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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/29/26

Applications Due08/31/26

Vacancy ID218792

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AgencyInterest on Lawyer Account Fund (IOLA) Fund

TitleProgram Assistant

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $50000 to $60000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 420 Lexington Avenue

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10170

Duties Description Interest on Lawyer Account Fund of the State of New York

Job Title: Program Assistant

Employer: New York State Interest on Lawyer Account Fund

Location: New York, New York

Date Posted: June 23, 2026

Deadline: Open Until Filled; Review Begins July 3

About New York State Interest on Lawyer Account Fund Founded in 1983, with the strong support of the New York State Bar Association, the legislature created the IOLA Fund to provide additional financial support to civil legal service organizations that had been decimated by federal budget cuts. Today, the IOLA Fund helps low-income people in New York State obtain help with civil legal problems affecting their most basic needs, such as food, shelter, jobs, and access to health care.

The IOLA Fund is a fiduciary fund administered by IOLA's publicly appointed Board of Trustees. The revenue is held in the custody of the State Comptroller and, subject to government procurement rules, provides the funding for grants awarded by the IOLA Board of Trustees to non-profit civil legal services providers for the purpose of delivering civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers and for improving the administration of justice. IOLA grantees vary in size and focus, providing a myriad of legal services: direct representation, advice and counsel, pro se assistance, legal education, and referrals to low-income or otherwise disadvantaged individuals. IOLA grantees also provide legal trainings, engage in partnerships and community collaborations, and initiate impact cases that enhance the quality of life for all New Yorkers.

The Opportunity

The IOLA Fund is seeking a skilled and collaborative Program Assistant to join its trusted and mission-driven team. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Programs, the Program Assistant will support the program team with efficient operations and effective grant management.

The essential functions of the Program Assistant position include:

• Provide administrative and logistical support for grantee communications, community events, and special initiatives, including the Justice Infrastructure Project.
• Support the Senior Program Associate and Government Affairs Coordinator with grantee data tracking for the Annual Report and ad hoc requests.
• Perform annual verification of grantees' charity status.
• Perform periodic reviews of grantee pre-qualifications and vendor responsibility.
• Data entry and report generation in applicable grant management systems (e.g., SmartSimple and SFS).
• Assist with the creation of payments in the Statewide Financial System (SFS).

Preferred Skills

• A bachelor's degree
• Computer graphics or data visualization skills
• Experience with New York State systems (e.g., SFS, EDSS, etc.)
• Experience with grant management software (e.g., SmartSimple)
• Previous grantmaking, nonprofit, or government experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $50,000 - $60,000, commensurate with experience.
• Benefits: health and prescription drug benefits under the New York State Health Insurance Program (Empire Plan), Dental insurance, Vision Care, New York State Flexible Spending Account, NYS-Ride, life insurance, employee assistance program, New York State retirement plan, paid time off, and more.
• IOLA operates in a hybrid work environment.

Minimum Qualifications Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Well organized with the ability to work independently and manage priorities under tight deadlines

Additional Comments Deadline: Open Until Filled; Review Begins July 3

Contact

To express interest, please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@iola.org.

IOLA is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. To learn more about IOLA Fund, please visit www.iola.org.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Danny Fisher

Telephone

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Email Address careers@iola.org

Address

Street 420 Lexington Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10170

Notes on ApplyingDeadline: Open Until Filled; Review Begins July 3

Contact

To express interest, please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@iola.org.

IOLA is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. To learn more about IOLA Fund, please visit www.iola.org.

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