Administrative Coordinator (Temporary/Part time)

Location:

Sunnyside Community Services

43-31 39th st

LIC, NY, 11104

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Borough:

Queens

Job Type:

Paid

Minimum Hours/Week:

25 hours/week

Number of Available Positions:

1

Public Transportation:

Train (7 line to 40th st)

Area of Focus:

Academic Support/Homework Help, Office/Adminstrative Support

Job Description:

Position Overview

Sunnyside Community Services (SCS) is a multi-service settlement house located in Western Queens. The SCS Job Readiness Program serves at risk youth aged 16-21 who reside in under resourced households. Program staff form strong bonds with participants and support them through the attainment of educational and employment goals and milestones. The program is seeking a skilled Administrative Coordinator with knowledge of administrative best practices to help monitor and document participant progress for the agency and program funders.

The Administrative Coordinator reports directly to the Assistant Executive Director for Youth and Family Services (AsED). This temporary position is budgeted to conclude during August 2011 and has a 25 hour per week commitment.

Position Responsibilities

Support the milestone attainment and certification process by:

Tracking and collecting supportive documentation from participants, partner agencies, schools and employers
Submitting documentation to funders and following up on claims
Updating participant files
Collect and track program eligibility documentation from participants and families

Prepare for and participate in program administrative audits and site visits

Prepare briefing reports on milestone and goal attainment progress

Enter data and case notes into online database

Attend relevant trainings, staff development opportunities, and meetings

Help coordinate and track student participation in program activities

Work with the AsED and program staff to ensure program is compliant with guidelines specified by its funders

Aid the AsEd and program staff in the budget management process

Required Skills/Experience:

Bachelor's degree
Experience working for programs that serve youth
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
Cleared background check and fingerprints indicating ability to work with youth
Knowledge of budgeting
Computer literate with working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, and Explorer
Sense of humor with an ability to be flexible and work as a member of a team

Preferred Qualifications

Fluent in Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese), Korean, or Bengali
Experience working on Workforce Investment Act (WIA) youth contracts
Knowledge of the Capricorn database

Salary

Starting at $19 per hour

How to Apply:

Submit cover letter,resume, and three references with "Administrative Coordinator" in the subject line to the attention of Chaka Blackman

Email: cblackman@scsny.org
Fax: (718) 784-7266