Share Email Opening Title Administrative Assistant, Human Resources   Hiring Manager(s) GRIA HERNANDEZ-CURTIS   Category Administrative Assistant   Description Job Title:              Confidential Administrative Assistant                                          Job Number:      COPU-35-61-0424-V                                                                            Department:        Human Resources                                                                              Annual Salary:         $69,047.27 The AFT is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities.  We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do. The AFT believes that a culturally diverse workforce advances our mission and we strongly encourage applications from under-represented communities of workers. Position Summary: Under the supervision of the human resources director, the confidential human resources assistant is responsible for providing administrative support for human resources programs and functions. The individual will contribute to the accomplishment of human resource objectives and assist with the implementation of practices, services, policies and programs for AFT staff. Position Responsibilities: Draft correspondence and memoranda, including sensitive, confidential, and personal matters, related to the human resources department’s functions. Provide support for department initiatives including professional development, employee evaluations, labor-management committees, Coffee, Tea & Conversation, staff awareness, national staff meeting, etc. Manage department calendar, schedule meetings and coordinate meeting logistics. Manage OPEIU Employee Line, including department notification of emergency leave. Handle incoming and outgoing mail, including confidential correspondence, and other documentation. Fulfill department requests for temporary staff, including assignments, orientation, monitoring, timesheet approvals and billing. Maintain posting and employment bulletin boards in the human resources department and common areas by replacing expired notices, posters and job vacancies. Administer OPEIU applicant testing. Prepare AFTSU telework agreements; track and follow-up on extensions. Support the OPEIU/AFT Job Classification System, e.g., schedule meetings, facilitate evaluation sessions, prepare materials for review, notify staff of classification results, and maintaining records. Support administration of staff collective bargaining agreements and negotiations; Maintain department and personnel files. Assist in the preparation of yearly department budget. Process expenses, prepare vouchers, process department credit card statements and track departmental expenditures, ensuring approved budget parameters are maintained. Other duties as assigned.   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Work independently and exercise good judgment and discretion in confidential personnel matters. Demonstrate initiative, ability to prioritize and be well-organized. Excellent interpersonal skills to handle sensitive issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work with diverse employees and situations. Computer proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; possess ability to learn other software as needed and have the ability to conduct research using the internet.   Work Environment: AFT is a place-based organization which is located at our headquarters office in Washington, D.C..   There is no internal posting period for this position.  Applicants will be considered as they apply.   Position Requirements Work independently and exercise good judgment and discretion in confidential personnel matters. Demonstrate initiative, ability to prioritize and be well-organized. Excellent interpersonal skills to handle sensitive issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work with diverse employees and situations. Computer proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, possess ability to learn other software as needed, and have ability to conduct research using internet.   Full-Time/Part-Time Contingent   Work Environment AFT is a place-based organization which is located at our headquarters office in Washington, D.C.   Position   Close Date   Created By   Position Administrative Assistant/Human Resources Confidential   Close Date   Created By PATRICIA COOK   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Open Date 4/16/2024   Location Headquarters, Washington, DC   About the Organization The AFT is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do.   EOE Statement The AFT is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do. The AFT believes that a culturally diverse workforce advances our mission and we strongly encourage applications from under-represented communities of workers.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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