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AGAPE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES INC

Administrative Assistant - Becoming One

AGAPE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES INC, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544


Job Details

Job LocationAgape - Central Office - Memphis, TN

Position TypeFull Time

Education Level2 Year Degree

Job ShiftDay

Job CategoryAdmin - Clerical

Description

Agape has a current opening for an Administrative Assistant. As the Administrative Assistant, the successful candidate must respond to a wide variety of routine and non-routine requests and demands. This position requires excellent communications skills and the ability to process information in an effective and professional manner. This position must provide superior administrative and organizational support. In addition to performing above-average administrative functions, this candidate must be able to assist in ongoing work and specific tasks. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for working on moderately complex assignments where experience and skills provide the basis for a significant amount of self-direction, including the ability to prioritize multiple work assignments and be extremely detailed oriented.

Responsibilities:Performs administrative and support functions for the assigned department.Prioritizes, plans, and completes daily tasks, special projects, and assignments.Responds to a wide variety of routine and non-routine requests and demands.Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy.Types and/or prepares correspondence and/or materials for the department using Microsoft Office programs.Maintains calendar and schedules meetings for supervisor and other staff as needed.Participates in staff meetings and in-service training provided by the agency.Attends workshops and conferences, as approved or planned by the agency, to improve and enhance skills.Participates in and helps coordinate agency functions.Performs all other duties, within the general scope of this position, as requested by the direct supervisor or member of the Agape Leadership Team.

Physical Requirements:Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.Prolonged walking and standing, especially during community events.Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at a time.

Starting Salary Range: $37,500 - $39,000

Qualifications

Associates Degree preferred, with at least 2 years of experience in a professional office environment. A high school diploma or equivalent, with at least 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable. The ideal candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment, demonstrating flexibility and agility, prioritizing multiple tasks with competing deadlines, managing schedule conflicts, and providing excellent follow-through. Prior experience working in a related field with the ability to maintain confidentiality and security required. Must be able to generate reports, handle multiple projects, assist with event planning, and prepare and monitor invoices and expense reports. Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, demonstrated computer proficiency, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Outlook, and other software applications essential to this position. Should possess outstanding organizational skills with attention to detail, proven ability as a problem solver, and self-starter. Must have an automobile available for business use and maintain a current driver's license and current auto insurance with acceptable coverage levels. Will be required to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends as needed. The candidate must be willing to engage in Agape's Performance Quality and Improvement (also known as Continuous Quality Improvement) standards of quality & excellence.