Administrative Assistant (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Want to make a difference in a young persons life This is a position that is very rewarding in training and mentoring at risk youth.

Make more than a Living Make a Difference

Our Benefits:

• 9 days of Vacation in the first year of service
• Minimum of 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Workers Compensation
• AD&D Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Service Contract Act (SCA) Position

Hourly Rate: $18.00 to $19.50

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Administrative Assistant reports to the Finance and Administration Director and is an hourly nonexempt position.
• The Administrative Assistant provides clerical support to management through conducting and organizing administrative duties and activities including receiving and handling information as it pertains to the Manager.
• The Administrative Assistant organize and coordinate meetings take notes type and distribute as necessary.
• Act as liaison between the Manager and other departmental or center staff.
• Assists the Director with preparations and arrangements for special events.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• At least three years of practical experience.
• Typing at least 45 wpm.
• Prefer twoyear business college degree.
• Valid drivers license in state of employment with an acceptable driving record.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and DrugFree Workplace policy.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to perform administrative duties without immediate and constant supervision. Ability to type accurately at a fast speed. Proficient in operating a personal computer. Working knowledge of software applications such as Microsoft Word Excel etc. Thorough knowledge of office procedures. Good organizational skills. Excellent communication skills both oral and written. Sound telephone techniques. Ability to deal effectively with the public and government officials. Ability to proofread and correct grammatical punctuation and spelling errors.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education trains them for meaningful careers and assists them with obtaining employment.

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Our Program Location:
Paul Simon Job Corps
3348 S. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL 60623

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