Empleo

Organization: Great Lakes Waldorf Institute

Location: Position can be fulfilled remotely

Application Deadline: March 15, 2024

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The Great Lakes Waldorf Institute is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will support the smooth operation of our institute by managing administrative tasks, contributing to financial processes, and ensuring a welcoming and efficient virtual office environment. This position is a part-time (maximum 25% FTE), contract position.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a point of contact for the institute, answering phones and managing correspondence

• Perform administrative duties, including scheduling appointments, organizing files and maintaining records

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure the smooth execution of institutes events and activities

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the institute’s operations

 

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in an administrative role preferably in an educational setting

• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc)

• Experience with learning management systems (Canvas, Google Classroom) 

• General proficiency in using technology

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

• An understanding of and respect for Waldorf education principles is highly desirable.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred

 

Skills and Attributes:

• A warm, professional demeanor and the ability to interact positively with program participants and staff

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development

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This position is a remote position, where the candidate can work from home, from anywhere in North America. This is a contract position.

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To Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to monika.sutherland@greatlakeswaldorf.org. Please include "Administrative Assistant Application" in the subject line.

 

Application deadline is March 15, 2024.