Administrative Assistant - Training Center

Job DetailsJob Location: Platte - Platte City, MO 64079Salary Range: $18.00 - $25.00 HourlyJob Shift: First ShiftTraining Center Administrative Assistant (Hourly)

Location: Platte City, MO
Reports To: Training Manager

 

Company Overview

Central Power Systems & Services is a privately held company with deep roots dating back to 1954. Our mission is forging long-lasting partnerships by providing first-class customer support, and we live that mission every day.

 

 

Position Summary

The Training Center Administrative Assistant provides administrative, logistical, and operational support for the Training Department at our manufacturing facility. This role is critical to ensuring a professional, organized, and welcoming training environment for employees, customers, and external participants.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining a clean, well-run training center. This is an hourly, hands-on role that supports both administrative functions and day-to-day facility readiness.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

Training Administration & Scheduling


Maintain and manage the training calendar, including classrooms, labs, instructors, and participants
Coordinate training registrations and respond to participant inquiries
Enter and maintain training certifications, attendance records, and completion data
Prepare, distribute, and track training materials and certificates
Support program evaluations and assist with tracking feedback to improve future training sessions


 

Facility & Logistics Support


Prepare and organize training rooms and labs, ensuring rooms are set up appropriately prior to each session
Coordinate hotel accommodations for training participants and instructors
Arrange catering services, including ordering, delivery or pickup, setup, and cleanup
Stock hospitality supplies, including refrigerator items, beverages, coffee, and snacks
Maintain overall cleanliness and organization of training spaces, kitchens, and common areas


 

Administrative & Office Support


Answer phones and welcome students, instructors, and visitors
Order office and training supplies as needed
Prepare and edit correspondence, memos, reports, and training-related documents
Serve as a primary point of contact for instructors, participants, vendors, and visitors


 

Event & Technology Support


Assist with training events by preparing materials, coordinating logistics, and setting up technology
Support audiovisual and classroom technology needs before and during sessions


 

 

Essential Skills & Competencies


Technical: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Organizational: Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to prioritize tasks
Interpersonal: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; professional demeanor when working with diverse groups
Work Style: Self-directed, discreet, and able to anticipate needs and resolve issues proactively
Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion


 
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required
5+ years of office or administrative support experience
Strong calendar management and scheduling skills
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Valid driver’s license


 

 

WORK CONDITIONS  

 

Physical Demands/Work Environment:   

 

This position regularly requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing stairs.  It also often requires pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting 50+ lbs. and working in a variety of weather conditions and noise levels.  This list is not meant to cover every possible scenario but simply provide an outline.  Employees may be assigned other tasks as needed.  

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  

  

CPS&S is a smoke-free and drug-free work environment.