Program Specialist-PRN

Innovative Network of Knowledge•Fredericksburg, TX

About The Position

The Program Specialist performs technical, training, research, planning, policy, program-assessment, and administrative activities related to an assigned project or program. The role supports planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation, and ensures work complies with applicable requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. The specialist also contributes to staff development, professional development, and staff wellness initiatives. Additional duties include helping collect and analyze program information, prepare reports and studies, provide consultative services and technical assistance, review relevant literature and regulations, assess program operations, and develop recommendations or improvement plans. The position may also assist with budget requests, policy or procedural changes, manuals, and analysis of government guidance or legislation. Program and project goals are tracked, activities must comply with applicable laws and grant, contract, budget, and procurement guidelines, and deliverables must be submitted for supervisory review at least 24 hours before final submission. Employment is PRN (as needed). Employees must receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available. INK is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

Requirements

Project management experience, specifically in data management and reporting.
Valid driver’s license.
Work eligibility status and authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Pass a criminal and driving background check.
Depending on assignment, may require registration, certification, or licensure in a specialty area.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet development and maintenance.
Ability to effectively facilitate meetings and workgroups.
Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.
Ability to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to devise solutions to problems.
Ability to anticipate and effectively facilitate programmatic changes.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions.
Ability to maintain emotional control and professional composure.
Must receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with federal, state, and local grants and contracts.

Responsibilities

Perform technical, training, research, planning, policy, program-assessment, and administrative activities related to assigned projects or programs.
Support and collaborate in project or program planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation.
Comply with requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to assigned projects or programs.
Participate in staff development, required training, professional development, and staff wellness initiatives.
Assist with collecting, organizing, analyzing, and preparing materials in response to requests for program information and reports.
Assist in providing consultative services and technical assistance for agency programs or assigned projects.
Assist with preparing administrative reports, studies, and specialized projects.
Assist with comprehensive reviews of literature, statutes, rules, and policies.
Help review program operations, identify areas needing change, and develop improvement plans.
May assist with preparing and evaluating program budget requests.
May assist with justifications for procedural or policy changes.
May assist with developing policy and procedure manuals.
May analyze government guidance or legislation and develop recommendations for program operations.
Track program or project goals and outcomes and support their achievement.
Ensure project activities comply with federal, state, and local laws and applicable grant, contract, budget, and procurement guidelines.
Submit assigned deliverables for supervisory review and approval at least 24 hours before final submission.
Perform other duties as assigned.