Hybrid Word Processing Assistant (50% Remote)

State of Michigan; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections seeks a Word Processing Assistant to support professional FOA staff with word processing, data entry, and administrative tasks. The role involves typing, filing, report preparation, and organizing documents with attention to accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, 40 wpm typing, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong proofreading and data-management skills.

Qualifications

• Type at a rate of 40 net words per minute.
• Compose routine correspondence and compile reports.
• Use business software to create letters, memoranda, presentations, charts, graphs, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Proofread for accuracy, completeness, grammar, and format.
• Collect, alphabetize, code, numerically rank, file, sort, and batch documents.
• Perform mathematical calculations.
• NCNET training for new hires and ongoing online training.

Responsibilities

• Provide word processing services and general office support to FOA staff.
• Operate computer equipment, perform production typing, and enter data into databases.
• Distribute reports and organize files; maintain office procedures in staff absence.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Word processing

Data entry

Proofreading

Office software

Math skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Michigan Department of Corrections seeks a Word Processing Assistant to support professional FOA staff with word processing, data entry, and administrative tasks. The role involves typing, filing, report preparation, and organizing documents with attention to accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, 40 wpm typing, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong proofreading and data-management skills.