Program Assistant - Libertas Center for Human Rights

About the role

The Libertas Center for Human Rights at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, NY is seeking a Program Assistant to support the delivery of culturally responsive, trauma-informed services to patients at a treatment center for immigrant survivors of torture and human rights violations. The Program Assistant reports to the Operations Director and works in close collaboration with the Data & Program Coordinator, Executive Director and Clinical Director.

Responsibilities

• Aid the Libertas team in ensuring that the medical, mental health, social and legal needs of survivors of torture are being met in a comprehensive and efficient manner.
• Provide administrative support to program and clinical staff.
• Create a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment for Libertas Center clients.
• Prepare and process check requests, purchase orders, travel requests and travel reimbursement.
• Aid in the preparation of data reports to funding agencies.
• Coordinate new and ongoing IRB studies, ensuring timely IRB renewal submissions; participate in collaborative research and data projects.
• Enhance organizational fundraising and communications strategies.
• Cultivate new funding opportunities including from individual, foundation and corporate funders, as well as federal, state and local government opportunities.
• Plan and execute annual reports and fundraising events.
• Aid in the preparation of narrative reports to funding agencies.
• Perform other special projects or other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science.
• Experience with data management and analysis, and comfort with a variety of databases.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including designing Pivot Tables and utilizing formulas for data analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite.
• Knowledge of and experience with website, communications and design platforms such as Mailchimp, Squarespace, Canva and WordPress.
• Familiarity and experience with website, communications and design platforms such as Mailchimp, Squarespace, Canva and WordPress.
• Familiarity and experience with REDCap preferred.

Skills

• Highly detail-oriented, organized and reliably able to conduct tasks without the need for significant oversight.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to address challenges of a wide variety with creativity, initiative, and resourcefulness.
• Maturity, ability to calmly and respectfully navigate challenging situations, and successfully meet responsibilities with professionalism.
• Proven ability to work as a team player and be responsive to guidance and feedback while maintaining a positive work environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative team, where time management and effective communication are essential.
• Demonstrated cultural humility and responsiveness with immigrant communities and/or other vulnerable populations, and a willingness to examine topics of power and structural oppression.
• Demonstrated interest in learning about strengths-based case management and trauma-informed health care.
• Familiarity with human rights and/or global health fields.

Schedule

Full-time; In-person with the option of one remote day per week (subject to change).

Location

Elmhurst Hospital, 79-01 Broadway, Annex G, 5th Floor, Queens, NY 11373

Employer Description

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $28.64 - $36.9156 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need.