Administrative Aide (Retention Specialist) - Our ...

Nature of Work This is a full-time position with Our Community's Children -- a public/private partnership between the City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Public Schools and community partners -- will provide opportunities to learn about civic engagement, leadership, youth development, college access and youth employment strategies. The Retention Specialist will contribute to the design, implementation, and management of programs with the goal of improving the well-being of young people and their families particularly around college degree attainment. This position will not have any supervisory responsibilities. Work assignments will be conducted in office settings as well as locations within the community. The primary location will be at OCC's T2C Studio located on the 3rd floor of the downtown Grand Rapids Public Library. Minimum Training and Experience Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration or a related field. --AND-- At least three (3) years of related work experience --OR-- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Responds to phone calls and emails Compiles and analyzes data, prepares reports Assists in the planning and preparation of formal reports Manages and tracks purchases and reimbursements related to department budgets and funds Processes incoming checks and invoices for payments Assists in developing and preparing instruction and informational guides for public and internal use Prepares correspondence relating to assigned area of activity Attends meetings of City officials and community organizations for the purpose of gathering information Conducts various research projects or special assignments Facilitates the T2C Studio Scholars for Retention Program Curates college visits Manages a caseload of college students to ensure they Assists in the facilitation of the Challenges Scholars Program at Union High School Assists in the planning and execution of OCC's T2C Studio events Assists with OCC's T2C Studio walk-ins Meets with students and parents to discuss college readiness and degree attainment Reports directly to the OCC Executive Director Performs related work as required IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a grant-funded position with a benefits package.

Created: 2024-11-03