**Overview:**
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Office Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide administrative support and assist in the smooth operation of our office environment.
**Duties:**
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- High level of proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Publisher, as well as, the ability to learn and use new technology.
- Able to work cooperatively with people from diverse backgrounds, including parents/ program participants, staff and volunteers.
- Participate in event planning activities
- Answering the telephone and returning messages as needed.
- Monitor main entrance and answer door bell.
- Assist visitors in the building.
- Data entry
- Assist the director in maintaining files for all children (both hard copies and files on Childcare Manager Software).
- Monitoring inventories and ordering office supplies.
- Together with the Director, organizing registration for all programs, including preparing all necessary forms and documentations.
- Generating attendance sheets and meal attendance sheets for all classes.
- Maintain confidentiality of program records and administrative information.
- Participate in professional development training as it relates to job responsibilities. •
- Maintain appropriate professional relationships with director, staff, parents, and board members.
- Maintain a clean and organized office, lobby and copy room.
- Maintain center-wide birthday board and staff board.
- May assist classroom staff in maintaining ratios and coverage of classroom.
- Other duties as assigned.
**Skills:**
- Proficient in clerical duties and office procedures
- Excellent administrative skills
- Experience working in a an early childhood program is helpful, but not required
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Knowledge of office management practices
- Ability to assist in event planning activities
This position offers the opportunity to develop a diverse skill set in various office functions. If you possess the mentioned skills and are looking to contribute to a dynamic work environment, we encourage you to apply for this Office Assistant role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.40 - $13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Pearland, TX 77581 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pearland, TX 77581: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person