{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"296eb8806bdbf7105838c3b1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/296eb8806bdbf7105838c3b1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/296eb8806bdbf7105838c3b1","title":"Program Assistant, Programs and Subcontract Administration (PSA)","description":"JOB POSTING – Program Assistant, Programs and Subcontract Administration (PSA)The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1986. CHIRLA is a California leader with national impact made of diverse immigrant families and individuals who act as agents of social change to achieve a world with freedom of mobility, full human rights, and true participatory democracy. CHIRLA organizes and serves individuals, institutions, and coalitions to build power, transform public opinions, and change policies to achieve full human, civil and labor rights. Guided by power, love, and vision of our community, CHIRLA embraces and drives progressive social change.POSITION DESCRIPTION:The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is seeking a Program Assistant who will work within a multi-person team and provide direct support to the Director of Programs and Subcontract Administration. The candidate will receive some training to complete the duties of the job; therefore, the candidate must possess curiosity to learn and develop processes. We are seeking a proactive problem solver who is willing to address continuously evolving and complex departmental needs and support the Director.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:Provide confidential administrative support to program staffProvide follow-up with appropriate departments, under direction, to ensure compliance with agreements, requests for information from subcontractors, and other related issues; interact with all CHIRLA departments to answer related routine questions and concerns about subcontracts and programsPrepare a wide variety of contract documents under attorney supervision; operates personal computer to compose, edit, revise, tabulate, and print letters and documents for reviewCompile, reviews, and organizes reports, invoices and contracts and other information for internal and external audits, and meetings, as appropriateAssist in drafting and performing initial reviews of contracts entered into by the CHIRLA, under guidance and supervision of attorneys and/or program and development teamEstablish, maintains, processes, and/or oversees files, correspondence, databases, records, certificates, and/or other documentsSchedule, coordinates, and facilitates meetings and conferences, arranging travel, lodging, facilities, and reimbursements as appropriate; provides or coordinates direct administrative support services to departmentHelp and liaison with outside partners and other administrative agencies in the resolution of day to-day issues as appropriateMay lead, guide, and train staff and/or interns performing related workMaintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in immigration and compliance law and in other related areasMaintain tracking system and calendar for project progressPerform miscellaneous job-related duties as assignedProvide administrative assistance and support to the Director and other related supervisors and professionals in the fulfillment of their responsibilities with the programs and subcontract administrationSKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:RequiredBachelor’s degree in a field that includes logical reasoning, developing efficiencies, management, marketing research, or statistical courseworkTwo years of experience in a high-paced environmentAbility to grasp and interpret legal documentsSystematic knowledge of databases and tracking systemsSuperb organizational skills and detail orientedAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesAbility to work independently and as part of a teamStrong written and verbal communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Office, One Drive, and scheduling softwareAbility to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and proceduresKnowledge of planning and scheduling techniquesStrong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse communityDatabase and records management skillsSkill in organizing resources and establishing prioritiesHighly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple tasks effectively and efficientlyProject management experience a plusPreferred:Must be extremely organized and able to work under pressure and within tight deadlines. Must be able to work efficiently and manage multiple projects at once, which may be at different stages of design and executionDesired Traits or Characteristic:Highly self-motivated, creative, takes initiative, ability to learn quickly, flexible, and able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team of legal staffDemonstrated experience working effectively as part of a team and with colleagues of diverse backgrounds and perspectives, both in person and within a remote work environmentAbility to establish and maintain effective relationships throughout the organization and schools’ personnelAbility to establish and maintain effective relationships within their team, within the legal department and throughout the organizationDemonstrated ability to be proactive in their approach to assigned responsibilities, completing tasks and/or using technology and systems to maximize efficiencyKnowledge of and commitment to immigrant and worker rights and CHIRLA’s missionPosition requires an employee to use his or her personal vehicle to travel between worksites, or other locations, as a primary job dutyFlexibility required based on the needs of the organization. The position will involve some evening and weekend workStrong oral and written advocacy skills, and excellent organizational skillsAbility to work and problem-solve under pressureHighly self-motivated, creative, takes the initiative, learns quickly, is flexible and able to work as part of an interdisciplinary teamMust be able to work efficiently and manage multiple projects at once, which may be at different stages of design and executionStrong commitment to CHIRLA’s mission of empowering low-income community groupsStrong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with diverse groups_________________________________________________________________________________________JOB TITLE: Program Assistant, Programs and Subcontract Administration (PSA)SALARY RANGE: $28.00 per hourCHIRLA offers an excellent benefit package, which includes generous time off, health, dental, vision and 401K plan.FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly, full-time regularClassification: CHIRLA recognizes a staff bargaining unit affiliated with AFSCME Local 4501. This position is included in CHIRLA’s bargaining unit and covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.REPORTS TO: Director of Programs and Subcontract AdministrationSTART: ImmediatelyLOCATION: Compton, CACHIRLA is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and administers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, appointment, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, training and educational opportunities without regard to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information as defined by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 or older), sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related disability, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. All such discrimination is unlawful. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. 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We are seeking a proactive problem solver who is willing to address continuously evolving and complex departmental needs and support the Director.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:Provide confidential administrative support to program staffProvide follow-up with appropriate departments, under direction, to ensure compliance with agreements, requests for information from subcontractors, and other related issues; interact with all CHIRLA departments to answer related routine questions and concerns about subcontracts and programsPrepare a wide variety of contract documents under attorney supervision; operates personal computer to compose, edit, revise, tabulate, and print letters and documents for reviewCompile, reviews, and organizes reports, invoices and contracts and other information for internal and external audits, and meetings, as appropriateAssist in drafting and performing initial reviews of contracts entered into by the CHIRLA, under guidance and supervision of attorneys and/or program and development teamEstablish, maintains, processes, and/or oversees files, correspondence, databases, records, certificates, and/or other documentsSchedule, coordinates, and facilitates meetings and conferences, arranging travel, lodging, facilities, and reimbursements as appropriate; provides or coordinates direct administrative support services to departmentHelp and liaison with outside partners and other administrative agencies in the resolution of day to-day issues as appropriateMay lead, guide, and train staff and/or interns performing related workMaintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in immigration and compliance law and in other related areasMaintain tracking system and calendar for project progressPerform miscellaneous job-related duties as assignedProvide administrative assistance and support to the Director and other related supervisors and professionals in the fulfillment of their responsibilities with the programs and subcontract administrationSKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:RequiredBachelor’s degree in a field that includes logical reasoning, developing efficiencies, management, marketing research, or statistical courseworkTwo years of experience in a high-paced environmentAbility to grasp and interpret legal documentsSystematic knowledge of databases and tracking systemsSuperb organizational skills and detail orientedAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesAbility to work independently and as part of a teamStrong written and verbal communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Office, One Drive, and scheduling softwareAbility to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and proceduresKnowledge of planning and scheduling techniquesStrong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse communityDatabase and records management skillsSkill in organizing resources and establishing prioritiesHighly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple tasks effectively and efficientlyProject management experience a plusPreferred:Must be extremely organized and able to work under pressure and within tight deadlines. 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All such discrimination is unlawful. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. 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