Administrative Assistant - AES School of Natural Resources

Position Information

Position Description & Details:

The School of Natural Resource Sciences (SNRS) is an academic, research, and extension unit within the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources. We are seeking a responsible and motivated individual to provide administrative support for the SNRS.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include a variety of tasks to assist with general office operations and support SNRS personnel. This includes, but is not limited to academic activities related to teaching/classes, students, recruitment, and training/safety compliance. It also includes assisting with hiring and payroll, front-line service, and supporting the Director and leadership of SNRS. We hope to find someone who will excel at their duties while also working well with our collection of students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds, populations, and experiences.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm; 12-month

Advertised Salary:

$35,000-$39,500

Please provide details within resume of how each of the minimum and/or preferred qualifications are met.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Associate's degree or at least 2 years of college education

- At least one year of experience working in a customer service role (e.g. front-line customer service, virtual customer service, sales, tour guide, etc.)

- Evidence of excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree

- Familiarity with North Dakota State University and its academic processes (as student or staff)

- One year of administrative and/or office support experience

- Experience with social media including web site maintenance using CMS such as Typo 3

- Highly developed organizational and prioritization skills

- Ability to work both independently and in a team setting

- Good problem solver, resourceful, and self-motivated

- Utilize creative approaches to learning and taking on new responsibilities

Applicant Materials Required:

Please include a cover letter, resume, and list of three references (including email addresses)

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package with includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Our main campus is located in Fargo, ND with Extension Service and Research Experiment Station locations across the entire state. NDSU has been listed in the Top 100 public research universities in the United States for research and development in agricultural sciences, psychology and social sciences, based on reported research expenditures.

NDSU is an exciting place to work offering a stimulating and diverse environment richly populated with people pursuing life-long learning and personal growth. Employees often attend on-campus cultural events, lectures, athletic events and enjoy walks through our beautiful campus.

NDSU employs over 6000 full-time and part-time employees across the state, making it the second largest employer in the community. NDSU is the best college in ND, according to Money Magazine (September 2018). NDSU was named a 2019 Best Value College by Forbes. Fargo made Livability.com's top 10 list of cities to find a job and ranked at #11 for best places to live overall.

NDSU offers a wide array of professional opportunities including faculty, executive, managerial, professional, technical, paraprofessional, office support, servers and crafts/trades. Like a small city, NDSU operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Full time employees are offered a superb benefit package to include 100% company paid health insurance premiums and tuition assistance for employees and immediate family members. All of us at NDSU play an important role in serving our students and public constituencies. We encourage motivated and talented team members that thrive in a higher-ed environment to join our university!

Mission

With energy and momentum, North Dakota State University addresses the needs and aspirations of people in a changing world by building on our land-grant foundation.

Additional Information

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:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.