Administrative Assistant - Senior Programs

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JOB SUMMARY The Administrative Assistant performs general office work directly related to the management and business operations of the assigned program or department.

Responsibilities including directing phone calls, inquiries and visitors, mail filing, creating and preparing reports, receiving and recording donations and other various administrative duties.

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DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Perform general office work directly related to the management and general business operations of the building and team (filing, faxing, copying, recording and tracking information, electronic and standard mail systems, reviewing invoices and billings, ordering supplies, etc.).

Greet MCHS visitors with positivity and a welcoming attitude, direct inquiries to the appropriate persons according to their needs, answer telephones with clear communication to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.

Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material; maintain scheduling and event calendars, including coordinating conferences and meetings.

Compile records, create and prepare reports and documents.

Fully participate in regular agency-wide events and appropriate community-wide events and activities.

Ensure donation data entry, gift processing, donor acknowledgement letters and CRM organization is completed in timely, appropriate manner.

Assist with planning and coordination of in-kind donations and drop offs.

Maintain essential records and gift acknowledgements.

Ensure administrative areas are clean, neat and orderly.

This includes stocking toiletries and light housekeeping responsibilities.

Operate according to the programs Operations Manual and function within agency policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Demonstrate commitment to the social sector with a passion for MCHSs mission and vision.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Senior programs.

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BASIC COMPETENCIES Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent with previous clerical or administrative experience; or Bachelors degree with no clerical or administrative experience; or Any appropriate combination of education and experience necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Must meet the States Moral Character standard.

Knowledge Requirements: Administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

All related computer and software applications (Windows, MS Office, internet applications, etc.).

Skills and Abilities Needed: Be collaborative and flexible, with a strong customer service mentality.Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with agency staff, business representatives, families, and vendors.Manage time and multiple priorities; meet deadlines.

Perform clerical and administrative duties.

Operate telephone, computer, copier, and other basic busin...