Overview
Part-time Administrative Assistant Jobs in Savannah, GA at Chunk’s Learning Center
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Program Manager
Who is Persevere?
Persevere is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering justice-involved individuals through innovative workforce development and career preparation support services that give real access to quality employment in the technology industry. Specifically, Persevere provides technology training, career readiness instruction and support, wraparound case management, individualized job-based mentoring, and job placement services for justice-impacted individuals and people who are at risk for justice-involvement.
Founded by and for people with lived experience with criminal justice, corrections, and poverty, Persevere understands the needs of the justice-impacted population as few organizations can, and our work embodies our commitment to reducing racial inequalities throughout all aspects of society and eliminating disproportionate minority contact and disproportionate minority confinement within the criminal justice system. As we have grown and expanded, we have focused on developing and executing strategies that continue to expand our mission of reducing racial disparities and inequalities, both as part of our work, and as well, our organization’s practices regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Real Hope. Valuable Skills. Meaningful Opportunity.
Job Overview
The Program Support Assistant, is responsible for providing administrative support to the Program Manager throughout the planning and implementation of the program. This is a salaried, overtime-exempt position with excellent benefits located in Nashville, Tennessee with some travel required regionally within the state. This position requires the ability to pass a reference check, background check and drug screen.
Responsibilities and Duties
Provide administrative assistance to the assigned Program Manager and/or Program Director
Take minutes at staff and partnership meetings
Manage the Program Manager’s calendar
Coordinate and maintain grant cycle calendars and site visit schedules
Assist with tracking and managing grant-related documents and systems
Respond to emails and answer calls
Act as a liaison between the Program Manager and program staff, and between the Program Manager and community partners, as needed and requested
Maintain office calendars and send out reminders of impending events
Manage online resources
Assist with communications with staff and community partners
Relay internal emails to staff
Assist in the planning and implementation of significant events
Reserve equipment and conference rooms for presentations and in-office meetings
Manage and order office supplies
Run program-related errands, as needed, for the Program Manager
Make reservations for various off-site business meetings
Assist with fundraising activities
Prepare documentation for grants
Assist with the preparation of reports
Proofread and make copies of documents
Assist in managing the budget for special and routine events
Assist with the documentation and processing of expenditures, invoices, and financial reports, as needed and directed by the Program Manager and Persevere financial staff
Complete corporate training on a timely basis.
Assist with the creation of and follow critical Standard Operating Procedures and Workflows
Participate in cross training staff as requested
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum of three years of experience in a program support role, preferably as the administrative support for a program manager; experience with grant programs is a plus
Demonstrated ability using computers and database applications, including Microsoft Office; having a background in using a cloud-based customer relationship management platform database helpful
Driving and occasional travel will be required; must have valid drivers license and access to reliable transportation
Top-notch communication and organizational skills, both verbal and written, with meticulous attention to detail
Ability to work in a close, cross-functional team environment, along with the ability to work independently for periods
Willingness to learn and ability to quickly apply new learning
Excellent customer service skills with various audiences
Flexibility; must be willing and capable of adapting to changing priorities and deadlines
Evidence of dependability, trustworthiness, and professional work habits
Ability to take the initiative and complete project assignments independently or as a team
Must be able to multitask during peak periods and work with deadlines
Experience working for a nonprofit or foundation helpful
We highly value
Passion for and responsibility to the customer/partner
Must be self-starting, hardworking and inquisitive
Leadership through innovation in everything you do
Passion for what you do and being self-reflective to improve
Relentless commitment to win
Personal and corporate integrity
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Title: Part-time Administrative Assistant
Company: Chunk’s Learning Center
Location: Savannah, GA
