Administrative Assistant - Buckner International

Buckner Children and Family Services Community: Family Hope CenterProgram

Location: Dallas, TX - Onsite 

Address: 2006 Didsbury Circle

Job Schedule: Full-Time 

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our Family Hope Center Program. As an Administrative Assistant, you will Shine Hope as deliver services through the management of the established policies and procedures. You will provide administrative support to the Family Hope Center Director/Manager and other staff as assigned. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Provide administrative support to the facility Family Hope Center Director/Manager maintain filing system; research and analyze data to produce monthly reports; assist in budget preparation and ongoing monitoring of budgetary performance; transcribe meeting notes; and answer Executive Director's phone in his/her absence and initiate follow-up as appropriate.
• Supervise the operations of the Administration office as they pertain to clerical duties, mail and telephone coverage; analyze office needs and implement processes for efficient operation. Supervise the overall appearance of the Administration office.
• Coordinate communication with internal and external constituents including telephone calls, faxes, electronic mail, and written correspondence.
• Perform various administrative tasks including expense reports, enrollment paperwork and other assigned tasks.
• Maintain office machinery in good working order and ensure adequate office supplies are on hand at all times.
• Receive and compile monthly reports from various departments and ensure complete and timely delivery to corporate office.
• Perform bookkeeping tasks for accounts payable and accounts receivable. Make deposits for receivables.
• Receive and acknowledge donations from donors; maintain timely and accurate donor gift records.
• Accurately prepare and proofread memos, letters, spreadsheets and other documents and correspondence as required. Complete accurate and timely documentation.

 What you'll bring:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required. 
• Minimum 2 years prior office management and supervisory experience required. 
• Recent computer training or computer experience required. 
• Ability to speak, read and write Spanish preferred.
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner's insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

About Buckner Children and Family Services:

Since 1879 Buckner has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life. Buckner is one of the oldest and most unique faith-based social service organizations of its kind, serving hundreds of thousands of people each year in the United States and around the world. Learn more about our programs and ministry at buckner.org.  Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.