Office Administrator

The nation’s largest child advocacy association currently has an opening for an Office Administrator in our Washington, DC office.  This individual provides operational coordination, administrative support, and project management to the DC office Deputy Executive Director.  Manages the day-to-day administrative and secretarial support activities of the office and supervises support staff.  Also, responsible for coordinating human resources activities for the DC office, as well as purchasing supplies, equipment, services, mailings, etc.

 

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline or equivalent experience.  Minimum 4 years of administrative experience is required, as well as strong secretarial skills, with previous supervisory experience.  Previous association or non-profit experience is highly desirable.  This position requires the ability to work independently, exhibit excellent judgment and follow through on projects and job duties.  Effective verbal and written communication skills are mandatory for regular correspondence and phone contact with members and the public.  Good organizational and time management skills are essential, along with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced team environment.  Must possess problem resolution skills and diagnostic questioning techniques, along with operational knowledge of PC administration.  Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage/maintain confidential information is mandatory.  Some travel is required.

 

PTA offers competitive salary, medical, dental, life, LTD, 403(b) savings plan, pension plan, transportation benefit, dependent child care benefit, flexible spending account, EAP, credit union, paid vacation, sick, holiday and personal days.  This position is located in our downtown Washington, DC office, convenient to metro lines.  Send resume and salary requirements to: Human Resources, PTA, 541 N. Fairbanks Court, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60611.  Fax: 312-670-0240.  E-mail:  h_resource@pta.org . EOE.  For information on PTA, please visit our website: www.pta.org