The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office. General office support to managers and employees including a variety of tasks related to daily operations of the organization.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Serve as the eyes and ears of the office, providing information, answering questions, and responding to requests.
- Ensure optimal use of office equipment, supplies, and inventories through preventive maintenance.
- Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders and verifying receipt of supplies.
- Provide front-desk coverage by managing a busy, multiline phone system, greeting guests as they enter the office, managing incoming/outgoing mail and shipments, and maintaining an organized, clean office environment.
- Provide administrative support to senior leaders, including email correspondence and generation and distribution of memos, letters, spreadsheets, forms, and faxes.
- Plan, organize, and schedule credit union meetings in the office, off-site, and via videoconference.
- Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements for employees.
- Maintain filing system, contact database, employee list, and inventory.
- Order and oversee office supplies and food deliveries for group meetings.
- Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, printing, scanning etc.
- Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports including but not limited to payroll and expenses.
- Develop and maintain electronic and manual filing systems.
- Maintain various contact lists of vendors, suppliers and other service providers.
- Ensure trouble-free operation of office equipment by completing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment.
- Oversee land and building maintenance services performed by third party providers.
- Reconcile, process, and submit invoices and expense reports for payment by the Accounting Department
- Organize infrequent travel arrangements and accommodations for senior managers and directors.
- Maintain various employee records with integrity and discretion.
- Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
- Cover the switch board and reception desk when needed.
- Special Projects as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proven administrative experience.
- Superb written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time-management skills and multitasking ability
- Aptitude for learning new software and systems
- Experience with accounting software and HRIS.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Education and Experience:
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, communications, or equivalent experience.
- Previous success in office management
- Experience managing budgets and expenses
- Experience developing internal processes and filing systems.
- Comfortable handling confidential information
Skills Required
- Proven administrative experience
- Superb written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time-management skills and multitasking ability
- Aptitude for learning new software and systems
- Experience with accounting software and HRIS
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
- Associates or bachelor's degree in business, accounting, communications, or equivalent experience
- Previous success in office management
- Experience managing budgets and expenses
- Experience developing internal processes and filing systems
- Comfortable handling confidential information
What We Do
Central Credit Union of Illinois is a full-service, not-for-profit financial cooperative owned by its members and managed by professional staff for their exclusive benefit. Its mission is to promote the financial well-being of its members by providing a wide range of banking solutions, including checking accounts, savings, and loans, while delivering personalized and professional service to help families achieve their financial goals.







