The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) is a critical part of Michigan’s education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo region and provides specialized services to schools and communities and optimizes resources by centralizing innovative programs and services. We partner with school districts and the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education, career learning, and educator development, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need.

We are currently seeking an Program Administrative Assistant at WoodsEdge Learning Center in Portage, Michigan. The essential responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

Compose or transcribe from rough draft, correspondence, bulletins, reports, presentations and other material
Arrange meetings coordinating with all parties; be it parents, staff, outside agencies, etc
Monitor and track program established budget using spreadsheets
Order, stock and distribute school and medical supplies according to policies and procedures
Coordinate/perform mailings and email correspondence to include scheduling
Attend and take minutes for meetings
Talk with student, parent, employee, community member encountering a problem and resolve problem or refer them to others as appropriate
Accurately maintain information including data entry into program specialized software systems such as Student Information & Pupil Accounting and other organizational systems
Assist Director’s Executive Administrative Assistant as necessary and anticipate their needs to provide exceptional support
Regular and consistent attendance

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent. Associates Degree preferred. Proficient experience with Microsoft Office programs and experience in customer service.

This is a 11-month calendar position in job grade 11 with an hourly rate of pay between $16.50 and $24.15.

KRESA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering that includes health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan’s Office of Retirement Services, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and wellness incentives – all within a supportive and caring culture centered around our values of collaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.

A Great Place to Live and Work

Kalamazoo was recently recognized as a great place to live in the 2024 50 Best Places to Live roundup by Money.com. Kalamazoo was noted for its abundant family-friendly activities and appreciation for artisan-crafted goods, as well as the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship for each Kalamazoo Public School resident graduate that provides up to 100% tuition for post-secondary education.

Notice of Non-discrimination: It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Executive Director of Human Resources. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002.