Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

South Central Kansas Economic Development District (SCKEDD), a Bel Aire, KS based non-profit organization seeks a full-time Administrative Assistant to work in a fast paced, multi-departmental office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides customer support.
• Answers phone calls, schedules meetings and supports visitors.
• Provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of office.
• Performs office tasks, such as filing, generating reports and presentations, setting up for meetings, and reordering supplies.
• Maintains physical and digital files.
• Updates client information in database.
• Schedules field staff appointments.
• Makes travel arrangements for senior staff such as booking flights, cars, and hotel or restaurant reservations.
• Sorts and distributes mail.
• Assists with accounts payable tasks.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Must have an Associate degree, or at least 60 hours of verifiable college credit.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft software such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Must be detail oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Superior organization skills.
• Highly dedicated to completing projects in a timely manner.
• Possess great problem-solving abilities.
• Be proactive, dependable (including reliable transportation) and participate in efforts to achieve team goals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional bending, stooping, or lifting up to 25 lbs may be required.
• Regular repetitive motion with hands, computer keyboarding, phone, and filing.
• Regular sitting, working at computer keyboard and desk, standing to file in filing cabinet.

WORKPLACE CULTURE

With thirty-five team members located in Bel Air and Hutchinson KS, SCKEDD is a diverse, creative, and action-oriented organization.

SCKEDD is investing in strong internal systems, economical best practices, and innovative processes to provide exceptional quality service to the counties, stakeholders, and communities we serve.

Leadership has implemented a team-based decision making/problem solving process that values diversity of thought and opinions. We are appreciative of the diversity of thought and opinions, and the knowledge and experience each team member offers.

The organization is focused on empowering the potential of its team members. Influencing team members to push their capabilities and knowledge, to stretch themselves and accept professional challenges.

SCKEDD’s collective unit of leaders and collaborative team members are continuously driving the organization to be creative, instrumental, and influential in the region we serve.

Our mandate is to provide team members a safe workplace based on a culture of respect. Leaders are held to a high standard, to lead by example, to be forthright, transparent, humble, and empathetic, to recognize diverse experiences and strive to build an inclusive workplace environment that all team members can flourish.

SCKEDD MISSION

To enhance and improve the economic vitality, community infrastructure, and housing quality within our region.

SCKEDD VISION

To be a premiere economic development partner with programs and services that inspire, cultivate, and enhance business growth, community infrastructure, and housing improvements throughout our region.

SCKEDD VALUES

• Excellence
• Advocacy
• Integrity
• Equity
• Stewardship
• Collaboration
• Respect

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Pay Range: $17.00 per hour to $22.00 per hour based on skills and experience.

This position works in-office at our Bel Aire location 9730 E. 50thStreet N. Bel Aire, KS 67226.

The schedule is Monday – Thursday 8:00am to 5:30pm, Friday 8:00am to 12:00pm.

Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible schedules/remote work, and eleven public holidays off.

TO BE CONSIDERED

To be considered please submit a resume and cover letter (in a Word or PDF document).

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
SCKEDD continues to take proactive steps to protect our workplace. SCKEDD follows CDC COVID-19 guidelines and recommendations.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bel Aire, KS 67226: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Outlook: 1 year (Required)
• Customer support: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Powerpoint: 1 year (Required)
• Organizational skills: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location