Administrative Assistant

Carpenter Management Group • Glenmont, NY

4d • $45,000 - $47,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join us and make a huge impact in the next generation! Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people earn a high school diploma or GED, learn a career, and find and keep a good job. Job Corps centers provide a safe environment where students can focus on their education and career training.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Administrative Assistantant to join our team at the Glenmont Job Corps Center. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for Coordinates office services and administrative activities for Job Corps center; interpreting operating policies and Core Values; exercising independent judgment in the resolution of administrative problems. Demonstrating on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence.

Requirements

• Good attendance.
• Ability to perform administrative duties without immediate and constant supervision.
• Ability to type accurately at a fast speed.
• Ability to take dictation at a fast speed.
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer; working knowledge of software applications such as Word Perfect, MS Word, Excel.
• Thorough knowledge of office procedures.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public and government officials.
• Sound business telephone techniques.
• Ability to proofread and correct grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.

Nice To Haves

• Possess a two-year business college or associates degree.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and abides by the Company Core Values and the operating principles.
• General Administrative tasks such as typing business letters, memorandums, reports, charts, checklists, handling mail, email management, fax management, and making copies.
• Manages calendar for director and schedules meetings, conferences, and special events.
• Attends and takes notes during meetings.
• Performs system backup procedures on the computer and other office equipment.
• Maintains equipment, data files, supplies, handles mail, etc.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential files, records, mail, and equipment.
• Answers telephones and directs calls to the appropriate person. May handle routine calls if informative on the subject.
• Orders necessary office supplies and equipment.
• Assists in training and development of new clerical staff and other employees.
• Assists in developing and distributing timesheets, staff schedules, and other important staff information.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Accident, Hospital Plan, Critical Illness, and Pet insurance!
• 401k plan with a 4% match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree