GED Administrative Assistant
Part-time, pay DOE
Job Summary:
The GED Administrative Assistant is a key role within the GED Program. Job duties include assisting with daily activities of instructors, students, and volunteers, program communications, including telephone and email correspondence, and data entry.
Qualifications:
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Associate’s degree, or the equivalent in earned college credits
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Three years of administrative experience
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Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to interact with students and other agencies
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Capability to multi-task on a regular basis and prioritize work in stressful situations
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Must have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
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Proficient written and oral communication skills
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Experience with computers, Microsoft Office, and database management
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Strong work ethic and a good sense of humor
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Compassion, flexibility, and patience for students of diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
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Desire to see people succeed in their educational goals
Job Tasks:
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Perform office related tasks, such as answering phone calls, text messages, and emails, copying, filing, and supplies inventory.
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Assist in providing individualized, educational services to students, making sure educational needs are met. This includes intakes, proctoring assessments, assisting students with career and educational goals-setting and encouraging students to meet those goals.
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Maintain databases, including Department of Labor database to track: student enrollment, retention, progress, demographics, and attendance.
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Communicate with community agencies to meet and support clients’ needs.
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Record invoices sent to agencies and payments received on student’s accounts.
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Track schedules (assessments, GED tests, etc.) and remind students of upcoming appointments.
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Assist program staff with flyers, graphics, etc.
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Provide support for agency and program events.
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Collaborate with other Literacy Council programs.