Exec. Administrative Assistant

Catapult Learning is a subsidiary of Educate, Inc., a publicly held K-12 corporation, is the country’s leading provider of high quality educational services to schools, school districts and community organizations. Its comprehensive range of services include supplemental reading and math instruction, remedial and after-school enrichment programs, early childhood education, and English Language Development programs.Please apply on our career site at www.catapultlearning.com.We are currently seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant, on a permanent basis. This position will be responsible for project work in addition to administrative tasks.
The ideal person will - Manage documents and files including personnel information, expense reports, and accounts payable - Answer phones and communicate with internal and external clients - Manage the travel plans of the Regional Directors who travel at a high volume - Organize a variety of projects related to process creation and organization - Coordinate requests from field employees. There will be a strong data entry and central operations component that will assist Regional Directors and field managers with their weekly and monthly reports. Strong excel skills is a MUST.
REQUIREMENTS
- Results oriented, and able to work in a fast pace environment as a self starter - Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and projects - Exceptional resourcefulness and problem solving skills - An interest in education - A positive "can do" attitude
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including word, powerpoint and excel, the Internet & Lotus Notes - Desire to be part of a fast-growing team and organization
5 years administrative experience or related work preferred - Strong customer service and both oral and written communication skills are very important - Ability to be flexible in terms of managing multiple priorities, and in working overtime as needed for special project work and important deadlines
Must be able to be assertive in scheduling executive's calendar and events, as well as in dealing with multiple priorities/customers and deadlines
Pay for this position is in the mid to high 30's. This is a full time hourly position with possibilities for occasional overtime.