What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois?
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.
LSSI is hiring a full-time Administrative Assistant Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Responsible providing clerical support, answering phones, filing and other administrative work of a confidential nature with minimal detailed supervision.
Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
- On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
- Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
- Salary $15.50-$17/Hourly.
- Opportunity for advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
- The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
Essential Functions:
- Operate with a high degree of initiative and independent judgement, relieve supervisors and managers of clerical and secondary administrative details.
- Assist with confidential, complex, and technical materials.
- Greet clients and guests, schedule appointments, screen calls, and take messages; ensure messages taken are accurate, complete and delivered in a timely manner.
- Maintain office supplies and equipment.
- Provide other general office functions, including but not limited to receiving and routing incoming mail, preparing outgoing mail and maintaining filing system.
Position Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree, two years of college or additional business school training preferred.
- Minimum two (2) years of increasing administrative position duties preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to relate to and work well with others with a willingness to accept responsibility as well as take initiatives to address office issues.
- Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
- Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
- Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
- Access to reliable transportation required.
- Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage. required.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $16 - $17
