Summary The Administrative Assistant provides coverage for the Early Head Start main office area and performs duties related to customer service, processing mail, and directing calls. This position provides administrative support to the Early Head Start Director and the Parent Policy Council. Support includes advanced clerical tasks, minutes recording and distribution, scheduling/reservations and bookings for a variety of functions, document production, and creation.
Essential Functions include but are not limited to: Word processing support for the Early Head Start Director, Policy Council, and other program needs. Produce final drafts of minutes, manuals, rosters, grant requests and misc. documents.
Collect, collate and distribute information, maintain and organize data and files. Make appointments, maintain calendars, and act as liaison for the program director and other managers. Salary, benefits and perks: Our entire compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and paid holidays; health, dental, and vision benefits; 401(k) with employer contribution; pet insurance; and tuition and education reimbursement.
A full list of benefits is also available on our website at www.salcommunityservices.org Minimum Qualifications: Must be able to obtain a background clearance, physical examination clearance, and TB test clearance prior to hire and throughout employment, must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. Additional detail will be provided prior to an interview. Requests for reasonable accommodation as required under applicable law will be considered.
Education and Experience - Required: Associate's Degree or Certificate in Office Administration. A minimum of two years' experience in general office/administrative practices. If no degree is present, then must have strong knowledge of early childhood education or Early Head Start/Head Start programs.
Preferred : More than two years of experience in general office/administrative practices and information technology in an early childhood education setting.