POSITION OVERVIEW: Lake Area Technical College is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and organized Administrative Assistant to support the Agriculture, Natural Resource Management (NRM), Financial Services, and Business programs. This position also plays a key role in providing administrative support to the Corporate Education department, which manages non-credit training for business and industry partners.

The successful candidate will serve as a vital link between students, faculty, and external partners, helping ensure smooth operations, effective communication, and efficient scheduling and record-keeping.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in administrative support, office management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong experience using QuickBooks and/or strong knowledge of accounting processes.
• Familiarity with CDL programs or commercial driver licensing is a plus.
• Experience in a higher education or training setting.
• Comfort working with diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, and business leaders.
• Occasional early morning or evening hours may be required to support advisory meetings or business trainings.
• Collaborative and fast-paced office environment with regular interaction with external partners and internal departments.

A REPORTS TO: Ag Department Supervisor, Corporate Education Director, Vice President

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Academic program support for (Ag, NRM, Financial Services & Business):
• Provide administrative support to faculty and department supervisors.
• Organize, coordinate, and attend Advisory Board meetings, including: Preparing and distributing meeting agendas and meeting logistics. Recording and transcribing meeting minutes. Distributing notes to appropriate stakeholders.
• Assist with student internship agreements, including communication with students and industry partners, tracking agreement completion, and ensuring proper documentation.
• Support scheduling, event preparation, data entry, and departmental organization.
• Serve as the primary administrative contact for the Corporate Education department.
• Coordinate with business and industry partners regarding non-credit training logistics.
• Collaborate with the Campus Visitor Coordinator to schedule rooms, IT needs, and catering services for business training sessions and/or advisory boards.
• Support communication and record-keeping related to employer-sponsored training and professional development programs.
• Work closely with the CDL training program, supporting both credit-seeking students and business clients.
• Assist Corporate Education Director with scheduling, tracking program participation, and communicating with external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of CDL operations is a plus.
• Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and benefits set by the Watertown School board.

12 month position, Salary: $2720.00 Monthly