Program Assistant

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">LISC is one of the country’s largest community development organizations, helping forge vibrant, resilient communities across America. LISC works with residents and partners to close gaps in health, wealth, and opportunity so that people and places can thrive. We do this by acting as a conduit for grants, loans and equity--and by providing technical assistance and capacity building--to locally rooted organizations that carry out the work in communities.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><p><strong><u>POSITION DESCRIPTION</u></strong></p> <p>LISC seeks a Program Assistant who will serve as a strategic operations partner within the LISC Illinois Program Office. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong customer service and multitasking abilities, a customer focused mindset, and the ability to manage deadlines effectively. This hybrid position requires weekly in office presence at LISC’s Chicago office and reports directly to the Deputy Director of the LISC Illinois Program Office. The Program Assistant will support core administrative, operational, and compliance functions, including but not limited to the following:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <p>General administrative support</p> <ul> <li>Serve as an administrative lead for the LISC IL Program Office.</li> <li>Coordinate office management tasks including workspace and conference room reservations for the program office staff.</li> <li>Maintain the LISC Illinois Contact Management System.</li> <li>Provide administrative and organizational support to program staff on events and meetings as needed.</li> </ul> <p>Financial Management and Grants Management</p> <ul> <li>Manage the submission and tracking of vendor payments.</li> <li>Oversee and submit expense reports for senior leadership.</li> <li>Ensure grantees, consultants, borrowers and vendors are set up in LISC systems.</li> <li>Support LISC IL program staff in advancing and managing grants and contracts. This will include monitoring grants and contracts through the approval process and supporting program staff on disbursements and reporting.</li> <li>Work with program staff to track, log, review and compile needed documentation from partners and grantees.</li> <li>Coordination with partners and LISC program staff to get appropriate documentation for processing payments pursuant to grant agreements and address inquiries from partners regarding grants, contracts, invoices, and other financial matters relating to their grants/contracts with LISC.</li> <li>Align with LISC’s national and local team to support grant management through tracking progress, processing financial reports, and supporting grant compliance.</li> <li>Provide support on LISC donor management and stewardship in coordination with senior leadership.</li> <li>Support lending staff in working with prospective borrowers to secure required due diligence for underwriting.</li> </ul> <p>Other Operational Support</p> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain strong working relationships with local Program staff and National LISC Operations staff.</li> <li>Maintain proficiency with LISC systems (examples: Salesforce, Perform Yard, NetSuite, Emburse etc.) to conduct job functions successfully and independently.</li> <li>Assist with other projects and duties as assigned.</li> </ul> <p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university or relevant work experience.</li> <li>Proficient in MS Word, Outlook. Intermediate experience in Microsoft Excel.</li> <li>Excellent written and oral communication skills, including effective interpersonal and collaboration skills.</li> <li>The desire to learn, take on new projects, and advance current skills.</li> <li>Strong organizational skills; efficient and detail-oriented; strong skills in communicating progress on projects and duties.</li> <li>Ability to work independently and collaborate and forge strong relationships across diverse teams.</li> <li>Knowledge of community development is a plus.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>COMPENSATION:</strong></p> <p>LISC offers a competitive salary ($54,455-$60,000) and excellent fringe benefits.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>*Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications.</p> <p>Our benefits include:&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage</span>: Comprehensive health plans for you and your family's well-being;&nbsp;<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Disability Insurance:</span> Long-term and short-term coverage for peace of mind; <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Retirement Savings:</span> Secure your future with our 401(k) and 403(b) plans; <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Generous Holidays:</span> Enjoy ample time off to recharge and celebrate; <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Vacation, PTO, and Sick Days:</span> Take advantage of flexible time-off policies to maintain work-life balance; <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Tuition Assistance:</span> Pursue your educational goals with support from our tuition assistance program; <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Referral Program:</span> Earn rewards for referring qualified candidates to join our team; <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Professional Development Opportunities:</span> Grow and advance in your career with access to ongoing training and development programs tailored to your goals.</p> <p>LISC is an equal opportunity employer. LISC does not discriminate in employment on account of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.</p> <p>We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.</p></div>