Program Associate - Academic Tutor
About The Position
Position Description: Program Associate (Academic Tutor) Location : Dayspring in Yonkers, NY YPIE partners with students to ensure they are ready for, enroll in, and complete college. At Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE), we believe: All young people, regardless of zip code, are entitled to a quality education, and a chance to discover their passions and share their talents with the world. Post-secondary education is essential to upward economic mobility. Readiness for, access to, and persistence in college are integral to degree attainment. With support from the YPIE team, students become lifelong learners equipped to thrive in the future economy and empowered to contribute to their communities and humanity. If you have the experience and determination to change the course of a students life, review this position description for info and next steps. JOB MISSION YPIE is embarking on an exciting new opportunity to offer academic support, college readiness, and college access services on the campus of Dayspring Community Center in Yonkers. The Program Associate will provide the services listed in Responsibilities and Results.
Requirements
- Experience in teaching, program design, counseling, social work, or related field
- Experience with and commitment to ensuring equity for a diverse population of students
- Ability to navigate partnerships with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to make arrangements for daily travel/transitions between program sites
- Flexibility to work some evening and weekend hours as student needs arise
- Proven organizational and program tracking skills
Nice To Haves
- An outcomes-focused orientation
- Comprehensive knowledge of public and private colleges/universities, opportunity programs, and financial aid requirements
- Experience working with, tracking, and analyzing data to target student support and evaluate effectiveness
- Spanish fluency
- You enjoy solving challenging problems with students, helping them reach measurable outcomes.
- You thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, where you will manage your own time to support each student.
- You are hungry for collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Provide academic support to ensure each student improves their academic skills in core subject areas
- Develop and support academic intervention plans to both directly tutor students and foster self-advocacy so students identify and seek school support structures
- Manage student records and program logistics, communicating with key stakeholders to ensure seamless events and effective program implementation.
- Leverage data to recruit students each year, proactively collaborating with district and non-profit partners to identify target students and deliver info sessions and presentations.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter benefit
- Partial cell phone reimbursement
- Professional Development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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