizing social capital, increasing career awareness, practicing self-care, excelling in internships, and making “best fit” college choices through intensive college counseling. The Person The ideal candidate will personally connect to the important work we do and value diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) across the organization. The candidate will demonstrate an awareness of the needs and challenges faced by high school and college-level students from historically underserved and underrepresented communities. The candidate will demonstrate DE&I values by actively participating in all organizational-wide learning sessions and self-reflection as well as working with others to enact changes that contribute to meeting the organization’s DE&I goals. The candidate should enjoy a fast-paced work environment where their work matters every day. The candidate should possess outstanding professionalism and discretion, organization and attention to detail, energy and initiative, the ability to prioritize and complete a variety of tasks on time, and a willingness to work on a wide range of assignments. Responsibilities Program Coordination, Operations, and Assistance – 25% • Prepare for and facilitate 11th and 12th grade Fellows weekly workshops and Summer Institute sessions • Run day-to-day operations/logistics (i.e. room/food set-up, attendance) of the 11th grade Fellows program • Participate in Career Fluency facilitation training led by OppNet staff • Serve as one of the main points of contact for first year, 11th grade Fellows to ensure students are having a good experience in the program • Assist with 11th grade data collection specific to student progress (e.g. attendance, assignments, transcripts) and reconciling program expenses • Work with the Program Manager of Curriculum and Special Events to make updates and enhancements to existing Career Fluency® curriculum Special Student Events – 25% • Work with the Student Services and Operations team to coordinate logistics for annual intensives (i.e. confirm space, food, scheduling, student communication, materials, etc.) • Assist with facilitation of annual intensives and special student events as needed (e.g. summer institute, college application boot camp, college transition boot camp, speed networking, career fluency panels, etc.) • Help plan general events and trips and handle related operational tasks (i.e. transportation, security lists, site confirmation) • Collaborate with full program team on all aspects of Fellows programming and special events Student Services – 25% • Communicate regularly with Fellows, parents/guardians, as well as guidance counselors regarding expectations and assignments • Manage various communication platforms to communicate with 11th grade Fellows (e.g. Friday Five electronic newsletter, text message alerts, email, etc.) • Collaborate with the program team to coordinate weekly workshop preparation meetings • Collaborate with the Program Manager, Student Services and Program Operations to streamline the communication process and establish best practices for communication for all high school Fellows • Build meaningful relationships with Fellows and meet with Fellows for one-on-one and group check-ins and office hour sessions • Liaise with the College Guidance and Transition team to ensure 11th grade Fellows transition smoothly between first and second year of the OppNet program • Compile and disseminate OppNet’s weekly Diversity, Equity and Inclusion newsletter under the guidance of the Program Manager, Students Services and Program Operations Recruitment – 15% • Schedule and conduct information sessions in OppNet space and at partner sites/high school • Process and evaluate student applications and interview prospective Fellows • Communicate regularly with applicants and partners • Field questions and concerns from students and applicants • Assist recruitment managers with recruitment team trainings Summer Opportunities – 10% • Work with the internship and enrichment program staff to provide insight on student interests and OppNet standing to match 11th grade Fellows with summer opportunities Click this link to view and apply for this job! 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Hija Chang
Management, See Moss Interactive Bellarmine University class of 2021 Member Since January 2011 |
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