EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)

EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms.  EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

EDC’s approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion is grounded in EDC’s commitment to respect the dignity of each individual. EDC has a commitment to promoting equity and access to high quality education and health services that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. EDC expresses its commitment to increasing equity through its strategies, services and products, which contribute to building capacity and transforming lives.

The Rhode Island Center for Early Learning Professionals, located in Warwick, RI, seeks a professional with strong administrative skills to serve as the Senior Administrative Assistant. This is a hybrid position based in Warwick, RI with some days in office. The Senior Administrative Assistant reports to the Project Associate in EDC’s Rhode Island Office.

The Rhode Island Center for Early Learning Professionals (RI CELP) is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Human Services to advance the quality of Rhode Island’s early childhood programs including public school, Head Start, center-based child care, and family child care early learning programs. The RI CELP serves as the hub for professional development and technical assistance supports for the early childhood community of providers. The RI CELP works collaboratively with state agencies and other partners to support high quality early childhood services across the state of Rhode Island.

You will:

• Support Spanish-speaking education professionals through the process of becoming licensed childcare providers with technology assistance such as navigating accounts and online courses
• Provide support to Early Childhood education providers in Rhode Island via phone and email by answering questions and helping with technology-related needs
• Proof-read translated professional development and technical assistance materials, and provide translation as needed
• Assist Data Manager with queries, report generation, and compiling data
• Coordinate communication and project activities with external partners in collaboration with facilitator(s)
• Oversee day-to-day front office operations of the RI PDTA Hub, including maintaining office records and ordering supplies as needed

Education:  

• High school diploma or GED required

Other skills/experience: 

• 1-3 years related administrative experience
• Demonstrable computer and technology skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Pro, and survey tools
• Ability to manage time and complete tasks autonomously with great attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal required
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish required

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups find themselves meeting many of the criteria of a job posting, yet doubting if they should apply. At EDC, we value and strive for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.  Equity and excellence are inseparable.  If you meet some of the preferred requirements but not all of them, and feel aligned with our vision and mission, we encourage you to apply.

Total Rewards:

EDC offers the following comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition and transportation reimbursement
• Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund)
• Paid sick time and up to 16 hours of personal time annually
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program

This position offers an anticipated full-time equivalent annual base salary range of approximately $40,000 to $67,000.  Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the EDC job opportunities website as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by e-mailing Liz Christensen or by calling her at 800-225-4276 or 617-618-2329.