Program Associate, Social Change Portfolio

Program Associate, Social Change Portfolio; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAG’s US Programs team seeks a Program Associate to support Senior Program Officers and Program Officers in the Patients and Access or Social Change portfolios. You will manage grants, provide programmatic insights, and help ensure efficient administrative operations.

The role emphasizes meticulous attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate across internal and external stakeholders, including special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with grantmaking processes and supporting programmatic activities.
• Proven ability to manage administrative tasks with accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for liaising with stakeholders.
• Ability to work with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide grantmaking and programmatic support to Senior Program Officers and Program Officers.
• Oversee grantmaking processes, tracking progress, and ensuring timely decisions.
• Support portfolio operations and contribute to the portfolio's strategic direction.

Skills

Grantmaking

Programmatic support

Administrative

Communication

Job description

The Program Associate holds a vital role in an integral part of the team, providing grantmaking, programmatic, and administrative support to Senior Program Officers and Program Officers on an assigned portfolio (Patients and Access or Social Change) on the US Programs team. Working closely with Senior Program Officers and Program Officers, the Program Associate will oversee facilitating smooth grantmaking processes, providing programmatic insights, and ensuring efficient administrative operations. The Program Associate, who reports to one of the Senior Program Officers, will assist two Program Officers by managing grants, tracking progress, and contributing to the portfolio's strategic direction. In addition, the Program Associate will work on special projects as needed, leveraging their organizational skills and attention to detail to move impactful philanthropic initiatives forward.

The Program Associate will provide essential support to Senior Program Officers and Program Officers to ensure smooth and efficient grantmaking. The Program Associate will approach the position of grant manager with an impeccable sense of modesty, integrity, and cooperation. This position requires a dynamic individual capable of managing multiple responsibilities effectively while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism. Lastly, the Program Associate will possess a strong understanding of grantmaking processes and programmatic support, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, which are essential for liaising with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Accommodations: If a candidate needs accommodations, please let NPAG know.

We are committed to creating a workplace where employees thrive both personally and professionally. This includes not only creating a diverse team where everyone feels represented, respected, and included, but also embedding these values across our work and practices. All applicants who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.