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Marklund is hiring an Administrative Coordinator in Elgin!

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of others and be appreciated for what you do?

Join us in making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities and love your job!

Marklund is seeking highly motivated and mission-centered individual for the position of Administrative Coordinator. This is a full-time position based out of Marklund's Nathan Education Center in Elgin , IL. This position has a schedule of Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and to meet its functional and environmental requirements.

Who We Are

Marklund is a nonprofit organization that provides residential, educational and therapy services to infants, children, teens and adults with serious and profound developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs. With three residential locations the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva, the Marklund Philip Center in Bloomingdale, and the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, it is currently home to nearly 178 residents. The Marklund Day School offers Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children and young adults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on the autism spectrum. In addition, our Community Day Services program at each site is a therapeutic day program for adults who reside at Marklund and those who come in from the community.

Marklund provides a rich culture where everything we do contributes to our mission of making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities. Each and every employees job contributes to Marklunds vision of providing a happy, safe purpose-filled life for every individual with intellectual and development disabilities, and is integral to enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve. As part of our private, not-for-profit network of services, you will learn what its like to have the individuals we serve not only change your career, but also change your life.

Responsibilities Include

• Schedule appointments and maintain Outlook Calendar for Administrator
• Ensure staff changes are processed to Human Resources and facilitate hiring process
• Maintain regulatory records per DHS & IDPH regulations
• Liaison to staff, volunteers, and parents
• Facilitate Staff meetings & maintain meeting minutes
• Communicate with all staff regarding completion of required paperwork
• Operation of front desk (answering phones, opening and delivering mail, greeting visitors)
• Other duties as assigned

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As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects and supports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of office management systems and procedures.

Education And Experience

• Three years of Administrative Assistant or clerical experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in a nonpublic or public-school system preferred.

Benefits

We want to be a positive influence in your career path

Whether you work at Marklund for 1 year, 5 years or 50 years, we want to be a positive influence in your career path.

When you join the Marklund team, you receive the following:

Full-Time Employees

Compensation & Benefits we offer YOU

• Paid Time Off (PTO)*
• Voluntary Short -Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance for all FT employees
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• *School Employees Receive “Closed Days” and Sick/Personal
• PTO Cash-In & Conversion Twice Per Year
• Competitive Pay
• 7 Paid Holidays per Year
• Extended Sick Bank
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Full-Time And Part-Time Employee Benefits

• Credit Union Membership
• Competitive pay
• Marklund matches up to 5%
• Retirement Savings Plan – eligible upon hire

Ways we appreciate YOU

• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Years of Service Awards and Gifts beginning at 5 years
• You Caught My Eye – Monthly Employee Award
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• Claire Haverkampf (founder) Annual Commemorative Award
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration

Training & Growth Opportunities for YOU

• In-House Training Programs
• Leadership Training Program
• You are paid while you train:
• We promote from within whenever possible
• Employee Workshops on a variety of topics

Benefits/Programs subject to change.

Keyword: Administrative Assistant, Administrative Coordinator, Secretary, Office Assistant