Job Posting for Administrative Assistant at Helen Keller Services
Since 1967, Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are DeafBlind or have a combined hearing and vision loss. We currently have an exciting full time career opportunity available to join the HKNC team as aAdministrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for administrative support in overall contract management and localized field service operations. The position will also provide administrative support to the Assistant Director of Field Services and perform other administrative duties such as financial record keeping, managing documentation, scheduling, data entry, and maintaining the general office area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Provide administrative support to Assistant Director of Field Services, including answering emails, composing memos, and handling telephone calls.
Manage financial record keeping, reports, files, and data, including travel reimbursements and vendor billable services.
Provide general administrative support with scheduling, videoconferencing meetings, Blackbaud, case management system, and other administrative tasks not listed herein.
Provide support in developing onboarding and professional development training schedules and materials for field staff.
Respond to all inquiries in a timely, customer-friendly manner.
Prepare and process reports by due dates and as requested.
Provide support in proofreading applications and support documents for accessibility, document formatting, and completeness.
Manage data in the Case Management System and run reports as needed and requested.
Track, maintain, and monitor contract-related documentation to ensure compliance with due dates for contract applications, audits, renewals, and reporting.
Maintain the general office area, including office equipment and furniture.
Provide SSP services to the Assistant Director of Field Services. These duties include but are not limited to: basic communication facilitation, provision of visual and environmental information and human guide support as needed.
REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree preferred in business administration, vocational rehabilitation, contract management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
1-3 years of experience in office administration, legal document management, or related field
Fluent in American Sign Language
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and database management
Ability to perform basic accounting tasks such as inputting fiscal data and reviewing invoices for accuracy and completeness
At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. we offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including:
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