Secretary II

Eckerd Connects; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical Insurance

9 days Vacation in first year

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Employer match 5% retirement

Workers Compensation

AD&D Insurance

PSLF Eligible Employer

SCA Position

Job summary

Eckerd Connects is seeking a Secretary II for the Laredo Job Corps Center in Laredo, TX. The position is hourly and non-exempt, reporting to the Center Director and handling routine and complex clerical tasks.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preference for a two-year business college degree and 3 years of experience. A valid driver’s license and background check are preferred, with a drug screen required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required; prefer two-year business college degree.
• Three years' practical experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• The Secretary II reports to the Center Director and is an hourly, non-exempt position.
• The Secretary II performs complex secretarial and clerical tasks using a personal computer.
• Composes and prepares routine correspondence for signature.
• The Secretary II attends meetings and conferences to furnish information and take notes.
• Schedules appointments and maintains the Director's calendar.
• Arranges for meetings and conferences. Makes travel arrangements, as necessary; assists the Director with preparations and arrangements for special events.
• Establishes and maintains confidential files and records; Assists in the training of new clerical personnel.

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 9 days of Vacation in the first year of service
• Minimum of 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Workers Compensation
• AD&D Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• Service Contract Act (SCA) Position

Hourly Rate: $18.00

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Secretary II reports to the Center Director and is an hourly, non-exempt position.
• The Secretary II performs complex secretarial and clerical tasks using a personal computer.
• Composes and prepares routine correspondence for signature.
• The Secretary II attends meetings and conferences to furnish information and take notes.
• Schedules appointments and maintains the Director's calendar.
• Arranges for meetings and conferences. Makes travel arrangements, as necessary; assists the Director with preparations and arrangements for special events.
• Establishes and maintains confidential files and records; Assists in the training of new clerical personnel.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required; prefer two-year business college degree.
• Three years' practical experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location

Laredo Job Corps Center

1701 Island Street

Laredo, TX 78041

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Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

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Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Relay Services Dial 711.

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.