Refugee Resettlement Administrative Assistant (34955)
About The Position
Provides administrative support in a variety of functions to an individual, team, department or another group in an organization. Collects, reviews and analyzes data and prepares reports, charts, budgets, and other presentation materials. Responds to or routes routine inquiries from external or internal sources with own correspondence or other messaging. Schedules and coordinates meetings, travel, and other group activities. May be responsible for creating reports and distributing on a regular schedule. Has advanced word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics software skills.
Requirements
- High school diploma or its equivalent, or training in secretarial skills, office management and/or administrative studies
- 1-2 years of comparable administrative experience
- Any other minimum requirements specified by the department in the attached supplement.
- Must demonstrate behavior that aligns with RAICES mission, vision and values Empowerment, Excellence, Compassion, Inclusion and being Proactive.
- Excellent skills in Google suite, Microsoft Office suite, and Adobe
- Professional written and oral communication
- Ability to handle multiple projects, both independently and in a team
- Able to travel occasionally
- Ability to handle multiple projects, both independently and in a team
- Detail oriented and skilled at organizing information, documents, and materials
- Positive, team-oriented attitude and ability to adapt and be flexible in changing work environment
- Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain a professional, friendly, and cordial relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members and external partners
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response
Nice To Haves
- Associates or Bachelor Degree preferred
- Are able to communicate both verbally and in writing in one or more refugee languages including Arabic, Dari, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, Pashto, and Spanish
- 2 plus years of experience in the social service or refugee resettlement field and/or non-profit field is preferred
- 2 plus years experience in inventory and supplies and budget compliance.
- 1-2 years experience with the ClientTrack database system
Responsibilities
- Assume general administrative responsibilities including timekeeping, training of colleagues, case management and other responsibilities related to program compliance, requests for mileage reimbursement, program scheduling, tracking attendance for program staff, etc.
- Record and monitor program data to assist with budget compliance
- Maintain office supplies through inventory and regular orders
- Assist in mail responsibilities including receipt, logging, and distribution of office mail
- Assist in maintenance of office space and office equipment, including computers, copy machines, phones
- Responsible for program and office event logistics, including travel coordination
- Assist program director with administrative research questions for growing program
- Assist in the creation, writing, proliferation and compliance of program manuals and policies
- Assist supervisor in maintaining their calendar, including meetings with stakeholders, RAICES colleagues and clients
- Any additional qualifications required by the department in the supplement.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
