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Administrative Assistant

Lake Michigan Academy (LMA)
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026

Administrative Assistant

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Lake Michigan Academy

THE MISSION OF LAKE MICHIGAN ACADEMY (LMA) IS TO TRANSFORM LIVES BY EMPOWERING STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

JOB TITLE: Administrative Assistant

HOURS: 40 hours/week, 12 month position, hours 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

SALARY: $31,200 ($15/hr)

BENEFITS: Health & Life insurance provided, optional employee paid dental insurance and (29) days of paid school breaks along with (5) days PTO

DESCRIPTION: The full-time Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting the needs of the organization.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Organize and maintain office files for all LMA programs
  • Work closely with the Executive Director to plan and execute the Annual Fundraiser
  • Respond to telephone calls and direct where necessary for all LMA programs
  • Serve as the gatekeeper for the office doors in collaboration with EPS
  • Organize and maintain student records
  • Social Media; post, develop and manage our LMA accounts
  • Handle all ordering for school supplies/Design Lab
  • Coordinate meals for group multiple times during the year
  • Handle all outgoing and incoming mail
  • Manage initial admissions queries
  • Manage attendance records
  • Distribute medication
  • Assist with donor relations records
  • Manage First Aid supplies and Emergency Response materials
  • Supervise students as needed

SECONDARY DUTIES

  • Support the teachers’ clerical work
  • Maintain and distribute Parent Packets
  • Provide clerical support for tutoring program
  • Provide filing support to all Administrators
  • Distribute marketing and fundraising materials
  • Coordinate (lunches/gifts) for Teacher Appreciation Week
  • Assist with the weekly bank deposit
  • Maintain a clean and orderly environment
  • Other duties as assigned by Executive Director or members of the administration team

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Minimum of a high school diploma, Associates Degree preferred

Experience: Proven track record of excellent people skills, office management as well as a mastery of verbal and written communication skills.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Technological mastery of various platforms; Google, Canva, student records system and donor software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to sustain physical, emotional, and mental challenges of the job

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31,200

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