Office Assistant
Invent@NMU is searching for a successful and enthusiastic part-time Office Assistant to join their team in Marquette, MI. As an Office Assistant, you will support all facets of Invent@NMU and IMQT operations. This position will provide support to the management team and assist in day-to-day business operations.
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, adaptable, and passionate.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide confidential secretarial and administrative support for the principal executive or executives, including managing schedules, facilitating meetings, etc.
- Provide excellent customer service by greeting and directing visitors.
- Maintain safety and security of the offices by checking visitors in and out and managing administrative concerns and inquiries as appropriate.
- Assist with day-to-day office operations, including managing incoming and outgoing mail, answering calls and emails, managing inventory, etc.
- Partner with the Attractions Team to assist in operational aspects of events and promotions.
SCHEDULE This is a part-time position generally working hours that will vary but will fall between the hours of 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be organized, self-motivated, accountable, and detail oriented.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Ability to work in a fast-paced customer facing role.
- Solid organizational and time management skills are required, along with the willingness to learn.
- Attention to detail, initiative, creativity, flexibility, and proactive thinking is essential to drive the program’s innovative culture.
- Must be knowledgeable in or have the ability to learn a variety of software platforms, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- Students who express initiative and leadership skills will excel in this role.
- Customer Service experience are a plus, but not required.
EXPECTATIONS
As an Invent@NMU employee, you are expected to be a high-level performer and overall, take initiative, be accountable for your actions, ask for support when needed, set realistic goals, work hard to meet deadlines, communicate, be flexible and work to resolve issues in a professional manner.
On-Campus Application and Resume REQUIRED. Cover letter is encouraged.