Program Assistant, Paychex JA Discovery Center, part-time

Position Concept: The Paychex JA Discovery Center at Kodak Center in Eastman Business Park is a hands-on, project-based, “capstone” learning experience for students in elementary, middle and high school. The Paychex JA Discovery Center (“JADC”) is home to an authentic simulation, where students will put to the test lessons learned in the classroom in JA’s Biz Town and Finance Park programs. The JADC is an unprecedented collaboration of industry, business, government, education, and non-profit and will serve more than 12,000 students at full capacity. Reporting to the Director, JA Discovery Center, the Program Assistant of the JADC will be responsible for the program simulation experience at Kodak Center.

Title: Program Assistant, Paychex JA Discovery Center, part-time

Area: Central Upstate New York

Status: Part-Time, Hourly

Primary Responsibilities:

Assure program quality through positive interactions with all participants - teachers, adult volunteers, and students.
Assist with curriculum deliveries.
Prepare simulation environment by logging onto computers and tablets, setting out paperwork and other supplies, etc.
Warmly welcome and assist volunteers with registration, conduct training, and provide support to volunteers throughout the day.
Dynamically facilitate simulation schedule utilizing scripted speeches.
Manage simulation experience by following documented procedures and processes.
Support and guide student citizens with the goal of them being successful in their jobs.
Inspect and notify the Director of any maintenance needed to facility or equipment.
At the end of the day, reset the facility for the next simulation day by putting out simulation paperwork, props, supplies, and equipment.
Assist with inventory management of program supplies.
Maintain facility security for the safety of participants and assets.
Ensure all volunteers and educators have been thanked for their participation and asked to provide simulation feedback via online surveys.
Identify and suggest program improvement ideas to the Director, implement approved ideas.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the facility so every day is like the first day.
Attend scheduled events and meetings, as requested.

Qualifications (required)

▪ Candidates of all degrees, academic certification and/or work experience levels will be considered.
▪ Must be able to make quick decisions and enjoy working in a fast-paced, student/mentor- based environment.
▪ Strong critical thinking/risk mitigation skills as it relates to on-site youth programming.
▪ Facilitation, coaching, and/or presentation experience necessary.
▪ Listening and creative skills a must.
▪ Proven history of working successfully in a team environment.
▪ High attention to detail and customer service, and ability to demonstrate management of multiple priorities.
▪ The ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced work environment.
▪ Strong technology skills.