IT Administrative Assistant

Samaritan's Purse; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation & personal days

Sick days

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse in Boone, NC is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our Information Technology team. Provide comprehensive administrative support to IT staff, including calendar management, travel arrangements, and expense reimbursements while upholding our mission and values.

The role requires an Associate's degree and 3–5 years of related experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 3–5 years' related experience or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn new software
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work across IT teams and with vendors and departments

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to IT staff, including purchase requisitions, contract approvals, travel authorizations, expense reimbursements, calendar management, and meeting coordination
• Serve as a resource to IT staff on office equipment, software applications, licenses, policies and procedures, and collaborate across IT teams
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Accounts Payable to obtain approvals, process invoices, and reconcile monthly statements
• Support IT hiring and onboarding by coordinating interview itineraries, meetings, travel arrangements, and assisting new employees with Samaritan's Purse policies
• Communicate with vendors and consultants to obtain information for contracts, invoices, and new vendor setup

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

Get Involved!

What do we believe?

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our Information Technology team in Boone, NC. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In the role of Administrative Assistant, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to IT staff, including purchase requisitions, contract approvals, travel authorizations, expense reimbursements, calendar management, and meeting coordination.
• Serve as a resource to IT staff on office equipment, software applications, license renewals, policies, and procedures, and collaborate across IT teams to provide administrative support for department projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Accounts Payable to obtain required approvals and process invoices, and reconcile and maintain monthly cell phone statements.
• Support IT hiring and onboarding by coordinating interview itineraries, meetings, and travel arrangements, and assisting new employees with Samaritan's Purse policies and procedures.
• Communicate with vendors and consultants to obtain required information for contracts, agreements, invoices, and new vendor setup within Samaritan's Purse systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

What are the qualifications?

• Associate's degree and three (3) to five (5) years' related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and intermediate technology skills, with the ability to learn and effectively use new computer systems and software.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to accurately maintain records and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Ability to quickly learn new tasks and processes, take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and solve problems effectively.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, transition efficiently between tasks, and maintain accuracy and productivity in a dynamic work environment.

What are the benefits?

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick days

Type: Full-Time

Department: Information Technology

Location: Boone, NC, United States

Language Requirement: English

Travel: Infrequent domestic travel; less than 5%.