Administrative Assistant
Are you looking for a fulfilling career with a non-profit social ministry organization, based in the Salisbury, NC administrative office. Lutheran Services Carolinas is recruiting an Administrative Assistant, reporting directly to the Executive Assistant. This is an essential role representing the organization; the Ideal candidate for this position must be professional and cordial with visitors, residents and clients, business contacts and other teammates. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, clerical and administrative procedures and systems, and prior office experience are required.
What We Offer:
- Full-time
- $18-$19/hour depending on experience
- Additional $2/hour if teammate opts out of benefits
- Benefit eligibility starts after 30 days
- Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO, etc.
- Free medical insurance option ($0 premium)
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance/ Scholarship Opportunities
Essential Functions:
1.Receptionist duties include answering the phone, welcoming visitors to the building, and processing incoming mail, donations and deliveries.
2. Manage complex multi-step projects and processes effectively and with attention to detail, ensuring that established deadlines and expected outcomes are met.
3. Ability to write, edit and produce routine emails, correspondence, and other LSC materials.
4. Maintain updated files, lists, and procedures assigned for the use of the administrative support team in meeting its objectives.
5. Schedule meetings/appointments through Outlook and/or various online scheduling programs.
6. Provide support for scheduled meetings to include room and AV equipment setup and catering arrangements as assigned.
7. Perform other duties as deemed necessary for the orderly operation of LSC.
QualificationsQualifications
Education: High School diploma.
Experience: Minimum of two years of office experience. Experience with Microsoft Office Programs (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and etc.)
Preferences: Three years of previous progressive office experience. Two-year associate degree in office technology or its equivalent; and/or a combination of schooling and experience in a related field.
Specific skills/abilities: Proficiency with computers and Microsoft office software. Operation of basic office equipment including copiers, printers, postage machine, and telephone equipment. Ability to learn and utilize other software programs as needed.
Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and systems. Proven ability to communicate in English language. Maintain confidentiality with information received.
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Minimum of two years of office experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience with clerical and administrative procedures and systems
- Ability to operate basic office equipment (copiers, printers, postage machine, telephone)
- Ability to learn and utilize other software programs as needed
- Ability to write, edit, and produce routine emails and correspondence
- Scheduling meetings/appointments via Outlook or online scheduling programs
- Proven ability to communicate in English
- Maintain confidentiality with information received
- Three years of previous progressive office experience
- Two-year associate degree in office technology or equivalent (or combination of schooling and experience)
What We Do
Lutheran Services Carolinas (LSC) is a faith-based, non-profit health and human services organization serving children, families, and seniors in North and South Carolina. LSC provides a comprehensive array of services, including senior residential options (independent, assisted, and skilled nursing care), foster care, adoption, mental health services, refugee resettlement through its New Americans Program, and residential care for individuals with disabilities.
