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Posting Summary:
The Summer Principals Academy (SPA) is seeking to hire an experienced Program Assistant who will provide an advanced level of support to the SPA faculty and administration team. The Program Assistant works as part of a highly collaborative team and manages multiple tasks in a dynamic environment, especially during the summer when the SPA program runs their intensive Master program on campus Monday through Saturday. The position requires the candidate to have experience in research, data collection and entry, technology, social media, and possesses administrative, organizational, and communication skills. This role will also have key responsibility in supporting additional recruitment efforts throughout the summer months.

Job Summary/Basic Function

Locations: New Orleans, LA & New York, NY

365 Canal Street Suite 2810 New Orleans, LA 70130
June 1 - July 13

Teachers College, Columbia University | 525 W 120th St, New York, NY 10027
July 14 - August 31

Start & End Dates: June 1, 2025- August 31, 2025

Compensation: $30/hour

• Strong communication, writing, and technology skills (e.g. Google Drive, Google Apps, Zoom, Canvas, Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, and basic website maintenance)
• Strong ability to use social media (e.g. Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, etc.)
  Assist faculty, staff, and students with daily tasks/errands, especially during callback and summer intensive. Tasks include (but are not limited to):
  • Assisting with resolving technology issues (e.g. presentations, email access, etc.)
  • Collaborating on shared program documents
  • Assisting with logistics of cohort activities and events
  • Stocking and organizing work areas
  • Providing faculty with requested materials in the classroom
  • Assisting faculty as Instructional Assistant when needed
  • Being the point of contact when other staff are not available
  • Ability to work independently with exceptional follow-up skills
  • Support the director and staff in recruitment efforts throughout the summer months
  • Exercise professional judgment, work independently, show initiative, communicate effectively and demonstrate excellent organizational skill
  • Support hospitality tasks for students and guests

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent oral/written communication skills and can create concise, professional work
• Must be able to abide by the Student Privacy Requirements/FERPA
• Must be available to work flexible hours and work occasional Saturdays and evenings as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or two years related experience
• Experience with social media management and branded content creation (Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
• Experience with website management
• Experience using Canva platform to create promotional and social media content

Salary Range:

$30/hour

Work Modality:

Onsite