Administrative Assistant- Project LIFE
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, provide administrative support in scheduling, data entry and maintenance, and desktop publishing. Lends administrative support to the Associate Director and Director of Behavioral Health. Responsible for clerical work and managing office responsibilities. Responsible for the continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, reports, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines. This position also provides administrative support and performs duties necessary for the daily operations of Project LIFE. Candidate must be proficient in necessary applications, experienced in multi-tasking and understand necessities of confidentiality, responsible for and provides clerical assistance to program staff members
- Type and design general correspondence, memos, charts, tables, graphs, and documentation including reports, meeting agendas and minutes, forms, and flow charts. Responsible for accuracy and clarity of final copy.
- Assists Program Manager, Associate Director and Director with scheduling meetings, agenda preparation, composing meeting minutes, set-up, correspondence, reports, etc.
- Maintain office files and establish, develop, and maintain filing system. Retrieves information from files when needed and organizes system for hard copy and electronic files.
- Assist with the review of documentation and billing packages, analyzation of data, and recording and preparing of program statistics for contract reports to ensure quality, accuracy and timely submission.
- Maintain contract files in good order, filing all documentation in a timely manner and archiving records as appropriate.
- Data input/management utilizing Microsoft Excel or other data management software
- Maintain Client Data and Program Statistical Tracking Logs
- Assist with the collection of data from multiple source documents to create collective reports on program outcomes.
- Assist in the timely reporting of program statistics to funding sources.
- Assist with the training and educating subcontractors
- Process MIS user access requests for new hires and intern/volunteer staff
- Provide program admin orientation for new hires and intern/volunteer staff
- Assist with the review and processing of subcontractor intake packets
- Ability to perform tasks in an organized manner with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Operates a variety of office machines including computers, fax machines, copiers, presentation projectors, laptops, and laminators.
- Orders and maintains office supplies, brochures and forms.
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings and other required agency and community meetings.
- Works independently on special projects as instructed by Data and Outcomes Coordinator, Associate Director or Director of Behavioral Health.
- All other duties as assigned.
BA in business or related field preferred and two years administrative experience in data collection and entry. Ability to think critically and address crisis situations as they arise; excellent problem solving skills
Experience in data collection and entry, and processing and analyzing statistical information
Type 45 words per minute
Superior knowledge of MS Word, including strong formatting skills
Experience in Excel, Outlook, ETO, and other current software as necessary
Must be able to work accurately in a timely manner with little or no supervision.
Bilingual Spanish helpful but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Establish and maintains effective working relationships while showing open mindedness and a collaborative spirit. Compatibility with agency purpose, goals, philosophy, and approach. Demonstrates enthusiasm and passion for their work. Utilizes a creative approach to problem solving. Interactions with others reflect a spirit of honesty, humbleness, and self-awareness. Accepts constructive criticism with a positive attitude and willingness to implement change. Ability to work well independently and demonstrate appropriate initiative. Must demonstrate knowledge of trauma Informed, client driven, and culturally competent care.
Other Requirements
Reliable transportation. Must have a California driver license and good driving record. Willing to use own, properly insured, reliable vehicle for the job (mileage reimbursed). Employment subject to clearances, including background finger printing checks, driving record, tuberculosis testing, and drug testing.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, bereavement, etc.
- 13 paid holidays
- Employer paid medical, dental, vision and other health and wellness benefits
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Life insurance
- Professional development programs
- Flexible spending account
- Matched 403(b) retirement plan
- Incentive rewards program
- Flexible hours
- Business casual dress code