Office Administrator

DePelchin Children's Center - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Social Assistance

About the position

The Office Administrator is responsible for overseeing the general administrative functions in the Advancement department. This position will provide clerical support to the Advancement team as well as ensure the smooth operation of the department through the support of fundraising, marketing, and volunteer activities. The Office Administrator will act as the point of contact for the Advancement and Board Development Committees, providing administrative guidance and managing their queries. The Office Administrator will also serve as the initial point of contact for general donor calls and emails received, directing them to the appropriate staff member.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general administrative functions in the Advancement department.
• Provide clerical support to the Advancement team.
• Ensure smooth operation of the department through support of fundraising, marketing, and volunteer activities.
• Act as the point of contact for the Advancement and Board Development Committees.
• Provide administrative guidance and manage queries from committees.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for general donor calls and emails.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years' experience in an administrative or comparable role required, preferably in fundraising/marketing or non-profit setting.
• Experience editing and proofreading documents.
• Experience with virtual meeting tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams).

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in a fundraising/marketing non-profit setting is a plus.
• Experience with donor management systems a plus.
• Digital and social media experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package
• Generous PTO
• Matching retirement