Administrative Assistant
About The Position
Are you looking to work in a school-based, fast-paced working environment? Do you enjoy completing clerical tasks and using your administrative skills? If you answered YES, then consider joining our team as an Administrative Assistant at our Devereux CARES School located in Downingtown, PA. Everyday as an Administrative Assistant you will: Provide a variety of administrative support functions for the daily operation of the Devereux CARES school. Answer phones, respond to inquiries and forwards messages to the appropriate individuals in a timely fashion. Receive, print, and distribute written communications to the appropriate individuals in a timely fashion. Schedule meetings and serves as the liaison for all involved parties to include team meetings and progress reviews. Maintain office supplies; order, receive and distribute program purchases. Maintain compliance with all training/learning requirements and takes initiative in seeking opportunities for professional growth. You will be offered: Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (52 week year round position) Pay-rate: $17.75 - $20.24 (based upon experience) An Environment that is supportive, educational and clinically focused. Opportunity to work directly with children diagnosed with Autism 1:1 within a structured classroom environment with Special Education Teachers, Behavior Analyst and Autism professionals. You will increase your knowledge and improve your skills related to behavior intervention, functional assessment and collaboration with a team that is inclusive and individualized. BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 30 days) mydevereuxbenefits.org ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program pons ore Devereux Center for Autism Research and Education Services (CARES) is an educational program licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that provides services to students, ages 5 to 21, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. CARES provides an environment that focuses on teaching each student based on his or her unique strengths and needs. Programming is focused on increasing independence for each student. #sponsored
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- 2 years experience working in a clerical/secretarial position in front office preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of word processing software applications and office practices.
Nice To Haves
- AA Degree in related field.
Responsibilities
- Provide a variety of administrative support functions for the daily operation of the Devereux CARES school.
- Answer phones, respond to inquiries and forwards messages to the appropriate individuals in a timely fashion.
- Receive, print, and distribute written communications to the appropriate individuals in a timely fashion.
- Schedule meetings and serves as the liaison for all involved parties to include team meetings and progress reviews.
- Maintain office supplies; order, receive and distribute program purchases.
- Maintain compliance with all training/learning requirements and takes initiative in seeking opportunities for professional growth.
Benefits
- Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (52 week year round position)
- Pay-rate: $17.75 - $20.24 (based upon experience)
- An Environment that is supportive, educational and clinically focused.
- Opportunity to work directly with children diagnosed with Autism 1:1 within a structured classroom environment with Special Education Teachers, Behavior Analyst and Autism professionals.
- You will increase your knowledge and improve your skills related to behavior intervention, functional assessment and collaboration with a team that is inclusive and individualized.
- BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 30 days) mydevereuxbenefits.org
- ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
- Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
