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Administrative Assistant - Early Childhood Education

Marquette-Alger RESA
Marquette, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

Provides secretarial and clerical support for Early On, Mi Tri-Share, Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), and Great Start Collaborative (GSC) programs and services. Serves as Administrative Assistant for Director of Early Childhood Education.

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Four years of related secretarial / office experience
  • Post-secondary experience or degree in relevant area preferred
  • Demonstrates the ability to :

Organize short and long term projects

  • Establish and maintain filing systems (physical and electronic)
  • Problem-solve and apply principles of logical thinking
  • Accurately complete fiscal procedures (e.g., generating POs, invoicing, coding expenses)
  • Proficiency with software / applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Suite
  • Excellent filing and organizational skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently
  • Professional attitude and appearance
  • ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Assist Director of Early Childhood Education with projects, scheduling, correspondence, document creation, proactive reminders of upcoming events / deadlines, and other secretarial / clerical support duties
  • Provide secretarial and clerical support for Early On, Mi Tri-Share, GSRP, and GSC programs and services
  • Perform Early On referral intakes, acknowledge all referrals, ensure required deadlines are met, and compile Early On referral statistics
  • Create, prepare, and maintain files and records for Early Childhood programs, including data entry
  • Assist with creating / updating correspondence, forms, contracts, and memos of understanding
  • Maintain / order Early On test protocols and supplies
  • Schedule evaluations and meetings - internal and external; work closely with CCRESA for external meetings
  • Provide data and support for Early On pupil accounting reports
  • Mail, track, and compile statistics from Parent Survey for Early On
  • Maintain listserv for and distribute monthly Early On Newsletter
  • Prepare minutes for Early On staff meetings, and Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) / High Risk meetings
  • Prepare LICC membership letters
  • Complete monthly mailings for Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ); track / maintain ASQ list to ensure accuracy of queries
  • Track and distribute Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) due dates for consultants; communicate status of referrals
  • Create Unique Identification Codes (UICs) for Great Start Readiness Program
  • Create purchase orders, code / process invoices and bills, and provide local agencies with updated invoices and copies of contracts
  • Order supplies and materials for Early Childhood Special Education classrooms
  • Assist with Marquette-Alger RESA website updates
  • Make / manage conference, hotel, and car reservations for staff
  • Assist with meeting logistics such as scheduling, reserving conference rooms, and ordering food
  • Perform general administrative / clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, and faxing, and creating purchase orders
  • Interact with the public in a positive, courteous, and professional manner via email, phone, and in person
  • Provide front desk coverage as requested / assigned
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
  • OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

  • Demonstrated experience exercising confidentiality and sound judgment in dealing with local districts, staff, students, and operations
  • Ability to work on multiple projects and maintain proactive communication with stakeholders
  • Ability to deal with issues in a fair manner, treat diverse populations and personalities with dignity and respect, and act in a highly ethical manner
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment yet maintain flexibility in thinking and actions
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills; skilled with Excel and Google Sheets
  • SPECIAL CONDITIONS : Perform position duties and functions while upholding confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information

    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Full time position. Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job

    REPORTS TO :   Director of Early Childhood Education

    COMPENSATION & BENEFITS : According to Marquette-Alger RESA ESP Collective Bargaining Agreement

    APPLICATION DEADLINE : Applicants who are interested in being considered should submit a letter of interest and a resume to mnordeen@maresa.org by 4 : 00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13th, 2025 .

    Marquette-Alger RESA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. Marquette-Alger RESA’s Non-discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation Policy, as well as the grievance procedure for reporting concerns or complaints, are available at maresa.org / about-us / notice-of- nondiscrimination / .

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