Careers at Adler Aphasia Center
The Center, established in 2003, is a national leader and advocate for community based aphasia programs, and now offers full-service programming in Maywood, West Orange and Toms River, as well as less intensive Aphasia Communication Groups throughout New Jersey.
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Location: Maywood, NJ
Job Type: Part-time | Non-exempt
Days/Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00-3:30, 52 weeks/year
Compensation: $28,500
Start Date: December 1 (flexibility to start after the New Year with training provided in early December)
About Us
Adler Aphasia Center is a nonprofit organization that helps people with aphasia—a communication disorder that often follows stroke or brain injury—reconnect with life. Our center provides innovative programs and a supportive community for clients and their families.
Position Summary
We’re seeking a compassionate and organized Front Desk Receptionist & Operations Assistant to join our team in Maywood, NJ. You will be the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and staff, ensuring a warm and welcoming environment while supporting daily administrative and operational functions.
Responsibilities:
- Greet and assist members, visitors, and volunteers.
- Answer phone calls, respond to inquiries, and direct calls.
- Maintain a professional and organized reception area.
- Provide administrative support including data entry, filing, and correspondence.
- Coordinate transportation schedules and communicate updates.
- Order and manage client lunches; collect payments.
- Assist with event coordination, including sign-ups and set-up.
- Oversee facility maintenance issues and contact vendors as needed.
- Support Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) with program preparation.
- Enter data and generate reports using our fundraising database software and Excel.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in reception, administration, or customer service.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Compassion and sensitivity to working with individuals with disabilities.
- Nonprofit or healthcare experience a plus.
- Must be able to multi-task.
Benefits: paid vacation, sick time, 401K eligibility based on agreed upon hours worked.
How to Apply
Adler Aphasia Center is an equal opportunity employer. Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications for this position. Please email amay@adleraphasiacenter.org
No phone calls please. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of submissions, we will only contact candidates invited to interview. Thank you for your interest. Adler Aphasia Center, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. I have read and fully understand my position description
