Executive Assistant

Ymcachicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

403(b)

Free family gym membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

The YMCA of Metro Chicago is seeking an administrative support professional to assist the Operations and Early Learning leadership with logistics, reporting, and compliance across eight sites.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, coordinating meetings, HR data entry, license renewals, and providing training to staff, while ensuring confidentiality and adherence to Head Start and DFSS standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with clerical tasks and records management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operation Director and Early Learning Director with logistic needs and meeting preparations.
• Collect and prepare monthly reports and monitoring documents for management.
• Maintain record-keeping systems and ensure compliance with funding sources.
• Assist in annual program assessments and reviews.
• Distribute agendas, minutes, and attendance records and coordinate licensing requirements.
• Monitor HR data entry and compliance for ELN funding requirements.

Job description

Location: Garfield EEC, 7 N Homan Ave, Chicago, IL 60624, USA

Benefits

• Health insurance, PTO, 403(b), free family gym membership, and more
• Free family gym membership and employee discounts

Scope of Responsibilities

• Assist Operation Director and Early Learning Director with logistic needs, order supplies, and preparations for meetings, workshops/trainings and special events/activities to support program needs and requirements.
• Collect, compile and prepare monthly reports, audit findings, and program reviews/monitoring reports for review by management team and submission to funding agencies.
• Establish and maintain record‑keeping systems (records, files, and computers) and reports in accordance with YMCA, DFSS, Head Start, State Pre‑K and any other funding sources.
• Assist the management team in conducting and completing annual program assessments and reviews.
• Distribute agendas, meeting minutes and records of attendance to sites and update resources and materials identified by Director of Early Learning and Management Team to support city and state licensing and Head Start, DFSS, YMCA and State Pre‑K policies and procedures.
• Monitor HR in CSD‑CARES and/or DFSS system (city and state licensing standards, training and medical requirements) to meet licensing requirements and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Monitor and track current and update license for both city and state license for all childcare programs.
• Complete inventory and maintain adequate levels of department office supplies, process orders for approval.
• Maintain professionalism in attire and demeanor; observe and respect issues of confidentiality, ethics and best practices of Early Childhood Education; and mandatory reporting guidelines of the Abuse and Neglect Child Reporting Act.
• Provide technical assistance and training to site staff on filing, HR compliance for city, state, and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Enter and update all HR data for compliance with ELN funding requirements.
• Track and record background clearance information to meet compliance for grant funding, prior to hire and update every five years for grant compliance.
• Works collaboratively with the EE&C Management team in support of day‑to‑day functions and operations providing resources and support as needed and directed to eight sites.
• Responsible for monthly communication to parents enrolled in the program regarding monthly YMCA Policy Committee, City Wide Policy Council and ELN Network meetings and parent events.
• Maintains up to date record‑keeping systems for policies and procedures as required by funder.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with specialized training and 3+ years’ experience.
• Knowledge of city, state, and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Advance knowledge of clerical and office responsibilities with experience working with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Commitment to, and a passion for, the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s mission.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness.
• Ability to keep detailed, accurate and complete records and documentation as needed.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), email; ability to learn and adapt to new technology.
• Meet physical qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

Child Abuse Prevention

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor.
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children.
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor.
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.