Program Associate – REACH

About the role

The State of Georgia is seeking a Program Associate to support the Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) initiative. Working under limited supervision, you will provide professional‑level administrative assistance to the Executive Director and help drive day‑to‑day program operations across participating school systems.

Key responsibilities

• Perform general administrative duties, including data entry, calendar coordination, and document preparation.
• Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, and the REACH website.
• Maintain high‑quality relationships with secondary and post‑secondary education partners.
• Track fundraising, invoicing, and scholarship applications for participating schools.
• Assist schools with marketing, research corporations/foundations, and prepare promotional materials.
• Manage office supplies, print/copy program materials, and ensure website quality assurance.
• Support event planning and take meeting notes.

Required profile

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and manage time effectively.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Customer‑service orientation and willingness to handle miscellaneous office tasks.
• Experience working in a government or educational environment is a plus.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).

What we offer

• Robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career.