Administrative Assistant in Urbandale, Iowa at Vodec

Vodec is currently hiring for a full-time Administrative Assistant to join our team. Vodec provides services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with a wide-range of services and programs.

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Available Position:

Full-time; 40 hours per weekMonday-Friday 7:30 am to 4pmWage: $17.50 per hourHiring Bonus: $1,000 (paid in one increment after six months of continued employment)

The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing support to the administrative and program service team. This position will assist in the daily operation of the office, including but not limited to:

Greet clients, visitors, and guests; determines the purpose of each person’s visit and directs or escorts him or her to the appropriate location.Notify all staff of who is in the building.Answers, screens, and directs phone calls to staff; takes messages and schedules appointments.Collect mail, documents, packages, and courier deliveries and delivers or distributes items.Performs administrative and clerical support tasks.Manage the conference room calendars and meeting schedules.Assist with new hire orientation set up.Performs basic filing and recordkeeping.Maintain and order supplies.Performs other duties.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems.Ability to work independently.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 19 years of ageHigh school or equivalent diplomaOne year’s experience performing similar functionsKnowledge of Microsoft Office softwareValid driver’s licenseSatisfactory driving recordBe able to pass a background check

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 19 years of age.High school diploma or equivalentPass state and federal background checksValid driver’s licenseMust have a satisfactory driving record

We provide excellent benefits including:

Medical, dental and vision insuranceLife insuranceShort-term and long-term disabilityRetirement programPaid vacation, paid sick leave and holiday hoursCareer advancement opportunitiesGenerous employee referral programOpportunities for bonuses/incentivesPaid on-site training including CPR, First Aide, Mandatory Reporter and Medication AideBuild relationships and make a differenceThe MOST rewarding job you will ever have

Vodec’s mission is to provide services to persons with disabilities in order that those persons may live, work and participate in the community in the least restrictive environment to achieve their full potential. Our purpose is to support and advocate for persons with disabilities so those persons have opportunities to develop to their fullest potential, to interact with society, to experience a sense of belonging and to contribute something of themselves at their own levels of ability.

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