Program Associate

Program Associate

Bank Street Education Center (the Ed Center), a division within Bank Street College of Education (the College) created to support the College's systems-level, public impact work with school districts, is currently seeking a program associate to support project teams across the Ed Center's project portfolios.

Key Relationships

The Program Associate will report to the Project Director and work closely with their project teams.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with their supervisor and project teams, the Program Associate will be responsible for the following :

• Logistics & Operations : Collaborating with the Project Manager and Project Director to manage the administrative elements of regular meetings with stakeholders, including scheduling, preparing agendas, handouts, Google Slides, and necessary materials, and following up from meetings as needed; Creating, iterating on, and finalizing Google Slides, handouts, agendas, and related materials for professional learning sessions; Providing in-person and online operations support to professional learning sessions, including managing logistical details and platform guidance in preparation for, during, and after sessions; Supporting in graphic design and technological production, ranging from material design and creation, copy editing, drafting social media posts, video editing, document creation, recording, troubleshooting, etc., upholding the Ed Center brand. Maintaining internal budget tracking across projects, including managing invoices and reimbursements, liaising with team members and consultants, managing internal budgetary tracking systems, etc.; Supporting in drafting and executing consultant contracts, managing consultant invoices and payments; Maintaining inventory of supplies and materials in the office and electronically in collaboration with the Operations Manager; Maintaining functional and supportive organizational systems and processes, including managing the G : Drive, codifying and revising existing and new processes, etc., and Performing related tasks as assigned.
• Project Management & Analytics : Supporting the Project Manager in regularly monitoring and updating project plans; Executing on project timelines in support of the overall project (e.g., via calendaring, scheduling, etc.); Identifying and documenting team action items, key decisions, and next steps; Providing communications updates and support internally for project team coherence; Supporting the creation of newsletters and social media posts, including drafting and revising content, and helping to finalize newsletter content for release; Supporting data collection processes across projects, including performing data entry and maintaining data collection systems; and Performing related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Required Skills

Skills & Knowledge : Bachelor's degree Background in education, nonprofit organizations, and / or secondary education development preferred Experience : Experience working with diverse and / or historically deprioritized student populations Strong communications skills (email, writing, in-person) Strong problem-solving skills, along with the ability to perform independently Attention to detail and ability to identify issues and inconsistencies across tasks and assignments Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities Proficiency in Google Suite platform and graphic / video design tools such as Canva Demonstration of learning stance and willingness to learn new or different skills and systems Ability to work both remotely and in an office environment Flexibility in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines. Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative Ability to pick up and move up to 30lbs Ability to travel throughout New York and / or New Jersey for in person sessions Ability to travel domestically for in person conferences.

Application Information

This position is contingent upon available funding. Please apply online by submitting a cover letter and resume for the position in the "Job Opportunities" section on Bank Street's website. Please address cover letters to : Tracy Fray-Oliver Vice President, Bank Street Education Center Bank Street College 610 West 112th Street New York, NY 10025 In your cover letter, please include where you came across this job posting BANK STREET COLLEGE OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION ETHNIC ORIGIN, SEX, OR DISABILITY IN ITS EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND OTHER COLLEGE ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS.ABOUT US Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families. Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children. At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children's programs-Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS-foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels.