CDI Head Start Careers
Santa Cruz County, CA

Administrative Assistant

Location: ELO Admin Office 408 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, CA 95076              Apply for this Job      Aplicar en español

Base Hourly Pay: $ 24.08 per hour
Weeks per Year: 52
Hours Per Week: 40

Job Description:

We are looking for a master multi-tasker with excellent communication skills and an upbeat attitude to fill our Administrative Assistant position. To be successful as an Administrative Assistant, candidates would be responsible for the smooth operations of an office and other duties including greeting visitors, answering phones, taking and distributing messages, typing, word processing, filing, and other clerical duties.  Performs all duties as required by the Program Director and other duties as assigned relating to the administrative component.  Collaborates on tallies of monthly in-kind contributions and submit with primary source documentation to Denver on a monthly basis for tracking. May also occasionally help with HR, Fiscal, and other duties.

The minimum requirement is a high school diploma or GED with one year of receptionist or secretarial experience. 

 The individual must possess word processing skills of at least 40 words per minute, and some knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Excel) preferred. Must have the ability to manage numerous tasks, possess good organizational skills, communicate effectively with co-workers and the public, and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits:

•         Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave
•         Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees)
•         $30.00 per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full time employees)
•         $15.95 per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full time employees)
•         Paid Holidays
•         Paid Spring Break and Winter Break
•         Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgiveness programs.
•         Tuition assistance to meet job requirements
•         Paid trainings
•         Employee Assistance Program
•         Employee discount benefit program (LifeMart)
•         $35,000 term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees)
•         Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel

Interested? To find out more, please visit: https://cdiheadstart.org/santacruzcounty/program-page/careers/

CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.