Administrative Assistant

Children's Institute, Inc.; Compton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Job summary

Children's Institute, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Compton, CA to provide routine clerical support and front-desk duties. You will handle correspondence, data entry, calendar coordination, and basic IT helpdesk coordination with vendors and staff.

Strong organization, multi-tasking, and bilingual Spanish/English abilities are highly valued. The role may include travel and requires a valid driver's license and standard office software proficiency.

Qualifications

• One year of administrative/clerical experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Excellent data entry skills and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepares routine correspondence and reports using word processing and spreadsheets.
• Enters data, ensures accuracy, and distributes routine reports.
• Sets up, files documents, and maintains organized records.
• Handles mail, supplies, and coordinates facility tasks and reception.
• Schedules meetings and maintains calendars for staff and supervisors.
• Provides IT helpdesk coordination and basic troubleshooting as needed at times.

Skills

Data entry

Multi-tasking

Bilingual Spanish/English

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Office 365

Accounting software

Database software

Finance Edge

Job description

## Administrative AssistantApply: Compton: Los Angeles: Full time: Posted 4 Days Ago: JR101395Provides routine clerical and administrative support.# **DUTIES**## **SUMMARY**Provides routine clerical and administrative support.## **ESSENTIAL DUTIES***To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.** Prepares routine correspondence, forms, and similar items using word processing, spreadsheet or other software applications.* Enters data into the computer ensuring accuracy and completeness; prepares and distributes routine reports.* Sets up, and files program/department/personnel/client documents under supervision; copies, sorts, faxes, collates and retrieves documents.* Calls for repairs/maintenance of office equipment such as copier, fax, telephone, or computer. Sorts and distributes incoming mail; prepares outgoing mail including internal office mail, external mail, overnight services, delivery services and registered mail. Acts as receptionist for department, greeting and directing visitors, answering and forwarding telephone calls, assisting in the general operations of facilities including maintenance, resolving operational issues, scheduling conference/training rooms, housekeeping, safety and security. Maintains calendars, schedules program/department and supervisor appointments as directed; updates calendar and ensures appropriate parties are informed. Supports the front office reception area as needed.## **IT Administrative Assistant*** Act as the primary liaison between the IT department, Finance department, and external vendors to coordinate and ensure timely payment of invoices.* Receive incoming calls, emails, and chat messages from end-users requiring IT assistance, assign helpdesk tickets to appropriate technicians, and provide basic troubleshooting support as needed.## **ADDITIONAL DUTIES*** Other duties and special projects as assigned.## **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES*** This job has no supervisory responsibilities.# **QUALIFICATIONS**## **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE*** One year of administrative/clerical experience.* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.## **OTHER QUALIFICATIONS*** Possesses a valid driver's license and state-required auto insurance.* This position may require some travel.* Spanish / English bilingual preferred.* Excellent data entry skills* Ability to multi-task.* Extremely organized.* Ability to work with others towards a common goal.* Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment.* Ability to coordinate projects, solve problems and make solid business recommendations.* Ability to establish and maintain routine files, records, and official documents.* Ability to handle confidential information.* Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities.* Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities* Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Punctual and dependable attendance.## **CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS*** None required.## **COMPUTER SKILLS*** Must have intermediate knowledge of Office 365 programs in a Windows environment.* Accounting software* Database software* Finance Edge## **VISION REQUIREMENTS*** No special vision requirements.## **NOISE LEVEL*** Moderate noise## **REQUIRED TRAINING*** New Hire Orientation* AB-1343: Sexual Harassment Prevention training* Mandated Reporter**COMPENSATION:**$19.47 USD - $22.85 USDIn accordance with California law, the expected pay range for this position is included in this posting. The actual compensation will be determined based on factors permitted by law. New hires will be offered a salary at the starting point of the range to maintain internal inequity and allow opportunity for future salary growth. CII salaries are determined based on comprehensive internal and external market analysis, as well as the skills, education, and experience relevant to each position.**BENEFITS:*** Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year* Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents* 403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees* Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year* Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program* Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)* Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance* Voluntary Supplemental Insurance* Opportunity for growth & advancement* Professional development & continued training* Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities**CONTINGENCIES:*** Influenza immunization or declination* COVID-19, MMR and Tdap immunizations* Education verification* Reference check* Background fingerprint clearance (FBI, DOJ, CACI) conducted by the California Department of Social Services* Drug and alcohol screening* Tuberculosis screening