Administrative Assistant

Location: Three Lakes Academy, Curtis MI
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $15.14-$17.16 per hour/annually + Benefits (based on experience)

About Us
Three Lakes Academy is the heart of our rural community. We are a small, close-knit school dedicated to providing personalized education to our 116 students from K-6. We pride ourselves on a welcoming atmosphere where staff, students, and parents know each other by name. We are seeking a dedicated, energetic, and highly organized Administrative Assistant to be the "face" of our school office.

Job Summary
As the School Administrative Assistant, you will provide critical support to the Principal, staff, teachers, and families. This position manages daily front-office operations, including reception, student attendance, records management, and assisting with school events. This is a fast-paced role requiring a positive attitude, ability to switch tasks quickly, and a genuine passion for supporting children in a rural environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Front Desk Reception: Act as the first point of contact, greeting visitors, answering phones, and screening calls in a warm and efficient manner.
• Student Support & Records: Manage daily attendance, early dismissals, student records, and emergency contact updates in the school's student information system (e.g., Skyward, PowerSchool).
• Operational Support: Assist the Principal with correspondence, scheduling meetings, arranging substitute teachers, and managing office inventory/supply orders.
• Communication: Handle incoming/outgoing mail, maintain the school calendar, and assist with school newsletters or mass communications to families.
• Financial Clerical Support: Process basic school fees, lunch money, or purchase orders as directed.
• School Events: Assist in coordinating school events (field trips, school programs, parent-teacher conferences).

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Previous experience in a school environment, administrative assistant, or clerical role is highly preferred.
• Technology Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets).
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to deal with a broad spectrum of people, including parents and students, with diplomacy and tact.
• Confidentiality: Must have a high level of discretion, as you will handle sensitive student health and record information.
• Adaptability: Ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt to a fast-paced environment with constant interruptions.
• Requirements: Must pass a criminal background check.

Why Work with Us?

• Close-knit, family-friendly community environment.
• No two days are the same!
• Stable, predictable hours (typically [Hours e.g., 7:30 am 3:30 pm]).
• Health insurance, retirement, paid time off.

How to Apply
Please submit a resume and a short cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for our school community to [email protected] with the subject "Administrative Assistant Application."

Closing Date: May 15th, 2026