Program Assistant
Talent Groups ·www.talentgroups.com
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Duration: 3 months to start
Position Summary
Provides administrative, operational, and information services support to assist leadership with program implementation, office management, and day-to-day agency functions. This role combines project coordination, technical/clerical support, and independent administrative responsibilities to ensure efficient operations and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Skills Required:
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Position Summary
Provides administrative, operational, and information services support to assist leadership with program implementation, office management, and day-to-day agency functions. This role combines project coordination, technical/clerical support, and independent administrative responsibilities to ensure efficient operations and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and administration of programs, projects, and agency initiatives.
- Perform a wide range of administrative duties to relieve management of operational and organizational responsibilities.
- Prepare, process, and maintain correspondence, reports, records, and official documents.
- Collect, compile, and analyze information to support decision-making, reporting, and program operations.
- Provide information and assistance to staff, stakeholders, and the public; respond to inquiries regarding programs and policies.
- Maintain and update files, databases, and record systems to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and support internal communications.
- Assist with budgeting, personnel documentation, purchasing, and general office operations.
- Use computer systems and standard software to enter, track, and retrieve data.
- Supervise or coordinate support staff and assist in managing workflow across units as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience in administrative support, office management, information services, or related clerical/technical roles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer systems.
- Strong organizational, communication, and recordkeeping skills.
- Ability to gather and analyze information, prepare reports, and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment while supporting leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting government, public sector, or program-based operations.
- Experience with data systems, reporting tools, or information services functions.
- Prior experience coordinating projects, workflows, or administrative staff.
Skills Required:
- English proficiency in reading, writing, speaking; customer service
- Time management
- Communication
- Reading and comprehension, and intermediate proficiency for MSWord and Excel to create and maintain case tracking and other logs as requested, perform typing, filing, copying/scanning documents, sending faxes, checking and sending email, answering phones and screening calls/taking accurate messages
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Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Program Assistant role?
Talent Groups is hiring for the Program Assistant position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Program Assistant job located?
The Program Assistant role with Talent Groups is based in Cranston, RI, US.
What does the Program Assistant role pay?
Talent Groups lists the Program Assistant role at USD 18–20 per hour.
Is the Program Assistant role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Talent Groups.
What experience level is the Program Assistant role?
The Program Assistant position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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