Administrative Assistant @ Cleveland County

Administrative Assistant

Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant for its location in Cleveland County. Under the general supervision of the Head Start/ Early Head Start Director, the Administrative Assistant performs varied administrative duties requiring independent judgment and application of Head Start Performance Standards. 

Here is your chance to make a difference in a child’s life, to help families, and to build relationships while working in a fun, challenging environment that fosters teamwork, encourages leadership, and inspires professional excellence.  

We offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans with some employer-paid benefits

• Life insurance & long-term disability insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Tuition assistance

• Paid holidays, sick, and vacation/school breaks

Education Experience License and Knowledge

Education/Experience

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED;
• Associates degree or business college degree preferred;
• Minimum two (2) years of successful experience in an office setting.

License:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and maintain acceptable liability insurance

Knowledge:

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter with proven ability to address challenges and work with a results-orientated team. Must be comfortable working in a project driven environment. Individuals must be able to clearly identify objectives and meet end goals. Ability to balance long-range vision with an appropriate attention to detail.
• Must be able to understand and explain technical topics such as PC performance, backup, and security issues.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple activities.
• Experience with data management systems, basic computer software programs and willingness to attend targeted computer classes as needed.
• Interest in working in an early childhood education program environment.
• Knowledge of an ability to comply with Head Start Performance Standards.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements:

It is the policy of Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or handicap. People of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The conditions here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and tuberculosis test. An Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation background check is required. Must be found to be free from any physical, mental or emotional conditions, determined by a qualified physician and/or psychologist, which with or without accommodation might affect the ability of the employee to perform essential job functions. The position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. Additionally, the position requires lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs.

This classification is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may be required to perform other reasonable duties as assigned by management. Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change classification duties and responsibilities as the need arises and consistent with the Head Start / Early Head Start Policies and Procedures Policy manual.

Salary : $16 - $22