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Academic Assistant

Employer
North Dakota State University
Location
Fargo, ND
Salary
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Industry
Education
Role
Teacher / Professor
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Position Description:
The Dean's Office in the College of Health Professions is accepting applications for an Academic Assistant for our fast-paced work environment. The successful candidate will greet visitors, answer questions and/or direct people to appropriate individuals, and provide administrative support to the Dean's Office. This position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented, motivated, able to prioritize work assignments as they come in, and capable of working with limited supervision.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Administrative support to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Senior Associate Dean
• Answer and respond to phone calls, email messages, and mail requests, process mail
• Prepare correspondence and reports as requested
• Order office supplies
• Schedule meetings and appointments
• Assist with tracking and paperwork for students and college records/reports

Minimum Qualifications:
• Associate degree in relevant area or 3 years office experience in a professional environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Detail oriented, strong organizational skills with ability to carry out tasks with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated excellent customer service working with people of diverse populations
• Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills, and a demonstrated willingness to work in a team environment with diverse faculty, colleagues, researchers and students
• Problem-solving ability, decision-making skills, time management and critical thinking skills
• Ability to contribute to a professional and team work environment in a positive and flexible manner
• Demonstrated ability in setting priorities for timely completion of assignments/projects
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work in a busy, fast paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor Degree
• Knowledge of university policies related to FERPA
• Experience working in higher education
• Advanced knowledge of Access

Screening Date: 08/01/2019
Open Until Filled: No
Search Type: Internal/External Simultaneously: Open to all applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please provide detail within application of how each of the minimum qualifications are met.

No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. • 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:
NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Location (City, State): Fargo, ND

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Are you a North Dakota resident?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you qualify for North Dakota veteran's preference?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * If yes, list exact dates of service:
    (Open Ended Question)
  4. * Do you qualify for North Dakota disabled veteran's preference?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * How did you hear about this position?
    • Academic Department
    • Bismarck Tribune
    • CareerFargo.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Fargo Forum
    • JobsHQ
    • Friend/Co-worker/Family member
    • Higheredjobs.com
    • Indeed.com
    • Job Service of North Dakota
    • NDSU Employee
    • NDSU Website
    • Other newspaper (Please specify below)
    • Professional Publication/Organization Website
    • University Placement Office
    • Inside Higher Education
    • Other (Please specify below)
  6. If Other, please specify:
    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Veterans Preference Claim Form (DD214)
  2. Veterans Administration Letter
  3. Other Document 1
  4. Other Document 2


Company

NDSU is recognized as one of the nation’s top 108 public and private universities.

North Dakota State University is an employer of choice with a commitment to offer a well-rounded benefits package for employees and their families.

NDSU is listed at 95 among 404 public universities based on the university’s research expenditures reported to the National Science Foundation. In addition, NDSU is listed in the National Science Foundation’s top 100 in several areas, including: agricultural sciences; business management and business; communications; materials science; natural resources and conservation science; social sciences; sociology, demography, and population studies; and visual and performing arts.

Company info
Website
Location
1340 Administration Ave.
Fargo
ND
58102
United States

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