Job Description

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Working Title:

Administrative Specialist, TRF Campus

Institution:

Northland Community and Technical College

Classification Title:

Office & Admin Specialist Sr

Bargaining Unit / Union:

206: AFSCME - Clerical and Office

City:

NLND - Thief River Falls Campus

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$22.23 - $31.68

This position provides comprehensive customer service and administrative support at the Thief River Falls campus Reporting directly to the Dean of Career & Technical Education, the role provides a broad range of complex administrative and project support services that impact the college as a whole.

This position supports Thief River Falls faculty, staff, and administration by managing tasks related to purchasing, travel arrangements, expense reimbursements and student travel, ensuring efficient and accurate administrative operations.

• Provides Northland employees with information, assistance, and services. Issues are often complicated, varied and at times controversial. Final answers and resolutions of problems frequently require research, discussions with the Dean of Career & Technical Education, and applying judgment when solutions are not immediately available within established procedures and guidelines.
• Develops, implements, and maintains forms and work systems to resolve existing problems related to purchasing, travel, expense reimbursements and student travel.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

Salary Range:

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of English (reading, writing, and speaking) sufficient to perform the job duties described in the position description in order to effectively communicate with both internal and external clientele on the phone and in person.
• Knowledge of current data entry procedures and the ability to input data quickly and accurately.
• Knowledge of mathematics sufficient to maintain complete and accurate financial records and reconcile accounts.
• Knowledge of mathematics sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals; calculate percentages; and use simple formulas.
• Knowledge of equity issues and experience working with diverse populations.

Skills:

• Human relations skills to identify customer needs, meet quality standards for services, and perform the duties described above with courtesy, respect, and a positive problem-solving manner to both internal and external clientele.
• Skilled in database management systems sufficient to enter and retrieve data for reports, query reports and perform searches for management reporting.
• Skill in general bookkeeping/budgeting/expense account sufficient to monitor, balance and identify discrepancies.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite tools.
• Skill in using technology to increase office efficiency and effectiveness.
• Skills in conflict resolution and problem solving
• Typing, keyboarding sufficient to perform the daily tasks of the position with speed and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills, working well under pressure, prioritizing multiple projects, and meeting deadlines.

Abilities:

• Ability to explain policy and procedure for a wide range of procedural questions to internal and external constituents in a clear, concise manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with the utmost discretion.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and resolve dilemmas in a timely manner.
• Requires occasionally lifting such as file boxes or heavier materials with assistance from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. Even though the weights being lifted may only be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with a degree of pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience in utilizing ISRS (Integrated Student Registration System)
• Experience in utilizing Work Day.
• Knowledge of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State) system and system policies and procedures.
• Associate of Arts/Science degree or certificate program in office and administrative technology or three years of administrative assistant or office manager experience.

Other Requirements

** Must submit CV or resume, and unofficial transcripts. **

Applicants that do not submit the required application materials (CV/Resume and unofficial Transcripts) will not be considered

In accordance with the Minnesota State’s Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MinnState’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

NOTICE: The college regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Days/M-F

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Northland is a comprehensive two-year community & technical college with campuses in East Grand Forks and Thief River Falls, MN. We are united as one college to increase educational access, support student success, strengthen partnerships, and advance equity in the communities we serve.

Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance
• to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability
• insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Other Information
Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at
http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact Kari Beito at 218-683-8632 or email kari.beito@northlandcollege.edu Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

06-01-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

03-12-2026

Close Date:

04-03-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Kari Beito

Posting Contact Email:

kari.beito@northlandcollege.edu