Program Assistant (1857)

Remote Full-time
Job DetailsJob Location: 315 - Cook Road - Houston, TX 77072-2240Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: High School/ GEDTravel Percentage: Minimal Local Travel (up to 10%)Job Category: EducationPOSITION OVERVIEW

The Program Assistant provide support and administrative duties to the Supervisor, Manager, or Director by relieving them of routine administrative tasks. Provides support to Unmet Needs staff to make the daily operation of the program appear seamless. Provides support and information to help with the delivery of services to clients. Update records to reflect all requests received and assistance provided. Provides status reports to managers, supervisors, or specialists regarding request. Assist in the coordination of special events related to the distribution of goods and services to recipients.

Expected Positive Outcomes









JOB FUNCTIONS




Benchmark Job


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Remote Work Eligible







Essential Functions




Essential Function




Provide support and information to staff to help with the delivery of services to clients or neighbors




Assist in the implementation of special projects, resource fairs and or training.




Work closely with other collaborating agencies to identify issues affected neighbors




Record information and resources into database.




Scan and uploads documents into database and create electronic files.




Maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor when dealing with clients, neighbors and/or any information regarding them and their families.




Update Resource and vendor list




Submit Request to add new vendors




Provide innovative ideas and concepts to enhance assigned department or program.




Answer telephone and provide information to callers or routes call to appropriate staff and places outgoing calls




Check emails, and voicemails




Ensure records are maintained in anticipation of external monitoring review.




Assist with coordinating the logistical aspects of program events as needed.




Read and route incoming mail. Locate and attaches appropriate file to correspondence to be answered by the respective management staff.




Composes and types routine correspondence; makes copies of correspondence or other printed material.




Forward invitations to meetings to staff and partners




Records minutes of meetings




Schedule rooms and coordinate meetings as directed




Create, maintain and distribute program or department standards manual for format of correspondence, memos, etc.




Coordinate delivery of payments when necessary




Essential Functions




Essential Function




Submit Contracts Request when needed to procure goods and services.




Keep record and reconcile all requests received.




Additional Responsibilities
QualificationsRequired for All Jobs




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Performs other duties as assigned




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Complies with all policies and standards




PREFERRED/ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS




Education










Education Level


Education Details


Required/ Preferred







Bachelor's

Degree


degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and work experience.


Preferred







Work Experience




Experience


Experience Details


Required/ Preferred







4-6 years


Minimum of 3-5 years’ in business administration or equivalent combination of education training and experience


Preferred







Knowledge, Skills and Abilities




KSAs


Proficiency




Strong organizational and time-management skills







Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills.







Excellent and successful experience working in teams.







Ability to plan, organize, allocate and control substantial resources.







Ability to speak and write effectively.







Good interpersonal skills.







COMPUTER PROFICIENCY:

β€’ Intermediate or advanced Microsoft Office Excel strongly preferred. Knowledge and experience of Word, Access, Adobe, Outlook. Knowledge of, and SharePoint is preferred.







LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

β€’ English (written & verbal)







Licenses and Certifications




Licenses/Certifications


Licenses/Certification Details


Time Frame


Required/ Preferred







PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS Licenses and Certifications




Licenses/Certifications


Licenses/Certification Details


Time Frame


Required/ Preferred







Physical Demands Category:


Office and Administrative Support


















Physical Demands




A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.




Physical Demand


N/A


Rarely


Occasionally


Frequently


Constantly


Weight




Standing








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Walking








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Sitting














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Lifting





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Carrying





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Pushing





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Pulling





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Climbing





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Balancing





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Stooping





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Kneeling





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Crouching





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Crawling





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Reaching





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Handling








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Grasping








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Feeling





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Talking














X







Hearing














X







Repetitive Motions











X










Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination











X










Working Environment




While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments.




Working Condition


N/A


Rarely


Occasionally


Frequently


Constantly




Extreme cold





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Extreme heat





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Humidity





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Wet





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Noise








X










Hazards





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Temperature Change





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Atmospheric Conditions





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Vibration





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BakerRipley is an equal opportunity employer/program. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status,






disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any status protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for persons with disabilities.

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