America Reads (Student)
The Student Coordinator reports directly and in collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence, and serves as the of coordinator for all aspects of the America Reads work-study program. These duties include but are not limited to preparing promotional materials, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and managing students; coordinating school placements with the Springfield School Volunteers Program Manager and Springfield Housing Authority staff. As well as typing, responding to email messages, scheduling training and reflection sessions; processing timesheets; and addressing any problems, concerns or questions from America Reads(AR) tutors.
The Student Assistant is expected to have a working knowledge in the following areas to aid others:
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND TASKS-
- Advertise and recruit for the America Reads program, specifically at the annual Student Job Fair, the Civic Engagement Fair, and tabling in the Campus Center etc.
- Set up informational meetings with students interested in the America Reads program.
- Participate in interviews with candidates for tutor positions.
- Manage the America Reads application process; this includes collecting all necessary paperwork; the SSV application, CORI form, student hire form, and necessary documentation for HR.
Qualifications
-Must Have Federal work Study
-Undergraduate full-time student enrolled at Western New England
- Competency in Microsoft Office Programs (word, power point publisher) is required.
- Ability to understand and articulate University Policies and Procedures.
- Capacity to to relate well to a diverse student population.
- Functional knowledge of office procedures.
- Must have strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability in both verbal and written communication.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Ability to think critically and problem solve
- Ability to work effectively in a high-energy fast-paced office.
- Ability to communicate effectively to students and administrative staff.
America Reads (Student) · WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY