Academic Assistant

Position Description:
To provide administrative support to the chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. Oversee and administer activities of the department's administrative office including support for student services; academic activities; front-line reception; shared communications for the department; shared office operations; and shared administrative support to the department chair for day-to-day activities.

This position develops, implements, and monitors procedures and systems that provide productive and efficient academic operations while ensuring the department is in compliance with associated university and college administrative policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree with four year's of directly related work experience;
- Proficiency with data management and Microsoft Office software, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access;
- Front-line reception and phone etiquette and experience- Strong customer service skills;
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to multi-task;

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with
- NDSU policies and procedures including FERPA requirements;
- Peoplesoft student, finance and HR modules
- Knowledge of higher education accounting and budgeting.
- Student Success Collaborative

Screening Date: 07/27/2018
Open Until Filled: No
Search Type: Internal/External Simultaneously: Open to all applicants
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