Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant provides part-time clerical, reception, recordkeeping, and administrative support for Marine Trades Institute. The position supports the institution’s operations, admissions, development, academic programming, and accelerated training activities while helping maintain a welcoming and professional experience for students, prospective students, training participants, visitors, donors, and community members.
Position Summary
Schedule: Approximately 25 hours per week
Location: On-site, Cedarville, MI
FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Part-time
The Administrative Assistant works closely with the Director of Administration & Enrollment Services, Business Services Manager, Admissions Advisor, instructional staff, and institutional leadership. Responsibilities include front-office reception, meeting coordination, data entry, document preparation, file maintenance, mail processing, event support, and registration assistance for accelerated training and other short-term programs.
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Required Qualifications
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Professional and effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team-based management structure.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Ability to enter, maintain, and retrieve information accurately from electronic databases.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records.
- Ability to handle confidential student, employee, donor, financial, and institutional information appropriately.
- Ability to work approximately 25 hours per week, including occasional evening or weekend hours.
How To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and application form to:
Marine Trades Institute
485 S. Meridian St.
Cedarville, MI 49719
info@marinetrades.edu
Equal Opportunity Statement
Marine Trades Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, height, weight, or any other status protected by applicable law.
