Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Helping Hand Autism Services

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Battle Creek, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Summary:

    The Administrative Assistant/Front Desk Reception acts as a liaison with employees. This position ensures effective use of policies and procedures and positive employee relations. This role provides administrative support to the human resource function as needed, including record-keeping, file maintenance. 

    Duties/Responsibilities:

    • Greets and assists families, staff and other visitors
    • Scheduling appointments for the staff and clients, including communicating to staff when their schedule changes.
    • Performs customer service functions answering front desk telephone
      • Recording and tracking Client Lead Inquiries
      • Compiling GHS attendance variance reports
    • Maintains communication tools including:
      • Answering main phone line
      • Employee Contact Information
      • Email and text groups
      • Phone system directory
    • Physical and electronic document maintenance including contact lists, personnel files, spreadsheet maintenance and other clerical functions.
    • Assists in audits for your center.
    • Onboards new staff including collecting documentation to ensure compliance is met.
    • Takes inventory and submits needed supplies to the DOO
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.

     Required Skills/Abilities:

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Working understanding of human resource principles, practices and procedures.
    • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
    • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

    Education and Experience:

    • At least two years related experience preferred.
    • High School diploma required, some college preferred.

    Physical Requirements:

    • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
    • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.