Program Coordinator
Harris County
Houston, TX
$22.60 - $30.20 an hour
Description
Position Description
About 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
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
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.
Requirements
Education:
- Associate’s 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.
OR
- High School Diploma equivalency
- Minimum of six (6) years of relevant program coordinator/project management work experience.
Licensure:
- Valid Texas State driver's 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 but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hour of Work:
- Full-Time | Grant-funded
- Monday - 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.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
- Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com