Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: Erie, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
Organization: Greater Erie Community Action Committee
Reports To: Options Supervisor
Salary: $16.23/hour
About Us:
GECAC is a mission-driven organization committed to Helping People and Changing Lives on a daily basis. GECAC helps people throughout Erie County break the cycle of poverty, be self-sufficient and achieve financial independence. We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive clerical and administrative support in our Options Program of the Aging Division. If you are passionate about serving the community, excel at multitasking, and have strong office skills, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and type correspondence, reports, forms, memos, and billing documentation.
- Maintain accurate logs, records, and statistical data.
- Manage supervisor's calendar, appointments, meetings, and conference room scheduling.
- Serve as a receptionist: screen calls, take messages, and assist clients.
- Support other clerical staff and divisions as needed.
- Input and maintain client and waitlist data in relevant systems (e.g., SAMS).
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and strict confidentiality.
- Monitor office equipment functionality and coordinate repairs.
- Advocate for and assist elderly clients with service-related inquiries.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Preference given to candidates with strong keyboarding skills and the ability to accurately edit and proofread business documents.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams.
- Ability to operate in a Windows 10 environment and use Zoom, PDF editors, and remote work tools.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain alphabetical and numerical filing systems.
- Basic math skills and time management capabilities.
- Professional demeanor and ability to interact effectively with internal staff and the public.
Employment Requirements:
- Must meet Immigration Law requirements.
- Must provide Act 33 & 34 Clearances (issued within the past year).
- FBI clearance required if you haven't resided in Pennsylvania for the past two years.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Aflac, Short Term, and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Paid time off, sick, vacation, personal, and holidays
- Retirement savings plan (403b)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Flexibility of working remotely at times
We understand that there is more to life than work.
To Apply:
Submit your resume to hr@gecac.org or Apply Online at www.gecac.org/about/careers
GECAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
