Administrative Assistant - IDEA Brownsville College Prep (Immediate Opening) at ideapublicschools-english in Brownsville, Texas

Job description

• Role Mission: IDEA Administrative Assistants provide clerical support to the principal(s), so that the principal can maximize his/her time due to reliable, efficient administrative support. By prioritized scheduling, streamlined communication, and thorough logistical preparation for events, the administrative assistant enables the principal(s) to maximize their impact in helping make college for all children a reality.
• What We Offer

Responsibilities

• Manage principal’s correspondence, including answering incoming phone calls, emails, and letters
• Plan, prepare, and update principal’s calendar
• Schedule events and plan logistics for meetings
• Reconcile credit cards and prepare monthly expense reports
• Other duties as they arise

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma required, associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience: 2+ years’ experience working in an administrative support position
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Proficient keyboarding skills
• Effective organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Experience working in an administrative support position
• Ability to think proactively and work with minimal direction
• Ability to pleasantly communicate with all levels of staff and the public
• What You’ll Do -- Accountabilities

Skills

Required

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Proficient keyboarding skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to follow written instructions

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to​ 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
• Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
• What You Bring -- Competencies
• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $19.50 for 0 years of experience and $24.46.
• Other Benefits: