Programs Executive Assistant

United Way of Greater Knoxville; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Longevity Pay

Wireless Cellular Discount

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

East Tennessee Human Resource Agency, Inc. is seeking an administrative professional to assist with coordinating program operations and delivering services to clients.

You will support the Executive Director on policy and procedural issues related to grants and contracts, and serve as a liaison with state and regional organizations. Responsibilities include planning and executing program services, preparing proposals and contracts, and assisting staff with grant applications, budgets, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Social Services Administration, or related field.
• Experience in a large social services organization.
• Strong organizational and financial management experience.
• Knowledge of management information systems and technology.
• Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills; or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program operations and service delivery to program clients.
• Assist Executive Director with grants, contracts, and liaison with state/regional organizations.
• Plan, develop, and execute program services.
• Prepare and edit proposals, applications, and contracts as needed.
• Assist in developing grant applications, work plans, budgets, agreements, and supporting documents.
• Review grant awards, agreements, and contracts for compliance and impact on operations.
• Provide technical advice to program directors and other social service providers.
• Assist with program oversight as directed by the Executive Director.
• Support public relations activities as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Management Information Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Social Services Administration or related field

Tools

Management Information Systems

Job description

• Administrative work assisting with the coordination of program operations and delivery of services to program clients.
• Assistance to the Executive Director on policy and procedural issues related to grants and contracts and serving as a liaison with state and regional organizations.
• Assist with the planning, development and execution of program services.
• Assist with preparation and editing of proposals, applications, and contracts when necessary.
• Assist staff with developing grant applications, program work plans, budgets, agreements, and supporting documents.
• Review grant awards, agreements, and contracts to ensure a thorough understanding of all requirements and impact on the agency’s operations.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to program directors and other social service providers and agencies.
• Assist with the oversight of programs as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Assist with public relations activities when necessary.

Description

• Administrative work assisting with the coordination of program operations and delivery of services to program clients.
• Assistance to the Executive Director on policy and procedural issues related to grants and contracts and serving as a liaison with state and regional organizations.
• Assist with the planning, development and execution of program services.
• Assist with preparation and editing of proposals, applications, and contracts when necessary.
• Assist staff with developing grant applications, program work plans, budgets, agreements, and supporting documents.
• Review grant awards, agreements, and contracts to ensure a thorough understanding of all requirements and impact on the agency’s operations.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to program directors and other social service providers and agencies.
• Assist with the oversight of programs as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Assist with public relations activities when necessary.

Why Join Our Team:

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a B.A. (B.S.) Degree in Business Administration, Social Services Administration or closed related field;
• Thorough experience working in a large social services organization;
• Considerable organizational and financial management experience;
• Considerable knowledge of management information systems and technology;
• Strong organizational, decision making and interpersonal skills; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Full Time Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Longevity Pay

Additional Benefits:

• Wireless Cellular Discount (Selected Carriers)
• Qualified Employer Under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

East Tennessee Human Resource Agency, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected status.

This position requires a criminal background. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.