Program Assistant; DH

Program Assistant (DH6522)

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In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative action plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference Employment Act. Applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and:

• are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position;
• are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference;
• are enrolled members of other federally‑recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

This position provides professional administrative support for the Public Health department and public health related grants. Responsibilities include assisting the Public Health Director and Program Manager with special and ongoing projects to ensure that goals and objectives are being met to achieve maximum efficient outcomes, answering routine and non‑routine correspondence with internal contacts of the organization, and assembling highly confidential and sensitive information and dealing with a diverse group of important external callers and visitors.

Additionally, this position will provide high level administrative support to include word processing, excel, power‑point, filing, financial record keeping, coordination of meetings, meeting minutes and conferences, obtaining supplies, direct mailings, and all other assigned clerical responsibilities. Incumbent will track budgets, including grant funding. Incumbent contributes in planning, initiation, implementation, and evaluation of various projects, and all other assigned clerical responsibilities.

This position requires the ability to work under conditions of frequent interruptions and willingness to work a flexible schedule.

This is a grant‑funded position.

• High School Diploma or GED

• A minimum of one (1) year working in a fast‑paced office environment with demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands while meeting deadlines.

• Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association (AHA), if none must obtain within six (6) months from date of hire.

• A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:
• Positive working relationships with others
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences.
• Professional, positive attitude and work ethic to patients and colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally during a time of crisis and distress.
• Ability to multi‑task efficiently and effectively; develop well written reports, notes and letters.
• Excellent customer service skills and telephone etiquette.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel Spreadsheets, Power‑point, Outlook).
• A high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations with maximum discretion; continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and proofreading skills.

• Provides administrative support to the Public Health department.
• Assists in organizing daily schedule, program budgets, travel, new staff onboarding, timekeeping, reporting and contracts.
• Tracks department budgets and expenditures, including funded support to outside entities. Creates program requisitions, follows through on signatures, creates purchase orders, provides vendor communication, track receiving orders, and submit payment to close out purchase…