Head Start Administrative Assistant

Head Start Administrative Assistant

The Head Start Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Head Start Director by coordinating program operations, training activities, contracts, reporting requirements, and public relations efforts. The position assists with planning, compliance monitoring, and program administration to support the effective delivery of Head Start services and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards. The Administrative Assistant works collaboratively with program staff to ensure services are integrated and aligned with program goals.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to the Agency's mission, vision, code of ethics, and strategic goals. Compliance with the Agency's drug- and alcohol-free workplace policy is required. This position is contingent upon continued program funding.

Typical duties and responsibilities include:

• Interacting with Head Start participants, community members, and staff in a respectful and professional manner that reflects the mission and values of the program.
• Providing administrative support to the Head Start Director and Program Managers, including calendar management, correspondence preparation, meeting coordination, agenda development, report preparation, and event logistics.
• Assisting with invoice processing, purchasing documentation, and other routine administrative financial functions.
• Assisting with grant research, program self-assessments, and preparation of the Annual Head Start Report and other required program reports.
• Supporting training activities by coordinating schedules, registrations, materials, meeting space, and related logistics.
• Assisting the Head Start Director with tracking corrective actions, maintaining compliance documentation, and coordinating follow-up activities related to audits, monitoring reviews, and program assessments.
• Attending staff meetings, workshops, and training sessions as assigned.
• Adhering to the ECKAN Code of Ethical Conduct in all work activities.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all agency, employee, participant, and program information.
• Preparing, distributing, maintaining, and organizing reports, correspondence, meeting materials, records, inventory, and other administrative documentation in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support program operations and agency objectives.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Public Administration, Human Services, Early Childhood Education, or a related field preferred. Equivalent education and relevant administrative experience may be substituted.
• Minimum three years of administrative, office support, or program support experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general office technology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, families, community partners, and the public.
• Must be able to pass required background checks and health screenings.
• Possess a valid driver's license and comply with ECKAN insurance requirements, as applicable.

Physical requirements include:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and perform routine office activities.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform other physical activities associated with supporting program operations.