Administrative Secretary

The Department of Plant Pathology invites applicants for position of Administrative Secretary. The successful applicant will provide administrative support and assistance to departmental faculty, staff and students. This individual will greet the public and will be the point person for departmental activities, graduate students and customers. Will serve as the point of contact for the Department Graduate Students and work with the graduate school on a regular basis.

We would like to invite you to visit our careers site to complete your application.

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3. Review the job description and select the Apply button to begin your application.

Link: https://prd.hcm.ndus.edu/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=2948415&PostingSeq=1

If you are a current employee of our organization please use the following link instead: https://prd.hcm.ndus.edu/psp/hehp/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_EMP_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Employee&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=2948415&PostingSeq=1

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm and 7:30am-4:30pm holiday/summer hours

Advertised Salary:

Depending on experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• An Associate’s degree in some aspect of office administration, or a High School Diploma and equivalent of work experience in an office setting
• Demonstrated knowledge and training in generally accepted office practices and procedures Proficiency with all Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to establish and maintain an efficient filing system
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and to meet deadlines
• Effective oral and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or previous full-time employment in an office setting
• Web Page and or Social Media Experience

Applicant Materials Required:

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

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which 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. 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.

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.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

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 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person