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
The Opportunity

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.
Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 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.

What's in it for me?

• 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.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• 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!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

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