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Administrative Assistant

Job Description
General: The Administrative Assistant is an individual who provides necessary support duties to the Executive Director of Friendship Ark. These duties generally relate to the daily office operations of the agency. The Administrative Assistant respects confidential information and conducts him/herself in conformity with Friendship Ark policies and State and Federal regulations.

Pay Grade: 18

Reports To: Executive Director

Status: Non-Exempt

Responsibilities:

  • Read and distribute mail and assemble files and other material to facilitate reply and/or decision by the Executive Director.
  • Prepare and proof minutes of meetings, correspondence, policies, manuals, materials from rough draft, and/or other various source data and instruction.
  • Prepare and make bank deposits.
  • Receive visitors and answer the phone. Check voice mail and distribute messages as needed. Screen calls, disposing personally of routine matters or referring them to the appropriate personnel.
  • Maintain databases, spreadsheets, and other office records.
  • Maintain core member files and review records to keep files updated to meet state regulations.
  • Transfer Quality Assurance data to spreadsheet and create report.
  • Maintain staff files and update per state and federal criteria.
  • Distribute organizational memos and other information.
  • Administer benefits to employees.
  • Track staff training and evaluations, and send monthly reports to Supervisors and Exec. Director.
  • Complete new hire paperwork, gaining necessary signatures and documentation, and assure staff understands.
  • Complete background checks for applicants.
  • Make copies for houses and staff, and distribute as appropriate.
  • Receive and process receipts on purchases made by House Coordinators and Supervisors, such as groceries, house maintenance, program expenses, etc. Code expenditures before sending to accounting clerk.
  • Track receipt of annual, monthly, and quarterly reports and paperwork from House Coordinators, Supervisors, RN, and Case Management. Distribute report as needed.
  • Update Employee Handbooks, distribute and track their receipts.
  • Communicate via email to houses and staff as needed.
  • Record and track donations, reconciling data to accounting records.
  • Create donor thank you and process in a timely manner.
  • Screen emails to general address and forward as appropriate.
  • Facilitates the preparation and production of agency mailings, including newsletters, special appeals, and other bulk mailings.
  • Operate office equipment, such as computers, copiers, etc. and assure their maintenance. Maintain inventory of routine office supplies.
  • Maintain website.
  • Complete office errands as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of office routines, policies, processes, and program requirements.
  • Knowledge of proper format, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
  • Skilled in operating office equipment.
  • Skilled in using a personal computer and related software.
  • Ability to organize data, keep accurate records, prepare reports, and file accordingly.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, with staff, core members, and the general public.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

Classification: This position requires the ability to work with confidential material in a professional and legal manner.

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED, plus 1 year education beyond.

Skills: Ability to type 40 words per minute and work with widely used computer software.

Experience: Demonstrates proficiency and experience in office work and related tasks. One year experience in office environment required.

Personal Qualities: Demonstrates a willingness to work as a team member, is self-directed, and communicates in a positive manner with others.

Must pass DCI and other background checks.