Dawson
Dawson is hiring: Administrative Assistant in Columbus
Dawson, Columbus, OH, United States, 43224
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Base pay range
$25.00/hr - $28.00/hr
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Responsibilities
- Oversee smooth daily operations of the front office, including greeting visitors, answering calls, managing mail, and maintaining organized spaces.
- Manage phone system functions such as call routing, night/day ring settings, and professional handling of incoming calls.
- Coordinate office purchasing, monitor administrative budget, and ensure all office supplies and common areas are stocked and presentable.
- Maintain and update procedural manuals, Outlook contact groups, Board handbooks, and other organizational materials.
- Provide administrative support through database updates, report preparation, acknowledgement letters, and campaign mailings.
- Assist in preparing, reconciling, and reviewing expense reports, credit card reconciliations, and departmental billing records.
- Support executive-level functions as backup to the CEO’s Executive Assistant, including calendar management, travel coordination, and visitor admittance.
- Partner with development and fundraising teams by sharing community announcements, preparing reports, and supporting event logistics.
- Manage building maintenance requests, set up audiovisual equipment for meetings, and coordinate distribution of cards, gifts, and resource materials.
- Maintain security protocols by updating contact lists, supporting security-related events, tracking funding requests, and coordinating with law enforcement partners.
Qualifications
- Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Proficiency with Zoom and Teams teleconferencing and Owl camera setup.
- Computer savvy to navigate Microsoft SharePoint, Planner and One Drive.
- Experience working with C-Level executives required, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Experience with travel coordination and project management required.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills required.
- Must be detail oriented, have a proactive workstyle, and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Thrives working in a fast-paced environment independently with limited supervision and demonstrates the ability to anticipate needs.
Seniority level
- Associate
Employment type
- Contract
Job function
- Administrative
Industries
- Non-profit Organizations
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