Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

The Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas is a 501(c)3 organization affiliated with the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. The Foundation works with parishes, schools and ministries of the archdiocese to build long-term financial resources. This position provides administrative, clerical and operational support to CFNEK, working under the guidance and direction of the Executive Director and the management team to accomplish the mission of the Foundation. This is a full-time, 40-hours per week, in office position. May occasionally work evenings and weekends as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assist the Executive Director and CFNEK Board with written and verbal communications as needed, taking notes, producing minutes; maintains files for CFNEK including policies, by-laws, rosters and legal documents.

· Assist with the administration of the CFNEK office by answering phones, providing donor information, processing mail (electronic and USPS), manage Executive Director’s calendar, maintain CFNEK.org, and coordinating foundation activities.

· Process requisitions and assist in administration of the department budget within established policies and parameters.

· Assist with all marketing events organized by CFNEK including coordination of meeting logistics.

· Organize and maintain electronic files/records for CFNEK.

· Maintain an inventory of office equipment and supplies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Abide by CFNEK’s values: Integrity, Results Driven, Team Player.

· Communicate effectively in verbal and written forms.

· Ability to work with a variety of personalities and cultures with diplomacy, friendliness, and poise.

· Intermediate proficiency in MSOffice Suite of products.

· Excellent phone skills.

· Maintain composure in during challenging times.

· Knowledge and understanding of the mission of the Catholic Church and the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is preferred.

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Business (accounting, economics, marketing etc.) or communications, preferred.

· CAP - Certified Administrative Professional certification, preferred.

· Three to five years of professional experience in administrative assistant work or similar field preferred.

· Practicing Catholic in good standing is helpful and preferred.

The Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas offers a comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan including medical, dental and vision, a 401k plan that includes matching contributions, as well as generous paid time off policies such as vacation, sick leave and paid holidays.

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Statement of Foundational Principles as they Relate to Employment, Abuse Prevention Policy, Code of Conduct policy and complete Safe Environment training before hiring.

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