Senior Administrative Coordinator-Academic

Description & Details:

Senior Administrative Coordinator-Academic of the Honors College

The Honors College at North Dakota State University is a newly formed College that will admit 30 exceptional students each year, supporting 120 students when fully established. The Coordinator will provide advanced professional assistance for the Executive Director and Honors College staff, including the Assistant Director and Recruiter. Duties include:

• Serving as the primary contact for the Executive Director
  
  
• Managing confidential executive communications, calendars, and documentation with high discretion, and other activities as assigned
  
  
• Representing the Honors College to external stakeholders
  
  
• Providing administrative support for the Executive Director that includes managing the Executive Director's calendar, scheduling and organizing meetings, and making necessary arrangements for meetings and telephone coverage
  
  
• Schedule, attend, and facilitate and Honors College meetings with internal staff and external stakeholders
  
  
• Manage projects and tasks for Honors College staff and collaborators
  
  
• Assist in scheduling, coordinating, and executing events in the Honors College
  
  
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Hiring Range:

$45,000-$60,000 DOE

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with at least 5 years of experience in an administrative role
• Knowledge of and experience with standard office equipment
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word and Excel
• Exceptional oral, written, and organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated by past success in a collaborative professional environment
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment with a diverse community in a respectful manner
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of experience in an administrative role
• Experience working in an office setting as an administrative assistant
• Experience with PeopleSoft software
• Experience with Campus Connection software
• Employment experience in a higher education setting
• Ability to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting (up to 25 lbs. unassisted), bending, climbing, or standing for extended periods of time

Applicant Materials Required:

• Cover letter
• Resume

Our commitment to caring for our employees isn't just words-it's proven. In NDSU's most recent Gallup Engagement Survey, our strengths centered on care and development. " My supervisor, or someone at work, cares about me as a person " and " I have the opportunities to learn and grow", were noted as top drivers. This reflects the culture you'll experience here.

NDSU OFFERS OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!

Join a workplace that invests in your well-being, your future, and your success.


Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Health & Wellness

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage
• Choice of PPO/Basic or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
• Coverage begins the first of the month after your hire date
• Wellness incentives for healthy lifestyle participation

Exceptional Retirement Plan

• Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26% , depending on position
  (One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) - Your future is a priority, and it shows.

Time Away & Support

• Generous annual leave , sick leave , and 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• Supportive work-life balance

Education Benefits That Grow With You

• Tuition waivers for employees (up to three classes per calendar year)
• 50% tuition waiver for spouse/partner and dependents

Additional Optional Benefits

• Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• Supplemental Retirement Plans

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About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.


NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.


NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.


NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.

Equal Opportunity 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. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.

Veteran's Preference Notice:


This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information:

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io .
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