Administrative Assistant, Research

Child Care Resource Center; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Care Resource Center in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Administrative Assistant, Research to provide professional administrative support to statewide initiatives, government relations, and research divisions. This full-time, hybrid role includes budgeting, invoicing, and reporting responsibilities, with meeting coordination and customer support as part of daily tasks.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of administrative experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant administrative support experience.
• Demonstrated computer skills with advanced Microsoft Office Suite and data management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional administrative support to Statewide Initiatives, Government Relations, and Research Divisions.
• Assist with budgeting, invoicing, and reporting.
• Coordinate meetings and events.
• Offer customer support as needed.

Skills

Administrative support

Budget management

Meeting coordination

Data management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Expected Hourly Pay Rate:$26.68Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC.CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing!General Summary:Under general supervision of Sr. Director of Strategy and Innovation and the Director of Research, the Administrative Assistant, Research provides professional administrative support to the Statewide Initiatives, Government Relations, and Research Divisions. Responsibilities include administrative and partner support, project and meeting coordination, billing, invoicing, budgeting, reporting, and other duties as assigned. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, collaboration, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.This is a full-time, hybrid, 40 hours-per-week position working regular business hours with occasional need for overtime, evening and/or weekend work.Please review the full job flyer here.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesWithin a team structure, this position will perform the following responsibilities:Administrative Support (40%)Budget Responsibilities (30%)Meetings and Events (20%)Customer Support (10%)Job SpecificationsMinimum Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent required· Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant administrative support experience.Professional/Technical Certifications: N/ATechnical Requirements: Demonstrated computer skills to include knowledge of online research, advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, and data management experience.Bilingual Required: n/aTravel: Some travel/business related driving required. Staff may choose any mode of transportation (driving, walking, bicycling, carpooling, etc.) to arrive to and depart from the location where attendance is required. Should a staff member choose to drive, the staff member must become an approved driver with CCRC prior to driving on behalf of CCRC. Approved drivers driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or own vehicle and must meet requirements to be an approved driver including holding and maintaining current auto insurance, current California Driver’s License and receiving DMV clearance.Work Schedule: Full-time, hybrid. M-F Standard business hours with the ability to work a non-traditional work schedule on occasion including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends.Work Environment: Predominantly working in an office work environment.Background & Health Clearance Requirements: Background requirements determined according to the requirements of the program(s) which the position will be supporting. Background check required. As a grant-funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history / experience, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance. Specific roles may have additional verification / clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process, including:Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90).Health Clearance: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with “at risk” populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22, §101216, CA Health and Safety Code 1596.7995, and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.93)MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC’s liability insurance provisions: For positions where driving is required.Child Development Permit: For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341)CPR / Pediatric CPR certification: For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code 1596.865 – 1596.866)Federal Debarment Checks: For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Head Start Program Performance Standards 1304.11, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements 2.180.320 and 2.180.995)Credit & Bankruptcy Check: For positions with fiscal responsibility (roles with authority over financial transactions), a credit and bankruptcy check will be conducted to assess financial responsibility in alignment with agency standards and applicable laws, including the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and California Labor Code restrictions on credit reports (Labor Code 1025.5.)PreferredAll minimum requirements above met, plus:· Education: AA/BA preferred.Bilingual: Ability to converse, write and/or translate in English required, and Spanish preferred.At CCRC, passion and meaningful work is rewarded! We offer employees:Competitive compensation packageRobust benefit offerings -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life InsuranceBasic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRCEmployer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vestingGenerous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter BreakOpportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursementEmployee Assistance and Wellness Programs501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!We have doubled in size over the past 10 years. We provide child development and early education, workforce development opportunities, child care financial assistance, Head Start preschool and Early Head Start services and more for close to 50,000 parents, children, and child care providers each month in Northern Los Angeles County, including Antelope Valley, and the entirety of San Bernardino County, including an office in Victorville, serving a total geographic area of 22,500 square miles.Child Care Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at [phone] ext. 6599 or email them at [e-mail].