Administrative Assistant
About The Position
The Administrative Assistant facilitates company operations by providing a full range of administrative and clerical support for the entire organization. This position strives to fulfill the mission of United Way of Connecticut (UWCT) at all times while at work. United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. We unequivocally denounce racism and ethnic discrimination in all forms, and we remain committed to building a future of greater opportunity and true equity for all people living in our communities. We act by tackling the structural barriers to equity from past and present systemic racism that have impeded the health, safety and wellbeing of traditionally marginalized people.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree and three years of related work experience preferred; or a High School Diploma/GED and five years of related work experience required.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Knowledge and experience in office systems and operation of office equipment.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in day-to-day duties.
- Solid written and verbal communication, listening, organization, detail orientation and priority setting skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple and changing priorities even under pressure; takes initiative while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Strong customer focus in all tasks and activities, even while under pressure.
- Solid problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and with people from diverse backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Answers and routes incoming calls, takes messages, and when necessary, locates individuals for callers. Retrieves messages from general mailbox and delivers to appropriate staff person.
- Greets guests and notifies individuals when their expected visitors have arrived.
- Responds to and resolves administrative inquiries and questions.
- Creates, formats, edits, proofreads correspondence, reports, forms, labels, spreadsheets, charts, graphs, flyers, tent cards, etc.
- Assembles various packets, materials, mailings, surveys, manuals for trainings, brochures, etc. and distributes accordingly
- Maintains office supplies and coordinates maintenance of office equipment.
- Provides logistical support for internal and external meetings
- Assists with facilities management issues.
- Serves as point of contact for Subsidy Department and liaises with OEC for system requests.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
