Division: Administration
Reports To: Facilities & Administrative Services Manager
Summary: Responsible for administrative support to Executive Leadership staff. Interact extensively with clients, staff at all levels, members of the business community, Board members, and representatives of other organizations. As the only full-time support staff, it is imperative the Administrative Assistant complete their duties in a highly organized, priority-driven, mission sensitive manner.
Responsibilities: The Administrative Assistant is responsible for completing the following tasks and activities.
· Responsible for providing a wide range of professional administrative support to Executive Leadership staff as requested to include correspondence preparation, building meeting agendas and managing follow-up action items, data management, report preparation and dissemination, appointment scheduling, making travel arrangements, contributing on special projects, and assisting with events.
· Utilizing Robert’s Rules of Order, support the President/CEO and Board of Trustees by taking minutes and disseminating board packets and information. Also, coordinate the monthly board meeting logistics, including room set-up and food & beverages and other periodic Board support and admin tasks (e.g., Board database, New Board member orientation packets, email meeting reminders, etc.)
· Answer a multi-line telephone station; screen incoming calls as requested; refer caller to the appropriate person or department and provide information and assistance to callers in a pleasant, professional manner.
· Manage donor database and all constituent records. With direction from the President/CEO, manage donor communications, including creation of timely donor thank you letters, solicitation letters, and other correspondence.
· Manage all Employee of the Month Materials (e.g., announcement email, updating Human Resources SharePoint page, creating Nominations list for the Board, creating, and updating Microsoft Forms).
· Manage the following Program Assistant Tasks as required: Scan and File important client documents, provide back up support for other Program Assistants across the organization, and send certified mail documents, as needed.
Guide event planning for the organization :
- Coordination: Responsible for planning and executing organizational events that align with company goals and values. Manages logistics, vendor relations, communications, and promotional activities to ensure successful event.
- Vendor & Venue Management: Research and select vendors and venues; negotiate pricing; coordinate event details including headcount, dietary needs, and timelines.
- Guest Communication: Compile guest lists; create and distribute invitations, updates, and reminders.
- Event Setup & Décor: Organize decorations and oversee event setup and cleanup.
- Entertainment & Media: Coordinate audiovisual needs and prepare media materials (slideshows, videos, presentations).
- Promotional Activities: Design flyers and posters; capture event photos for social media posts.
· Create and maintain a systematic office supply process to ensure staff have the tools necessary to complete their work.
· Social Media Platform coordination and development.
· Order staff business cards and name badges as required.
· Drop off and pick up items as needed.
· Pick up and process mail from the Post Office and the Chamber of Commerce. Drop off outgoing mail daily at the Post Office.
· Receive and deposit checks utilizing Panini check processor and SCO Web capture / Remote Deposit Procedures and Instructions. Deliver deposits directly to bank on occasion.
· Design and compose welcome emails for new employees.
· Conduct new employee driver trainings as needed. Utilize Risk Management website to upload driver orientation documentation to new employee training files.
· Create and/or revise assigned systems and procedures for the highest level of efficiency (i.e., Driver Orientation SOP, Branding & Media Guide, Email Signatures, etc.); implement changes as approved by affected executive staff.
· Operate work related office equipment and computer programs.
Accountabilities: The Administrative Assistant is accountable for completing the above tasks and activities to the following measurements of success and standards of quality and performance:
· Ensure all assigned correspondence, data management, and reports are accurate, complete, and delivered on-time and completed efficiently.
· Ensure administrative systems and procedures are efficient, are up to date, and meet the needs of staff and the organization.
· Accurately and completely report their status to performance standards, goals, and objectives to the Facilities and Administrative Services Manager on a routine or as needed basis, as defined by the Facilities and Administrative Services Manager.
· Ensure incoming calls and messages are routed to the correct staff member or department and provide callers with accurate and complete information, as available.
· Ensure positive, timely, and effective communication between all stakeholders including clients, parents, guardians, residential providers, staff, employers, and referral agencies.
· Clearly describe Morningside’s mission, services, and unique value proposition when asked by callers and visitors to the office.
· Ensure the safety of employees, clients, and customers; constantly evaluate the