Senior Program Assistant (Center for Racial & Social Justice) 2-Year Term

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Posting Period:

July 09, 2026 - Until Filled

Employee Type:

NEASO NEA Staff Organization, OO130 Center for Racial & Social Justice (CRSJ)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$68,061.00 - $102,919.00

Rank:

NEASO Rank 5

Position Details:

Position Emphasis: This position supports NEA’s strategic objectives to focus the energy and resources of its 3 million members toward the promotion of public education by performing high-level and detailed administrative and programmatic support to the NEA Center for Racial & Social Justice (CRSJ).

Position Summary: The essential functions of this position include providing high-level administrative, program, technical, and financial support for the Center for Racial & Social Justice (CRSJ) programs and projects. The incumbent carries primary responsibility for providing executive-level administrative support to the Director of the Community Advocacy and Partnership Engagement (CAPE) department. The position requires a high level of discretion and confidentiality, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent writing skills. The incumbent handles advanced scheduling, writes and edits reports and correspondence, constructs project plans, determines implementation strategies, processes financial documentation and invoices for payment, processes consultant vouchers, makes hotel and travel arrangements, processes travel vouchers, and creates PowerPoint presentations. The incumbent interacts with and drafts correspondence to NEA Governance and to a plethora of internal and external partners within the broader civil rights community and communities of color. The incumbent also interacts with social media and digital engagement platforms for member engagement and advocacy, assists in the planning of internal and external conferences/meetings, including handling logistical arrangements and providing on-site support; developing and editing materials; technological webinar support; coordinating print production; and providing support to governance committees and events. The incumbent assists the CRSJ Manager for Business Affairs in providing departments within the Center with program support, including, but not limited to, developing tracking systems for various departmental reports; providing administrative and logistical support to Center/organization grant programs; coordinating department projects; providing administrative support to high-level executives; implementing NEA policies and procedures; preparing advocacy related and departmental spreadsheets; tracking of fiscal resources with NEA external partners, as well as preparing and compiling data and developing and maintaining databases. To carry out these responsibilities, the incumbent uses a computer and/or laptop, associated software, and travels occasionally.

This position is a DC-based position with NEA's headquarters building serving as the central workplace.  Individuals hired for certain positions may request approval to telework in accordance with the policies and guidelines of the staff unit to which the position is assigned.  Approval must be authorized by the respective manager and the NEA Executive Director, if required.  For additional information, contact NEA Human Resources.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following is provided: The position involves creative and analytical thinking; oral and written communication skills; meticulous attention to detail; human relations skills; use of computer keyboard; sitting, standing or walking for long periods; stooping, bending, and reaching; and stamina to work long hours and ability to travel by various conveyances, e.g., automobile, plane.
 

Minimum Education Requirement: Associate of Arts degree, preferably in business administration or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be obtained. Minimum Qualifications: Three years of progressively responsible program and administrative experience that must include support to a high-level executive, writing and editing skills, presentation material development, participating in program development, determining implementation strategies, and providing technical program assistance concerning the particulars of a program. Other Requirements: Minimum typing speed 40 wpm. Skill and clerical tests will be administered. Work samples (e.g. spreadsheets, databases, or presentation materials) may be required at the interview. Av