Program Associate

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.

Requirements

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' Education with 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.

Compensation: Annual salary range of $60,891 to $73,069 commensurate with skills and experience.

Benefits: Student Leadership Network offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Medical (health, dental, and vision)
• Health Reimbursement Account (up to $14,000 for families)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (for Medical, Dependent Care, and Transit/Parking)
• 401K Retirement Plan with 4% Employer Match
• Generous Paid Family Leave, minimum of 12 weeks based on tenure
• Life Insurance (100% Employer cover of insurance premium)
• Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off:

• Full-time employees earn 17 days per year in the first three years
• 11 Federal holidays and 2 floating holidays
• 10 wellness (sick) days per year + Safe Leave
• 20 hours of Prenatal Leave
• Annual Wellness Week between Christmas and New Year's
• Summer Fridays early dismissal

Student Leadership Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to cultivating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace where diverse talents, skill-sets, and lived experiences are valued as essential to advancing our mission.