Program Operations Associate

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At Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, our Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) bridges education with practical, real‑world experience, equipping students with the skills and opportunities needed to excel in college, the workforce, and beyond. The Program Operations Associate ensures smooth daily operations for our student work program, focusing on logistics that keep everything running, including managing job permits, coordinating transportation routes and drivers, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with DOL requirements.

The CWSP Program Operations Associate will be responsible for supporting daily CWSP operations and managing relationships with the school, its business partners, and stakeholders.

• Responsible for record‑keeping of all student employees and their assignments.
• Administers and oversees CWSP’s pre‑employment verification processes.
• Plans and manages the summer “work for pay” opportunity, including documentation, scheduling, transportation, and student payroll.
• Works in close partnership with the CWSP Director to design and deliver future CWSP programs, events, and activities.
• Serves as point of contact for CWSP’s audit defense with DOL regarding documentation requirements.
• Assists with the student departure process each morning (attendance, uniform compliance, communicating altered arrival times of CWSP vans, etc.).
• Oversees makeup day process, including planning, communicating, tracking, and enforcement.
• Supports student training during the school year and business training camp.
• Assists with planning and executing the Summer Business Training Camp (four weeks of training required for the incoming freshman class), including leading training sessions and coordinating business and student volunteers.
• Assists with finalizing and publishing quarterly CWSP grades.
• Lends support on student work performance concerns, including but not limited to disciplinary write‑ups and parent meetings.
• Provides administrative support for the Corporate Work Study Program as needed.
• Collaborates with the Admissions team to onboard new students as employees, ensuring DOL/DWD compliance (I‑9s, work permits).
• Assists with the student work placement process.
• Assists leadership in preparing, sending, and managing all partner contracts.
• Collaborates with the Finance Department on all partner billing information.
• Prepares and processes necessary paperwork for corporate partners, such as job descriptions, onboarding requirements, orientation information.
• Conducts Department of Labor‑mandated partner site visits and group partner meetings.
• Provides support to CWSP partners regarding student performance and recognition.
• Manages site visit documentation for the portfolio of CWSP partner companies.
• Supports planning of events involving the high school, its students, personnel, and corporate partners.
• Supports CWSP partners through written and verbal communication regarding onboarding, student performance, operational updates, site visits, etc.
• Provides backup support for CWSP staff, reception, and transportation in times of need.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred; assists school personnel for Spanish translation needs both in written and verbal communication.
• Superior initiative, resourcefulness, and organizational capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment; manage own time.
• Experience in Salesforce, Power School, and Excel.
• Flexibility and adaptability as Corporate Work Study Program operations develop.
• Commitment to the Mission and Values of Cristo Rey Jesuit Corporate Work Study Program.
• Desire to work with high school students and enthusiasm to further build positive school culture and community.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and efficiently as an individual.
• Ability to communicate well with both Cristo Rey Jesuit students and parents.
• Sensitivity to the ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds of the student body.
• Ability to work flexible hours within a 40‑hour work week as needed.
• Valid driver’s license; must be insurable with good driving record.
• Physical Requirements – Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, or national origin.