Administrative Support

PT Administrative Assistant

Are you looking to work in a school-based, fast-paced working environment? Do you enjoy completing clerical tasks and using your administrative skills?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our team as a PT Administrative Assistant at Devereux Day Academy located in Norristown, PA!

Schedule:

Monday - Friday (flexible days)

8:30am - 3:30pm OR 9am - 2pm (20 to 25 hrs per week on average)
* PT employees can work no more than 32 hrs. per week*

Everyday as a PT Administration Support you will:

• Provide a variety of administrative support functions for the daily operation of the Devereux Day School
• Answers phones, responds to inquiries and forwards messages to the appropriate individuals in a timely fashion.
• Receives, prints, and distributes written communications to the appropriate individuals in a timely fashion.
• Schedules meetings and serves as the liaison for all involved parties to include team meetings and progress reviews.
• Maintains office supplies; orders, receives and distributes program purchases.
• Maintains compliance with all training/learning requirements and takes initiative in seeking opportunities for professional growth.

You will be offered:

• Payrate: $17.75 - $20.24 per hour (based on experience and education)
• Training and development opportunities
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

Devereux Day Academy is a private academic school program located in Norristown, PA. Devereux Day Academy is licensed to serve students in grades K-8 who have been identified with the following primary disabilities:
Intellectual Disability, Autism, Emotional Disturbance, Specific Learning Disability, and Speech or Language Impairment. The core curriculum has been aligned with the Pennsylvania Core Standards, as well as the curricula of our partner school districts. This alignment will facilitate smooth transitions to and from the program for your students. The goal of the curriculum is to provide students with learning experiences that foster increased engagement and success through differentiated instruction, evidence-based instructional strategies, and rigorous learning expectations.

Must be at least 21 years of age and have reliable transportation.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent;
Preferred AA Degree in related field.

EXPERIENCE:

2 years experience working in a clerical/secretarial position in front office preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of word processing software applications and office practices.

Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission:
Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere.

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