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Developmental Disability Administrative Assistant

Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri

Cape Girardeau, MO • On-site

$17.25 - $23.25/hr

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Job description

Description
Why you'll love this position:
If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference while keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, you'll love this Administrative Assistant role in our Developmental Disabilities program. This position offers the opportunity to support a mission-driven team dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities. You'll play a key role in ensuring daily operations flow seamlessly-from welcoming clients and coordinating meetings to managing vital records and communications. With a supportive team environment, room for growth, and the chance to contribute to impactful work, every day brings both purpose and variety. If you're organized, personable, and ready to be the backbone of a dynamic program, we'd love to have you on our team.
What You'll Do:
  • Answers and transfers phone calls, screening when necessary.
  • Welcomes and directs visitors and clients.
  • Maintains filing systems as assigned.
  • Retrieves information as requested from records, emails, minutes, and other related documents; prepares written summaries of data when needed.
  • Responds to and resolves administrative inquiries and questions.
  • Coordinates and schedules travel, meetings, and appointments for managers or supervisors.
  • Prepares agendas and schedules for meetings.
  • Records and distributes minutes or other records for meetings.
  • Maintains office supplies and coordinates maintenance of office equipment.
  • Maintains a process for paying and documenting expenses.
  • Retrieve, sort, and record daily mail and prepare outgoing mailings.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Catholic Social Teachings
Possesses a strong commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities, including the understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and the ability to demonstrate the philosophy and values of the agency. The identity of the agency is clearly Catholic, and as such, Catholic Charities adheres to the social and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
Requirements
All you need for success:
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • This position requires a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance.
Preferred:
  • 1-2 years of direct experience

If you have questions about this position, please contact:
Human Resources, hr@ccsomo.org, or 417-368-0914
http://www.ccsomo.org/careers
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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