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Our Government Agency client in Boston is looking for a Program Assistant with strong attention to detail to support their administrative and research functions. This is a contract role for at least 8 months with an immediate start. Must exhibit discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Review letters and memoranda for accuracy, completeness and content to take appropriate action to resolve problems
- Coordinates and monitors assigned program activities
- Responds to inquiries from the general public, agency staff and others to provide information concerning the program’s policies and procedures
- Maintains liaison with various private, local, state and federal agencies and others to exchange information and/or to resolve problems.
- Obtains evidence and establishes facts concerning reports of violations and alleged non-compliance with laws, rules and regulations by interviewing individuals and conducting on-site visits
- Confers with parties to reports of violations in order to resolve requested information and make appropriate recommendations
- Evaluate program activities in order to determine progress and effectiveness and to make recommendations concerning changes as needed
- Additional administrative duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Solid understanding of MS Office programs
- Critical thinking and reasoning skills
- Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information
- Excellent attendance and punctuality
- Able to complete work in a deadline-driven environment
- 2-4 years of administrative experience
- A Bachelor’s or higher degree may be substituted for the required experience
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