Administrative Assistant

Requisition #: req8950

Location: Palos Heights, IL

Hours: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them. Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet the growing needs of vulnerable children and families in the U.S. and around the world.

As an Office Manager, you will be primarily responsible for ensuring effective operations at the site location; and providing administrative support to the program and potentially staff based on the requirements of the role. This individual is may also be responsible for reconciling and addressing all billing errors to ensure accurate billing with no profit loss.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• At least one (1) year of experience working with clients, or at least two (2) years of experience working with clients, strongly preferred;
• May need at least one (1) year of experience managing others based on the essential function of the role;
• Bilingual Spanish/English fluency, preferred;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service;
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality;
• Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;
• Work well under pressure and adaptable to change;
• Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions;
• Active motor vehicle license and a reliable automobile with adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Cultural Diversity Commitment.

We value and embrace the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion; our culture is strengthened and our workplace is more dynamic. We are a global organization with multicultural staff, clients and stakeholders, so we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. More work remains, but we are deeply committed to honestly acknowledging and addressing the impacts of race and racism throughout the organization. This work can be uncomfortable and even painful, but we believe that the greatest challenges bear the greatest rewards.

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