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Community Partnership For Child Development Child Development Administrative Specialist in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Child Development Administrative Specialist Give children a head start! This position is set to begin July 22nd Work Scheduled for 40 Hours a Week Job Description:
The Child Development Administrative Assistant coordinates and administers functions relating to the effective and efficient operations of the Child Development Department and provides support services to the Child Development Director. They serve as a liaison for the Child Development Director and Child Development team including scheduling regular and special meetings, file organizing, assisting other staff members, and drafting correspondences or messages They provide support in preparing confidential correspondence and documents as directed by the Child Development Director. This position requires a high level of integrity and discretion, along with administrative experience, technical and writing skills, and frequently exercised independent judgment within an agreed-upon limit. The Assistant also uses computers extensively to work with complex data, creating agendas, formulating reports, and managing multiple databases.
Pay Scale:
$19.17 / Hour
About CPCD:
At CPCD, we provide more than 1,500 children living in poverty, or who are challenged by special circumstances, with an early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Universal Preschool Program. Our additional health, dental, and family support services ensure that children enrolled in our programs are ready to succeed in school and life. Join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.
Additional Benefits for Eligible Employees (25+ hours per week):
CPCD offers paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks.
Paid Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Paid Breaks include 1-week for Spring Break (March), 1-week for Fall Break (November), and 2- weeks for Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January). Eligible employees receive a competitive benefits package including
Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance. CPCD also pays for Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost t Our 401(k) program offers traditional and Roth enrollment options with automatic enrollment in our profit-sharing after 1-year of employment. Tuition Assistance is available after 60 days of employment
$4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor's Degrees. $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD. Employee Wellbeing
Employee Assistance Program provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year Full well-being program to encourage and promote your well-being in the workplace, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities. Please Note: The successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, TB screen, back-ground screen and drug test (including marijuana) is required.EOE
Requirements Required:
At least one year office experience. Accurately type 50 WPM, strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, proficient in computer software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.), and Outlook. Able to operate general office machines and technology such as telephone, printer/scanner, and audio-visual equipment. Reliable and highly organized, able to work under pressure, and accurate in record keeping abilities. Interpersonal skills to work professionally and positively with parents, children, and staff. Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of information he/she will be handling. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with the Office of Head St rt Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing. (Physical examination and TB test thereafter as required). Must have access to reliable transportation and if using a personal vehicle must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado. Preferred:
Associate degree in a business-related field.
CPCD is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. CPCD considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally p
