Program Assistant - METS

The Program Assistant - METS assists in providing comprehensive academic advising and cultural awareness to program participants, plans and supervises all METS related activities, and coordinates and implements the METS Summer Enrichment Program.

Requirements

• Mission-driven and passionate about programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate academic support programs including advising, workshops, fieldtrips, assessment, follow-up and resource referral.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to take direction, prioritize, and work independently.
• Demonstrated experience-solving problems including conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure or on deadline, maintaining a professional composure when dealing with common problems that occur in events and classroom settings.
• Experience and ability to effectively work with students with all academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds similar to METS Program participants.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness and life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Commuting and transportation benefits