Program Assistant

3 weeks ago


Washington, United States United Planning Organization Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

The United Planning Organization (UPO) is the designated Community Action Agency for Washington, District of Columbia, and has served the residents of the District since 1962. Our Vision for the future is “UPO’s Washington: A city of thriving communities and self-sufficient residents”; our Mission is “Uniting People with Opportunities.”

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this position or any other position currently advertised on our website. Please visit us at www.upo.org to view all of our vacancies and to learn more about our company and services.

POSITION: Program Assistant

OFFICE/DIVISION: Community Reinvestment Division

BULLETIN No: 03062023

HOURLY RANGE: $17.95-$20.52 per hour (Commensurate with Experience)

OPENING DATE: June 9, 2023

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

FIRST SOURCE: N/A

MAJOR DUTIES:

Provide administrative support to the Financial Empowerment Center staff. Provide assistance to and referring customers seeking financial, credit, and/or banking assistance.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Ensure all FEC recorded/tracked data is accurate and meets program monitoring and reporting needs; provide general procurement/administrative actions, as needed; schedule COL Team meetings; manage electronic filing system; and other administrative duties, as assigned. Facilitate, monitor, track and process payments for supply orders and other procurement duties, as assigned related to UPO Financial Empowerment Center Technical Proposal. Provide general research and troubleshooting support for FEC staff, assist the FEC staff and team in planning of info sessions and discussion for recruitment purposes, participate in the promotion of FEC activities, and contribute to client report sections, as requested; and

Participate in business development opportunities, as necessary including the cultivation of partners for recruiting purposes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED and 4 years’ experience in an administrative capacity. Excellent working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and ability to use/learn electronic time-keeping program. Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Possess effective organizational and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree or its equivalent in entrepreneurship, communication, education, social sciences, or a related field with two (2) years of programmatic and administrative support experience. Prior experience in a non-profit organization preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

In the event that an offer is extended, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check and/or FBI fingerprinting, as well as pre-employment drug screening, as applicable for the position.

ESSENTIAL POSITION: o YES X NO

POSITION ELIGIBLE FOR

WORKING REMOTELY: o YES X NO


Mayor’s Order 2021-099 - COVID-19 Vaccination Certification Requirement for District Government Employees, Contractors, Interns, and Grantees

This position IS in the collective bargaining unit of the CWA Union.

This is a Special Trust position and is subject to mandatory random alcohol and drug testing.

ALL VISITORS TO UPO FACILITIES

  • Must Wear a Mask While on UPO Premises.
  • Must Practice Social Distancing; and,
  • Will Be Subject to Temperature Scanning Upon Entering UPO Facilities

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Submit your cover letter and resume to the Career Center Online.
UPO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


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