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Center for Family Life

Administrative Assistant - Bilingual (Mandarin / English) @ School-Based Program

Center for Family Life, Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11232


Job Type

Full-time

Description

JOB TITLE:

Administrative Assistant - Bilingual (Mandarin / English)

LOCATION:

School-based site in the Sunset Park neighborhood

PAY RATE:

$20/hr

Exemption:

Non-Exempt

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To provide essential multi-faceted support to CFL's school-based program, particularly through office/administrative duties and family engagement.

REPORTS TO:

Program Director

SUPERVISES:

N/A

I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited toAssist with daily administrative tasks: maintaining weekly attendance rosters, keeping accurate daily headcounts, and overseeing sign-out for early pick-upsAnswering office phones, making phone calls to parents as neededUse translation services and creativity to communicate with families across language barriersCheck voicemail, site email, and other communication apps and respond accordinglyMaintain online attendance databases and run regular data reports to check for accuracyManage enrollment processes, transferring registration information from paper forms to online system and creating rosters in ExcelEnsure that student files are up to date throughout the yearKeep highly organized paper/electronic files and detailed spreadsheetsClean and organize office space; responsible for upkeep of technology, equipment, and office suppliesDesign and implement new systems to streamline administrative proceduresMake and distribute copies of permission forms and flyers; compose and send email blasts with program announcementsTranslate program and parent outreach documentsProvide sensitive interpretation services during conversations and interventions with students and familiesContribute to the planning and execution of special events and other community-building activitiesOccasionally supervise and provide social-emotional support to program participants in groups and individuallyAttend weekly staff meetings and other mandatory professional development workshopsSome evening and weekend hours are required throughout the year; may occasionally stay after scheduled shift to supervise late pickup

II. QUALIFICATIONSEducation/Degree minimum requirement: High School Diploma or Equivalency Diploma (BA, a plus)Experience: 2 years of after-school program/office experience or currently in collegeGood verbal and writing skillsHighly organized and able to manage time efficientlyDetail-oriented, dependable, and pro-activeExcellent organizational skillsStrong youth development backgroundMust love children, working in groups, and being part of a communityFlexibility and the ability to work well as a member of a teamInterested in managing and creating positive experiences for groups of youth, including participants with special needs and challenging behaviorsBilingual: English/Spanish OR English/Mandarin required (Cantonese, a plus)

III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERSBuild and maintain close, daily interactions with participants, co-workers, and supervisorsEffectively communicate with children, teenagers, parents, and outside agency staffForge a mutually respectful partnership with the people served and their familiesMaintain contact as needed with participant's families, school personnel, external community groups to co-exist in the same spaceHave a strong sensitivity to cultural and identity differences among staff and clients within our organizationPossess a strong belief in everyone's ability to grow and change

IV. WORKING CONDITIONSActively engage and interact with teens, parents, coworkers, and outside agency staffFast paced, high-energy environmentWork primarily in an office settingConsiderable time is spent at a desk using a computer

V. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Administrative Assistant focuses on completing essential administrative tasks to support the management of the organization and program

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits along with the opportunity to participate in additional voluntary life, disability, and 403B retirement plan. Up to four weeks of paid vacation. Weekly individual supervision and ongoing professional development.

SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE

Full Time (35 hours per week)

Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm

One to two evenings, to be scheduled

Occasional holiday camps and extended professional development days

Salary Description

$20.00 per hour