Administrative Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Hoffman Estates, IL

30d • $28 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army Central Territory is seeking an organized, proactive Administrative Assistant to support key leaders, manage important projects, and help drive initiatives that impact Kroc Centers across the territory. This role offers an opportunity to bring your talent for organization and problem-solving to a position where your work makes a difference every day.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of three years’ experience providing administrative support to a department, including the department head
• Must have experience working with department personnel that travel regularly.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Access, Lotus Notes and e-mail.
• Ability to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership and field personnel.
• Demonstrated success at project completion.
• Ability to take an outline of a desired outcome and successfully develop the outcome.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to bring resources together for project completion.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree preferred
• Experience within The Salvation Army preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including word processing, preparation of spreadsheets, data management, and report preparation. Also responsible for maintaining department mailbox as well as department head mailbox and other administrative duties.
• Coordinate travel and meeting schedules, including hotel reservations, as requested.
• Provide administrative support for transcription of meeting notes, drafting correspondence and project management.
• Work independently and consistently manage the flow of work at THQ while the officer and employee staff regularly travels in the territory.
• Follow through on developing concepts as given outline, including research, development, written material, collaborative efforts.
• Ensure that Kroc and other strategic resources are appropriately disseminated. Compile and distribute consolidated monthly statistical analysis for Kroc Centers.
• Work to complete specific strategic planning projects to advance mission, and assist in keeping projects timely.
• Discuss, develop and implement larger scale projects including but not limited to conference planning and program/performance evaluation methods.
• Represent the TKDO as assigned (e.g. in coordinating activities at THQ, in attending some functions, in requesting assistance on their behalf).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, sick, and personal days
• Retirement benefits including a 403(b) plan with employer contributions for eligible employees
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and career development
• A supportive culture that encourages work-life balance
• Competitive compensation within the nonprofit sector

What This Job Offers

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