Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Status: Full-Time
Supervisor:
Location: Jefferson City
Direct Reports: 0
About CMFCAA
The Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association is a not-for-profit agency that educates, supports, and advocates for foster, adoptive, & kinship children, youth, & families in central Missouri by offering services & partnering with community & governmental agencies to develop healthy & self-sufficient individuals & families.
Currently, we are assisting over 640 foster families, over 1400 foster children, over 400 adopted children in our service area. Our goal is to be a support to the families, children and youth in this area, and we work tirelessly to provide much needed services to them.
Position Summary
This position requires excellent communication skills, an upbeat attitude, and the ability to multi-task. Candidates must be polite and well versed in customer service, polite and professional. They should always be responsive and willing to meet challenges directly. Candidates must be comfortable with computers, general office tasks and well versed in creating a warm and welcoming environment for both clients and staff. Administrative Assistants will be tasked with helping to create and maintain a vibrant and cohesive office culture. This position will support all programs, as well as the organization in its clerical and administrative tasks.
Essential Functions/Job Expectations
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Perform basic office tasks such as filing, report generation, and meeting setup.
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Coordinate meetings and appointments for the management team.
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Screen and route phone calls appropriately.
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Maintain professional communication via phone, email, and written correspondence.
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Welcome and assist all visitors to the office.
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Develop and maintain an efficient filing system.
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Foster a warm and cohesive office environment for clients and staff.
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Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and familiarity with Mac products.
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Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Core Competencies
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Time Management
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Customer focus
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Teamwork and cooperation
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Resourcefulness
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Flexibility
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Commitment
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Decision making
Qualifications/Credentials
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Valid Driver’s License Required
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Reliable transportation Required
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Background checks Required
Salary
- Salary starts at $38,192.40 commensurate with education and experience
Benefits
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Health, Dental, and Vision Premiums covered 100% for employee, 10% covered for dependents
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Aflac
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25K employer paid Life Insurance plan, as an elective, additional coverage for dependents, spouse/partners
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3% Match of a 401k
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15 Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday
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8 hours Annual Leave a month
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8 hours Sick Leave a month
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Mileage reimbursement at federal rate
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Usage of Company Vehicle
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$250 Wellness Benefit
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Casual Dress
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Employee Assistance Program
Skills Required
- Excellent communication skills (phone, email, written)
- Customer service experience; polite and professional demeanor
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
- Familiarity with Mac products
- Comfortable with computers and general office tasks
- Ability to multi-task and demonstrate strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Valid Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Background checks (required)
What We Do
The Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association (CMFCAA) is a non-profit agency dedicated to educating, supporting, and advocating for foster, adoptive, and kinship children, youth, and families in Central Missouri. Founded in 2007, the organization provides direct support, services, and community partnerships to help foster and adoptive families develop healthy, self-sufficient lives, serving a 24-county region with a mission to ensure that loved children live better and fuller lives.
