Administrative Assistant-Administra tive Services-Bangor

Administrative Assistant-Administra tive Services-Bangor

Interested in making a difference in young adults lives If so we may have the perfect job for you. COMPANY OVERVIEW Job Corps is a government-funded no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps socioeconomically disadvantaged youth between the ages 16 through 24 improve the quality of their lives through academic and career technical training. Additional information about Job Corps can be found at www.jobcorps.org. Job Corps mission is to attract eligible young people teach them the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. We strive to fulfill this mission by following our Core Values of Safety Individual Accountability Respect Integrity Growth and Commitment. HOURS Monday- Friday 8am 5pm JOB SUMMARY Performs complex administrative tasks using a personal computer. Coordinates office services and administrative activities for Job Corps center interprets operating policies and Core Values exercises independent judgment in the resolution of administrative problems. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Type business letters memorandums reports charts etc. on a personal computer. Takes and transcribes dictation. Independently prepares recurring reports for review and signature. Maintains a safe environment for all computer equipment data files supplies etc. Attends meetings and conferences to furnish information and take notes. Schedules appointments and maintains the Director s calendar. Assists the Director with preparations and arrangements for special events. Establishes and maintains confidential files and records. Proofreads and corrects grammatical punctuation and spelling errors. Answers telephones and directs calls to appropriate person. May handle routine calls if informative on subject. Operates office machines and instructs others in the operation of same. Assists in the training of new clerical personnel. Attends in-service training sessions. Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Minimum Must have a High School diploma with a least three years practical experience. Model company Core Values. Preferred Possess a two-year business college degree Knowledge Required Ability to perform administrative duties without immediate and constant supervision. Ability to type accurately at a fast speed. Ability to take dictation at a fast speed. Proficient in the use of a personal computer working knowledge of software applications such as Word Perfect MS Word Excel. Thorough knowledge of office procedures. Good organizational skills Ability to deal effectively with the public and government officials. Sound business telephone techniques. Ability to proofread and correct grammatical punctuation and spelling errors. All post offer candidates must complete and pass a background check and drug screen. To apply visit www.careersystems.com click Employment CSD Job Openings and search for Administrative Assistant-Administrative Services. CSD is a leader in workforce development operating Job Corps centers throughout the U.S. since 1964 and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Female Minority Disabled Veteran Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy child-birth or related medical conditions) national origin ancestry age disability family care status veteran status marital status military status sexual orientation gender or any other characteristic protected by law. CSD makes reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities to apply for employment. Contact Susan Bolter at (888) 308-0338 to request a reasonable accommodation.