Administrative Assistant

Types(s):

Full time

Job Description:

PROGRAM: Head Start - NW

POSITION(S): Administrative Assistant

LOCATION: Yukon

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing secretarial and clerical support to the Head Start-Early Head Start Director and/or Assistant Head Start Director. Composes, types and copies routine correspondence, schedules appointments and arranges travel itineraries for Head Start Director and/or Assistant Head Start Director. Maintains a filing system for administrative correspondence and administrative and program records and documents. Obtains vendor quotes; completes purchase orders. Prepares documents for policy council meetings. Records and transcribes minutes for policy council meetings. Responsible for greeting all visitors and callers in a professional manner. Responsible for promoting a positive image of the agency to the general public as well as employees. Provides clerical support as needed when conducive to other responsibilities, giving priority to the person in charge of the site. Enters data, collects and organizes information for program operations. Maintains a clean and well-organized public reception area.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. College level course work in business management preferred. Four years of professional secretarial experience is preferred, including extensive computer use. Demonstrates skills in computer and general office equipment. Must be capable of maintaining efficient written and verbal communication with staff and professional contacts outside the agency. Must be free of communicable diseases and have no criminal history as verified by the OSBI and DHS. Must have current drivers license and vehicle insurance.

Join Our Team

Big Five Community Services, Inc. is a statewide non-profit economic development corporation with a mission to create/retain jobs and stimulate the economy through business and community assistance programs. Big Five headquarters is located in Durant, Oklahoma with additional offices located in Ada, Ardmore, Coalgate, and Marietta. Big Five seeks motivated individuals who share our passion and commitment to delivering services to the people of our service areas.

Big Five offers an excellent benefits program, including paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, health/dental/vision/life insurances as well as 403b (similar to a 401K) annuity plan with employer matching available. Salary is competitive, based on experience and applicable skills.

To apply for employment, complete an online form or print an application from this site, complete and send it to Big Five Community Services, Inc., 1502 N. 1st Street, Durant OK 74701. Applications may be e-mailed to HR_[email protected], or turn them into your local Big Five Community Services office. A separate application must be completed for each position applied for.

Applications are accepted for open positions only. Resumes and cover letters may be submitted, but in order to be considered for employment, a completed application must be submitted.

Send applications to Big Five Office at:

1502 N. 1st Ave.

Durant, OK 74701