Administrative Assistant I- America Building America Grant
About The Position
The Administrative Assistant provides essential administrative and operational support for the America Building America grant program. This position plays a key role in supporting compliance, coordination, and efficient workflow across all grant activities, including employer engagement, apprenticeship support, and partnership development. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with organizations in the industrial trades sector—including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, welding, aviation mechanics, and semiconductor manufacturing—and demonstrate strong administrative professionalism
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of two years administrative support experience, preferably in workforce development, education, or a grant-funded environment.
- Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Level 1 fingerprint clearance card.
- Proof of immunization against or immunity to measles and rubella if born after January 1, 1957.
- Valid Driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Associates degree in Business, Education, Finance, or related field.
- Experience supporting federally funded or state-funded grant programs.
- Familiarity with apprenticeship programs, CTE pathways, or industrial trade workforce initiatives.
- Familiarity with industrial trades such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, welding, aviation, or semiconductor manufacturing.
- Experience helping coordinate multi-region or statewide projects.
- Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems or data-tracking tools.
Benefits
- EVIT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: employer-paid Medical Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contribution, basic life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
- Our benefits package also provides a comprehensive choice of voluntary benefits that include dental, vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, short-term disability, prepaid legal, accident, and critical illness insurance.
- Please note, that it is mandatory to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System plan (ASRS), which includes the regular contribution rate of 12.12% for retirement and 0.15% for Long-Term Disability per pay period.
- EVIT matches the retirement contribution dollar for dollar.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
