Administrative Assistant

Administrative AssistantThe Salvation Army's Fall River Corps is hiring an Administrative Assistant and offers an excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:Generous paid time off every year that includes: vacation and sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days.Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductiblesEligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term LifeFlexible Spending AccountsEligibility for the Federal Government's Public Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramMost importantly – a job with a good purpose!Location: 290 Bedford Street, Fall River, MAHours/week: 30 hours per weekExemption: Non-exemptPay Range: $20.09 - $32.64 per hourProvide administrative support to Officers and other staff with a high degree of professionalism, accuracy, judgment, and confidentiality.This job description is not all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position. Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned.Duties & Responsibilities:Answer and direct phone callsSort and open office mail and place in appropriate inboxes.Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: Photocopying, Faxing, Mailing (maintain mailing list, preparing mailing labels, etc), FilingKeep inventory and process requests for office suppliesMaintain routine reports and statisticsSubmit timesheets to payroll on bi-weekly basisPerform other related duties as requested.Maintain all department files according to office proceduresPerform all typing duties (including, but not limited to: correspondence, forms, documents, schedules, bulletins, etc.)Maintain an adequate Bring up fileRespond to all donations with a thank you card (monetary and in-kind)Schedule social service interviews as requiredCoordinates "clothe a child" holiday assistanceHelp with kids' recruitment paperwork for summer campKeep the finance database entries up to dateHelp with bank depositsQualifications:Education Requirements: High School DiplomaCollege/Business School Graduate preferredWork Experience: At least two (2) years work experience in fieldOther Qualifications:High level of confidentiality, discretion, and judgmentRequires a high level of computer expertise related to Microsoft Applications - Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, etc.Must have excellent organizational skillsMust be able to communicate effectively in a warm, gracious, and professional mannerRequires a high degree of initiative; highly detail oriented and organized; and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated skills in written correspondence and verbal communication. Excellent interpersonal skills, able to relate professionally and effectively with key internal and external constituencies including fellow staff, volunteers, donors, and board members.Must be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team.Physical Requirements:The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or occasional continuous basis.Grasp, push, pull objects such as reference materials, files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.Ability to load and to change settings, devices, fixtures, on various equipment used in and around an office environmentOperate telephone and other electronic communication devices.Operate various other office equipment including personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and scanning equipment.Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.Ability to travel throughout the Division via car, train, or airplane.Ability to be creative, original, intuitive, and perceptive.Ability to think logically and critically.Ability to envision a project from beginning to end.Ability to solve complex problems, make appropriate judgments and decisionsAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.