Nonprofit Administrative Assistant — Office & Scheduling

Community Options, Inc.; Clifton (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team in Rutherford, NJ. The role provides administrative and secretarial support, including arranging meetings, conferences, obtaining supplies, coordinating direct mailings, and working on special projects.

Start pay is $18.00 per hour. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, two years of related administrative experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to type 50+ words per minute.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of related administrative experience required.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to type 50+ words per minute.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and organize appointments, meetings, travel, and conferences.
• Screen incoming calls, denote detailed messages, and transfer calls to appropriate staff members.
• Order office supplies and maintain office equipment.
• Establish, develop, and maintain filing system.
• Retrieve information from files when needed.
• Maintain daily and monthly schedules for all staff.
• Organize and prioritize large volumes of information and calls.
• Respond to requests for information.
• Complete typing and copying as needed for management staff.
• Open, sort, and distribute mail.
• Maintain a neat and orderly office and reception area.
• Work independently and within a team on special projects.
• May be required to take mail to the post office using own vehicle.
• Maintain conference room usage log.
• Check fax machines and distribute faxes to appropriate staff.
• Cooperate with license and department staff in inspections or investigations.
• Employment is contingent upon background checks and drug testing.

Skills

Administrative experience

Typing speed 50+

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team in Rutherford, NJ. The role provides administrative and secretarial support, including arranging meetings, conferences, obtaining supplies, coordinating direct mailings, and working on special projects.

Start pay is $18.00 per hour. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, two years of related administrative experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to type 50+ words per minute.