Administrative Assistant

Job Description

A positive future for every child

Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.

Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference. We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children.

Why choose us?

Make an impact in a child’s life by promoting child health and development.

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Opportunities for continued professional growth and development.

Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Job title: Administrative Assistant- Quality First Coaching

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support for the daily operation of the Professional Development and Training Department programs. This position is responsible for incentive and purchasing support, scheduling trainings and needed technical assistance, recordkeeping, managing training registration and attendance confirmation, taking meeting notes, ongoing email correspondence with vendors and community partners, and other duties to ensure efficient operation of programs.

What it takes:

High school diploma or equivalent required, post-secondary education preferred.

2 years of experience in administrative support role required, experience in non-profit preferred.

Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to maintain confidentiality critical.

Experience with data entry and use of databases.

Experience in balancing competing needs by prioritizing and responding to multiple tasks in an organized manner.

Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card OR must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.

Learn more!

Our core values embody Southwest Human Development’s commitment to services that uplift the lives of children, families and other care providers, and the communities in which they live. These values are intended to guide the professional development, ethical conduct, and skilled practice of all our staff, whatever their specific role within the agency. All staff are valued as making essential contributions to strengthening the foundation that Arizona’s children need for a great start in life. Learn more about our values and benefits here.