Administrative Assistant

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings

for sections present: About the role (description), Responsibilities, Requirements (or Skills, Knowledge And Expertise), Benefits, Pay (if present), Schedule (if present). The posting includes: Department, Location, Compensation, Description, Key Responsibilities (ESSENTIAL DUTIES...), Skills, Knowledge And Expertise (JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES...), Professionalism (maybe part of Skills?), Physical Environmental Demands & Conditions, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE, Expected Salary, Benefits. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. Not present. We need to preserve all substantive info. Use

• for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use

  for prose. We need sections only when posting has real specific content. We have: - About the role: description paragraph after "Description". Could be combined with maybe "About the role". We'll put

  About the role

  then

  ... description text (the paragraph after Description). The description includes multiple sentences: "The Administrative Assistant I performs a variety of administrative and clerical tasks that include providing support to the program director as well as managers/supervisors and employees, assisting in daily office needs and managing the program’s general administrative activities. The Administrative Assistant I is responsible for promoting the mission of ABCD Head Start & Children’s Services; building an understanding of the program by communicating this mission to staff, families and the community. This position must comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, standards and policies, including those of the federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF), the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Massachusetts disability law (Chapter 766), Boston Family Engagement Network (BFEN) and ABCD, Inc. Head Start and Children’s Services policies and procedures. All ABCD Head Start/Early Head Start and Children’s Services personnel who are paid to care for, or work with, children are MANDATED BY LAW to report all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 119 51A – 51G. Any staff member who suspects child abuse or neglect of a child must inform his or her supervisor immediately. The responsibilities of a particular position may support both Early Head Start and Head Start depending on the individual assignment. The specific corresponding funding allocation will be documented on the personnel payroll authorization or change of status form. All communications are potentially sensitive and are subject to Head Start's policy on confidentiality." We'll keep that as prose. - Responsibilities: "Key Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES: This is a temporary role, slated to end in November 2026 Oversee the departments’ clerical functions and general office procedures; provide necessary assistance to staff in completing assignments as deemed necessary. Maintain departmental records for miscellaneous correspondence, telephone conversations and in-house communications. Work closely with other agency departments, through leadership directive, concerning purchasing, personnel, payroll and other administrative matters. Perform miscellaneous administrative tasks (e.g., coordinating the use of office space by other departments, scheduling meetings, record-keeping, filing, etc.) Handle administrative paperwork as needed. Assess monthly parent fees and fees collected, log weekly parent fee charges and payments, follow-up with parents regarding payments, gives Program Director pertinent information needed for monthly report. Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time." We need to put as list

  • each duty. Also note the temporary role note: "This is a temporary role, slated to end in November 2026". Could be a sentence before list. We'll include as

    maybe. - Skills, Knowledge And Expertise: list of items. We'll put as

    • . - Professionalism: maybe part of Skills? It's separate bullet list: "Professionalism Maintain professional boundaries in relationships with staff and families. Maintain confidentiality of child and family information at all times." Could be included under Skills or separate section? The instruction: use headings for sections like Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Professionalism could be part of Skills or maybe we can include under Skills as it's about professional behavior. But we can also create a separate section if we want, but better to keep few substantive sections. Could merge into Skills section. - Physical Environmental Demands & Conditions: list: "Frequent significant decisions and problem solving abilities. Ability to work as a team member collaborating with coworkers, parents and community resources. Lift items based on program administration needs." Could be part of Requirements or maybe separate but we can include under Requirements (or Skills). We'll include under Requirements (maybe as part of Skills). But we have Education & Experience separate. - EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: "A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of prior experience with a human service agency and a solid background in general office practice is required. Associate’s degree in a relevant field preferred." We'll put as
      • maybe or

        . Since it's a requirement list, we can use

        . - Expected Salary: "$21.93/hour USD. Salary scales are set according to an explicit compensation policy and relevant market data. Due to funding restrictions and our strong focus on internal parity, this salary is thoughtfully aligned with the duties expected for this role, and offers are firm." We'll create Pay section with

        Pay

        and

        ... (including the salary figure). Note: we must not create Pay section unless posting actually states them. It does state Expected Salary. So include. - Benefits: list of bullet points under "Benefits". We'll create Benefits section with

        . - Department and Location: maybe we can include as a short

        metadata. Not as heading. - Schedule: not mentioned. So no Schedule section. We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. Now produce HTML fragment. Structure:

        Department: Head Start and Children's Services

        Location: Savin Street

        Then sections. We need to avoid markdown fences. Just raw HTML. Let's craft. Be careful to escape any HTML special characters? Not needed. We'll produce:

        Department: Head Start and Children's Services

        Location: Savin Street

        About the role

        ... (the description paragraph)

        Responsibilities

        This is a temporary role, slated to end in November 2026.

        • Oversee the departments’ clerical functions and general office procedures; provide necessary assistance to staff in completing assignments as deemed necessary.
        • Maintain departmental records for miscellaneous correspondence, telephone conversations and in-house communications.
        • Work closely with other agency departments, through leadership directive, concerning purchasing, personnel, payroll and other administrative matters.
        • Perform miscellaneous administrative tasks (e.g., coordinating the use of office space by other departments, scheduling meetings, record-keeping, filing, etc.)
        • Handle administrative paperwork as needed.
        • Assess monthly parent fees and fees collected, log weekly parent fee charges and payments, follow-up with parents regarding payments, gives Program Director pertinent information needed for monthly report.
        • Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.

        Requirements

        • Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to the educational and socioeconomic needs of the children and families served.
        • Excellent written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills.
        • Ability to handle sensitive family situations in a non-threatening and professional manner.
        • Keyboarding skills, computer literacy and familiarity with various applications such as database, word processing, e-mail and internet.
        • Knowledge of neighborhoods served by programs and city-wide services relevant to the programs population.
        • Proven ability to keep accurate written records and documentation.
        • Ability to work with culturally and ethnically diverse low-income population.
        • Possess bilingual ability where appropriate, translating as needed.
        • Must be able to work independently without intensive supervision.
        • Must be able to balance and prioritize work load and have strong time management skills.
        • Maintain professional boundaries in relationships with staff and families.
        • Maintain confidentiality of child and family information at all times.
        • Frequent significant decisions and problem solving abilities.
        • Ability to work as a team member collaborating with coworkers, parents and community resources.
        • Lift items based on program administration needs.
        • A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of prior experience with a human service agency and a solid background in general office practice is required.
        • Associate’s degree in a relevant field preferred.

        Pay

        Expected Salary: $21.93/hour USD. Salary scales are set according to an explicit compensation policy and relevant market data. Due to funding restrictions and our strong focus on internal parity, this salary is thoughtfully aligned with the duties expected for this role, and offers are firm.

        Benefits

        • Make a Difference: Every day, your work directly impacts the lives of thousands in the Greater Boston community, empowering them and making positive, lasting change.
        • Inclusive Environment: ABCD values the diversity of its workforce, with an inclusive culture that respects individuality and promotes collaboration.
        • Continuous Learning: We offer numerous training and development opportunities, ensuring our staff remain at the forefront of community action methodologies and strategies.
        • Comprehensive Benefits: At ABCD, we take care of our own, providing a competitive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement plans.
        • A Legacy of Impact: Join an organization that boasts a legacy spanning over half a century, consistently championing the rights and needs of our community's most vulnerable.
        • Teamwork & Camaraderie: Be a part of a passionate team, united in their mission to combat poverty, and ensure every individual can reach their fullest potential.
        We need to ensure we didn't miss any substantive info: The description includes mention of "All ABCD Head Start/Early Head Start and Children’s Services personnel who are paid to care for, or work with, children are MANDATED BY LAW to report all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 119 51A – 51G. Any staff member who suspects child abuse or neglect of a child must inform his or her supervisor immediately." That's included in description paragraph. Also mention "The responsibilities of a particular position may support both Early Head Start and Head Start depending on the individual assignment. The specific corresponding funding allocation will be documented on the personnel payroll authorization or change of status form. All communications are potentially sensitive and are subject to Head Start's policy on confidentiality." Included. We also have "Professionalism" items included in Requirements list. Check for duplication: We included "Maintain professional boundaries..." and "Maintain confidentiality..." both in Requirements list. Good. We also have "Ability to work as a team member collaborating with coworkers, parents and community resources." included. We have "Lift items based on program administration needs." included. We have "Frequent significant decisions and problem solving abilities." included. We have "Ability to work independently without intensive supervision." included. We have "Must be able to balance and prioritize work load and have strong time management skills." included. We have "Possess bilingual ability