Job Description

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: External 

POSITION: Office Manager (Division of Liberal Arts & Educational Innovations)

LOCATION: NDSCS – Wahpeton, North Dakota 

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full-time, 12-month, benefited position 

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Anyone eligible to work in the United States 

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for initiating, providing, supervising/managing, and coordinating quality administrative services to the Division of Liberal Arts Dean, Program Coordinators, faculty, and students in accordance with established NDSCS Quality Standards. Duties include direct administrative support to the Dean of Liberal Arts and the Liberal Arts faculty, managing and creating term schedules, special payments to faculty, office and instructional support management, public relations, new student registration, and maintaining HIPAA and FERPA requirements. The successful candidate must be flexible, highly motivated, self-directed, and able to analyze and solve problems while working effectively in a team-centered management atmosphere.

NDSCS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the College – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following the date of hire. Other benefits include basic life insurance, annual and sick leave, retirement plan, tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount, and employee assistance program. Optional benefits include life, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental retirement plans. 

SALARY: $50,000 - $55,000 commensurate with education and experience

• Must support the mission, vision, and values of NDSCS
• Associate degree in Office Administration or related field
• Recent work experience in an office setting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with students, faculty, and staff in a team setting

• Academic office experience
• Experience with PeopleSoft
• Microsoft Office skills including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

DATE AVAILABLE: As arranged

SCREENING BEGINS: Immediately – for full consideration, applications should be received as soon as possible. 

BACKGROUND CHECK:  NDSCS requires a successful background check for the selected candidate prior to an official offer of the position.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:  To be considered, interested candidates must submit an NDSCS employment application. A resume and cover letter may also be required in certain positions. Official transcripts must be made available upon request. Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the qualifications and responsibilities listed as this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.  Only applicants who appear best qualified based on this review will be invited for a personal interview.  The submission of all required materials by the screening date is the responsibility of the applicant.

NDSCS employment application and questionnaire are available at: https://www.ndscs.edu/join-our-team.

Individuals should click “Save” often when completing their application to avoid losing information should the recruitment system time out during the process. 

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements and follows NDUS Policy 601.0 Veterans' Preference. An NBG 22 or DD-214 must be provided if claiming veterans' preference. If claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months must also be submitted. 

OPEN RECORDS: Pursuant to N.D.C.C. Section 44-04-18, except as otherwise specifically provided by law, all records of NDSCS are public records, open and accessible for inspection during regular office hours. NDSCS shall comply with public records laws and will not disclose information that is considered exempt under the public records laws.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: NDSCS 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 NDSCS Human Resources at 701-671-2903 or NDSCS.HR@ndscs.edu

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: NDSCS does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, gender identity/expression, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic original, mental or physical disability, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial or parental status, status as a U.S. veteran/service member, or participation in lawful activity off the employer’s premises during nonworking hours which is not in direct conflict with the essential business-related interests of the employer.