Office Support Specialist in Charlotte, North Carolina at Melmark

Melmark Overview

Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.

Office Support Specialist Overview

The Office Support Specialist maintains support to the Director of Program Administration and Clinical Services and Designated Department Supervisors relating to correspondence, filing, phone, mail services, typing, editing, coordinating special events, assisting in projects related to clinical, school, consultation and professional development services.

Schedule and Salary Information

• Monday- Friday 7:30a-4:00p
• Starting Rate: $20.00/hour (+) based on experience

Requirements

• Prefer College and/or administrative background.
• A valid US driver’s license and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old.
• Requires strong computer skills (proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Project, WebEx, Visio, InDesign, Adobe) and exceptional organizational skills.
• Minimum of two to five (2-5) years’ executive administrative experience

Office Support Specialist Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support from typing, photocopying and editing correspondence.
• Oversee and ensure processes for office and art supplies in regards to inventory, ordering, and restocking are followed accurately.
• Oversee the planning of parent and school events.
• Responsible for Calendar, Travel, and Project based Management.
• Oversee and manage special projects as needed.
• Provide administrative and governance of database upkeep for departments.
• Evaluate and implement internal processes relative to filing systems by identifying redundant and no-value added efforts which are cost savings.
• Provides assistance and organization to Directors.
• Project coordination for large workshops or conferences held at MCS.

Benefits

• Work with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiatives
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday and Sick!
• Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Student Loan Reimbursement
• Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
• Onsite CEUs at no cost to employees