Administrative Assistant at Albany Community Action Partnership

Albany, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

17.75

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Interpersonal Communication, Organization, Problem-solving, Database Entry, Word Processing, Spreadsheet Skills, Clerical Support, Office Management, Data Entry, Multilingual Abilities

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Want to join a team to create positive change in the community? At ACAP, we’ve been empowering children and families through early childhood education for nearly 60 years. We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations for our Early Childhood Education site. This role will coordinate administrative activities to ensure accurate and useful communication and information. Provides general office support and manages and/or maintains correspondence, files and records, and otherwise relieves staff of clerical work and administrative and business details with management and staff, as well as outside agencies. Benefits Include: Paid Time Off Benefits: Sick, Personal, and Vacation Leave, 12 paid holidays, 403(b) with employer contribution; Insurance Benefits: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Employer-paid life/AD&D Insurance, Short-term/Long-term Insurance; Additional Benefits: Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Opportunity for Advancement! This is a Full-time, In-person position. Starting pay rate is $17.75 per hour, Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM Responsibilities include: Greets and directs customers at ECE sites, visitors, and incoming telephone calls; answers general questions and inquiries regarding agency’s programs and services, directing customers to appropriate resource personnel. Performs a variety of clerical and general office duties including copying, sending and distributing faxes, receiving and distributing incoming mail, processing outgoing mail, data entry, meeting preparation, and general maintenance of copy machine and supplies. Provide classroom coverage/support personnel as needed. Manages correspondence, reports, forms, and other documents as requested; assembles data and sets up the format for material to be processed and maintains administrative inventory supplies levels. Respond to, or coordinate responses to internal and external requests for information and required reports in areas of responsibility. Assist with the development and implementation of department changes based on agency strategic direction and priorities; support efforts to improve administrative functions. Assist with customer outreach and enrollment for agency programs; assist program team with planned activities. Represent agency interests at meetings and activities with external stakeholders. Requirements Requirements A High School diploma or GED is required and a minimum of two (2) years of customer service experience. Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are required. Solid PC skills including database entry, word processing, and spreadsheet skills are required. Bilingual or multilingual abilities a plus. ABOUT ALBANY COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP Be a part of an organization that values the growth of both its students and its staff. Albany Community Action Partnership (ACAP) is a community action agency serving individuals and families living in poverty for nearly 60 years. Our services are administered through three departments: Career and Community Services, Early Childhood Education, and Energy Services. Each year, ACAP fosters opportunities for self-empowerment and enrichment in the lives of thousands of young children and families. Our mission is to partner with families and communities to expand opportunities and build stronger networks to foster upward economic mobility. No phone calls, please. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

Responsibilities

The role provides general office support, manages correspondence and records, and coordinates administrative activities for the Early Childhood Education site. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, handling telephone calls, and assisting with customer outreach and enrollment.