Program Support Assistant

General Summary:

Entry level administrative position. Provides programmatic administrative support to the Program including, but not limited to: manage front desk area, answer phones, take messages and relay information as needed; file, copy, manage/distribute supplies and various forms of communications with families.

Essential Functions:

• Provides confidential administrative support to the Program
• Work as part of the Program’s administrative team, in collaboration with Family Partner(s), Assistant Director, and Program Director.
• Greet and direct visitors
• Actively involved in supporting and promoting Nurtury in the community.
• Assist in signing classrooms in and out of the building
• Conduct playground safety check and assist in set up for meetings
• Filing/coping, managing office and classroom supplies
• Work with Program Director to maintain and build enrollment and facilitate communications with parents – foster parent involvement.
• Prepare administrative and statistical reports as needed.
• Assist in maintaining Minute Menu and other data entry as assigned by Program Director
• Assist in updating children’s records, to include attendance, health and related authorizations, permissions, etc.
• Provide coverage in classrooms as needed
• Perform other related duties as required

Knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential functions:

• High school diploma
• Bilingual, Spanish-English, strongly preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to details and strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of, and highly skilled in the use of computers, including MS Office, Internet/email, database software.
• Professional telephone etiquette