Administrative Associate - Special Education id-8074

May 7, 2025

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The Institute of Living, one of the first mental health centers in the U.S., remains one of America’s leading not-for-profit centers for patient care, research and education in the fields of behavioral, psychiatric and addiction disorder. Through our dedicated, experienced and skilled clinicians, we provide patients and their families with the highest quality of personalized care. Programs are offered for children, adolescents and adults struggling with mental illness as well as offering services specializing in Anxiety, Eating Disorders, and Geriatric Services.

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Job Summary

The Administrative Associate II position at the Grace S. Webb School encompasses the quintessential front desk school responsibilities. The team member will work with students, guardians, public school systems, Webb School staff, and HHC teams on an array of independent and group projects. Consequently, the ideal candidate will be effective at communication, organized, and enjoy working with others. Essential tasks, functions, and qualities: customer service, Microsoft suite, Google, CT SEDS, PowerSchool, office equipment usage, confidential record handling, calendar management, sitting/standing/bending, mailing, filing, phones, assorted troubleshooting & triaging. Necessary willingness to participate in the Crisis Prevention Intervention process inside student programs. There is a significant amount of time sitting and working on a computer. While the position reports to the Manager of Special Education Operations, the assignments impact the flow and function of the whole school.

Qualifications

High School diploma required, additional education preferred
Three years previous secretarial experience with an additional two years of education beyond High School or two years of high level secretarial experience.
Proficiency in the use of the Personal Computer.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
High degree of confidentiality.

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As a Hartford HealthCare entity, The Hartford Hospital Institute of Living provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working in a thriving centrally located urban community:

Medical and dental benefits
401(k) plan with employer match
Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs
Located on the Institute of Living’s historic park-like grounds designed by Frederick Law Ohlmsted

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