[YEP-DC] Entry-level job opening (Magnet Schools of America)

YEP DC'ers,

My organization is looking to hire an administrative assistant.  I think this would be a great opportunity for folks on this list who are interested in education policy and looking to begin working in a nonprofit organization.  You'll learn a lot while contributing immediately.  I'm happy to answer questions.  If interested, be sure to send your resume and cover letter right away.  We've already begun interviewes.

Crystal

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Magnet Schools of America has an entry-level opening in its National Office in downtown Washington, DC.   MSA is seeking an administrative assistant to coordinate our membership process, manage our membership database, and provide office management.  We are seeking someone with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills, as well as experience using MS Office products.  This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate or individual with an interest in education policy.  We are looking for someone who is eager to learn and interested in developing over time.

 

Ideal Candidate Dispositions

•       Strives for excellence

•       Attention to detail

•       Committed to providing superior customer service

•       Clear, understandable and friendly telephone voice

•       Understands complex systems and grasps information quickly

•       Positive attitude

•       Creative

•       Asks questions

•       Sense of humor and purpose

•       Goal-oriented

•       Comfortable with public speaking

•       Works well with others, good collaborator

•       Professional writing that uses normal conventions for written communications

•       Seeks ongoing professional development opportunities

 

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

•       Bachelor's degree preferred; Associates degree in Business Administration or related considered.

•       Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and other computer technology software.

•       Proficient with customer relationship management (CRM) and/or association management software (AMS).

•       Proficient with data entry.

•       Previous experience as an administrative assistant and/or office manager.

•       Experience preparing, sending, and processing invoices and bills.

•       Experience reconciling deposits, invoices, bills, and purchase orders (or similar).

•       Experience preparing reports, forms, documents, newsletters, special event mailings, and general publications in an office environment.

•       Experience performing administrative and office management tasks including answering telephone calls, typing correspondence, ordering office supplies, photo copying, sending faxes, filing, and distributing mail.

•       Experience with nonprofits, membership recruitment and/or development.

•       Experience creating and delivering presentations during meetings and to small groups.

•       Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. 

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Executive.Director@magnet.edu.  No calls please.   

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