Experienced Assessment & Data Entry Technician – Adult Education and Community Development

At arenaflex, we are committed to empowering vulnerable communities and promoting a world where families thrive and communities flourish. As a global Christian humanitarian organization, we are seeking an experienced Assessment & Data Entry Technician to join our Adult Education and Community Development team in Europe - Chicago, IL.

About arenaflex

arenaflex is a global Christian humanitarian organization that has been serving the world's greatest crises for 80 years. Our mission is to boldly engage the world's greatest crises in partnership with the church. We have a long history of responding to humanitarian needs, building community resilience, and advocating for the rights of the vulnerable. Our programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

The Role

As an Assessment & Data Entry Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting the enrollment & intake process, conducting English level pre-and post-tests, and documenting student case notes. You will work closely with the Enrollment & Assessment and Student Support Services team to provide support and ensure the smooth operation of our adult education programs.

Key Responsibilities

* Assessment (70% of time): + Conduct English level pre-and post-tests for new and continuing students + Provide remote and in-person placement tests to new students + Provide remote and in-person post-tests for completing and continuing students + Coordinate and facilitate all post-testing across the region for in-person and remote classes + Coordinate additional staff support for quarterly mass post-testing across the region

• Retention (10%):

+ Contact students who have testable hours but have stopped attending classes or have not attended a post-test and coordinate wrap-around supports to attempt to test + Track intake log data and participate in Student Support Services meetings to track assessment needs + Attend Tracking Team meetings once a month in prospective locations to keep a pulse on client challenges/retention struggles

• Data Entry (20%):

+ Case note for students enrolled with specific grant requirements + Record student data in relevant databases + Ensure data accuracy and work with managers when errors arise

Job Requirements

* Mature and personal Christian faith

• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of arenaflex
• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
• Able to affirm and/or acknowledge arenaflex's mission and values
• Ability to travel between Carol Stream, Aurora, and Chicago offices and classroom locations (churches and libraries) on a scheduled rhythm every month, while making a home base at the Carol Stream office
• Associates degree or equivalent required, further education highly preferred
• Access to own transportation to commute to/between educational and office sites
• At least 2 years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified

Preferred Qualifications

* Bilingual strongly preferred. Fluency in other languages is a plus.

• Previous involvement with educational programs strongly preferred
• Experience in advertising/marketing or recruiting is desirable but not required
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
• Experience in working with database programs is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to handle multiple tasks and keep deadlines
• Strong organizing and coordinating skills
• Ability to work independently
• Microsoft Office proficiency (primary: Excel)
• Flexible and adaptable
• Able to work a minimum of 4 evenings a month (remotely) to support assessment efforts
• Learner

What We Offer

* Competitive hourly rate: $24 - $27 per hour

• Comprehensive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time and part-time employees
• Opportunity to work with a global Christian humanitarian organization that is making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable communities
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about empowering vulnerable communities, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Equal Employment Opportunity

arenaflex is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all employees, regardless of their background, culture, or identity. Apply for this job