Position Description: Program Associate (Academic Tutor)

Location: Dayspring in Yonkers, NY

YPIE partners with students to ensure they are ready for, enroll in, and complete college.

At Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE), we believe:

• All young people, regardless of zip code, are entitled to a quality education, and a chance to discover their passions and share their talents with the world.

• Post-secondary education is essential to upward economic mobility.

• Readiness for, access to, and persistence in college are integral to degree attainment.

With support from the YPIE team, students become lifelong learners equipped to thrive in the future economy and empowered to contribute to their communities and humanity. If you have the experience and determination to change the course of a student’s life, review this position description for info and next steps.

JOB MISSION

YPIE is embarking on an exciting new opportunity to offer academic support, college readiness, and college access services on the campus of Dayspring Community Center in Yonkers. The Program Associate will provide the services listed in “Responsibilities and Results.”

RESPONSIBILITIES & RESULTS

• Academic Tutoring

  • Provide academic support to ensure each student improves their academic skills in core subject areas

  • Develop and support academic intervention plans to both directly tutor students and foster self-advocacy so students identify and seek school support structures

• Program Administration & Recruitment

  • Manage student records and program logistics, communicating with key stakeholders to ensure seamless events and effective program implementation.

  • Leverage data to recruit students each year, proactively collaborating with district and non-profit partners to identify target students and deliver info sessions and presentations.

VALUES

YPIE team members:

• are always learning, embracing feedback and pursuing growth alongside our students.

• do whatever it takes, consistently going the extra mile to get the job done with the highest degree of quality.

• sweat the details, approaching tasks with meticulous attention to every element and pride in high-quality work.

• collaborate, regularly coordinating with key internal and external partners to advance strategic goals.

• track and use data, maintaining strong records and regularly consulting data to inspire effective decision-making.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

To be eligible for consideration:

• Experience in teaching, program design, counseling, social work, or related field

• Experience with and commitment to ensuring equity for a diverse population of students

• Ability to navigate partnerships with diverse stakeholders

• Ability to make arrangements for daily travel/transitions between program sites

• Flexibility to work some evening and weekend hours as student needs arise

• Proven organizational and program tracking skills

The most competitive applicants will possess:

• An outcomes-focused orientation

• Comprehensive knowledge of public and private colleges/universities, opportunity programs, and financial aid requirements

• Experience working with, tracking, and analyzing data to target student support and evaluate effectiveness

• Spanish fluency

You are likely to be successful in this role if:

• You enjoy solving challenging problems with students, helping them reach measurable outcomes.

• You thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, where you will manage your own time to support each student.

• You are hungry for collaboration.

JOB DETAILS

This position is based in-person across multiple program sites in Yonkers, NY. You will be designing and implementing a new program, so your schedule may vary.

Hours: Part-Time (15-20 hours/week, approx. 3-5 days/week)

Schedule: Will vary depending on student needs (you will have flexibility to build the program schedule) but schedule must include 3 days a week from 4:30 - 7 pm

Calendar: 10 months (September - June, with opportunity to work in July & August)

Location: Dayspring Community Center

Hourly Rate: $30-40/hour, depending on experience

YPIE offers a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience. Benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commuter benefit

• Partial cell phone reimbursement

• Professional Development