Administrative Assistant

Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to autism research, education, evidence-based behavior therapy, and community outreach. Our mission is to advance research and provide a lifetime of support for individuals with autism and their families.

We are seeking a dynamic, highly organized, and adaptable Administrative Assistant to support our growing team.

This is a highly collaborative, mobile role designed for someone who thrives on variety and keeping operations running smoothly across multiple locations. This position requires regular travel between our valley campuses to provide seamless administrative support where it’s needed most.

• Multi-Site Management:
  Ability to seamlessly transition your workflow between different campus environments without losing momentum.
• Resourcefulness:
  High capacity to prioritize competing tasks, manage shifting schedules, and problem-solve on the fly.
• Dependable Transportation: A valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and a willingness to commute between campuses as scheduled.

• Customer-Centric Approach:
  Serve as a welcoming, professional first point of contact for clients, families, donors, and staff across all locations.
• Collaboration:
  
  Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively bridge information gaps between different campus teams.
• Discretion & Empathy:
  Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost care, aligning with HIPAA compliance and SARRC’s culture of respect.

• Digital Tools:
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams). Experience with electronic health records (EHR) or CRM databases is a major plus.

• Provide high-level administrative support, including greeting visitors, answering phones, and managing mail across assigned campuses.
• Coordinate logistics, travel schedules, and supply distribution between locations.
• Assist with scheduling, data entry, and document preparation for various departments.
• Ensure all campus reception areas and meeting rooms are organized, stocked, and representative of SARRC’s high standards.

• 1+ years of administrative, office management, or customer service experience (experience in a healthcare, nonprofit, or educational setting is preferred but not required).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record, with the ability to travel between valley campuses weekly/daily as needed.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

$18/hr

Monday – Friday

8:00am – 5:00pm

This position will be required to commute to our different locations per business requirements.

• Phoenix – 300 N 18th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006
• Phoenix - 2225 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006
• South Scottsdale - 6535 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
• Tempe - 975 E Warner Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284

• Up to 16 days per year paid time off and 8 paid holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance (majority of coverage paid for by SARRC)
• 401(k) with 50% company match up to 6%
• Professional development annual benefit of $1000

Established in 1997 by two mothers of children with autism and their developmental pediatrician, SARRC is an internationally recognized nonprofit with a mission to advance research and provide a lifetime of support for individuals with autism and their families. As the state of Arizona’s largest nonprofit serving the autism community, SARRC conducts innovative research, provides evidence-based practices, disseminates effective training, and builds inclusive communities.