Research and Development Supervisor jobs in Mississippi

Research Development/Family Service

Administrative Assistant

(Jackson, MS)

Under the supervision of the Research and Development/Family Services Director, the administrative assistant provides clerical support to the department to ensuring quality services are provided to the children and families served. The Administrative Assistant will

perform routine administrative functions such as greeting visitors, answering the telephone, taking messages, drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing, and maintaining paper and electronic files, and providing information to callers. Responsibilities will also include, creating and maintaining a database of required records for compliance, such as child attendance and district/center enrollment.

Desired Requirements: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Arts degree in Office Administration, Business Administration, or related field and two years’ experience working in an early childhood development program. At least one year experience as a data entry clerk preferred.

Travel required, some overnight, with short notice. All applicants must pass a criminal background check before hire.

MAP, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Agency to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type. Equal employment opportunities are afforded to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

Submit resume and official copy of transcript to:

Miraea H. Gavin, Human Resources Director

Mississippi Action for Progress, Inc.

1751 Morson Road

Jackson, MS 39209

mgavin@mapheadstart.org

Open Date: 03/14/2024

Closing Date: 03/19/2024

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person