Company Intro: United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA (UNC) is one of the largest, and longest operating, nonprofit organizations in the region. The agency’s purpose is to meet the needs of local low-income families, seniors, youth, and new immigrants, while also empowering them to attain self-sufficiency. UNC’s wide array of programs are continuously adjusted to fill the gaps that exist in local services.

UNC services include childcare centers with transportation, pre-school programs, youth programs, older adult programs, community health education, free screenings, community services, community education (free adult literacy, English as a Second Language, and citizenship classes), community revitalization, and community development (affordable housing).

Our UNC Locations: Scranton, Tunkhannock, Jessup, Carbondale, West Pittston.  This position is located in Scranton, PA.

Hours: Full-time position working 40 hours per week Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Executive Office, the Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support, ensuring efficient office operations.  They are responsible for managing and distributing information among staff, performing clerical duties, assisting daily office needs and general administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Answers and directs phone calls.
• Organizes and schedules appointments.
• Plans meetings and takes detailed minutes.
• Writes and distributes email, correspondence memos, letters, and forms.
• Assists in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.
• Orders office supplies.
• Maintains vendor relations and makes recommendations on products.
• Maintains contact lists.
• Books travel arrangements.
• Provides general support to visitors.
• Acts as the point of contact for internal and external clients.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Licensure

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelors degree is preferred.
• Minimum two years of administrative experience in an office setting is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize work is required.
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills is required.
• Knowledge of office management systems, equipment, and procedures is required.
• PA Child Abuse Clearance and NSOR Clearance are required.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 is preferred.

Benefits:

• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days time off annually
• Holidays (10)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Salary Deferral
• 401(k) 5% Company Contribution
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Free Child Care Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• LifeMart Employee Discounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Join the ranks of a GREAT Non-Profit organization committed to helping those in the communities we serve.  UNC offers our regular full and part-time employees a great benefits package to include a superior healthcare plan, dental. Generous holidays schedule, plenty of sick, vacation and personal days off, and a 5% contribution to your retirement plan. Apply now!

UNC of NEPA is equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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