Program Assistant

Mission Driven, Community Focused About | Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (cdrewu.edu)

Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts uprising. CDU was founded to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for underrepresented students.

CDU is strongly invested in the local and regional community. The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in a variety of South Los Angeles neighborhoods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design, development, and implementation of summer programming, student orientation, parent orientation, and student internships
• Assist with the management and monitoring of HCOP students and the mentorship program
• Ensure students are actively participating in programming during the school year
• Assist with the recruitment and selection of program participants, staff, faculty, instructors, class assistants, and guests.
• Maintain longitudinal data on all programs.
• Assist with the tracking of participants' college and career goals. 
• Provide effective customer service to constituencies within the PHCA Pipeline Programs.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and determining the proper placement of all PHCA Pipeline participants.
• Assist in the coordination of conferences, events, and activities that directly benefit Pipeline.
• Supervise students and volunteers
• Assist in the development of curriculum and lesson planning
• Assist in maintaining and managing current student and alumni data.
• Work effectively on various projects and assignments as designated by the Executive Director of Pipeline Programs.
• Assist in completing, maintaining, examining, and submitting accurate reports as requested and/or assigned.
• Assist with grant research to identify funding opportunities that support the PHCA Pipeline Program.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs other related duties as
• Attend, support, and represent PHCA in field trips and pipeline

Hourly Wage: $24.47 - $26.44 per hour

Qualifications/Requirements:

 EDUCATION:

• Regionally accredited Bachelor’s degree in public health, communications, public relations, or a related field, is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of office experience
• Previous work experience in project support, data reporting, or involvement in communications with program stakeholders.

• Bilingual preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle for work-related travel

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY/SKILLS:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service
• Ability to problem solve/analysis
• High level of professionalism and articulation
• Ability to work well under stressful situations
• Ability to work on multiple projects
• Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and attain growth-oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, senior management, advisory board, and other stakeholders on programmatic
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

TRAVEL

• Up to 10% of the time

COMPLEXITY:

• The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to success in this

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
• Sitting and standing for extensive periods of time; walking, stooping, reaching, climbing high and low levels; lifting up to 25 pounds; carrying materials to various locations; finger and hand movement and feeling sufficient for computer and equipment operations; and clear speaking, hearing conversationally, and seeing near and far

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
• Occasionally required to work off site or in confined

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous tasks is paramount to success in this
• Able to work effectively and concurrently on related tasks; use of sustained concentration and decision-making processes. Constant calculating, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity. Able to prioritize work for best

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse

As a health professions institution of higher education, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science seeks to protect the health and safety of the University community. As a condition of enrollment and employment, students, faculty, and staff must comply with the current CDU Covid-19 requirements as described on the CDU Covid-19 webpage.  Please visit the CDU Return to Campus website https://www.cdrewu.edu/covid-policy/ or email the Campus Nursing Office at nurseofficer@cdrewu.edu.

Excellent benefits:  Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, vacation accrues on first day of employment, wellness programs, 17 paid holidays per year, up to 16 hours of paid time off to participate in community service and much more.   

Conditional Statement: The employment status of this position is classified as “Conditional”.  Conditional employment means that the job exists contingent upon funding limitations of restricted funds or, the duration of a specific program, project, grant or contract. The duration of grant for this position is through June 30, 2028.

EEO Statement: Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.

Fair Chance Statement: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.

Salary : $24 - $26