Administrative Specialist

Administrative Specialist

Community Action is seeking candidates for Administrative Specialist, at our 210 O Street location. This position will be responsible for guest services, greeting and directing program participants, visitors, and vendors to the appropriate resources, and responding to inquiries and requests. Administrative support is also provided to Human Resources and other departments as needed.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours, 5 days per week (M-F).

Starting Pay: $20.15/hour

• Answers and directs incoming phones calls. Greets, acknowledges, and assists all guests as requested.
• Responds to and resolves crisis situations; initiates incident reports when required.
• Maintains calendar/schedule for room reservations and vehicle checkout processes.

• Assist with maintenance needs of copiers including toner changes and maintenance of copier program codes.

• Enters data for various programs; assists programs as requested by the manager by scheduling appointments, explaining procedures to participants. Assists with general clerical support.

• Completing HR data entry, background checks, filing, document scanning, and general clerical support.

• Assisting with recruitment and hiring processes.

• Maintaining vehicle and conference room reservations.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required with three (3) years clerical experience or equivalent education preferred. Strong verbal and written proficiencies of the English language required. Nebraska driver’s license and good driving record preferred.

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off plan and 13 paid holidays.
• 401K with employer match.
• Education Assistance Program for continuing education.
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for federal student loans.
• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Engaging work environment with friendly and supportive team members.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts families and children in our community.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:

Effective January 1, 2022, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, in compliance with any federal, state, and local regulations; and contract/funding requirements related to COVID-19 vaccination.

New or prospective employees hired after January 1, 2022, will need to have completed their first dose prior to their start date, and provide documentation of their current vaccination status. Full vaccination status, defined as vaccinated two weeks after receiving the requisite number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved or authorized for emergency use by the FDA, must be completed no later than 6 weeks after their start date.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email hr@communityactionatwork.org and we will be happy to assist. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, marital status, genetics, or any other status protected under federal and state law.