Administrative Coordinator

Location: Abilene, TX Position Type: Full-Time   About this opportunity:  Ensures the accomplishment of the various office and secretarial tasks in the most efficient and effective manner possible; prepares various routine and special reports to keep the Officers abreast of progress; completes all human resources functions for Corps. Acts as the liaison between the corps and the centralized accounting team at DHQ.       Key Responsibilities:  Administrative Responsibilities (55%)   Office Coordination Responsibilities (25%)  Human Resources Responsibilities (20%)     What we are looking for: Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in business administration or related field AND One to two years experience performing administrative work in an office setting, OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities   Employee Benefits Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Life Insurance 403B Plan    Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:  Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to safely drive a vehicle while traveling to various locations to perform job duties. Ability to type and enter data into a computer. Ability to operate various general office equipment including a computer, photocopy machine, typewriter, facsimile, calculator in an efficient manner. Ability to answer the telephone in a courteous and tactful manner in addition to the ability to learn how to proficiently operate a switchboard. Ability to sort and file items alphabetically and numerically. Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints. Ability to apply discretion and independent judgment and exercise confidentiality. Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) frequently. Work is usually performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like, but may be performed periodically in disaster service areas and camp settings.   Why Work for Us:  The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.   Additional Information: All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting. All 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 based on disability. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled