What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Yavapai-Apache Nation?
JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Report To: Office Manager
Department: Administration
Job Vacancy: YAN-25-21
Status: Full-Time; Non-Exempt
Starting Wage: $17.50 Per Hour
Opening Date: February 18, 2025
Closing Date: March 3, 2025
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Administrative Assistant receives and routes incoming phone calls and visitors. Administrative Assistant will provide other administrative services as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Prefer High School Diploma or GED.
· One (1) year experience in general clerical and/or receptionist duties.
· Typing forty (40) wpm with accuracy.
· Be able to operate various office equipment such as; postage meter, fax machine, copier, etc.
· Be able to read, write, and speak the English language, bi-lingual a plus.
· Must have valid Arizona Driver’s License and be insurable with the Nation’s auto insurance policy and sustain insurability throughout the duration of employment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Answer incoming phone calls; provides information nor refer calls to appropriate personnel for action.
- Receive the public and answers questions or refers them to appropriate persons as necessary.
- Maintain accurate phone extension listings for publication on a monthly basis.
- Perform light typing or filing as assigned.
- Open, date stamp and distribute incoming mail, processes outgoing mail by applying postage.
- Provide clerical support for shipping and receiving, including typing purchase orders and checking in packages.
- Distribute weekly and bi-weekly paychecks, keep payroll logs, maintain supply closet, etc.
- Coordinate and oversee the activities of the general office, modify routine procedures to improve office and program effectiveness.
- Seek innovative ways to streamline and improve paper flow processes and procedures.
- Provide competent customer service with other employees and the general public.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Make hotel arrangements and purchases.
Physical Requirements
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the environment is typical of an office setting. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to sit, talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
How to apply: Please submit your resume and application to:
Yavapai-Apache Nation / Human Resources
2400 W. Datsi / Camp Verde, AZ 86322
P: 928-567-1062 / Fax: 928-567-1064
www.yavapai-apache.org
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Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are members of federally recognized Indian tribes. To be considered for Indian Preference, you must submit your Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) with your application.
WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN AND COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK WHICH WILL INCLUDE FINGERPRINTING
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Camp Verde, AZ 86322 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Camp Verde, AZ 86322: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18