Program Administrator – Student Experience & Social Work Readiness

Program Administrator – Student Experience & Social Work Readiness

Location: New York, NY 10003 (On-site)

Pay Rate: $28.00 – $38.00 / hour (W2 Only)

Duration: 3 Months (With potential for extension)

Requirements: No C2C or 1099

We are seeking a mission-driven Program Administrator to support a leading School of Social Work in strengthening its student experience and professional readiness portfolio. This role is central to executing initiatives across five core pillars:
Social Work Readiness, Access & Affordability, Community Care, Civic Fluency, and Community Life.

Reporting to the Associate Dean, you will ensure that the "implicit curriculum"—the way students learn and relate within the community—is grounded in core social work values and CSWE competencies.

• Strategic Coordination (30%): Lead the planning and scheduling of initiatives including career design workshops, civic engagement, and transition supports. Maintain project timelines and track milestones to ensure alignment with school-wide strategic priorities.
• Access & Affordability (20%): Assist in designing programs to address barriers to education. Conduct accessibility audits and contribute data-driven insights to existing funds and reimbursement initiatives (e.g., Practicum Onboarding).
• Civic Fluency Infrastructure (20%): Manage operations and communications for readiness-driven workshops and dialogue-building experiences. Partner with university-wide colleagues to advance civic literacy and inclusive dialogue.
• Data & Assessment (15%): Collect and summarize qualitative and quantitative data regarding student participation and engagement trends. Prepare reports to inform strategic planning for the Associate Dean.
• Communications & Supervision (15%): Support the creation of newsletters, promotional materials, and website updates. Supervise student employees, establishing schedules and reviewing work for accuracy.

• Education & Mission: Strong alignment with social work core values and an understanding of CSWE competencies. Experience in Social Work education is a major plus.
• Administrative Mastery: Proven ability to manage complex project timelines and coordinate day-to-day activities for a high-functioning executive office.
• Data Proficiency: High comfort level collecting and organizing engagement data to create visual and written reports.
• Communication: Exceptional student-facing skills; ability to communicate with diverse populations with empathy and professionalism.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and university-scale communication tools.

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives that shape future social work professionals.
• Collaborate with a passionate and diverse team dedicated to student success and community impact.
• Gain valuable experience in program management within an academic setting.
• Work in a vibrant, culturally rich neighborhood in Greenwich Village, New York City.
• Competitive hourly pay rate with potential for extension based on performance and organizational needs.

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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