Administrative Assistant III

ADAPT Community Network; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to provide essential clerical and secretarial support. This role involves greeting visitors, managing communications, and assisting with various administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, ensuring a smooth operation within the team. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and fosters career growth while making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. If you're ready to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Training

Competitive Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support to the Program Director and staff.
• Greets visitors and answers telephone calls for the department.
• Maintains filing systems and manages office supplies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Confidentiality

Typing Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college or secretarial school preferred

Tools

Personal Computer

Office Equipment

Job description

Description

Why Join ADAPT?

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, is responsible for providing clerical and secretarial support to the Program Director and other members of their staff. Provides guidance to Administrative Assistants I and II in the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent in the position will perform all or some of the job duties that are listed below:

• Greets visitors, ascertains their needs and directs them accordingly.
• Answers telephone and screens calls for program director and/or other department staff.
• Works cooperatively with other administrative assistants on joint assignments.
• Interacts respectfully with persons receiving services encountered in course of work activities.
• Relays information as necessary from and to bus drivers and/or transportation liaison.
• Directs all important situations, inquiries and questions to supervisor.
• Types records, reports, correspondence, etc.
• Types requisitions for purchase orders, tracks delivery of items and forwards packing slips or receiving reports to the purchasing department.
• Orders and maintains adequate inventory of office supplies.
• Receives, opens, sorts and distributes in-coming mail and packages.
• Records attendance for persons served on monthly calendar for billing purposes.
• Keeps track of staff attendance, vacations and sick leave and verifies accuracy of time and attendance forms.
• Maintains a filing system of administrative and program materials and keeps files current.
• Performs photocopying as needed.
• Reimburses staff for approved petty cash expenditures, maintains accurate petty cash records and arranges for replenishment as required.
• Sets up coffee and other refreshments for meetings as requested.
• Takes direction from administrative assistant IV if there is one in department. Provides work assignments, guidance and instructions to administrative assistant I and II.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Good interpersonal skills are required to interact effectively with employees, co-workers, other departments, outside contacts, etc.
• Due to sensitive nature of the position, must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures including business correspondence, record keeping systems and office equipment.
• Moderate proficiency in the use of a personal computer and appropriate software.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Must pass agency computer-based software typing examination.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED. Some college or secretarial school preferred.
• One year of related work experience.

COMPENSATION: $17.19/hour + Industry-Leading Benefits for all full-time employees.

At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.