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4 people are interested
Year Up Administrative Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Year Up National Capital Region
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4 people are interested
We need a front desk guru (temporarily)! Year Up National Capital Region is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to ensure front desk operations run smoothly and efficiently, and to support the staff team with administrative functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Reception
To create and maintain a welcoming & professional office environment for visitors and staff, the Administrative Coordinator will:
* Open the office in time to greet staff, students, and visitors by 8:00 AM each morning
* Represent Year Up positively and accurately in interactions in person, on the phone, and in writing throughout each day.
* Field incoming calls from prospective students, alumni, vendors, partners, Year Up friends, and the general public.
* Oversee general office organization and maintenance including a clean front desk and reception area.
More opportunities with Year Up National Capital Region
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Year Up National Capital Region
Location:
1560 Wilson Blvd., Suite 350, Arlington, VA 22209, US
Mission Statement
Year Up's mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education.
We achieve this mission through a high support, high expectation model that combines marketable job skills, stipends, internships, college credit, a behavior management system and several levels of support to place these young adults on a viable path to economic self-sufficiency.
Year Up currently serves more than 1,500 students a year at sites in Atlanta, Boston, Providence, New York City, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
Description
Our Program
Year Up is a one-year, intensive training program that provides urban young adults, ages 18-24, with a combination of hands-on skill development, college credits, and corporate internships.
During the first six months of the program, participants focus on skill mastery in one of two areas: 1) Desktop Support / IT Help Desk; 2) Investment Operations. Equal emphasis is placed on developing the professional skills required in today's workplace such as effective communication, leadership, and teamwork.
During the second six months of the program, students are placed in internships with local partner companies. A stipend is provided to all participants throughout the one-year, full-time educational program.
Our Impact
We have achieved excellent results to date:- 100% placement of qualified students into internships
- 83% student retention
- 90% of interns meet or exceed partner expectations
- 87% of graduates placed in full or part-time positions
- $15/hr average wage at placement
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1901 South Bell Street100Arlington, VA 22202
DATE POSTED
February 27, 2017
SKILLS
- Office Reception
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 7-8/hours for 1 week