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Executive Assistant

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Minneapolis, MN, USA
Full-time

The Executive Assistant performs a variety of administrative and secretarial duties for the Senior Management team. Responsibilities may include resolving administrative problems and inquiries; compose, edit and proofread correspondence and reports, and prepare a range of administrative documents.  The position requires a variety of skills, and strong knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Provide administrative support to members of the Senior Management team, maintain calendars, schedule appointments and meetings in Outlook.
  • Prepare, transcribe, compose, type, edit, and distribute agendas and minutes of the board meetings and other meetings as assigned.
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings, events, interviews, appointments, and/or other similar activities for supervisors, including coordinating travel and lodging arrangements.  Serve as recorder for meetings requiring minutes.  Track all assigned volunteer committee meetings and rosters.
  • Process and/or train all expense reports, Y-Buys, invoices, and other financial documents for assigned members of Senior Management as needed.
  • Establish, maintain, and update files, records, and/or other documents; develop and maintain data, and perform routine analyses and calculations in the processing of data for recurring internal reports.
  • Perform HR administrative duties in collaboration with the Human Resources department (reviews).
  • Serve as back-up for Senior Executive Assistant and perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
High school education, or equivalent; two years or college or more preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of 5 years of administrative experience.
  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office especially Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Fast and accurate keyboarding skills.
  • Experience in composing, editing, and proofing correspondence.
  • Detail orientated, excellent proofreading and accuracy skills.
  • Excellent human relation skills in relating to volunteer and staff leadership of the YMCA and the community at large.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and use discretion in handling confidential matters.
  • Ability to work with staff at all levels within the organization.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. 
  • Excellent organizing and coordinating skills.
  • Demonstrated project management experience.
  • Ability to work with a diverse population.

Work Conditions: 

  • Must be able to sit and work on a computer for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to travel locally to YMCA branches and other program sites.
  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
  • Must be able to physically assist in special events such as setting up, taking down, and lifting, carrying or pushing up to 50 pounds.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Hourly: $25.00 - $30.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
May 2 2018
Active Until: 
Jun 3 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit