Administrative Assistant

at  Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas Inc

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for all office and clerical functions of the program, assisting the program staff with sending reports and maintaining client files, monitoring the activities of residents to ensure compliance with program rules, and ensuring the safety and appearance of the facility. The Administrative Assistant is also responsible for recruiting and supervising volunteers; soliciting, collecting, organizing, and distributing donations; maintaining appropriate records concerning volunteers and donations.

REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and the ability to use a computer (including Word and Excel). Candidates must also be proficient in punctuation, spelling, and arithmetic.
The Administrative Assistant shall possess the ability to interact and communicate effectively with others. He/she shall possess the following skills/abilities: strong powers of observation, good communication skills, good writing skills, good time management skills, ability to work independently, and have strong personal boundaries. Considerable data entry will be required.

EXPERIENCE

Not Specified

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to transport oneself, consumers, and program supplies as necessary.
• The physical ability to travel to assigned locations, stand, stoop, bend, reach, pull, push, lift, grasp, climb, talk, see, hear and perform basic and light home maintenance activities, and operate office equipment.
• Move and lift light objects up to 30 pounds such as mail, supplies, files, and equipment.
• Operating office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements.
• The ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time