Administrative Assistant - Dining Services

Erickson Senior Living; Pequannock Township (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision packages

PTO Plans

401k with company match

Education assistance and certification reimbursement

Job summary

A reputable senior living provider in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant for Dining Services. This role involves managing calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating events, and handling administrative tasks while ensuring confidentiality. Candidates should possess a minimum of 3 years' experience in a professional office environment and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. The position offers competitive compensation and a supportive team environment that values growth and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years as a secretary or administrative assistant in a professional office setting.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain calendars for various staff using Microsoft Outlook.
• Manage schedules, meetings, appointments, and coordinate department events.
• Order and maintain supplies, arrange for equipment maintenance for the department, and code invoices to be approved for payment.
• Perform and manage clerical and administrative responsibilities for day-to-day operations.
• Assist with creating and/or updating documents and reports using various software, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and staff information.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Administrative Assistant - Dining Services

Location: Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living, Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Join our team as an Administrative Assistant! You will manage calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate events, handle data entry, field calls, and provide key administrative support—all while ensuring confidentiality. Bring your organizational skills to our team and make an impact!

What We Offer

• A culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law.
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones

How You Will Make An Impact

• Administer and maintain calendars for various staff using Microsoft Outlook
• Manage schedules, meetings, appointments, and coordinate department events
• Order and maintain supplies, arrange for equipment maintenance for the department, and code invoices to be approved for payment
• Perform and manage clerical and administrative responsibilities for day-to-day operations and programming of the department
• Assist with creating and/or updating documents and reports using various software, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and staff information

What You Will Need

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Minimum of 3 years as a secretary or administrative assistant in a professional office setting

Compensation: $20.00-$23.50/hour

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Cedar Crest is a beautiful 130-acre continuing care retirement community in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Cedar Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.