Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Job Summary:
Great Lakes Institution of Technology offers short-term career training options in a variety of healthcare and healthcare-related fields. We are passionate about our school and the students that we help to succeed. The Administrative Assistant/Receptionist is the first person that visitors, current and prospective students encounter, and this initial contact plays a positive and pivotal role in our daily operations. The ideal candidate will be friendly, organized, accurate and punctual with a strong attendance history.

Full-time M-F

Competitive salary based on experience

Responsibilities

• Ability to work with students, staff and visitors in a warm and welcoming manner.
• Enjoy working with people and assisting others
• Must demonstrate a professional and welcoming phone etiquette with the ability to determine the caller’s specific request to direct calls appropriately and/or to provide accurate information; must be able to take accurate messages.
• Must have working knowledge of general office equipment including but not limited to copiers, and postage machine with the ability to assist with paper jams, toner replacement, and postage/mailings.
• Must have the ability to create and/or update PowerPoint presentations
• Must have experience using MS Excel with the ability to create simple spreadsheets and/or maintain existing ones using standard functionality
• Facilitate the visitor check in/out process
• Accurate data entry, strong organization skills to assist Admissions and ensure student files are processed timely and accurately.
• Assist with new student testing, and projects related to orientation and graduation.
• Responsible for ordering and inventory of office supplies and assist with the bookstore inventory.
• Other projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in an office environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) with the ability to learn additional software as needed
• Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to listen effectively
• Comfortable multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks without guidance
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Punctual with strong attendance history

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of higher education processes a plus.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about education and helping students achieve their academic goals. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of aspiring learners!

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Erie, PA 16509: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person