Administrative Assistant

Eckerd Connects; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vacation time

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Employer 5% 401k match

Workers Compensation

AD&D Insurance

PSLF Eligible Employer

Job summary

Eckerd Connects is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a Service Contract Act position at the Paul Simon Job Corps location in Chicago, IL. The role supports management through clerical duties, meeting coordination, and liaison work with staff and departments.

The ideal candidate is a High School graduate with at least three years of experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass a drug screen and background check.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• At least three years of practical experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Pass a drug screen in compliance with Substance Abuse policy.
• Employment contingent on nationwide criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to management, handling information and duties.
• Organize and coordinate meetings, take notes, and distribute as necessary.
• Act as liaison between the Manager and other center staff.
• Assist the Director with preparations and arrangements for special events.

Skills

Clerical skills

Communication

Liaison

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 9 days of Vacation in the first year of service
• Minimum of 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Workers Compensation
• AD&D Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Hourly Range: $21.00

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Service Contract Act (SCA) Position

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Administrative Assistant provides clerical support to management through conducting and organizing administrative duties and activities, including receiving and handling information as it pertains to the Manager.
• The Administrative Assistant organize and coordinate meetings, take notes, type and distribute as necessary.
• Act as liaison between the Manager and other departmental or center staff.
• Assists the Director with preparations and arrangements for special events.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• At least three years of practical experience.
• Valid driver's license in state of employment with an acceptable driving record.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Eckerd Connects subsidiary Aleut

Our Program Location

Our Program LocationPaul Simon Job Corps
3348 S. Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60623

Connect with Us video: https://vimeo.com/1170824876?fl=pl&fe=sh

Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Relay Services Dial 711.

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.