Devry University

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About the position Administrative support role for currently enrolled students. This is an off campus Federal Work Study Position. Community: Per Scholas is a national nonprofit that drives positive and proven social change in communities across the country. Through rigorous and tuition-free technology training and professional development, we prepare motivated and curious adults who are unemployed or underemployed for successful careers as IT professionals, and we create on-ramps for businesses in need of their talents. Today, we provide our solutions in seven cities across the country: Atlanta, GA; Greater Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX; the National Capital Region; Detroit, MI; and New York. To date, Per Scholas has trained over 7,500 individuals, helping them build lasting, life-changing skills and careers in technology. We believe our staff is the heart and soul of the organization. Our workplace culture is challenging, supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven. We genuinely take an interest in career paths and work-life balance, and we welcome contributing ideas from staff at all levels. Working at Per Scholas means collaborating with a team of engaging, savvy, and diverse individuals who are passionate about advancing our mission. You’ll enjoy a welcoming and casual professional environment, opportunities for self-development, access to innovative technology, and benefits such as healthcare and a 401 (k) match. If you want to work in a progressive organization where you can build something meaningful and have fun doing it, we would love to hear from you. The Per Scholas New York Board, staff, and volunteers believe that a thriving workforce starts with equitable access to education. We provide skills, training, and access to employer networks for individuals who are often excluded from tech careers. Per Scholas envisions a technology workforce as diverse as the customers it serves. We periodically seek Professional Development student interns to join us, either as volunteers or as part of a school-funded arrangement. Responsibilities • Provide daily administrative support to the Director of Professional Development and the team. • Schedule and coordinate meetings, workshops, and calendars across multiple campuses and time zones. • Maintain organized digital files, documents, and shared drives. • Assist with preparing professional development materials, agendas, slide decks, and session resources. • Respond to internal and external inquiries with professionalism and timeliness. • Ensure accurate data entry, record-keeping, and reporting in Salesforce and Google Workspace. • Support planning, execution, and monitoring of professional development initiatives and events. • Track project timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure seamless operations. • Assist in cross-team coordination between Professional Development, Instruction, Career Services, and other departments. • Compile feedback, track outcomes, and assist in evaluating the effectiveness of programming. • Help create visually engaging content and communication assets using Canva (flyers, infographics, presentations). Requirements • Per Scholas, New York seeks a motivated undergraduate college junior or senior for an internship. • We welcome candidates who are flexible, energetic, and interested in working in the nonprofit sector and who possess a positive attitude. • Must be an enrolled student at DeVry University. • High School diploma or equivalent. • Must be a current student in good standing and possess a GPA of 2.0 or higher. • Must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits per semester. • FWS fund eligible. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Self-directed, motivated individuals. • People who sit around, waiting to be told what to do will not do well in this environment. Benefits • healthcare • 401 (k) match