Administrative Specialist

Wilder; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

401k with employer match

Tuition discounts and development

Job summary

Wilder Foundation in Minnesota is seeking an Administrative Specialist for Family Supportive Housing Services (FSHS). You will provide essential operational, administrative, and client intake support, coordinating referrals and maintaining program data with accuracy.

You will collaborate with staff and community partners to keep services efficient, welcoming, and culturally responsive, while supporting financial processes and special projects to improve program effectiveness.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of administrative experience.
• Fluent in writing and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate client intake and referrals.
• Support program logistics and financial processes.
• Maintain accurate program data and records.
• Assist with special projects and process improvements.

Skills

Administrative experience

English fluency

Office software

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Join Wilder’s journey to be here for good as the Family Supportive Housing (FSHS) Administrative Specialist. The Administrative Specialist provides essential operational, administrative, and customer support to Family Supportive Housing Services (FSHS) programs. This role serves as a key point of coordination for client intake and referrals, supports program logistics and financial processes, maintains accurate program data and records, and assists with special projects and process improvements. The Administrative Specialist works collaboratively with staff, managers, clients, and community partners to ensure efficient operations while fostering a welcoming, respectful, and culturally responsive environment that advances the mission and values of Wilder Foundation.

Qualifications:

HS Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree preferred. Minimum of three years of administrative experience. Must be fluent in writing and speaking English. Intermediate experience using Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook required.

About Company:

At Wilder, we know that supporting whole families starts with supporting the whole person - including our employees. When you work here, you’re not just part of a workplace; you’re part of a community committed to growth, belonging and well-being. We believe that when our staff thrive, the families and communities we serve thrive too.

We offer a whole family centered Total Rewards package, with competitive pay and benefits - including health, dental, basic life, disability, paid leave, 401k with employer match, employee wellness programs, professional development opportunities, employee resource groups, tuition discounts and development funding. There is no waiting period for employees who are eligible for our medical and dental plans, benefits begin on first day of hire. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change through direct services, research and advocacy. Learn more at https://www.wilder.org/

Postings close at midnight Eastern Standard Time.

Job offers will be contingent on the applicant‘s proof of authorization to work in the United States and successful completion of a background check and/or other required screenings.

Wilder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons.