Assistant Director, Administrative Support and Alumni Engagement

The TEAK Fellowship is a ten-year enrichment program that offers New York City students from under-resourced communities intensive after-school and summer academic classes, transformational cultural experiences, secondary school, and college guidance, a vibrant internship program, and robust support system. TEAK students earn admission/financial aid at our Nation’s most prestigious academic institutions and graduate from them determined to make an impact on communities in need of their contributions and leadership

TEAK is seeking an Assistant Director, Administrative Support and Alumni Engagement to report to the Executive Director.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee database management: support TEAK’s annual student records update process and take responsibility for the integrity of student, parent, and alumni data related to programs, i.e. transcripts, school information, dean assignments, alumni database.

• Support hiring and the onboarding process of new staff members.

• Manage the alumni database, oversee alumni events, and support the Alumni Committee. 

• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director: prepare expense reports, schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, manage written correspondence.

• Provide administrative and meeting scheduling support to Board of Directors committee chairs, prepare materials for quarterly Board meetings. 

• Participate in weekly staff meetings and various program events.

• Support the Executive Director on special projects towards the implementation of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan.

• Support a small caseload of Middle School students. 

• Select committee membership

• Additional duties as assigned
 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• Commitment to the TEAK Fellowship’s mission

• Ability to respect, protect, and maintain highly confidential and sensitive student, family, and alumni information

• Strong project management skills, ability to multi-task and complete projects with minimal direction 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to interface effectively, professionally, courteously, and confidently internally and externally

• Excellent written and presentation skills

• Strong understanding of organization culture and team dynamics

• Exceptional organizational skills and excellent attention to detail

• Ability to think creatively, strategically and take initiative 

• Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite

Start Date: January 1, 2025
 

Compensation: Starting salary in the range of $50-60K commensurate with experience, skill set, and education. In addition to two remote days each work week, TEAK offers generous health and retirement benefits, and paid time off. The TEAK Fellowship is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds. 
 

How to Apply: To apply, connect with us at https://teakfellowship.na.teamtailor.com and share a resume and letter of interest. Due to volume, only candidates moving forward in the process will be notified.