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Administrative Assistant, Children & Youth

Barber National Institute
  • Erie, PA
  • Full-time
8 days ago

Job Description

Overview:

We are "making dreams come true." Our organization provides children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health challenges—and their families—the education, support, and resources needed to be self-reliant, independent, and valued members of their communities.

We are seeking a highly organized and customer-focused Administrative Assistant to support our Children & Youth division. This role serves as the central point of communication for students, families, staff, and visitors while providing administrative support that helps ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the school and department.

What You'll Bring:

  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong customer service and communication abilities.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
  • A collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
  • Strong problem-solving and time-management skills.
  • A commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for students, families, and staff.

What You'll Have:

  • Associate's degree or higher preferred.
  • One to three years of clerical, administrative, office coordination, or customer service experience required.
  • Experience supporting multiple departments, leaders, or programs preferred.
  • Experience in education, healthcare, nonprofit, or human services environments preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, calendars, spreadsheets, and administrative systems.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to meet agency driving requirements.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain all required clearances and certifications.

A Typical Day May Include:

  • Serving as the first point of contact for students, families, staff, and visitors.
  • Answering phones, monitoring building access, and directing visitors appropriately.
  • Maintaining student attendance records, staff schedules, rosters, and administrative documentation.
  • Coordinating calendars, meetings, appointments, and conference room schedules.
  • Preparing correspondence, reports, presentations, forms, and spreadsheets.
  • Managing office supplies, processing deliveries, and coordinating operational requests.
  • Supporting communication between staff, families, community partners, and leadership.
  • Assisting with school events, special programs, and Children & Youth initiatives.
  • Supporting the Ladies Only Luncheon through registration management, donation tracking, guest check-in, and event preparation.
  • Providing clerical support to the nursing department and educational staff.
  • Maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidential information is handled appropriately.
  • Supporting ongoing projects and helping maintain efficient day-to-day department operations.

Numbers & Facts

LocationErie, PA
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryHealthcare Services
Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
Year Founded1952
Websitehttp://www.barberinstitute.org/

About Company

We're committed to making dreams come true for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Since our founding in 1952 by the late educator Dr. Gertrude A. Barber in Erie, PA, we have grown from a one-room classroom into a dynamic, multi-faceted organization the provides education, services and support to individuals, families and professionals.

Today, the Barber National Institute provides a full range of services that include:

  • early intervention for infants and toddlers
  • an inclusive preschool
  • an approved private school
  • autism diagnosis and treatment
  • job training and placement
  • adult day services including community habilitation
  • residential options including community group homes, Lifesharing and supported living programs
  • in-home services and Agency with Choice
  • specialized therapies
  • behavioral therapies
  • a retirement center

We have a team of more than 2,100 skilled and dedicated professionals committed to providing innovative services and the highest quality of care in Erie and Northwestern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Over the last six decades we have established a global reputation for excellence in all areas of service delivery, education and professional development. And each year we help more than 4,200 individuals across Pennsylvania reach their potential for fulfilling, productive lives. We invite you to learn more by visiting .

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Administrator Documentationunmatched
  • Autismunmatched
  • Behavioral Healthunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Conference Managementunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Educational Administrationunmatched
  • Fundingunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Nonprofitunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Plan Meetingsunmatched
  • Prepare Correspondenceunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • School Attendanceunmatched
  • Spreadsheetsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Telephone Skillsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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