Administrative Assistant II

Oregon Community Foundation

Job Posting: Administrative Assistant II

Location: Portland, Oregon

Hiring Range: $28.21 - $31.13 hourly

Position Type: Regular, Part-time (20 hours/week), Non-Exempt


About Us:

Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) was founded in 1973 with a big mission: to improve the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. In partnership with donors and volunteers, OCF works to strengthen communities in every county in Oregon through research, grantmaking, and scholarships. OCF is one of the largest community foundations in the country with over $4 billion in assets under management.

OCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer with six offices throughout Oregon in Baker City, Bend, Eugene, Medford, Portland and Salem.


Come join our team. To learn more, please visit oregoncf.org.

Job Summary and Responsibilities:

The Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative support to the Executive Director of the Gray Family Foundation (GFF). This role manages a wide range of administrative responsibilities and confidential matters, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in a variety of situations.

In addition to supporting the Executive Director, the Administrative Assistant provides administrative support for the Foundation's team, Board of Directors, and committees, and contributes to the efficient day-to-day operations of the Foundation. The position collaborates closely with Gray Family Foundation staff and colleagues at the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF). Gray Family Foundation staff are employees of the Oregon Community Foundation who support the work of the Gray Family Foundation. The Foundation's team consists of four staff members, including the Administrative Assistant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Executive Support Percentage of Time: 50%

• Manages a broad variety of administrative tasks for the Executive Director, including managing an active calendar of appointments; composing and preparing correspondence, including confidential correspondence; arranging travel plans, expense reports and agendas.
• Assists with board of director meeting logistics, managing room reservations, catering, and IT support for Board Meetings.
• Prepares and distributes meeting board books for Board of Director meetings.
• Assists with board records, documents, correspondence, and communication. Assisting in the maintenance of a secure electronic filing system for board documents, including committee assignments, meeting attendance, presentations, and reports.
• Responsible for maintaining board calendars, including sending out meeting reminders and materials.
• Assists with the creation of orientation packets for new board members.
• Assists with board retreat logistics and creation of materials.
• Creates and maintains files, reviews drafts, and finished documents for accuracy and grammar, including documents of a sensitive or confidential nature.
• Manages travel for board members and the expense reimbursement process for board and committee members and grantees.
• Manages the contract process for consultants and associated invoicing; tracks the projects and timelines.
• Serves as key contact and provides full administrative support in matters relating to the Executive Director's daily office requirements, including interfacing with GFF grantees, nonprofit partners, consultants, vendors, board members, committees, and OCF staff, including the executive team.
• Facilitates the Executive Director's ability to effectively lead the foundation and facilitate the smooth flow of operations.
• Prepares and mails correspondence as requested.
• Assists with proofreading and editing documents including but not limited to acknowledgment letters, meeting minutes, request for proposals, and grant award letters.

1. Event Support Percentage of Time: 20%

• Handles logistics for in-person and online meetings including scheduling rooms and meeting dates, room set-up and clean-up, catering, signage, and any technology needs.
• Collaborates with the Executive Director and other GFF staff to arrange logistics for site visits, grantee and partner meetings, including interacting with external and internal parties to coordinate the events.
• Supports foundation convenings with planning assistance for any logistics, including catering, invitee communication, database documentation, and materials preparation.

1. Communication Support Percentage of Time: 20%

• Assists in updates and maintenance of the GFF website.
• Supports the development and distribution of communications via a stakeholder newsletter (Constant Contact), social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and other channels to share stories of grantees and reflect priorities and activities of the foundation.
• Works with GFF staff to prepare communication tools and publications.

1. Administrative Grant Support Percentage of Time: 10%

• Assists the Gray Family Foundation program team in communication and technical assistance to potential and current grantees and nonprofit partners.
• Assists in grantee communication of reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Ensures that internal processes and materials reflect current needs and GFF/OCF policies and procedures.
• Manages the GFF general foundation email inbox and voicemail, following up with inquiries and routing messages as appropriate.

Cultural Values: In addition to the specific job requirements for each position, staff are expected to embody cultural values to support OCF's mission, Be People-centered and lead with trust, Pivot for Purpose and adapt quickly, and Dig into Hard Things to solve tough problems.


Qualifications :

Education and Experience:

• Five years' executive-level administrative support experience
• Experience working in the nonprofit sector desired.
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of experience and education in lieu of degree.

Required Professional Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong customer service essential - ability to provide service that is prompt, courteous and competent to convey trust and confidence.
• Ability to work effectively with other team members and staff.
• Experience with board relations and communications.

• Proficiency with social media, strong oral and written communication skills: ability to convey information clearly and effectively.

• Demonstrate experience in equity, bridging and belonging.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently with little direction and manage and prioritize tasks and projects to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize conflicting needs, handle matters expeditiously and proactively, and to follow through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, and Zoom and experience working in a network environment with an integrated database required.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign preferred.
• Requires good knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and processes.
• Requires sound judgement and mathematical abilities.
• Cultural agility skills necessary to work effectively with diverse people, teams and communities.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hiring Range: $28.21 - $31.13 hourly depending on experience.
• Salary offers are determined in conjunction with an internal pay equity assessment. This initial hiring range reflects our starting offer based on your skills and experience. It's important to note that this is just the beginning; our overall salary structure offers additional opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance and development within the role, as well as resources available.
• This is a part-time, non-exempt position.
• Benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401k, disability and life insurance, employee assistance plan, volunteer leave, and professional development opportunities.

Encouragement to Apply:

Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications and apply.


How to Apply:

OCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Submit a cover letter and resume online at oregoncf.org/about/careers.