Administrative Assistant to the VP of Finance

Job Title:    Administrative Assistant
Department:    Finance
Location:    ABWE Headquarters, Harrisburg PA
Job Type:    Full-Time, Hourly, Non-exempt

Supervisor: Vice President of Finance

Mission/Vision: To make disciples among every people group on earth by sharing the story of hope we in Jesus Christ, building communities of faith and serving the world with love.

Job Summary: The Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Finance provides administrative support to the Vice President of Finance and plays a key role in keeping the business operations/activities organized, on track, and moving forward for the Vice President of Finance and his team. This position requires well-developed organizational, follow-through, and communication skills. This is a full-time position located at ABWE Headquarters in Harrisburg, PA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
•    Completes a variety of administrative tasks for the Vice President of Finance including: managing the VP of Finance’s calendar and collaborating effectively with others to coordinate scheduling needs; monitoring and responding to emails; organizing travel and agendas; preparing documents for meetings and presentations, and composing and preparing correspondence for the Vice President of Finance that is often times confidential.
•    Researches, prioritizes, and follows-up on issues and concerns addressed to the Vice President of Finance and/or his team including those of sensitive or confidential nature.
•    Prepares and processes expense reports for the Vice President of Finance, as well as, reviews the expense reports of the VP of Finance’s direct reports to ensure submissions are timely and within company policy.
•    Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the Vice President of Finance’s office and other departments.
•    Assists the Vice President of Finance in coordinating the agenda for meetings and taking minutes.
•    As directed by the Vice President of Finance, assists in the assembly, print, and distribution of board materials, resolutions, correspondence and minutes from meetings.
•    Opens & distributes mail, obtains signatures, answers incoming telephone calls, and serves as a telephone back-up for Corp Fin & Project Office.
•    Manages meeting room preparations, meals, IT needs, etc. for meetings organized by the Vice President of Finance.
•    Maintains relevant files and records.
•    Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by the Vice President of Finance.

Qualifications:
•    Education:  Must have high school diploma or GED, some college business-related courses, Associate’s degree preferred.
•    Minimum Prior Experience Required:  At least one to two years of administrative assistant experience or two years of experience in a related field/capacity.
•    Certification/Licensure Required:  None.

Necessary Attributes:
•    Joy-filled faith rooted in Jesus Christ.
•    Excellent written communication skills including proofreading and editing skills.
•    Strong computer skills including intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PPT
•    Detail-oriented and organized. Exhibits great time management.
•    Strong relationship skills including excellent telephone etiquette.
•    Able to maintain information and documents that are highly confidential in nature.
•    Takes initiative and anticipates needs.
•    Energetic and detail oriented.
•    Able to work alone or in a team environment.
•    Cheerful.
•    Self-disciplined.
•    Exhibits sound judgment.

Christian Life: As an employee of ABWE you are an important member of a Christian organization. All staff members are Christian missionaries and are required to participate in chapel services. Because of the nature of our ministry it is absolutely necessary that you possess and maintain a lifestyle that is above reproach.  

All ABWE employees must:
1.    Be a current and active member and/or regular attendee of a local, like-minded church.
2.    Be able to fully support ABWE's mission, vision, core values, doctrinal statement, and ministry philosophy.
3.    Be a participant in morning staff prayer time.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations, including long periods of time sitting at a desk. The work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a moderate to high noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Updated: September 2015

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: In order to be considered for this position, do not apply through this website. Please send the following items to jobs@abwe.org. In the subject line of the email, include your name and the position.

• Resume and cover letter
• One-page testimony including the name of your local church
• Salary requirements

 Visit www.abwe.org/jobs for more information.

ABOUT ABWE: ABWE was founded in 1927 as a ministry dedicated to fulfilling the command of Christ by sending out missionaries to take the good news of salvation to the ends of the earth.

 Dr. Raphael Thomas, a graduate of Harvard Medical College, heard D.L. Moody challenge students to obey the command of Christ to take the gospel to every ethnic group. He committed his life to that cause and became ABWE’s first missionary.

Through the years, ABWE has partnered with more than 4,000 like-minded, baptistic churches to serve 1,000 missionaries serving in more than 60 countries around the world. Our International Administration and Training Center located near Harrisburg, PA employs close to 100 full-time and part-time staff members.