Administrative Assistant

About Job Corps

Join us and make a huge impact in the next generation! Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people earn a high school diploma or GED, learn a career, and find and keep a good job. Job Corps centers provide a safe environment where students can focus on their education and career training.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Administrative Assistantant to join our team at the Glenmont Job Corps Center. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for Coordinates office services and administrative activities for Job Corps center; interpreting operating policies and Core Values; exercising independent judgment in the resolution of administrative problems. Demonstrating on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence. Key Responsibilities: Demonstrates and abides by the Company Core Values and the operating principles. General Administrative tasks such as typing business letters, memorandums, reports, charts, checklists, handling mail, email management, fax management, and making copies. Manages calendar for director and schedules meetings, conferences, and special events. Attends and takes notes during meetings. Performs system backup procedures on the computer and other office equipment. Maintains equipment, data files, supplies, handles mail, etc. Be able to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential files, records, mail, and equipment. Answers telephones and directs calls to the appropriate person. May handle routine calls if informative on the subject. Orders necessary office supplies and equipment. Assists in training and development of new clerical staff and other employees. Assists in developing and distributing timesheets, staff schedules, and other important staff information.

Qualifications

Preferred: Possess a two-year business college or associates degree. General Information: In order to perform the essential job functions of this position, candidates must have good attendance. Knowledge Required: Ability to perform administrative duties without immediate and constant supervision. Ability to type accurately at a fast speed. Ability to take dictation at a fast speed. Proficient in the use of a personal computer; working knowledge of software applications such as Word Perfect, MS Word, Excel. Thorough knowledge of office procedures. Good organizational skills, Ability to deal effectively with the public and government officials. Sound business telephone techniques. Ability to proofread and correct grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.

Benefits

Competitive salary Health, dental, and vision insurance FSA, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Accident, Hospital Plan, Critical Illness, and Pet insurance! 401k plan with a 4% match Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays Professional development opportunities Join us at Job Corps and make a difference in the lives of young people by helping them achieve their educational and career goals. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: The Glenmont Job Corps Center is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.