Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Strategic Enrollment and Equity - Office Admin Specialist Prin

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This position is located in Austin Minnesota.

A cover letter and Resume must be provided to be considered for this position.

Job Description

With limited supervision from the Vice President of Strategic Enrollment and Equity (VPSEE) the incumbent is responsible for ensuring data integrity as it relates to student and personnel information Riverland policies and procedures the institutions strategic decisionmaking and the Minnesota State system office. This position coordinates communications including correspondence reports and records between Student Affairs and other college departments Riverland Community College administration faculty students staff and community members.

This position provides confidential office management and administrative services to the VPSEE in leadership and direction to support collegewide planning and daily operations including student affairs enrollment management equity efforts and policies and procedures. This position will troubleshoot situations that arise in the absence of the VPSEE and provide guidance act on or escalate concerns to the appropriate administrator or external agency when necessary. The Administrative Assistant will exercise independent discretion when responding to inquiries and will exercise high sensitivity and confidentiality in their work.

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$49611.00 $66941.00

Minimum Qualifications

• Fluently communicate read understand and respond to a variety of communications such as customers questions product catalogs requisitions purchase orders detailed instructions and procedures inventory records and distribution lists.

• Demonstrated experience in project management administrative support office coordination and executing events.

• Demonstrated problemsolving analytical and creativity skills such as logical reasoning objective interpretation and ability to conceptualize.

• Skills in customer service are sufficient to provide prompt courteous and accurate information to customers in person on the phone and through email and other written correspondence.

• Expert skills in using word processing Excel and other software applications to track budgets and prepare reports invoices financial statements communications and records.

• Knowledge of sound business practices for disbursements purchasing and receipts techniques and internal control concepts.

• Knowledge and proficiency in various PC software applications such as MS Office Outlook Teams Zoom SharePoint and Workday.

Preferred Qualification

• Associate Degree or higher in Administrative Assistant or related field.

• Previous experience in higher education working with collective bargaining agreements.

• Accomplished ability in disseminating tracking and managing timesensitive materials to ensure that deadlines are met.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team to solve problems.

• Intermediate skills in using computer technology: Microsoft Office internet email and calendar systems.

• Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish Somali Karen Anuak Nuer or other languages that reflect our student body workforce and communities.

• Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations.

Other Requirements

A complete online application will include a letter of interest and resume/curriculum vitae. Please note that the search committee will not review incomplete applications.

This position requires completing employment references and a drivers license background check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

8:00 am 4:30 pm / Monday through Friday

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Riverland Community College is dedicated to fostering an environment where employees students and the region thrive. Guided by our vision mission and values we provide excellent opportunities for every student to reach their academic and career goals. Our values focus on cultivating student growth through service collaboration innovation and respect. We offer a supportive and innovative culture that values individual and team contribution and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Diversity and Inclusion: We are dedicated to continually developing a workforce that mirrors the diversity of our students and communities. We recognize the strength in varied experiences and perspectives enhancing our ability to serve the people of our region effectively.

HispanicServing Institution (HSI) Commitment: Riverland is an emerging HispanicServing Institution. We welcome candidates who understand HSIs and the Latinx student experience further enriching our inclusive community.

StudentCentered Education: With small class sizes personalized instruction and handson learning. Riverland offers studentcentered education that empowers individuals to succeed. Our diverse range of credit and noncredit courses cater to various learning modalities.

Program Offerings: With campuses in Albert Lea Austin and Owatonna Riverland offers associate degrees in more than 90 career options liberal arts and sciences and customized training ensuring comprehensive educational opportunities for all.

Community and Quality of Life: Located in southern Minnesota our region boasts excellent public and parochial education systems diverse recreational activities for all seasons and upscale communities enriching both personal and professional lives.

Join Riverland Community College where dedication to employees students and the region drives excellence in education and service.

To learn more about Riverland or Minnesota State visit www.riverland.eduor www.minnstate.

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 pretax medical and dental expense (with rollover 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 wellbeing of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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