Receptionist/Admin Assistant (Full-Time) Oak Ridge, TN

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

• Pay: $16.00ph
• Days: Monday - Friday (7:30am - 4:30pm)
• Benefits: Vision, Dental, Medical, Paid Time Off (PTO), Retirement Plan, and more!

The Emory Valley Center

We are a nonprofit organization located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, that has been serving individuals with developmental disabilities since 1955. It supports children, adults, and families across 16 East Tennessee counties, offering a wide range of services including supported living, day programs, employment assistance, early intervention, family support, and therapies such as speech, occupational, and behavioral health. The center also operates the Emory Valley Early Learning Center, an inclusive preschool licensed by the Department of Human Services. In 2016, Emory Valley Center opened a new facility to expand its services and continue its mission of promoting independence, dignity, and community inclusion for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities:

The Administrative Assistant/Receptionist plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of Emory Valley Center (EVC) by providing exceptional front-office support, managing administrative tasks, and serving as the first point of contact for visitors, people receiving services, and staff. The Administrative Assistant/Receptionist actively participates, facilitates, and contributes to the organization’s ongoing mission to build and strengthen our internal culture with compassion, forward thinking, quality, value and respect for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to enhance the lives of those we serve.

• Greet visitors, people receiving services, and staff in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls and emails efficiently.
• Manage the reception area and ensure a welcoming environment.
• Assist with scheduling appointments, meetings, and agency events.
• Maintain organized records, files, and documentation.
• Support administrative tasks such as data entry, correspondence, making copies, sorting agency mail and report preparation.
• Support Human Resources for tasks such as reference checks, MVR/Driver’s License/Vehicle checks, etc.
• Booking offsite accommodation to include ordering food.
• Co-Chair Employee Engagement Committee.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with organizational policies.
• Collaborate with team members to support agency initiatives and programs.
• Champion EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) across all Emory Valley Center programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional administrative or office management training preferred.
• Proven experience as a receptionist, administrative assistant, or in a related role.
• Must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license.
• Required training/certifications provided by the organization including CPR/First Aid.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Gym Membership and more!

If you're interested in applying for the Receptionist/Admin Assistant role, or if you're interested in learning more about Emory Valley Center, please apply via the provided links or contact Connor Mitchell at connor.mitchell@evcmail.org

Emory Valley is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Center to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.