Unified Champion Schools Program Assistant; Part Time

People Experience Coordinator, Special Olympics Michigan | Northern Michigan University Alumni

The Opportunity:

Unified Champion Schools Program Assistant Part Time. As the Unified Champion Schools Program Assistant, you’ll play an integral part in fulfilling the mission of Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI), utilizing sports, health, and athlete leadership to create a more inclusive world.

You will work across departments with an amazingly talented, dedicated group of colleagues to track, report and enter important information in an efficient manner to ensure our athletes, students, volunteers and educators can spread inclusion throughout their communities. Our team members help SOMI athletes achieve their dreams and reveal their inner champion! Come be part of the amazing work we do for our SOMI athletes, their families, and our communities.

Location:

Grand Rapids, Michigan

What You’ll Do:

• Enter UCS accounting information, coding and tracking into appropriate online and internal systems.
• Produce regular financial reports for UCS expenses and revenue for Special Olympics North America and the State of Michigan.
• Compile and create monthly progress reports for State of Michigan funding.
• Assist with entering time trackers, staff credit card processing, tracking grant balances and entering data related to UCS funding.
• Assist with entering budget information for Special Olympics state and area budgets.
• Assist with tracking of mid‑term and year‑end UCS reporting and school data.
• Assist with in‑person events as needed.

What You’ll Bring:

• A dedication to helping others find their inner champion!
• A commitment to serving the community.
• High School diploma or similar certification.
• At least two years’ experience of a qualifying nature with accounting or data entry.
• Understanding of the needs of volunteers, students and educators in under‑resourced communities.
• Positive interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• The ability to perform the essential functions and requirements of the job with or without accommodation.
• Ability to travel evenings and weekends as needed.
• Computer knowledge in MS applications.
• Working knowledge of administrative and organizational skills.
• Knowledge and experience working with persons with intellectual and physical disabilities helpful.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services