Program Coordinator at Harris County

Position DescriptionAbout Harris County Housing & Community Development:Harris County Housing & Community Development provides life-enhancing projects and programs to residents of Harris County.Our services include spurring community investment through the provision of homebuying programs partnering with community members and housing developers to build diverse housing options that uplift communities and offer other assistance that support community building.Program Coordinator Overview:The Program Coordinator will provide administrative and project management support to the Director and Managers of the Community Resiliency Program (CRP) team. This individual is responsible for tracking continuous improvement goals and projects for the division by ensuring policies are reviewed and updated. The Program Coordinator triages incoming items prepares documents and materials for meetings and events and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders. Strong organizational skills attention to detail and effective problem-solving abilities are essential for success in this role.Duties & Responsibilities:Administrative assignments such as preparing and reviewing correspondence reports and presentations coordinating specific project activities distributing and processing mail and completing travel arrangements processes expense and mileage reports coordinates payment requests and updates memberships/subscriptions.Provides administrative support for bereavement services and legal aid services ensuring accurate documentation scheduling and communication related to these programs.Serves as the primary point of contact for matters related to division leadership managing highly confidential communications complex calendars conference and room scheduling purchasing and preparing meeting agendas and minutes.Maintains strong communication and working relationships with other business units Harris County departments and executive-level staff and supports event coordination including proofreading speeches conducting walk-throughs and performing other related tasks as needed.Other duties as assigned.This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.Management may at its discretion assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer you need special services or accommodations please call or email . This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.RequirementsEducation:Associates Degree or higher in Public Admin Marketing and Communications or related study.Minimum of four (4) years of relevant program coordinator/project management work experience.ORHigh School Diploma equivalencyMinimum of six (6) years of relevant program coordinator/project management work experience.Licensure:Valid Texas State drivers license.Knowledge Skills and Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the organization.Effective organizational skills and strong attention to details.Flexibility with sudden changes to procedures and ability to understand and communicate changes to a broader audience.Ability to think strategically critically and creatively to solve problems and multitask through a wide variety of situations.Advanced computer skills including the use of Microsoft Outlook PowerPoint Vision Excel and SharePoint.Ability to manage multiple priorities and react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response.Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.General InformationPosition Type and Typical Hour of Work:Full-Time Grant-fundedMonday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Nights and/or weekends are required occasionally for meetings.Work Environment:The job is performed in a relatively quiet professional office environment.No special safety precautions are required.The work is primarily sedentary with occasional required travel to events meetings and working with files is required.This role involves standard office equipment such as computers phones printers and copiers.Physical Demands:This position will require the ability to lift up to 20 lbs. and to bend and stand during events when necessary.Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Project / Program Management,Program Management,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Organizational skills,Data Collection,Meeting Facilitation,Utilization Review,Administrative Experience,Program Development,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience,Social Work Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 22 - 30