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Purpose:
The Program Assistant provides administrative support to k2i academy's programs working with program participants, school boards, educators, community organizations, and industry partners, along with k2i academy employees.The Program Assistant supports k2i operational and programming functions, including scheduling, workshop and materials planning, program registration, and pre- and post-program evaluation for program streams offered both in-person and virtually, under the direction of the Associate Director, Operations & Development.
Education:
Completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree in a science, computer science, engineering, or math discipline.
Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in engineering and STEM outreach programming. Experience with program administration, event logistics, and budget tracking. Experience creating and maintaining registration processes and databases.
Skills:
Effective writing and communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to meet deadlines and organize time effectively.
Ability to exercise judgement and decision making.
Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with programming partners.
Knowledge of digital tools, such as program registration, survey systems and database systems and project administration.
Knowledge of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles.
Additional Notes:
Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. This position requires the candidate to produce a verification of degree(s), credentials(s), or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview.
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Responsibilities
Provides administrative support for k2i academy programs and coordinates with participants, schools, educators, community organizations, industry partners, and employees. Supports scheduling, workshop and materials planning, registration, budget tracking, and pre- and post-program evaluation for in-person and virtual programs.
Requirements
Requires a post-secondary diploma or degree in science, computer science, engineering, or mathematics, plus at least one year of experience in engineering and STEM outreach programming. Candidates should have experience with program administration, event logistics, budget tracking, registration processes, and databases, along with strong communication, organizational, and digital-tool skills and knowledge of EDI principles.
Skills
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Attention To Detail
- Accuracy
- Time Management
- Organization
- Judgment And Decision-Making
- Multitasking
- Priority Management
- Confidentiality
- Relationship Building
- Program Administration
- Event Logistics
- Budget Tracking
- Registration And Database Management
- Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion
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Categories
- Administrative
- Education
- Engineering
- Science & Research
Keywords
- k2i Academy
- STEM Outreach
- Engineering Outreach
- Program Administration
- Program Coordination
- Scheduling
- Workshop Planning
- Materials Planning
- Program Registration
- Registration Processes
- Database Management
- Event Logistics
- Budget Tracking
- Program Evaluation
- Pre-Program Evaluation
- Post-Program Evaluation
- In-Person Programs
- Virtual Programs
- Survey Systems
- Digital Tools
- Project Administration
- Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion
- Community Partnerships
- School Boards
- Industry Partners
