Description

Why Join Concordia Place?
Do you want to positively impact childrens growth? Interested in teaching a fun and purposeful play-based curriculum? What about working with qualified teachers in beautiful indoor and outdoor play areas? If the answer is a resounding yes, then Concordia Place is right for you!

Founded in 1981, Concordia Place is a vibrant mission driven organization providing multigenerational programs including early learning, after-school, and teen leadership for Chicago communities. Our centers are located in the Avondale, Ravenswood, North Center and Old Irving Park neighborhoods, with plans to expand into Albany Park. While we are diverse, we are united by our mission to create involved communities where all our neighbors can gather, learn, and grow. Concordia believes everyone deserves opportunity, and that it is best served when it is broadly inclusive.
Our Guiding Principles

• Faith in Action
• A Place of Yes
• A Place for All
• A Place of One
• A Place of Excellence

Administrative Assistant
Provides administrative support to program and leadership team. As the first person to greet our participants, families, and visitors, this position is not only responsible for safety and security, but also for providing excellent customer service and creating a welcoming environment. Reports directly to Site Director.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security procedures are followed
• Communicate with staff, parents, participants, and visitors
• Draft letters and other communications; help with mass mailings as necessary
• Field calls and answer questions; answer and route fax and mail correspondence
• Organize and maintain documents and files; ensure accuracy and compliance
• Manage office supplies based on needs and budget
• Coordinate vendors for office supplies and facility maintenance
• Work closely with and provide support to Site Director and Assistant Directors
• Ensure facilities are outward reflections of a Place of Excellence
• Provide suggestions that improve center and organizational operations in manner that supports culture of learning and continual quality improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Skills

• Associate’s degree or equivalent
• Two or more years of experience in administrative position, preferably in a non-profit or school setting
• Ability to speak and write fluently in both English and Spanish
• Strong planning, organization and implementation skills
• Proactive, self-directed worker that can complete and follow through on activities
• Balance multiple tasks and set priorities; project positive attitude and maintain calm during high activity
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Requirements

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. This position requires the person to talk and hear, long periods of sitting, and computer and phone use; other activities while performing this job may require lifting up to 30-pounds
• A commitment to the mission and guiding principles of Concordia Place
• Be comfortable working for a faith-inspired organization; Concordia Place is a social service mission of Concordia Lutheran Church that serves everyone regardless of any religious beliefs or affiliation.

Salary, Perks and Benefits

• Hourly rate: Starting at $18 per hour

Concordia Place offers a generous compensation and benefits package to employees. Here is an overview of the many perks of working at Concordia Place (PLEASE NOTE: employees must work 30 hours or more per week for eligibility):

• 403b Retirement Savings Plan (with an Employer Match)
• Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• 1 week paid winter holiday
• 2 floating holidays
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 12 holidays off per year
• Employee Referral program
• Childcare tuition discount for employees
• Quarterly in-service days and professional development resources for teaching staff
• Concordia Place will cover the cost of your physical exam through Physicians Immediate Care. Coverage only extends to those physical exam items which are required by DCFS and/or funders for our child care centers

Qualifications