Administrative Assistant/Secretary

Muscular Dystrophy Association Location: Buffalo, NY 14221 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Career Level: Entry Level Education Level: High School or equivalent Company: Muscular Dystrophy Association Contact: Terry Maitino The Muscular Dystrophy Association, dedicated to conquering neuromuscular diseases, is ranked among the nation's top health agencies.  Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, the organization provides comprehensive healthcare services through its network of 230 hospital-affiliated clinics, funds over 80 summer camps nationwide and supports nearly 400 research projects around the world.  With over 200 field offices and its 1,400 employees, MDA local District offices organize special events and fund-raising programs, including the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon, and administer local health care services. Muscular Dystrophy Association Title: Administrative Assistant Company Overview: The Muscular Dystrophy Association, dedicated to conquering neuromuscular diseases, is ranked among the nation’s top health agencies.  Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, the organization provides comprehensive healthcare services through its network of 230 hospital-affiliated clinics, funds over 80 summer camps nationwide and supports nearly 400 research projects around the world.  With over 200 field offices and its 1,400 employees, MDA local District offices organize special events and fund-raising programs, including the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon, and administer local health care services. Job Description: As a Secretary/Administrative Assistant you will provide administrative support to the local office team by answering phones, handling correspondence and accounting functions, maintaining databases and general office duties.   Job Requirements: The successful candidate must have previous secretarial and bookkeeping experience.  Individual must have working knowledge of database maintenance, proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Desktop Publishing and phone systems.  Excellent phone skills are required.  The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment is needed. Benefits: MDA is a progressive employer offering competitive benefits, including: ·  Medical - comprehensive PPO plan·  Dental - comprehensive PPO plan·  Life/Disability/Accident/Travel Insurance·  403(b) savings plan with employer match·  Paid vacation days (including new employees)·  Paid sick days·  Paid holidays·  Paid personal days For additional information, visit our web site at www.mdausa.org. Additional Information:·  Please specify salary requirements·  Position type: full time employee·  No candidates will be considered who reside outside of area listed above.  No agencies please.