Counseling Administrative Assistant - Great Lakes Learning Academy

School Summary

Great Lakes Learning Academy is authorized by Central Michigan University. The school is operated by Great Lakes Learning Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Education, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. The school is governed by an independent board of directors, and all board meetings are open to the public.

Position Summary and Responsibilities 

Working from the school office or your home office, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for daily administrative tasks of the school such as answering phones and email, receiving visitors, assisting the Executive Director, leadership team and teachers with administrative tasks, filing and other duties as assigned.  

Responsibilities: 

• Entering data into the online student information system.
• Generating reports.
• Answering the phones.
• Scheduling appointments.
• Speak with Parents and Students.
• Assist Executive Director with a wide variety of daily responsibilities. 
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements 

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and web-based applications is essential
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
• Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced team environment
• Travel and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing is required throughout the school year, as determined by the school. This may require overnight travel
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families