Administrative Specialist bei The Summit Center

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

Position: Administrative Specialist 

Pay: $20 - $21/hr 

Location: Amherst, NY

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (typically)

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.

Why Work With Us?

• Up to 32 days of paid time off
• 14–16 paid holidays annually
• Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
• Health, dental, vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
• Employee Assistance Program:

• • Free mental health counseling
  • Free childcare referrals
  • Access to legal services
  • Grief/eldercare support
  • Financial consultation

Your impact as a Administrative Specialist 

Under the general supervision of the Director of Administrative Services and/or Office Manager, an Administrative Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely performance of clerical and administrative duties of moderate complexity requiring diversified clerical and phone skills; generates and maintains confidential files, reports and records; demonstrates proficient use of PC/client server/network and related software (purchased and proprietary) and various office machines in performance of duties; responds to telephone/fax inquiries of a routine nature; exhibits a working knowledge of agency policies, practices and procedures while relieving agency staff and other clerical personnel of administrative duties; written and verbal proficiency.

• General clerical duties
• Agency Record/File Creation, Organizing, Maintaining, Archiving and Processing of Record Requests (FERPA/ HIPPA)
• Maintain contact and assist with scheduling (meetings, observations, etc.) with external and internal agencies/staff, organizations, and groups
• Provide receptionist duties for agency
• Processes information for individuals served
• Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect
• Adheres to the Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to dress code, attendance and punctuality, and Paid Time Off
• Any other duties as requested by your supervisor

EDUCATION - High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES - Must be able to type with minimal errors. Some knowledge of business machines and general clerical activity desirable. Must be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel. 

At The Summit Center, you’ll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference.

Apply now to become a #DifferenceMaker!