Commission On Economic Opportunity·City of Troy, New York
The Program Assistant provides administrative, classroom, and building support to ensure efficient operations at the Head Start location. Responsibilities include data entry, maintaining office equipment, and facilitating communication between staff, families, and community agencies.
CEO is a Community Action Agency committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues, and community. We are looking for individuals who share and demonstrate our core values of Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, and Teamwork. Through our wide range of programs and services, CEO works to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve.
CEO’s Early Head Start/Head Start program creates partnerships and develops opportunities for social and economic growth and empowerment in individuals, families, and communities. We are a federally funded program that provides comprehensive early childhood services to children aged 6 weeks to age 5 and families throughout Rensselaer County.
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.
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.
applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances. We are proud to be an EEO employer.
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518-272-6012, ext. 284
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and prior clerical experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and a valid NYS driver's license are also required.
Market context
In New York, Program Assistant roles are often tied to schools, nonprofits, and public-facing service programs, so demand tends to follow organizations that need reliable administrative support and coordination. Competition is usually strongest for candidates with an associate or bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills, and some administrative experience; familiarity with community resources can also help. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to show organized support work and clear interpersonal communication.
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