Administrative Assistant - Michigan Connections Academy

Administrative Assistant - Michigan Connections Academy

Michigan Connections Academy (MICA) is a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K–12 throughout Michigan. MICA is authorized by Ferris State University Charter Schools Office and governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is operated by Michigan Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with CA of Michigan, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED.

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for daily administrative tasks of the school such as answering phones and email, receiving visitors, assisting the principal 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 school Principal with a wide variety of daily responsibilities; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 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
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

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