Administrative Assistant — Flexible Schedule & Impact

Ywc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Flexible scheduling

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The YWCA of Metropolitan St. Louis seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide professional, timely clerical support for Head Start program operations.

You will process work orders, requisitions, and documents, maintain filing, and assist Center Managers and Administrators. This role requires strong organization, problem-solving, and communication skills; you will support events, establish procedures, and ensure confidential handling of information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and at least two years of office management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Windows.
• Experience with data entry and record-keeping.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process work orders, requisitions, purchase orders, and related documents.
• Provide clerical support to administrators and center staff.
• Maintain filing and retrieval systems for timely information.
• Support events and program activities to enhance operations.
• Establish and evaluate office procedures for efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality and high professional standards.
• Provide receptionist duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Windows OS

Adobe Acrobat

Office 365

Database applications

Job description

The YWCA of Metropolitan St. Louis seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide professional, timely clerical support for Head Start program operations.

You will process work orders, requisitions, and documents, maintain filing, and assist Center Managers and Administrators. This role requires strong organization, problem-solving, and communication skills; you will support events, establish procedures, and ensure confidential handling of information.