Administrative Assistant

Center for Human Development, Inc. • La Grande, OR

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About The Position

Center for Human Development, Inc. is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to provide support to the Operations & Compliance Director and Community Relations & Marketing Director of CHD. Position performs clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, coordination of meetings and other events, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, and various projects/duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to use correct grammar and spelling.
• Must accurately type at least 40 wpm.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience and skill in using computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Project management skills.
• Independent thinking.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass all criminal history check requirements and drug screenings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with providing customer service and support both internally and externally.
• Record accurate and comprehensive meeting minutes.
• Assist with managing calendars, research, reports, surveys, grants, etc.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and events.
• Provide support to screening and responding to mail, email, contracts, etc.
• File, maintain, and retrieve materials and documents.
• Organize, maintain and purchase various items for operations and outreach.
• Assist in coordination of outreach and community engagement projects.
• Assist with ensuring accurate and timely record keeping to assist various responsibilities of operations and outreach as needed including adverse incidents, grievances, etc.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism working with confidential and sensitive information.
• Maintain punctual and regular work attendance with a schedule that meets the needs of roles supported.
• Maintain the highest ethical principles and utmost discretion, ensuring compliance with CHD policies and legal requirements.
• Sustain positive and professional working relationships with co-workers, clients and other agencies while maintaining absolute confidentiality.
• Present CHD in a positive way to coworkers, clients and other agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time position with attractive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance.
• Excellent retirement benefit with generous contribution to 401k after orientation.
• Professional Development Plan.
• Gym discounts.
• Paid time off includes 1 day of sick time accrued each month, 1 day of vacation time accrued each month (increases with years of service), 10 paid holidays each year, and one month paid renewal leave every 7 years!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees