Our retail stores, mission services, and administrative team provide the fuel, the face, and the gateway to all the awesome services we provide for individuals, families, and organizations in the communities we serve. But what does that mean for you as a BRIDGE Program Assistant? It means that you are connected to something bigger than yourself, something that helps shape the community you live in with one of life’s basic needs...the ability to have a productive livelihood. B.R.I.D.G.E acronym stands for “Building Responsible Individuals through Discipline, Guidance, and Education”. The BRIDGE has enabled hundreds of young adults to earn their GED and change their lives. The Program Assistant is a key member of the BRIDGE team. The Program Assistant performs a variety of general secretarial, clerical, and administrative support duties that enable the program to run smoothly and compliant. Under general supervision, the Program Assistant will support the needs of the program manager, team members, partners, students, and volunteers.

BRIDGE Program Assistant

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers – Columbus, GA

The Mission Services division is currently seeking a BRIDGE Program Assistant with excellent interpersonal skills.

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc.’s BRIDGE Program Assistant responsibilities:

• Provides administrative support and clerical functions for the program team. Prioritize, coordinate, maintain, and update schedules and calendars; regularly arrange meetings, conferences, graduations, and appointments.
• Control building access by greeting and directing students, partners, and visitors. Answer the telephone and direct the caller to the appropriate team member.
• Schedule student orientation, tutoring, and case management appointments.
• Assist in ordering, receiving, stocking, and distributing office supplies. Assist with other related clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, filing, and collating. Assist with weekly and monthly 5S and facility audits.
• Manage the admission process and maintain student data. - Enroll students in the case management system.
• Serve as a backup to generate monthly academic and case management reports.
• Contact adult education and academic enrichment partners regularly regarding student intake, referral, or support services. Ensure enrollment compliance by collecting all required documentation from prospective students
• Assist students and prospective students in completing required forms/documentation.

Requirements:

• Requires a level of knowledge normally gained through completion of an associate degree program
• Minimum 3 years of work-related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft application products to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Etc.

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc. is committed to our mission of Developing People, Changing Lives, and Building Communities. We seek to empower people with skills and opportunities to live fulfilled lives. We achieve our mission and vision through our values of Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Service. At Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc., we strive to hire individuals who live by our values and believe in our mission.