Administrative Assistant - COO, Temp PT

Focus on the Family•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal. The Administrative Assistant - COO position exists to provide administrative assistance for the COO office. Works directly with the Executive Assistant -COO to support work using a wide range of processes and organizational skills; as well as provides back-up for the Chief Operating Officer and Office of the President administrative assistants.

Requirements

Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”
Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer
Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer
Engages in Christian ministry
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values
Highly developed emotional intelligence (EQ) and mature judgment
Self-starter with resilience and mature judgment
Able to handle changing and challenging priorities with calmness and can-do attitude.
Specialized training/education equivalent to two years of college
4-6 years of related experience
Type 60-75 wpm with 98% accuracy
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Exhibits discernment, discretion, courtesy, and tact with individuals in telephone and personal dealings
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with various levels of staff across the ministry
Ability to create goodwill across the ministry on behalf of the office of the COO
Displays discretion in handling confidential/proprietary information; exhibits the utmost integrity to safeguard the ministry's integrity

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft SharePoint preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in of a variety of administrative duties
Is able to back-up the Executive Assistant for the Chief Operating Officer as well as stand in when needed in the Office of the President
Serves as a contributing member of the COO’s direct report team
May respond to highly diversified inquiries from management, employees, constituents, and the public
May schedule meetings on behalf of the COO
Performs other duties as assigned