HR Administrative Assistant II

The expected salary range for this position is $19.33 - $23.28. Employees in specific high cost of labor locations in the United States (such as San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA) may qualify for a geographic differential. Compassion International is not responsible for third parties who omit this information when copying and re-posting job openings.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an onsite position with an expected start date of December 9; only applicants local to Colorado Springs will be considered.

Overview

Compassion is looking for an intermediate level administrative assistant to serve the HR department. This employee will maintain strict confidentiality, collaborate with teammates to perform duties that include office support tasks, as well as administrative work directly related to the operations of the HR department. Generally, this employee will provide full support to an intermediate sized work group or perform general tasks in a larger group.

What will you do?

• Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.

• Acts as an advocate for children. Understands and advances Christ's mandate to protect children. Raises awareness of the needs of children and takes active steps to help protect against neglect, abuse, and exploitation of children. Promotes the dignity, respect, positive treatment, potential of children in all circumstances. Encourages the involvement of others in helping children in need. Reports and appropriately supports responses to incidents of harm of children if they occur.

• Uphold and engage in Compassion’s core Cultural Behaviors.

• As a seasoned team member, answers questions, explain processes, and correspond with people concerning specialized information within the assigned department or work group.

• Schedules meetings, prepares agendas, records meeting minutes, coordinates travel arrangements, itineraries, and welcomes and hosts visitors.

• Performs administrative support work such as answering phones, entering and retrieving electronic data, or sorting and distribute mail.

• Draft and/or proofread documents or forms and other correspondence such as official company records, external letters, and government filings, which may be confidential in nature.

• May perform light manual labor such as delivering office supplies, arranging chairs, and setting up refreshments or brochures and displays.

• May communicate with staff in other countries to facilitate processing of information or work product, follow-up on accuracy and process compliance, ensure clear understanding between functions, as well as serve on project teams.

• The assistant may assist in the creation, tracking, and reporting for the department or work group supported and may administer ongoing basic programs and processes.

• May order supplies or services, arrange for shipping or transportation, or provide other logistical services in accordance with standard practices and policies. May provide document recording or authentication services as required.

 What do you bring?

• High School Diploma Business Administration, Technology, or related discipline.

• Two years’ Experience working in an administrative position. Understanding or proficiency in the area supported may be required.

• *Equivalent education, training and/or certification may be substituted for experience and education shown above.

Why work here?

• The mission: Join a team that is motivated to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.

• Our benefits: Receive generous paid time off, 10% contribution to a 403(b) retirement fund on top of your salary, excellent healthcare coverage, free short-term professional counseling, and more.

• Spiritual growth: Participate in regular chapel services, prayer groups, and department devotionals.

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