JOB SUMMARY:
The Support Services Supervisor is primarily responsible for supervising administrative Office Assistants (OAs) Facilities and the Fleet Coordinator and providing support to the Director of Support Services. The position manages general facility operations real estate lease renewals administrative office functions and organizational information technology which may include contracting with third-party service providers. Since the Support Services Supervisor oversees the activities of office assistants across various locations ensuring their professional development and addressing location-specific needs will require collaboration and effective communication with other departments.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
The Supervisor of Support Services supervises Office Assistants and the Maintenance Coordinator and will report directly to the Director of Support Services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
This list is not exhaustive or all-inclusive of job responsibilities. The time allotted for any function or duty is subject to change with or without notice. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign other responsibilities to this job or reassign them elsewhere at any time.
- Supervise office assistants and maintenance coordinator and serve as a liaison to the Director of Support Services for authorization for vendors to provide services conduct repairs and maintenance of facilities fleet equipment or any functional area of supportive services.
- Serve as the main point of contact between the administrative support team and other departments. Ensure effective communication across teams to support organizational goals.
- Ensure that all office assistants are cross-trained in multi-office support which may vary by location division or department.
- Oversee the OAs and maintenance coordinator in monitoring maintaining and coordinating fleet (oil changes inspections tag expiration etc.) as well as office facilities.
- Address and resolve issues or conflicts among staff or departments. Implement solutions to improve efficiency and team dynamics.
- Enforce administrative policies and procedures ensuring compliance with organizational standards and regulations.
- Participate in the hiring process for administrative staff including interviewing onboarding and performance evaluations.
- Conduct regular performance reviews provide constructive feedback and set goals for office assistants and maintenance coordinator to ensure continuous improvement.
- Assist with managing the budget for support services including tracking expenses and making recommendations for cost-effective solutions.
- Lead or assist in special projects ensuring they are completed on time and within scope. Coordinate resources and delegate tasks as necessary.
- Support the Director of Support Services with Facilities and fleet oversight IT collaboration and project management as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES & OTHER CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED:
Knowledge skills abilities and other characteristics or KSAOs are attributes needed to perform a job that is demonstrated through qualifying training education and experience. This list is not an exhaustive & all-inclusive list of all KSAOs for this job.
Knowledge of:
- Real Estate leases office administrative operations including fleet maintenance.
- The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar
- Basic IT knowledge to support project management as needed
- Microsoft Office Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook SharePoint Teams and virtual meeting applications such as Zoom Webex Google Meet
- Relevant policies procedures and strategies to promote the safety and protection of people data and property
- Knowledge of methodologies and resources used to assess the needs of the listener or audience to share information or engage in ongoing communication
- DePauls policies procedures and standard practices and the rules and guidelines established by regulatory and governing agencies
Skill/Ability to:
- Operate standard office equipment such as telephone calculator printer scanner cellular phone tablet computer postage machine shredder
- Demonstrate verbal and written communication and body language that conveys information ideas or inquiries effectively and concisely that purveys professional composure emotional intelligence thoughtfulness patience and respect amidst change ambiguity and within the daily trajectories of work.
- Give full attention to what other people are saying take time to understand the points being made ask questions as appropriate and not interrupt at inappropriate times.
- Demonstrate the use of problem-solving and critical thinking skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems
- Collect and analyze data.
- Manage multiple priorities and complete assignments on time accurately with attention to detail and use effective and efficient time management and organizational skills to ensure a high-quality work product
- Develop and maintain professional working relationships and appropriate boundaries with individuals served coworkers community partners and business associates and work collaboratively within a team environment
- Work independently as well as part of a team.
- Prepare and maintain files and reports with accuracy.
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Analyze organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
- Ability to analyze and prepare documents reports and correspondence
- Operate a personal computer with a general understanding of MS Office Suites virtual meeting software the Internet and department or program-specific software
- Analyze and prepare concise and accurate documents reports and correspondence
- Train others
- Exercise sound judgment and critical thinking in decision-making and solving various work-related situations
- Learn and apply policies procedures and guidelines established by DePaul professional organizations governing agencies and local laws statutes regulations codes and standards related to the area of responsibility
Other Characteristics:
- Demonstrate self-awareness ongoing self-evaluation and a commitment to being part of a diverse equitable respectful and inclusive workplace where all people are valued
- Demonstrate professional composure in difficult and stressful situations
- Demonstrate the FIRST (fairness integrity respect safety trust) values in the daily trajectories of work
- Demonstrate professionalism regarding access to sensitive and confidential information related to employees clients and business records with no disclosure to others without needing to know
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY:
A Bachelors degree in business computer science or information technology-related fields with two years of administrative information technology project management or contract management experience; an Associates degree and four years of experience; or a High School Diploma or GED with six years of experience is required. Prior supervisory experience is desired. A comparable combination of education and experience may be considered.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described herein represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. The employee regularly works in a remote work environment and occasionally in the office as agreed upon with the Director of Support Services. Due to the nature of the work the incumbent may be exposed to highly confidential situations. Completion of job duties outside of normally scheduled hours may occasionally be required. Work is subject to frequent interruptions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that an employee in this position must meet with or without reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions successfully. Physical activities required are finger dexterity necessary to operate equipment used in the position effective communication and seeing or hearing verbal cues. Walking for up to one-third of the time sitting two-thirds or more of the time standing for up to one-third of the time bending from one-third to two-thirds of the time stooping for up to one-third of the time lifting/pushing/pulling up to twenty pounds are required. When accessing various locations the incumbent must climb stairs and ramps. This position requires driving to various locations on an as-needed basis. DePaul fleet transportation may not always be available and may require individuals to utilize personal vehicle use with mileage reimbursement based on the current rate outlined in the reimbursement policy. Should overnight accommodations be needed the individual should seek approval from the Director of Support Services.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful completion (per DePauls policies) of a Motor Vehicle Record Criminal and Child Protective Services Background Report and Drug Test is required. An unsatisfactory result of any of the aforementioned may result in termination of the application process or employment.
NOTE:
This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job and the general nature and level of work associated with the job. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties whose performance may be required of such employees or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments such an individual may be given.
DePaul is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify participant.
Flexible work from home options available.
For 40 years DePaul Community Resources has opened doors to hope and belonging for families and individuals across Central and Southwest Virginia. We are not only a nonprofit human services organizationwe are a social impact organization. Every day we work to change the world by improving the lives of children families and individuals with developmental disabilities. With dedicated staff care providers foster and adoptive parents and a host of volunteers advocates and partners it is work that we cannot accomplish alone. Hope and belonging is for all of uswith your help we can make this vision a reality for countless Virginians who cannot imagine it today.
DePaul Community Resources is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
All applicants shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment volunteer opportunities and internships without regard to race age religion color gender ethnic or national origin physical or mental disability marital status pregnancy childbirth or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth veteran status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender genetic information political affiliation or any other classification protected by law. DePaul is an E-Verify employer. The unlawful manufacture sale distribution dispensation possession or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace. Failure to comply will result in dismissal from the property and/or employment.