What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Associate position at IRENE WORTHAM CENTER INC?
Position Summary
Provides support to the Administration Department for the day-to-day functions of the agency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate the Front Desk.
- Answer incoming calls and assist callers.
- Greet all visitors.
- Manage outgoing mail.
- Draft correspondence for President & CEO / COO.
- Manage office and janitorial supply levels.
- Act as point person for all agency cell phones.
- Coordinate with vendors to assure all office equipment is in working order.
- Process new hire applications, personnel files, releases, and orientation packets.
- Process Pre-employment paperwork.
- Manage and organize Human Resources filing.
- Schedule and coordinate new hires for orientation.
- Perform Drug Screenings for new hire applicants.
- Assist with company outings and holiday cookouts.
- Provide Administrative Support to the President/ CEO and the COO.
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Training
Must have High School Diploma or GED. Must adhere to all ethical standards set forth by SHRM and IWC Code of Ethics.
Special Skills/Abilities
- Should have a broad background of basic office responsibilities and ability to efficiently operate computer equipment as well as other general office equipment such as fax machines, copies, postage meters, etc.
- Must have thorough working knowledge of Word, Microsoft Office, and Excel.
- Must be highly organized, accurate, multi-task oriented, independent/self-motivated, timely, possess excellent interpersonal skills, maintain professional appearance, possess good oral & written communication skills, maintain positive attitude, ability to maintain confidentiality with administrative duties, and leadership skills.
- Driver’s license required.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to provide self-directed follow-up are mandatory.
- Ability to work well with constant ‘changes in direction’ and/or interruptions. Exceptional interpersonal skills are necessary for this position.
Contacts Inside/Outside Organization
IWC/IWRC staff, employees, clients within the organization and Board members.
Mental Effort: Ability to understand and follow complex verbal & written instructions, technical and computer language as well as legal terminology. Have the ability to function independently. Good problem solving ability.
Visual Effort: Well-lighted office environment requiring average amount of visual effort.
Physical Requirements: Office environment not usually requiring ongoing strenuous physical qualifications. May require occasional lifting of 40 pounds.
Safety: Typically a low risk of injury due to typical office environment. IWC’s philosophy is to provide the safest work environment possible while meeting requirements from OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
Working Conditions: Normal office environment which is not exposed to extremes in temperature, humidity, dust or pollutants.
Scope of Position: Number of employees supervised – 0