Administrative Assistant

About the role

Perkins is an international NGO dedicated to providing best-in-class education to children with disabilities, training and support to professionals and families, advocating for inclusion, and accelerating innovation.

Responsibilities

• Greet scheduled visitors and answer/ route program telephone calls.
• Manage incoming/outgoing physical and electronic mail.
• Assist Lower School students and department staff with daily questions and needs.
• Prepare correspondence, forms, requisitions, flyers, and notices for Lower School activities.
• Maintain the department calendar and support coordinate supervisor schedules.
• Arrange internal and external meetings and reserve/prepare facilities for events.
• Disseminate information regarding program policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Locate, attach, and manage electronic files while maintaining strict confidentiality on sensitive student matters.
• Order and maintain building supplies and prepare and process monthly school credit card and expense documentation.

Requirements

• Proficient in Google Suite.
• Proficiency with PowerSchool, Salesforce, and/or Adobe Acrobat is a major bonus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Proven ability to work effectively with vulnerable populations and use high levels of discretion when dealing with privileged or sensitive student matters.
• Strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 2 years of related office experience and/or training preferred.
• Preferred: Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school with six (6) years of related office experience and/or training (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

Skills

• Google Suite proficiency.
• PowerSchool, Salesforce, and/or Adobe Acrobat proficiency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Efficient work in a fast-paced environment.
• Organizational skills and discretion.
• Effective working with vulnerable populations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Wellness programs available.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Recognition Programs.
• EAP.
• Legal services.
• Referral bonuses.
• Credit union access.
• Pre-tax MBTA passes.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Part-time and full-time schedules are available.