Temporary Program Assistant

Job description

About the Opportunity Northeastern University’s Speech-Language and Hearing Center (SLHC) is seeking an innovative, collaborative, and flexible Program Assistant to support the operations of the summer 2026 Word Detectives reading program. Program Logistics: Word Detectives is offered in-person for 16 days in July: Monday–Thursday, July 6-July 30 + Friday, July 31. The program consists of instruction from 9:00am – 1:00pm, with early drop off from 8:00-9:00, a supervised recess from 10:30 – 11:30am, and weekly staff meetings one day/week from 1:15 – 2:15pm. Pre-program training & orientation and 2 post-program wrap up days required. Role & Responsibilities: The Program Assistant will have responsibilities related to, but not limited to the following operational tasks: - providing assistance to the SLHC Clinical Operations Manager with regards to client files and documents, and related SLHC front desk tasks (e.g., copying, delivery of materials to classrooms, filing documents, etc.); - data entry related to program assessments - management of student drop-off, pick-up, and attendance; - planning and overseeing activity time, snack/breaks, and lunch; - assisting with teacher and gradu...