Administrative ASSISTANT

Reports to: Chief Strategy and Impact Officer

FLSA: Exempt

Date: May 2022

ABOUT SEEDING SUCCESS

Starting from the time a child is born until they enter the workforce, there are many factors and systems that contribute to whether they are successful in life. Understanding these systems and how they interact is essential in creating a lasting impact and fundamentally changes how we work together to address the needs of children and families in Shelby County.

Seeding Success focuses our efforts in the cradle (promise) to career (opportunity) pipeline by encouraging collaboration among diverse stakeholders and building their capacity to make data-informed decisions. Seeding Success uses Results Count® and a continuous improvement framework to identify effective practices that improve outcomes for Shelby County families and drive students’ success both in and out of school. As a leader of systems-level change in Shelby County, the Seeding Success partnership convenes and invests in four key areas of focus:

  • Creating a system of support or children from prenatal to age 8

  • Unifying a student-centric K-12 learning environment

  • Reducing the rate of Opportunity Youth

  • Improving postsecondary enrollment and completion

To bolster better outcomes for students and families, Seeding Success manages systems change through four phases:

  • Design formal strategies and systems with institutions and community organizations that address current challenges and confront disparities within existing structures.

  • Build capacity, capability, and coordination of systems through trust and engagement around a common agenda.

  • Manage accountability and quality standards to address the root causes of underperformance and inequity.

  • Sustain improved outcomes to scale by diversifying funding sources, advocating for long term policy change, and aligning with adjacent sector work.

Students and families experience increased social and economic mobility because they are equipped with all the resources and support they need to reach their full potential, cradle to career.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Seeding Success is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support our growing organization. This is a great opportunity to assist our employees with diverse projects and provide general administrative support.

We’re a small company of less than 50 employees, which means there’s lots of room for growth and learning opportunities. Here at Seeding Success, we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where all employees feel welcomed and valued.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and clerical support to the Administrative Director and the Chief Strategy and Impact Officer. This position will support various main office functions including preparing correspondence, answering phones, monitoring office inventory, and ordering supplies, maintaining calendars, and various other assignments as needed.

Competencies

  • Computer skills, proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Previous successful experience in an office environment

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Ability to effectively interact with the business industry and staff members

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

Qualifications

Minimum high school degree with at least two years of work experience as an administrative professional

Salary Range: $45K - 60K

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to careers@seeding-success.org with the subject line Administrative Assistant - Your Name by June 30th.