Center Assistant I
Enrichment Services Program
United States · Columbus, GA, USA
USD 13.02-13.02 / hour
Posted on Jul 3, 2025
Job Details
Boxwood Head Start - Columbus, GA
Full Time
$13.02 - $13.02 Hourly
Admin - Clerical
Description
Job Summary:
Incumbent provides a full range of clerical support for the center manager, staff and program. Provides assistance with basic office management and information management for the department.
Major Responsibilities/Activities:
- Organize and maintain effective workflow in office.
- Organize and maintain current and accurate confidential files and records.
- Prepare and distribute meeting minutes for the center staff meetings and other meetings.
- Answer the telephone and direct calls to the appropriate person, and handle calls if the Center Manager is not available.
- Ensure that adequate office supplies are maintained.
- Prepare requisitions for the purchase of supplies, materials and other items needed to support the provision of quality services at the center.
- Originate routine correspondence.
- Maintain a binder with a copy of external written correspondence and ensure timely distribution.
- Review Time Sheets and ensure accuracy.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information in relation to program operation, enrolled children, families, and personnel.
- Assist with maintaining files and records.
- Assist in standard office procedures including scheduling appointments, processing mail, answering phones, and ordering supplies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Center Manager.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.).
- Associates Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two year college or technical school preferred.
- Minimum two (2) years experience as an Administrative Assistant or related field.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.