Program Assistant

• Location: Providence, Rhode Island
• Type: Contract
• Job #104824

Program Assistant

W2 Contract
Schedule: 8:30am-4:30pm (Mon-Fri)

Fully Onsite: Providence, RI

Pay Rate - $31.75/hr with 2 weeks PTO and contribution towards healthcare

Summary
Seeking a high-level Program Assistant to provide implementation of healthcare professional compact licensure related to the Rural Health Transformation Program. This person will work closely with the Chief of Program Development to anticipate changes to the impacted licenses, update applications and checklists, train other staff on questions they may get from the public, handle customer service-related issues, escalate issues to the Chief when necessary, and perform other tasks as assigned.



Responsibilities
• To assist a high-level state official by performing moderately complex administrative and
supportive tasks involved in the implementation and administration of major projects and
programs whose effects encompass all departments and agencies of state government.
• To initiate, prepare, and distribute correspondence, and official forms, and documents to
officially implement the decisions and actions as rendered by a superior.
• To oversee official agency files and records to ensure accuracy and that they are kept
current.
• To gather information required for use as a basis for important administrative decisions.
• To relieve a superior of administrative details relating to the functions and activities of
the organization, including contacting officials and personnel for the purpose of obtaining
information and recommendations relating to specific problems, activities, or policies.
• To requisition office supplies and equipment.
• To screen inquiries regarding agency policies and programs and to respond on behalf of a
superior whenever possible.
• To attend conferences and meetings on behalf of a superior and prepare reports thereof.
• To do related work as required.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• A working knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• A working knowledge of the principles and practices of modern office management, and
the ability to apply such principles and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with staff.
• A working knowledge of the principles and practices of effective implementation
procedures for policies and procedures.
• Ability to prepare accurate and concise written reports.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.



Education and Experience
Associate's degree or at least two years of coursework completed at an accredited college or university is preferred.


Candidates should also have experience supporting senior-level leaders in a state government environment, assisting with the coordination and administration of programs, projects, or initiatives that impact multiple departments or agencies. This includes handling administrative responsibilities, helping implement new processes or programs, and contributing to the successful execution of organization-wide initiatives.


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