Program & Compliance Assistant — Hybrid NYC

Ownership Is the Future; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Ownership Is The Future in NYC is seeking a detail-oriented Program & Compliance Assistant to manage participant intake, documentation, and program records in support of DYCD-funded initiatives.

The part-time role (~12–15 hours/week) requires accuracy, strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with instructors, staff, and leadership to meet deadlines and maintain compliance with funder requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant administrative, program operations, or compliance experience with NYC government-funded nonprofit programs.
• Hands-on experience with DYCD documentation, reporting, or participant tracking strongly preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and comfort using digital tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and handle confidential information responsibly.
• Sound judgment and willingness to ask questions whenever requirements are unclear.

Responsibilities

• Manage participant intake, enrollment documentation, eligibility records, consent forms, and required surveys.
• Maintain accurate records in DYCD Connect/PTS and internal tracking systems.
• Review CSBG/NDA documentation, including proof of residency, income eligibility records, and required participant files.
• Reconcile attendance, enrollment, and program outcomes; identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Track deadlines, outstanding paperwork, reporting requirements, and follow-up actions.
• Support DYCD reporting, monitoring visits, and fiscal documentation preparation.
• Communicate clearly with instructors, program staff, and leadership to resolve missing or inconsistent information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Follow-through

Independent work

Deadline management

Confidential information

Questioning when unclear

Tools

DYCD Connect/PTS

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Ownership Is The Future in NYC is seeking a detail-oriented Program & Compliance Assistant to manage participant intake, documentation, and program records in support of DYCD-funded initiatives.

The part-time role (~12–15 hours/week) requires accuracy, strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with instructors, staff, and leadership to meet deadlines and maintain compliance with funder requirements.