Administrative Assistant III

The American Red Cross offers a unique opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, where your career makes a meaningful impact on millions of lives.

About the Role

Provide standard and complex administrative support to a department, group, or program. Prepare reports and various correspondence. Support the administration of projects, programs, and/or processes applicable to the business unit. Coordinate schedules for departments, groups, programs, or services. Provide support, development, and/or leadership guidance to volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain memos, records, reports, data, or correspondence for staff signature.
• Review correspondence for consistency with corporate policies and practices.
• Assist in the development of presentations.
• Perform general administrative duties such as maintaining and collecting data, coordinating organizational services (e.g., purchasing, supplies, catering, copying/printing), coordinating unit mail and communication flow, assisting in expenditure tracking, and budget preparation.
• Screen telephone and office callers, resolve routine inquiries, and direct others to the appropriate staff member or office.
• Answer routine requests.
• Schedule and maintain calendars for appointments, meetings, events, program initiatives, and travel itineraries.
• Relieve other administrative staff in the unit during temporary absences.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with personal computer use and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient typing skills.
• Ability to work on a team.
• Must be willing to travel to districts in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment consists of moderate noise (e.g., business office with computers, phones, and printers, light traffic).
• Must be able to work in a small cubicle and sit at a computer terminal for extended periods.

Pay

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $22.00 - $24.00. Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location where the work is primarily performed. Other factors, such as skills and experience, may also determine your actual salary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Starting at 15 days a year, based on job type and tenure.
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays (six core holidays and five floating holidays).
• 401K with up to 6% match.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Disability and Insurance: Short-term and Long-term.
• Service Awards and recognition.