Administrative Assistant Job Dearborn Heights area,Michigan USA,Administrative/Clerical

Location

Global Heights Academy - Dearborn Heights, MI

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt | Part-Time

Reports To

Academy Principal

Benefits

Supplemental insurance options, 401(k)

About GEE

Global Educational Excellence (GEE) operates a network of charter schools across Southeast Michigan focused on academic achievement and community. Our staff benefit from structured mentorship, weekly professional development, and a collaborative school culture.

Position Summary

The Administrative Assistant provides secretarial and administrative support for Academy staff and families, ensuring the front office operates efficiently and in alignment with GEE policies.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required;
Associate’s degree preferred
Minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience; school setting preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and school information systems
Satisfactory criminal background check

Core Responsibilities

Manage front office operations: phones, correspondence, filing, copying, supply requisitions, and visitor management
Maintain student attendance and grade records in school information systems (e.g., Next K12)
Update and monitor student records including CA‑60s and other required state/federal documentation
Contact families by 9:00 a.m. for unexcused student absences
Coordinate school communications to families via mailings, newsletters, and digital platforms
Assist with payroll preparation, bookkeeping, and related administrative functions

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and standing for extended periods. Work environment includes elevated noise levels.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Global Educational Excellence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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