Job Description:

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT.

Earn $26.25 hourly

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families in our community!

About Cayuga Centers

Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth, and families. We have offices in 10 cities and serve over 10,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!

About the Program and Position:

Our Home Study and Post Release Services (HS/PRS) program is dedicated to making a significant impact on the lives of unaccompanied children aged 0- 17 ½. Referred through shelters or trusted foster care providers, these children rely on our continuous support throughout their journey from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to their parents or sponsors. We can guide and empower these children and sponsors through an unfamiliar system, which makes a great difference. As an Administrative Secretary, you will make a difference by ensuring smooth departmental operations and logistics and strong communication with the families and children in the program.

How you get to use your skills…

• Serve as a receptionist for the region
• Respond to phone calls and greet people in a positive and respectful manner
• Act as the "first point of contact" for Cayuga Centers guests
• Project a professional, friendly, and helpful presence
• Assist with organizational and clerical duties as assigned
• Assist with arranging travel and accommodations for program staff
• Assist with file organization and storage
• File paperwork in each program file
• Retrieve mail and run other various errands
• Ensure office organization
• Conduct food ordering and processing for agency events
• Conduct office supply audits
• Sort and distribute agency mail
• Prepare agenda and collects materials for meetings and conferences; take minutes and keep records of proceedings

Schedule: Non-Exempt

• Full Time
• Regular hours entail Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm
• Must be flexible to meet program needs