Child Development Administrative Assistant

About the role

This position is set to begin as soon as possible. Work scheduled for 40 Hours a Week.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-level administrative, operational, and project support to the Senior Director of Early Learning, Director of Child Development, and the Child Development Department.
• Covers administrative processes, maintains organizational systems, facilitates communication, and manages special projects.
• Serves as a key liaison for Child Development leadership and staff, coordinating meetings, maintaining records and department systems, supporting staff, drafting correspondence, and preparing reports and other business documents.
• Manages sensitive and confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
• Works independently, demonstrates initiative, anticipates department needs, manages multiple priorities, and adapts to changing demands.
• Exercises sound judgment, maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and uses technology extensively to manage data, maintain databases, prepare reports, and support department operations.

Requirements

• At least one year of office experience.
• Accurately type 50 WPM, strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, proficient in computer software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.), and Outlook.
• Ability to operate general office machines and technology such as telephone, printer/scanner, and audio-visual equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, anticipate needs, and complete assignments with limited supervision.
• Organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to changing department needs.
• Demonstrate project coordination skills, including planning activities, tracking progress, communicating updates, and following projects through completion.
• Demonstrate reliability, accuracy, attention to detail, and recordkeeping skills.
• Exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential, sensitive, or time-critical information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare accurate, professional correspondence, reports, and other documents.
• Successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, TB screen, background screen and drug test (including marijuana).

Benefits

• Paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks.
• $4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s Degrees. $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD.
• Tuition Assistance is available after 60 days of employment.
• Employee Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year.
• Full well-being program to encourage and promote your well-being in the workplace, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.

Pay

$21.83/hr.