Program Coordinator: Holocaust Survivor Emergency Aid

Selfhelp Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Selfhelp Community Services in New York, NY, seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Holocaust Survivor Program by coordinating operations and financial record keeping. The role reports to the Program Director and requires accuracy, discretion, and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities include preparing confidential reports, maintaining filing systems, assisting with budget and payments, and helping staff understand eligibility guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with bookkeeping and financial record keeping preferred.
• Proficient with office equipment and data entry.
• Strong Word and Excel skills; database knowledge desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development, implementation and maintenance of departmental projects, policies and procedures.
• Assist with program financial reporting and records; learn about relevant benefits.
• Prepare confidential reports, correspondence and materials for the Program Director.
• Maintain filing systems and program records; manage departmental forms.
• Prepare monthly service summaries and statistics as required.
• Coordinate with Finance on check requisitions and administrative details.
• Provide information to staff about the Emergency Assistance Program and eligibility.
• Perform data entry and track payments using data systems.
• Attend mandatory trainings on HIPAA, IT security, compliance, and related topics.
• Support mission with positive relationships and adhere to attendance policies.

Skills

Data entry

MS Word

MS Excel

Bookkeeping

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Selfhelp Community Services in New York, NY, seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Holocaust Survivor Program by coordinating operations and financial record keeping. The role reports to the Program Director and requires accuracy, discretion, and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities include preparing confidential reports, maintaining filing systems, assisting with budget and payments, and helping staff understand eligibility guidelines.