Administrative Assistant

Innovative Network of Knowledge • Monroe, LA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Innovative Network of Knowledge (INK) is an educational nonprofit that specializes in finding and developing solutions to problems faced by teachers, administrators, parents and students in the educational community. INK provides a variety of comprehensive early childhood education and family support services thanks to strong partnerships with school districts, innovative and fun curriculums, and passionate staff dedicated to learning and academic success. Services for children and families include: Preschool, Individualized teaching, Degreed teachers, Bilingual services, Social services, Parent trainings, Meals and snacks, Disability services, Dental exams, Mental wellness, Health services, Field trips.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• One year of clerical support in an office environment.
• Strong computer literacy, specifically in Office 365 applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to maintain emotional control, and professional composure.
• Working knowledge of all INK policies and procedures.
• Ability to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply program information in making work decisions or in providing information to others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Complete and pass health examination
• Confirm work eligibility status
• Successfully pass driving history check
• Clear criminal background check
• Required to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Required to stand, sit on the floor, bend, squat, kneel, lift children, and engage with children.
• Exposure to communicable diseases, and other hazards such as cigarette smoke, pets, at risk neighborhoods
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Experience in office management
• Knowledge of Head Start administrative functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Protect the physical and mental health and safety of our children and no child is left alone or unsupervised while under our care.
• Follow appropriate practices to keep children safe during all activities, including reporting at a minimum suspected or known child abuse and neglect, appropriate supervision of children at all times; and all standards of conduct.
• Support the provision of ongoing monitoring results, data on program and school readiness goals, and other information to the governing body.
• Support and participate in staff development, including completion of minimum training requirements as specified in state and federal standards, continuing professional development, and staff wellness initiatives.
• Ensure the Head Start Directors’ calendars is accurate and current.
• Acknowledge inquiries to the grant area’s main office within the same business day.
• Review correspondence and program documentation (e.g., meeting minutes) for correct grammar and formatting using the established branding.
• Produce reports, as determined by ongoing oversight data, for the grant area’s delivery on a semi-annual basis and deliver to executive leadership and policy council.
• Requisition invoices within 24 hours of receipt.
• Provide word processing and administrative support for grant area leadership, policy council, center leadership, parent committees, and other agency needs.
• Maintain record keeping system and form compliance with federal regulations and agency policies and protocols.
• Collect, collate, and distribute information and maintain and organize grant area data and files in database and records management systems.
• Produce final drafts of minutes, manuals, rosters, grant requests and miscellaneous documents.
• Work closely with program staff to support accurate reporting and program compliance.
• Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, reserve rooms/conference bridges, coordinate travel and logistics, and attend and record meetings, training sessions, and other events.
• Route incoming and outgoing mail and interoffice mail.
• Maintain office equipment and supplies, including inventory and order management.
• Support grant area leadership coordination with executive staff to address identified needs and requests for information.
• Support school events, meetings, and other team activities, including annual in-service training.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations.
• Process invoices as required and in a timely manner.
• Perform reception duties for the grant area’s office(s).
• Supervise volunteers in clerical, data entry and other miscellaneous duties assigned.
• Support other special projects and perform other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• INK, is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive a COVID vaccination and an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption from INK, as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED