Administrative Assistant 1 - Child Care Center

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Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is looking for a friendly, organized, and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant 1 to join our Child Care Center team. *This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. Do you have a heart for children and families? Are you passionate about creating a welcoming environment that helps children transition smoothly from home to the classroom? In this role, you'll be the first point of contact for families, ensuring a warm and supportive experience as they drop off their children, while also handling essential office tasks that keep our center running smoothly.

Why TMCC’s Child Care Center?

• Welcoming Environment: Be the face of our child care center, greeting families and helping them feel comfortable and supported from the moment they walk through the door.

• Meaningful Impact: Your role will help set the tone for a positive experience for both children and their parents, fostering trust and security.

• Team-Oriented Culture: Join a collaborative team dedicated to providing a nurturing and professional environment for children, families, and staff alike.

Who You Are

• Child and Family Champion: You have a passion for working with children and families, and you know how to make people feel welcome and at ease.

• Organized and Efficient: You enjoy keeping things in order, whether it’s maintaining detailed records or ensuring all child care licensing requirements are up to date.

• Detail-Oriented: You have a sharp eye for accuracy, whether it’s processing payments, archiving records, or inputting payroll.

• Friendly Communicator: You’re great at answering phones, greeting visitors, and providing information, ensuring that every interaction is a positive one.

• Reliable Team Player: You’re dependable and ready to help wherever needed, whether it’s in the office or assisting with tasks around the center.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcoming Families: Greet parents and children warmly each day, escorting children to their classrooms and ensuring a smooth drop-off experience.

• Record Management: Create and maintain files for all enrolled children and staff, ensuring compliance with State of Nevada Child Care licensing requirements.

• Payroll Processing: Input daily payroll for student employees and manage administrative tasks with precision and accuracy.

• Payment Handling: Process credit card payments and post tuition payments to family accounts, maintaining accurate financial records.

• Administrative Support: Handle a variety of office tasks, including answering phones, archiving records, taking meeting notes, and maintaining emergency rolling cases.

• Compliance: Ensure all child care licensing requirements, immunization records, and well-child forms are up to date.

• Other Duties as Assigned: Be ready to step in and support the center with additional responsibilities as needed.

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2024-006

ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31ST, 2024.  Please refer to the link for more