Program Assistant - Nurturing Children & Youth Program

Shaw University • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

Reporting to the Dean of the Divinity School (or designee), the Program Assistant for Nurturing Children and Youth will be responsible for assisting in the coordination and the development of the Nurturing Children and Youth project which is part of the Lilly Endowment funded Initiative. The Program Assistant will work with the Associate Director of Nurturing Children and Youth to provide program support, including congregational engagement, student support, planning, writing, and organizing meetings, programs, and conferences.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's Degree Preferred in relevant field of study.
• At least two years' experience facilitating church programs and or events.
• At least three years of Program planning/development experience.
• Demonstrated ability to organize events, programs, and activities both in-person and virtually.
• Experience with social media engagement and digital communications.
• Computer literacy (Utilize operating system - MS Edge/Chrome, manage emails/calendars, navigate internet, MS Office Word/Excel/PowerPoint/SharePoint).
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the administration of the Divinity School and the Black Church Revitalization Collaborative.
• Coordinate program events, and activities related to the project and assist the Divinity School in activities related to recruitment, marketing, registration, and enrollment.
• Carries out the goals, policies and activities designed to support the mission of Shaw University Divinity School (SUDS).
• Assist in coordinating meetings, programs, conferences, and forums with strategic partners, pastors, and congregations.
• Organize virtual meetings and conferences.
• Monitors and evaluates programs to ensure that policies and plans are being carried out.
• Plans and implements training for education staff based on observation of areas of weakness.
• Assists in planning, selecting, and implementing project goals and objectives.
• Attending regularly scheduled SUDS Staff meetings: reporting problem areas and possible solutions, program outlook, and accomplishments.
• Works cooperatively with other staff members to keep abreast of overall program direction and to facilitate collaboration.
• Other tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree