Program Assistant, HSC

About the role

The USC Educational Partnerships McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative program has an immediate opening for a Program Assistant, Saturday Academy HSC.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized professional support services to staff, students, and families of our program located at the Health Sciences Campus.
• Responsible for a variety of projects or events related to Educational Partnerships’ USC McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Program (NAI) and all projects related.
• Work with NAI program staff to ensure alignment with timelines and activities between students, teachers, administrators, and family development components.
• Support NAI Scholars and develop college access programs for students and their families.
• Coordinate and manage morning, afternoon, and Saturday programs for students in grades 6 to 12.
• Oversee the recruitment process for new students from our partner elementary, middle, and high schools (12 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools).
• Maintain and analyze student records, evaluate educational progress, regularly meet with students and their parents, and provide support when they fall below standards.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.

Requirements

• Has experience in working and interacting with at-risk youth and families - preferably in the public education sector.
• Three years of experience in managing recruitment and special projects - overseeing project implementation.
• Familiarity with understanding of learning communities, and/or success factors for first-generation, low-income students on the pathway to college.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and speak Spanish and translate to English.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Bilingual: Spanish is a must, with excellent oral and written proficiency.
• Strong time and project management and other related organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively and adjust to multiple and competing demands.
• Experience in creating realistic project timelines while considering project goals and multiple details.

Skills

• Strong time and project management and other related organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively and adjust to multiple and competing demands.
• Experience in creating realistic project timelines while considering project goals and multiple details.

Benefits

This role is eligible for university benefits, including medical/dental insurance, sick and vacation accruals, retirement contributions, and holidays.

Pay

The annual base salary range is $23.52 - $25.00.

Schedule

The role is a full-time, year-round position.