Please Post

   Square One

    Job Posting

 

Date of Posting:                   Friday, July 18, 2008

 

Posting Expires:                   Thursday, July 31, 2008 

 

Job Location:                       947 Main Street     

 

Job Title:                                     Administrative Assistant  

 

Normal Work Week:           Flexible schedule may be required

 

Normal Hours per Week:    40 hours

   

Base Salary:                         T.B.D.  

 

__   Bargaining Unit Positions    _X_ Non-bargaining Unit Position

 

Please see attached job description.

 

Internal Applicants:  Please contact Patricia Guenette, Vice President of  Human Resources by deadline at 947 Main Street, Springfield, MA  01103 or by phone at (413) 858-3115.

 

Square One is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Employer.  All internal applicants must apply by contacting the Human Resource Dept. within (10) ten working days of the date of the actual posting. 

 

If you are applying for a position internally, you must make sure you inform your immediate Supervisor or Director of your intent.   Failure to comply with this process may result in the loss of internal candidate status.  

 

 

Square One

Job Description

 

TITLE:  Administrative Assistant  

QUALIFICATONS:

1.      High School Diploma or GED equivalent

2.      At least 1 year of successful demonstrated administrative support work experience

3.      Written and oral translation abilities in both Spanish and English and vice versa, including proper spelling, grammar and punctuation

4.      Ability to operate a multi-line telephone system, computer and other standard office equipment;

5.      Familiarity and ability to use and assist staff with office equipment including but not limited to; fax machine, copier, postage machine, etc. 

6.      Ability to handle a high volume of telephone calls with courtesy, speed and accuracy;

7.      Excellent interpersonal skills:

a.       maintain positive working relationships with Square One staff and those involved in the course of work;

b.      communicate with the public in a courteous and professional manner by telephone and in person;

c.       exceptional customer service skills

8.      Ability to work independently with general supervision;

9.      Understand and carry out written and oral instructions

10.  Flexible hours are required

 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

 

1.      Using a multi-line telephone, answers and appropriately routes all incoming calls

2.      Receive and greets visitors in a friendly and professional manner and direct visitors to their proper destination;

3.      Security of building – For everyone’s safety and protection, ensure appropriate procedures are followed to allow authorized individuals entry to the building

4.      Performs general administrative duties: Assist other administrative staff with overflow work, including gathering supplies, making copies, distributing materials, word processing, data entry, collating, project work, internet research and other duties as assigned

5.      Sorting and distributing incoming mail

6.      Monitor paper and restock fax and copier as needed

7.      Providing back up receptionist duties at 959 Main St. during absences due to sick days, vacation time, etc. 

8.      Provide lunchtime coverage for receptionist as required

9.      Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Vice President of Family Services

 

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Signature                                                                                                          Date    

Rev. 7-17-08