Senior Administrative Assistant (7412)

Company: Lutheran Services Florida
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. LSF is seeking a talented Senior Administrative Assistant who wants to make an impact in the lives of others. Purpose and Impact: The Senior Administrative Assistant assists with the administration of programs within assigned geographical area and serves as primary assistant to the Program Director. Essential Functions: Assists with operation of programs to assure all programs meet or exceed all licensing, quality assurance, fiscal, legal and contract requirements. Assists with monitoring staff employment, orientation, assignment, supervision and training. Informs Program Director of any staff or client issues which may affect the delivery of quality services. Represents the Program Director with involvement on local and state committees with interest in the Region. Assists with all programs to improve Policy and Procedures to maximize service delivery. Maintains positive working relationships and facilitates communication with all areas supervised by the Program Director. As assigned, provides reports of progress to Program Director through fiscal and statistical data received from the Program Administrators. Assists with the budget and grant preparation as assigned. Serves as contact person in the Program Director’s absence. Coordinates schedules for the Program Director through scheduling meetings, preparing agenda’s, preparing minutes of meetings and other duties as required. May supervise clerical staff and volunteers as required. Assists with agency outreach, education, and special events. Performs other duties as assigned. Other Functions: Other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements: Must be able to travel state-wide and out of the state overnight as required. Must be able to meet assignments and deadlines. Must be accessible to staff. Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required. Post-secondary education preferred, but may be waived in lieu of experience and training in office management. Experience: Three years office operations experience required. Operations, Social Service environment experience preferred. Skills: Ability to assist in balancing service delivery and business operations of program. Skills are required in personnel, fiscal management, training, organizing, and communication. Must be committed to personal development and training. Other: Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs. Principal Accountabilities: Reports to Program Director for geographical area or region. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and with writing. Adherence to legal, license and quality assurance standards and contract requirements. Effective staff liaison. Adherence to Agency policies in all areas of service delivery and personnel management. Effective team player with all levels of Agency. Accurate and timely submission of required statistical, personnel and fiscal reports. Ability to use initiative to foster cost effective management of contracts. Why work for LSF? LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization. Amazing benefits package including: Medical, Dental and Vision Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer paid life insurance (1X salary) 13 paid holidays 1 floating holiday Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year) Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement Tuition reimbursement LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Lutheran Services Florida is mandated to perform background screenings for employment in accordance with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as outlined in Section 435.12, Florida Statutes. Additionally, pursuant to House Bill 531 (2025), Lutheran Services Florida must ensure that all job vacancy postings and advertisements include a clear and conspicuous link to the AHCA Clearinghouse website and its requirements. For more information on background screening requirements please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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