Administrative Assistant

Springwell is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to join our growing Administrative Team!

DESCRIPTION:

The Administrative Assistant will provide overall administrative support for designated Springwell staff.   

Responsibilities for this position may include:

• Administrative duties such as data entry, mailing, faxing, phone calls, e-mails, scanning, copying and filing
• Providing coverage for other administrative assistants and the receptionist as needed
• Providing administrative support for projects, which may include compiling materials, data entry, and running reports
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of supply rooms, meeting rooms, and common areas
• Performance of other office duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree or 2 years of administrative experience in an office setting preferred
• Previous experience in the human services or healthcare field preferred
• Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities and maintain flexibility with assigned tasks
• A positive attitude and willingness to support others
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Knowledge of computer software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

GENEROUS BENEFITS:

• 3 weeks of vacation in first year
• Birthday off
• 13 paid holidays
• 3 paid personal days
• 15 paid sick days per year (You can accumulate up to 450hrs/12weeks)
• Health & dental insurance with employer contribution
• Life and long-term disability insurance at no cost to employee
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan w/ employer contribution
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible Work Options available after 6 months for most positions; alternate start time between 8:00 and 9:30 a.m., 4 day work week, 4.5 day work week, telecommuting work option, remote work option
• Employee referral bonuses
• Free parking
• Commitment to promoting from within

COMPANY PROFILE:

At Springwell, we are dedicated to our mission. For more than 40 years, our staff has worked to help ensure that seniors and individuals with disabilities have the village they need and the support that is necessary for them to live at home with dignity and independence.

We are also committed to our employees. We are focused on creating a supportive, open environment that values the people who make a difference - each, and every member of our staff. At Springwell we are fiercely committed to creating equal opportunities for all regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, age, language, and physical or mental disabilities.

We believe in and are looking for new staff who embrace:

• Accountability: At every level of the organization we are accountable: to the people we serve, to our funders, to our employees, to community professionals who rely on our support.
• Continuous Quality Improvement: We honor the fact that each of us is human, and we embrace a desire to examine the value and quality of our work and ask how we can provide a higher quality of service.
• Transparency: While we don't claim to be 100% transparent (there are certain things, like salaries and performance evaluations that are private) we continuously strive to be as open as possible.

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