Administrative Assistant

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Position Overview

The BSA is looking for an individual who is detailed oriented, have excellent time management skills, and proficient in providing a wide variety of administrative and staff support services to the Controller & Risk Management team.

This position reports to the VP, Controller & Risk Management.

The administrative assistant duties may include preparing presentations, budgeting, project scheduling, and statistical reports as required.

The role also administers programs, projects, and / or processes specific to the operating team served. The administrative assistant may serve as an administration liaison to others within and outside the company regarding administrative issues related to purchasing, personnel, facilities, and operations and may provide a specific service such as mail distribution, receptionist, filing, or heavy data entry.

This role requires an individual who understands and is familiar with budgeting and accounting operations. Candidate must be advanced in Excel and Word .

You may also be responsible for creating PowerPoint presentations.

Responsibilities

Greets visitors and answers phones. Regularly interacts with internal or external customers, management, or executives to answer questions and supply information.

Uses discretion when handling confidential information.

Schedules meetings and travel arrangements. Maintains department budgets, calendars, forms, and office supplies. Produces correspondence, presentations, reports, and other materials.

Distributes mail and reports.

• Provides research on special projects and assignments. Assists management with problem resolution and communications. Serves as a backup to other administrative support.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Competencies :

Knowledge of : General office procedures; department policies and procedures; customer service etiquette.

Skill in : Managing work; customer focus; continuous learning; communication; collaborating; operating a personal computer and standard software, intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Adobe Pro.

Ability to : Adapt; earn trust; maintain a positive approach; and tolerate stress.

Greets visitors and answers phones. Regularly interacts with internal or external customers, management, or executives to answer questions and supply information.

Uses discretion when handling confidential information.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in office assistance.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.

Benefits

Boy Scouts of America is an equal-opportunity employer. Benefits include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death, and a Match Savings plan.

We also offer a generous PTO policy and BSA holiday observances.

Since 1910, BSA has encouraged personal growth by teaching youth how to set goals and achieve them with determination. BSA promotes a culture where youth, volunteers, and employees feel a sense of belonging-where every person feels respected and valued.

We welcome families of all backgrounds to help prepare young people to serve as successful members and leaders of our nation’s diverse communities.

Join us and help us mold the future leaders of America!