What are the responsibilities and job description for the LATC - Office Assistant-Ag, Natural Resource Management, Business/Financial Service Programs & Corporate Education position at Ag Jobs?
POSITION OVERVIEW: Lake Area Technical College is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and organized Office Assistant to support the Agriculture, Natural Resource Management (NRM), Financial Services, and Business programs. This position also plays a key role in providing administrative support to the Corporate Education department, which manages non-credit training for business and industry partners.
The successful candidate will serve as a vital link between students, faculty, and external partners, helping ensure smooth operations, effective communication, and efficient scheduling and record-keeping
QUALIFICATIONS:
A REPORTS TO: Ag Department Supervisor, Corporate Education Coordinator, Vice President
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and benefits set by the Watertown School Board.
12-month position, Salary: $2,755.00 Monthly
The successful candidate will serve as a vital link between students, faculty, and external partners, helping ensure smooth operations, effective communication, and efficient scheduling and record-keeping
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree or equivalent experience in administrative support, office management, or a related field.
- Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Strong experience using QuickBooks and/or strong knowledge of accounting processes.
- Familiarity with CDL programs or commercial driver licensing is a plus.
- Experience in a higher education or training setting.
- Comfort working with diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, and business leaders.
- Occasional early morning or evening hours may be required to support advisory meetings or business trainings.
- Collaborative and fast-paced office environment with regular interaction with external partners and internal departments.
A REPORTS TO: Ag Department Supervisor, Corporate Education Coordinator, Vice President
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Academic program support for (Ag, NRM, Financial Services & Business):
- Provide administrative support to faculty and department supervisors.
- Organize, coordinate, and attend Advisory Board meetings, including: Preparing and distributing meeting agendas and meeting logistics. Recording and transcribing meeting minutes. Distributing notes to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Assist with student internship agreements, including communication with students and industry partners, tracking agreement completion, and ensuring proper documentation.
- Support scheduling, event preparation, data entry, and departmental organization.
- Serve as the primary administrative contact for the Corporate Education department.
- Coordinate with business and industry partners regarding non-credit training logistics.
- Collaborate with the Campus Visitor Coordinator to schedule rooms, IT needs, and catering services for business training sessions and/or advisory boards.
- Support communication and record-keeping related to employer-sponsored training and professional development programs.
- Work closely with the CDL training program, supporting both credit-seeking students and business clients.
- Assist Corporate Education Director with scheduling, tracking program participation, and communicating with external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of CDL operations is a plus.
- Other duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and benefits set by the Watertown School Board.
12-month position, Salary: $2,755.00 Monthly
Salary : $2,755