Center Administrative Assistant - Head Start - Full Time

Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc.; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc. is seeking a Center Administrative Assistant in Lawrence, MA. The role supports Education and Family Support Services by greeting visitors, answering phones, and handling enrollment and administrative tasks.

Qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and a valid driver's license. Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable. CPR/First Aid certification is preferred or can be obtained within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Business Administration or related field; 1+ years in a relevant role preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Computer proficiency and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced office
• Must have car/transportation with valid driver’s license
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) desirable; CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain within 30 days

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and answer phones in a professional manner
• Provide administrative support: reports, center updates, forms, filing, supplies
• Assist with staff time/attendance, training and supervision of office volunteers; enforce HS policies
• Support Head Start activities: meetings, trainings, parent meetings, home visits, center supervision
• Process enrollment applications, document submission, and attendance/meal counts
• Coordinate substitutes for classrooms and track transportation ridership
• Maintain up-to-date parent and staff information boards; support school readiness and parent engagement
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet program needs

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer proficiency

Driver's license

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration or related field

In progress / equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc. is seeking a Center Administrative Assistant in Lawrence, MA. The role supports Education and Family Support Services by greeting visitors, answering phones, and handling enrollment and administrative tasks.

Qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and a valid driver's license. Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable. CPR/First Aid certification is preferred or can be obtained within 30 days.