IT Administrative Assistant

Samaritan's Purse; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Medical Clinic

Flexible Spending Account

Long-term and Short-term disability

Paid Family Medical Leave

Term Life Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

10 paid holidays

12 vacation/personal days

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse in Boone, NC is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join the Information Technology team. The role provides critical admin support, manages calendars, travel, invoices, and vendor coordination to keep IT operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree with 3–5 years of related experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication to collaborate across teams in a faith-driven nonprofit.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and three to five years' related experience and training; or equivalent combination.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and intermediate tech skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to learn new tasks, exercise judgment and solve problems effectively.
• Adapt to changing priorities and maintain accuracy in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to IT staff, including purchase requisitions, contract approvals, travel authorizations, expense reimbursements, calendar management, and meeting coordination.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Accounts Payable to obtain approvals, process invoices, and reconcile monthly cell phone statements.
• Support IT hiring and onboarding by coordinating interview itineraries, meetings, travel arrangements, and guiding new employees with Samaritan's Purse policies.
• Communicate with vendors and consultants to obtain information for contracts, invoices, and new vendor setup in Samaritan's Purse systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Location: Boone, NC, United States
Job ID: 17748
Date Posted: Sep 15, 2026

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What do we believe?

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

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.

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?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

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?

Walk in Bold Faith

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• 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

Type: Full-Time

Department: Information Technology

Travel: Infrequent domestic travel; less than 5%.

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Samaritan's Purse
PO Box 3000
Boone, NC 28607
828.262.1980.

Samaritan’s Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. All contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need.