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Administrative Specialist Jobs in United States at LaSallian Educational and Research Initiatives
Title: Administrative Specialist
Company: LaSallian Educational and Research Initiatives
Location: United States
Administrative Specialist at Lasallian Educational and Research Initiatives
(Full-Time, Remote)
Lasallian Educational and Research Initiatives embodies the forward-thinking mission of the Institute of the Brothers of Christian Schools. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation, creating opportunities that drive holistic human and spiritual growth. Our commitment is to young people, providing cutting-edge research and publishing initiatives that inspire their full potential and supporting the educators and mentors who guide them on their journey to becoming well-rounded individuals.
We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Administrative Specialist. This role supports two dynamic business units, providing comprehensive administrative support to a creative and driven group of professionals at Saint Mary’s Press and Springtide Research Institute. The ideal candidate will work closely with leadership, excelling in a fast-paced, innovative environment where a passion for learning is highly valued. We’re looking for someone who enjoys building and maintaining positive, trust-based relationships with internal and external partners. The ability to handle confidential information with the utmost professionalism is essential. This role demands a proactive, self-motivated individual who can anticipate needs, make timely decisions with minimal guidance, and the ability to think critically under pressure.
Our team is highly collaborative, fully remote, and values both hard work and having fun. If you are tech-savvy, driven, and passionate about learning, we’d love to hear from you.
Objectives of this role
Support the President/CEO and provide additional support to leadership team members, as needed, ensuring that company goals and objectives are achieved and operations run smoothly and efficiently
Maintain and refine internal processes that support leadership companywide, while coordinating internal and external resources to streamline and expedite workflows
Manage communication with employees by acting as a liaison between internal and external leaders on various projects and tasks
Primary Responsibilities
Respond to all administrative assignments and requests as directed by the President/CEO and leadership team
Provide administrative support for Board of Director meetings, including collaborating with the President/CEO and CFO to prepare the board packet, coordinating board member travel, recording Board meeting minutes, and managing all other meeting logistics
Assist the President/CEO with tasks related to project management and company operations
Manage vendor and project contracts as well as purchase orders (POs) for St. Mary’s Press & Springtide Research Institute
Assist with travel requests across both business units
Maintain the highest level of professionalism and strict confidentiality with all materials, communications, and processes
Organize team communications and plan events, both internal and off-site
Required skills and qualifications
Four or more years of experience in an administrative role, reporting directly to upper management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong time-management skills and an ability to organize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office productivity tools and an aptitude for learning new software and systems
Flexible team …
