Gelc sr. administrative assistant

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

Open: October 23, 2026 Close: November 6, 2026

Job Title: Sr. Administrative Assistant Department: GELC

Reports To: Director Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time

Salary: Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits Requisition: 943

Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call (253)573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

Position Summary:

Assists Administrative Team with the complex and confidential administrative work for the Grandview Early Learning Center. Assists with schedules, flyers, announcements and disseminates information and helps explain CCDF requirements and policies & procedures through personal and telephone contacts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets parents, guardians and visitors while maintaining professionalism at all times. Routes incoming parents and visitors and directs visitors to destination. Assure visitors sign in and out each day and create a name badge for all guests and visitors to wear.
• Assures children are signed into the online attendance management program.
• Assure staff sign in and out each day on the Sign-in/out form.
• Track weekly child and staff weekly attendance ratio data and submit data to the Administration Team.
• Work with the classroom teachers to collect classroom monthly attendance data, submit data to the Administration Team. Responsible for making and distributing photocopies and facsimiles. Composes routine correspondence and memos. Copies all application packets: Grandview, Subsidized and PTP and has them available for public in lobby.
• Screens and routes incoming telephone calls to classrooms and administration, takes messages and returns voicemail calls. Answers and routes a high volume of incoming calls and messages using proper etiquette. Follows up as necessary.
• Provides timely information and direction to families and visitors regarding requested and available services.
• Assists families through enrollment processes including monitoring incoming emails, explaining requirements, policies and procedures, and assists families in completing their applications. Files and secures family applications, updates and distributes information.
• Prepares documents for enrollment meetings, schedules enrollment meetings, and keeps up-to-date child enrollment data for all children current and pending enrollments.
• Assists in scheduling staff meetings and trainings for classroom staff and Administrative Team. Sends out calendar invites, cancellations and reminders. Creates an agenda and takes notes during all meetings and disseminates to appropriate parties. Assists with planning, coordinating and preparation of parent nights or community events.
• Assists in composing and posting flyers and announcements and distributes as necessary.
• Picks up and delivers mail and other office information at the Administration Building.
• Assists in various approval processes by routing and tracking documents for signatures.
• With management approval places orders & purchases for Center supplies; classrooms, kitchen, children and staff. Completes vendor orders and purchases in Microix, purchase order system, by telephone, in- person or online.
• Researches and resolves office operations and system issues and concerns.
• Monitors equipment and supply inventory, and determines needs to re-orders stock orders.
• Maintains up-to-date records of expenditures by hard copy and digital format for accounting or Administration reports.
• Receives and distributes incoming mail and packages. Properly and accurately logs all incoming/outgoing mail. Logs and tracks forms submitted to other departments for signature. Collects and logs incoming correspondence, sign for deliveries. Assists in the delivery of classroom/office supplies received through the purchase order system.
• Acts as back-up to assist with Leave Request Forms, including routing for all required signatures and approvals, and maintaining a leave schedule/calendar.
• Provides back-up to Administrative Team and classroom teachers as needed.
• As directed by management personnel, creates or updates forms for Child Care Center.
• Required to work schedule assigned by supervisor (opening, closing, split shift, etc.) as needed.
• It is the goal of GELC to support Tribal children to learn and be cared for in Tribal cultural practices including Puyallup tribal language. The person in this position is required to take Puyallup Tribal language classes.
• Serve as a role model for GELC staff to create a positive work environment, develop and cultivate positive peer and vendor relationships. Support a culture of enthusiasm, teamwork and superior service among all staff, peers, and vendors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associates Degree and two years of previous administrative support is required; or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Access and Excel required. Must be able to type 55 words per minute accurately. Must have computer knowledge and able to set up and implement new software applications.

Other requirements:

• Must be willing to attend training for professional development.
• Works cooperatively to establish and maintain professional relationships with the community members and other Tribal departments that are responsible for sharing highly confidential information. Works with a variety of highly confidential information and, as a result, handles the information professionally and maintains strict confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and maintains consistent daily attendance at work.

Language Skills

Employee must demonstrate the ability to interact tactfully and positively with parents/guardians, Tribal members, all levels of staff and management. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common professional journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff and regulatory agencies. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. Ability to effectively present information to management, employees and groups of people.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Other Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of administrative procedures required; knowledge of accounting procedures preferred; Knowledge of CCDF program requirements and GELC policies and procedures preferred. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance. Must be able to pass a background check prior to and periodically throughout employment. Must pass TB Testing and have and maintain CPR/1st Aid Certification. Must demonstrate ability to problem solve.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires the ability to operate a personal computer, multi-line telephone, calculator, facsimile and photocopier. Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level is loud. The physical exertion is low to moderate. Work is performed in an office setting. Position may be stressful at times due to confidential issues being addressed. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Indian Preference Employer as Required by Law

How To Apply:

Apply online at https://usr55.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/ptoiad

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If you have any questions about the positions or the online application, please call (253) 573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov.

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Native American preference applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors. Because of the large number of applications received and limited job positions, your application will not guarantee employment.