Posted
2/8/2019
Job Title:
Program Coordinator, Corporate Work Study Program
Hours:
Full time
Organization:
Christ the King Jesuit College Prep
5088 West Jackson Blvd
Chicago, Illinois
60644
Description:
Christ the King Jesuit College Prep, a Catholic school on Chicago’s West Side and a member of the Cristo Rey Network, challenges and inspires its young women and men through the integration of academics, work experience, and extracurricular activities to lead lives of integrity, faith, and servant leadership for the greater glory of God.
All students of Christ the King Jesuit College Prep are required to complete a college preparatory curriculum and participate in the Corporate Work-Study Program (CWSP), wherein they spend five days per month engaged in a corporate work assignment. CWSP is a unique element of the Cristo Rey educational model.
The school trains students for entry-level administrative employment and markets their services to corporate clients. Typically, four students share one full-time position throughout the school year. The fees for the students’ services are paid directly to the school to underwrite a significant portion of the cost of their education.
As a member of the CWSP team, this position will interact with students, school faculty/staff, and business leaders to execute the transformative CWSP model alongside Corporate Work Study staff. Teaching students job skills, managing the relationships between the school and its business partners, and assisting in the coordination and operations of the overall program are the primary duties of this role.
This position also joins in promoting the overall development of the student, according to the educational principles and the mission of the school.
Summary of Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and people skills coupled with a strong organizational aptitude. He or she will be motivated by the Catholic/Christian mission of the school and its impact on the Chicagoland area.
Ultimately, we have two goals:
1. Retain all of our business partners in the Corporate Work Study Program while demonstrating timely and impeccable
customer service.
2. Support, develop and train students to excel in the workplace.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University/College, advanced degree preferred.
Understands and accepts that Christ the King is a Catholic Jesuit school primarily dedicated to the development of its student’s spiritual foundation, leadership abilities, and success in college.
At least 2 years of experience working in an urban or Catholic school or at least 2 years of experience in corporate or HR roles.
At least 2 years of measurable and proven success improving outcomes.
Minimum 2 years of event management experience a plus.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites, with particular emphasis on Excel and Outlook.
Experience using mass e-mail template applications and designing mass e-mails, or ability to learn mass e-mail template applications.
Driver’s License, proof of insurance and clean driving record.
Strong organization skills and absolutely thorough in managing tasks.
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