Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Date posted
9.10.21
Organization
El education
Role
Administrative assistant
Commitment
Full-time
Location
Remote
About el education
El education is a leading k-12 education non-profit that is meeting the national challenge to raise student achievementCombining challenging work with the joy of discovery and pride in mastery, el offers the education we would want for every child: one that prepares citizens with both the skills and the character necessary for success throughout college, work and life.
Our portfolio of instructional materials and coaching services draws on 20+ years of success in more than 160 el schools, serving 4,000 teachers and 53,000 students in 31 states and washington d.cBased on founding principles of meaningful work, character and respect for teachers, el’s offerings transform teaching and learning to promote habits of scholarship and character that lead to high student achievement, regardless of student background.
In addition to success on standardized tests, el students demonstrate critical thinking, intellectual courage and emotional resilience; they possess the passion and the capacity to contribute to a better worldFor more information, visit http://eleducation.org/
About the position
The partnership associate provides essential support for district partnershipsThis individual reports to a director, curriculum partnerships and supports the district partnership team, including managing directors, directors and the associate director in a variety of waysThe partnership associate supports day-to-day project management of partnerships, coordination of meetings, management of team member tasks and action items, preparation of plans and materials, and communications with team members, consultants and partnersThe partnership associate offers ongoing data tracking supports and develops and maintains reports in collaboration with the managerThis position is full-time.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Coordinate and manage communication with internal colleagues (el staff and consultants) and partners
Coordinate and support meetings including: agenda management, note-taking, maintaining documents, action steps and providing logistics support
Manage and organize internal and external documentation related to partnerships
Communicate clear parameters (# of facilitators, # of participants, etc.) to ensure that all details of a professional development event are tended to with accuracy
Provide logistical support to the director/associate director in planning for delivery of services including:
Drafting and communicating details to el staff and consultants
Liaising with partner point person around event logistics
Acting as on site support (i.e., transportation arrangements, meals, etc.)
Coordinating materials’ distribution
Gather and compile staff and consultant contact and travel information for professional development or team events
Work with el education’s program operations team members for a variety of details related to el education’s district professional developmentExamples include, but are not limited to:
Vet potential venues for meetings and professional development
Support details during contract negotiations with venues to ensure that venue provides for the needs of a particular partner
Assist in management materials/supplies delivery and ordering
Tracking and coordination of hotel accommodations, meeting spaces and catering, as needed
Coordinate and manage temporary logistical personnel
Support staff in expense reports through tracking and providing coding/categorizing of expenses for el staff and consultants
Candidate qualification
Skills:
Highly proficient in technology tools including google apps, use of online calendar, ms office suite, and web-based collaboration tools (e.g., google hangout, adobe connect)
Strong communication skills including internal and external audiences
Logistical event planning for participants from a variety of settings
Ability to handle fast-paced work flow
Familiarity with salesforce preferred
Knowledge:
Basic understanding of the education profession, workings of school districts, etc
Experience in event planning or logistics preferred
Attributes:
A minimum of 2 years work experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred - ideally with background in communication, business administration or education
2-3 years of project management experience with increasing responsibility
A passion for el education’s mission and vision
Demonstrated experience supporting complex, deadline-intensive projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple work streams and stakeholders
A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and flexible professional approach
High detail-orientation
Capacity to identify gaps or needs in a plan and propose solutions
Desire to “roll up your sleeves” with our field facing teams and partners
Service oriented mindset
Curiosity and willingness to learn about the el education language arts curriculum and professional development offerings
Comfort with working remotely by oneself and also being a part of highly interactive face-to-face events
Ability to work with a geographically dispersed organization
Professional demeanor
Travel
Travel will be required up to 40%
Compensation
Competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience.
Apply Now
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Please submit your resume and one page cover letter online (link to el’s career page) in ms word or pdf formatIn your cover letter, identify the position you are applying for and how you heard of the job opening and el education.
No phone calls pleaseEl will respond only to finalist candidates.
Anti-discrimination policy and commitment to diversity
Candidates of color are encouraged to applyEl education is committed to equity across the organization: in services to our partners, in our workforce composition and practices, and in our organizational cultureEl education provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination with respect to the hiring or promotion of individuals, conditions of employment, disciplinary and discharge practices, or any other aspect of employment on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, disability, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decisionEoe vevraa federal contractor
