Office Manager I – San Diego

MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Join a progressive state-wide non-profit disability advocacy organization that is committed to the fight for the legal and human rights of people with disabilities. Protection & Advocacy, Inc. (PAI) has a vacancy for an energetic and detail oriented Office Manager for our San Diego Regional Office. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your supervisory and organizational skills. PAI offers excellent benefits and a great work environment.

The following minimum qualifications must be met:

1. Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized secretarial or business training.

2. Two (2) years of experience supervising office support staff.

3. Five (5) years of progressively responsible legal or administrative/ secretarial experience.

4. Keyboard proficiency: 60 net words per minute.

5. Experience using Microsoft Word and/or WordPerfect, and Excel.

6. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, including a working knowledge of correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure.

7. Ability to judge situations, make independent decisions, and find reasonable solutions.

8. Experience working with or sensitivity to individuals with disabilities.

9. Experience working with or sensitivity to individuals from ethnic and language distinct communities.

If you are interested in applying for this position, it is extremely important you complete the required application packet and submit to the Human Resources Department by September 5, 2008. To obtain the detailed job description and required application packet you may visit www.pai-ca.org or call 916-658-2659 to have the packet mailed to you. Resumes received without all of the required application materials will not be considered.

$3,588-$4,814/month; $43,056-$57,768/year DOE