Adult Services-Admin Assistant

Posted Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

Open:
December 19, 2025 Close:
When Filled

Job Title:

Admin Assistant Department:
Adult Services

Reports To:

Director

Hours:

40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time

Salary:
Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits

Requisition : * Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call  or email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

Provisions of the Administrative Assistant is to provide clerical support to the Director for Adult Services. This position is under the supervision of the Director Adult Services.

• Answers and routes calls and takes accurate messages.
• Prepares memos and types correspondence as directed by the Director.
• Provides support to department staff and does data entry and prepares documents and reports using Excel, Word, ten-key and scanner.
• Prepares invoices to be paid by Accounting.
• Works closely with other Tribal departments to meet the needs of Vulnerable Adults.
• Responsible for photocopying and facsimiles.
• Attends and participates in regularly scheduled meetings.
• Assists in preparing client files. Establishes, organizes and maintains a comprehensive record system. Reviews records to ensure data is accurately and uniformly recorded and retained.
• Assists the Director in preparing reports on a quarterly basis, end of year reports, and assist Director in submitting Grant Proposal.
• Assists clients in scheduling appointments, networking with social service agencies and transportation needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and at least eighteen months of general office work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must demonstrate beginner to intermediate computer knowledge with Word for Windows and Excel.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Must pass a criminal background check; must not have any felony convictions.

• Must be able to work in a culturally sensitive environment with Tribal Elders and vulnerable adults by adjusting to and accommodating their needs.
• Must have strong communication skills in order to accurately share information with staff and clients.
• Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of general office practice.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to assist the Director in preparing reports on a quarterly basis, end of year reports, and assist Director in submitting Grant Proposal.
• Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Washington…