Primary Purpose:
To support the daily operations of all Head Start program under the direction of the Senior Director and to perform general administrative duties as a member of the programs administrative team.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
- High school diploma or GED certificate some college preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interact with diverse populations
- Effective/efficient interpersonal and analytical skills
- Ability to work cohesively on an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to consistently provide high level customer service
- Proficiency with computer systems and software applications (database spreadsheets word processing and some desktop publishing)
- Accurate notetaking skills
- Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
- Ability to organize prioritize and meet multiple deadlines
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking and writing skills preferred
Experience:
- Minimum two years of experience providing administrative support or related experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Model HCDE and Head Starts mission vision and values.
- Provide administrative assistance to support the Head Start Programs daily operations.
- Organize and manage routine work activities to support special projects. This includes but is not limited to answering phones scheduling meetings and appointments recording meeting minutes and data entry.
- Maintain various recordkeeping systems.
- Complete reports and requested documents in a timely manner.
- Support the ordering of materials and set up for events and meetings.
- Assist with the preparation for meetings trainings and special events.
- Maintain confidentiality of information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.