Administrative Assistant – Assessors Office (Tax & Exemptions)

City of Lansing, Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lansing seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Assessors Office, providing clerical help to the City Assessor, Deputy Assessor, and appraisers. The role involves processing letters, budgets, and property tax-related documents, with emphasis on MS Word-based responsibilities.

Ideal candidates will have an Associates degree and at least one year of comprehensive office experience, plus MCAT certification or two years in Assessment Administration.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required and MCAO Level 2 certification (or two years of equivalent assessment administration experience).
• At least one year of comprehensive office experience using a PC for word processing, complex letters, documents and records management using MS Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist taxpayers by phone, email, and in person.
• Draft and prepare letters, reports, memorandums, purchase requisitions, and budget support items.
• Research documentation for submissions and appearances before the Michigan Tax Tribunal.
• Process or assist with exemptions and property-related forms and fines.
• Support clerical tasks in the Assessors Office.

Skills

Office experience

Phone & email support

Education

Associates degree

MCAO Certification (Level 2) or 2 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

The City of Lansing seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Assessors Office, providing clerical help to the City Assessor, Deputy Assessor, and appraisers. The role involves processing letters, budgets, and property tax-related documents, with emphasis on MS Word-based responsibilities.

Ideal candidates will have an Associates degree and at least one year of comprehensive office experience, plus MCAT certification or two years in Assessment Administration.