Administrative Assistant

8:00a.m.–5:00 p.m.Someeveningandweekendhoursarerequiredand subject to overtime.

Hoursworkedwill be recorded throughour payrolltimemanagement system.

Toprovideanexemplaryearlychildhoodprogramtoinstillandfosterthesocial,emotional,physical,intellectual,andspiritualgrowthofeconomicallyat-riskchildrenandtheirfamilies.

Responsible forleadingspecial projects for the Executive Director and supporting key administrative tasks for the Director of Advancement.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to hiring.

Toaccomplishthisjobsuccessfully,anindividualmustbeabletoperform,withorwithoutreasonableaccommodation,eachessentialfunctionsatisfactorily.

Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetohelpenablequalifiedindividualswithdisabilitiesto performtheessentialfunctions.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Director of Advancement to plan and execute key events and projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Support the organization’s leadershipteamin the execution of strategic objectives.
• Step in to support leadership by performing roles outside of typical project dutiesin the event ofa staff absence or leave.
• Providedevelopment departmentalsupport, includingplanningthelogisticsof our Two Step for Small Steps event.

• Assist with the preparation for Board meetings and Board evening events, including preparation and distribution of Board packet for Board of Directorsmeetings.
• Support Board committees in various capacities, such as communication (internal and external), scheduling,settingcommittee charters,taking minutes, and providing information and research to help guide decision‑making processes.

• Contribute to the overall efforts of the Development Program andthe
  
  Executive Director with a spirit of collaboration.
• Set up and document processes forthe Director of Advancement and the Executive Director, as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Responsible – Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct
• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Organized-Possessingthetraitofbeingorganizedorfollowingasystematicmethodofperformingatask.
• Detail Oriented-Abilitytopayattentiontotheminutedetailsofaprojectortask.
• Communication,Oral-Abilitytocommunicateeffectivelywithothersusingthespokenword.
• Communication,Written-Abilitytocommunicateinwritingclearlyandconcisely.
• Business Acumen – Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.
• Patience-Abilitytoactcalmlyunderstressandstrain,andofnotbeinghastyorimpetuous.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.
• Accountability-Abilitytoacceptresponsibilityandaccountforhis/heractions.
• Teamwork – Ability to work in a team.

High School Diploma-Required

2yearsof administrative experience
- Preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with Blackbaud Raiser ’sEdge, a plus but not required

Experience with Social Solutions Apricot, a plus but not required

Preschool Environment:

This position willofficeat our preschoollocatedat 2902 Jensen Drive in the Fifth Ward of Houston.

Ability to manage and prioritize a wide range of responsibilities and tasks

Ability to work autonomously and manage others’ work in a project environment