Administrative Assistant

Demonstrate Our Promise each and every day, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics. Engage agency Volunteers and Interns to enhance program performance, provide an educational workplace experience and support the agency’s mission.

Essential Functions:

Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics. Prepare and maintain a variety of reports, correspondence, meeting notes, and departmental documents.

• Provide general administrative support to the department and management to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping and distribute information to appropriate internal staff and external parties as needed.
• Manage daily communications, including email, mail, phone calls, and scheduling of
  
  
  

appointments and calendars.

• Draft, edit, and format correspondence, reports, forms, and presentation materials.
• Provide front-line support by answering calls, responding to inquiries, routing messages, and scheduling appointments.
• Support meetings by handling preparation tasks and providing administrative assistance as requested.
• Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.
• Manage agency cell phone plan, and responsible for all aspects of this process including being the main contact for plan provider and updating HRIS with new employee numbers
• Manage the keyscan system for Swipe Cards and Security
• Review and obtain understanding of the system
• Recreate and manage the security groups to ensure they are granular
• Work with team members to create a “security package” that includes key and badge access
• Manage the security camera system – including, but not limited to, understanding the software and technology, knowing camera locations, and managing the process
• Greet visitors in a professional manner. Take and receive referrals from multiple sources.
• Communicate with staff regarding missing or late paperwork and other work-related issues.
• Attend internal agency meetings and possibly some external meetings as required and may be required to take minutes at meetings.
  
  
  

Performance/Physical Requirements:

• Requires typing and computer literacy, including Microsoft Office products and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. E-mail and basic database usage required. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Access and PowerPoint may also be required.
• Work is generally performed at a desk, but could involve some lifting of office supplies or files. At times the work may involve prolonged periods of standing.
• English reading and writing skills required
• Interacts verbally with coworkers, representatives from outside agencies, and families
• Exceptional phone presence necessary
• Attention to detail and confidentiality required
• May involve driving to department and agency events, mail distribution, or errands.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, safe driving record, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum educational level is a high school diploma or GED.
• Administrative Assistant experience preferred
• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment
• Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and
  
  
  

perform work independently. Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people

• Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required.
• Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and
  
  
  

electronic health records, etc.

• Must be able to access work locations, offices, and homes as necessary, which may include
  
  
  

ascending/descending stairs.

• Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including drug tests, background checks, and
  
  
  

any other required assessments, such as a physical examination and TB test.

Benefits include:

• Free CEU trainings
• Competitive medical benefits including a low cost monthly premium option for employee or employee children!
• 10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable)
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards
  
  
  

At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.

We believe that fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our organization. Embracing diversity not only promotes a culture of respect and belonging, but it also enhances creativity, innovation, and problem-solving, ultimately contributing to our collective success.