Description
Overview
Program Assistant
Location: PSI approved US State
Location type: Remote Eligible - Location subject to manager approval
Reports to: Senior Program Manager
*If you are unsure if you are in an eligible US state, please visit our Career page for more details.
Welcome to PSI!
PSI is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to advance the achievement of people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed. Our origins in sexual and reproductive health have grown into a broader mission. Today, we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities, prioritizing people's voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs. Over the past five decades, we have helped push boundaries, break taboos, set trends, and develop innovative solutions to complex global health challenges.
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Do you want to join PSI to help make it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire? Read on!
Join us!
PSI seeks a Program Assistant that will support PSI's operational excellence and execution of quality deliverables and standards by providing wide-ranging administrative and operational support. This position will be part of PSI's Delivery team, a proactive and agile project management team that focuses on providing support to the markets we serve. The Program Assistant will also have the opportunity to liaise with global technical teams, service departments, and network members/country project teams to support routine administrative needs and daily activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with teams across the global network.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
- Provides routine administrative support for daily operations and project management of assigned portfolio.Â
- Provides basic financial management support, including assisting with basic team budget management, procurement and payment of consultants, vendors, subrecipients and other services, and management and reconciliation of purchasing card.Â
- Provides support for knowledge management activities, including the design of tools and systems for knowledge management and information tracking, creation and maintenance of internal filing systems, maintenance of online communications site(s), and development of communications materials.
- Embody PSI's values: Measurement, Pragmatism, Honesty, Trust, Collaboration, and Commitment.
- No Travel Required
This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.
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Requirements
Qualifications
What You'll Bring
- Associate's degree (or international equivalent) in a related field.
- Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field preferred.
- Some work experience preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills in MS Office applications.
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills with special attention to detail and timeliness.
- Proficiency in French preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
We know that a long list of requirements may be discouraging, but don’t let imposter syndrome or the confidence gap get in the way of you applying - we’d love to hear from you.
Why Work at PSI?
PSI's work is about enabling families to live happy and healthy lives-we think this should apply to our employees, too.
- Health & Wellness: In all of our locations, PSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that offers health, financial planning, family care, and flexibility for work life fit. For U.S. based benefits visit www.psi.org/careers to learn more!
- Time Away: We want you to take time away when you need it. PSI offers a competitive leave package. On top of our leave, some PSI offices offer a compressed work week throughout the year, giving you additional work-life flexibility.
- Learning & Development: PSI is committed to your career growth. Through PSI’s job architecture, there are many potential career paths you can follow depending on your skills and interests. Additionally, PSI University, our learning management system, offers hundreds of courses, hosts org-wide trainings, offers Great Manager/Leader trainings, as well as a mentorship program for all staff levels.
- Innovation & Collaboration: With over 53 years of insight, PSI reimagines how to bring quality healthcare closer to those who need it most. Innovation requires stepping out of comfort zones, and our employees are encouraged to think beyond boundaries, collaborate to drive impact, challenge conventions, and pioneer new solutions.
Salary Ranges:*
PSI is committed to pay equity and transparency. We ensure pay meets the market within each country. This approach minimizes our impact on local talent markets and allows PSI to attract and retain employees, while staying cost-competitive.
Actual base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, external market analysis, and other business factors permitted by law. Hiring above the mid-point of the range below would not be typical in order to allow for potential future salary growth.
PSI is offering the following gross hourly salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location:
- For the United States (paid in USD): $21.00/ (minimum) - $25.00/hour (midpoint) - $29.00/hour (maximum)
About PSI
Did you know that we have over 2,000 “PSIers” working across the globe in 30+ different countries? We’re a diverse group with a wide range of backgrounds from the medical industry to the music industry, all with unique skills we bring to the job. We value self-motivated people with a track record for getting things done in tough situations. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves.
Interested in Learning More?
- About PSI: Who we are, how we work, and the challenges we seek to solve.
- PSI Career site
- Featured Projects: Flagship & Priority Projects
- Where We Work: PSI’s Global Network
- Follow PSI Online: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
PSI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, tribal belonging, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status. PSI is a safe, inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and it’s reflected in our diverse community.
References will be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check. For US based positions: Must be authorized to work in the United States. N.B. PSI will not consider work visa sponsorship for this position.
If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: newhiresupport@psi.org or call (202) 785-0072.
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