Administrative Assistant

OverviewPay Range: $21.50 to $26.44 per HourSchedule: M-F Days, 8a, to 4pmJoin a Team That Changes LivesFor more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:Generous Paid Time OffComprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit PackagesEarned Wage Access/On-Demand PayPaid On-the-Job TrainingTuition ReimbursementCareer Advancement Opportunities and GrowthFlexible SchedulesRetirement Savings PlanJoin us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: The Administrative Assistant provides high-level, direct, business-related administrative and clerical support to the Executive Director (ED), the Director of Service Delivery, the Director of the Local Education Agency (LEA), and the Director of Professional Development and Research (Directors). This support includes, but is not limited to, managing calendars, scheduling appointments, taking notes and meeting minutes, managing the flow of stakeholder inquiries and appointments, task management, electronic file management, submitting documents for review and signatures, ensuring the Executive Director and Directors’ attendance at key meetings, participation in confidential stakeholder meetings, and maintaining organizational confidentiality at all times.Duties And ResponsibilitiesTriage emails, phone calls, and other requests for meetings; answer questions efficiently and escalate to the appropriate individual, as neededSchedule appointments, and maintain and update the ED and Directors’ daily calendar, coordinate local travel arrangements, prepare itineraries, plan details and logistics, maintain and submit accompanying expense reports for reimbursementCreate meeting agendas in advance, take notes, and provide minutes; maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information; employ active listening when participating in meetings, especially when responsible for note taking, meeting minutes, and keeping track of tasks to complete, deadlines and directive givenParticipate in city-wide, statewide, regional meetings and conferences, and provide mobile, on -site support as needed in order to assist in the effective management and oversight of the programProcess requests for approval and/or signatures from Fiscal, Human Resources, Operations, Real Estate, Information and Technology and others, as requestedWork collaboratively with other administrative assistants and/or executive assistants in order to facilitate the flow of business within the program and larger organization.Maintain a strict and rigorous time schedule including accounting for breaks and travel time between meetingsProvide summaries, reminders, task list reviews, and to do lists for the ED and Directors; assist with ensuring that all deadlines and timelines are met to ensure effective and efficient program operationsSchedule regular check-in meetings with the ED and Directors to review outstanding items, prepare for upcoming meetings or events, and discuss short term and longer-term program goals and initiativesDocument, track, organize, prioritize, and process staff, agency, and community partner requests, issues and needs; work in partnership with the ED and Directors to ensure timely follow-up and resolution, organize, catalog and archive all notes, summaries, minutes and documents in alpha order and in a manner that is easily referenced for all relevant partiesCreate/revise and proofread PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, and letters; convert and file PDF documents as neededPerform financial tasks including, but not limited to, processing invoices, completing mileage, and managing receipts and purchase requisitionsCreate/update spreadsheets, records, and databases, including but not limited to, personnel, financial, and other data as requiredAnalyze documents, prepare executive summaries, draft communications, and submit timely research reports as requested and neededPerform other duties as assignedQualifications, Education & ExperienceHigh School diploma or Graduate Equivalency diploma (GED); Associate degree with specialized training in administrative/office work, preferredTwo (2) years of experience in an administrative setting; executive management experience in a corporate/administrative setting, preferredDemonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a teamAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, prioritiesDemonstrated strong attention to detailDemonstrated strong time management and organizational skillsDemonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to solve problems and make decisions in collaboration with managementDemonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actionsMust possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skillsDemonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointMust possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record2026-5559Equal Opportunity EmployerElwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ADArequest@elwyn.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal