Program Assistant

Job in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, 12180, USA

Listing for: Commission on Economic Opportunity

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-11

Job specializations:

Administrative/Clerical
Education Administration, Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Healthcare Administration, Administrative Management

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 19 - 35 USD Hourly USD 19.00 35.00 HOUR

Program Assistant

CEO is seeking a Program Assistant to provide classroom, building, program, and administrative support services to the Head Start program to ensure effective and efficient operations within the assigned location.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Perform a broad variety of administrative tasks to support the Center/location, as assigned.
Work collaboratively with the site supervisor to provide classroom and site support coverage to assigned classrooms and locations.
Communicate positively and effectively with parents, children, and colleagues while maintaining confidentiality.
Work effectively with the Center Manager/Site Supervisor to be an active participant in meetings and events and demonstrate effective communication skills.
Assist with collection and entering data into the computer, utilizing appropriate database.
Assist with the completion of program reporting, data collection, and other administrative tasks, as assigned.
Upkeep of building office equipment and ordering of supplies.
Work with CEO programs and staff, as well as community agencies, to refer families to CEO programs and services as appropriate.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Strong Computer Skills, including a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
An ability to work independently and to manage multiple priorities.
Possess prior clerical experience.
Valid and clear NYS Driver's License.

Compensation and Benefits information:

$19 per hour- 35 hours a week
10-month schedule (September
- June)- Follows Troy City School District Calendar
Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Cash payment for waiving health insurance
Telemedicine
PTO and Sick time accruals
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan
12 paid holidays annually
December, February, and Spring School Break Included in Vacation Package
Employer sponsored pension plan starting at 5% of salary contribution when eligible.
Eligibility for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program

Please note:

applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances. We are proud to be an EEO employer.