Administrative Support

Devereux; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

Job summary

Devereux Day Academy in Norristown, PA is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant to support daily operations in a school setting.

Responsibilities include handling phones, scheduling meetings, distributing communications, and ensuring office functions run smoothly. A high school diploma and at least two years of clerical/front office experience are required.

The role offers 20–25 hours per week with a pay rate of $17.75 to $20.24 per hour, plus training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age with reliable transportation.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; AA degree preferred.
• 2 years' clerical/secretarial front office experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for daily operation of Devereux Day School.
• Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and forward messages promptly.
• Receive, print, and distribute written communications timely.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate team progress reviews.
• Maintain office supplies and order program purchases.
• Ensure training requirements are met and seek growth opportunities.

Skills

Clerical experience

Front office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AA Degree preferred

Tools

Word Processing

Job description

Are you looking to work in a school-based, fast-paced working environment? Do you enjoy completing clerical tasks and using your administrative skills?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our team as a PT Administrative Assistant at Devereux Day Academy located in Norristown, PA!

Schedule

Monday - Friday (flexible days)

8:30am - 3:30pm OR 9am - 2pm (20 to 25 hrs per week on average)

• PT employees can work no more than 32 hrs. per week*

Everyday As a PT Administration Support You Will

• Provide a variety of administrative support functions for the daily operation of the Devereux Day School
• Answers phones, responds to inquiries and forwards messages to the appropriate individuals in a timely fashion.
• Receives, prints, and distributes written communications to the appropriate individuals in a timely fashion.
• Schedules meetings and serves as the liaison for all involved parties to include team meetings and progress reviews.
• Maintains office supplies; orders, receives and distributes program purchases.
• Maintains compliance with all training/learning requirements and takes initiative in seeking opportunities for professional growth.

You Will Be Offered

• Payrate: $17.75 - $20.24 per hour (based on experience and education)
• Training and development oppportunities
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

Devereux Day Academy is a private academic school program located in Norristown, PA. Devereux Day Academy is licensed to serve students in grades K-8 who have been identified with the following primary disabilities: Intellectual Disability, Autism, Emotional Disturbance, Specific Learning Disability, and Speech or Language Impairment. The core curriculum has been aligned with the Pennsylvania Core Standards, as well as the curricula of our partner school districts. This alignment will facilitate smooth transitions to and from the program for your students. The goal of the curriculum is to provide students with learning experiences that foster increased engagement and success through differentiated instruction, evidence-based instructional strategies, and rigorous learning expectations.

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age and have reliable transportation.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent; Preferred AA Degree in related field.

EXPERIENCE

2 years experience working in a clerical/secretarial position in front office preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of word processing software applications and office practices.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults - and their families - every year.

Our Mission

Devereux changes lives - by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide - every day - for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity - offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors - is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world - one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE