Administrative Assistant-Academics

Opening Date: June 8^th 2026 Closing Date: 2 weeks/until filled

Position: Administrative Assistant - Academics FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Department: Academics Job Status: Full-Time

Work Schedule: M-F 8:30 AM 5:00 PM Rate of Pay: $16.00

Reports To: Dean of Academics

Organization and Location:

This position is located at 601 E. College Drive Winnebago NE 68071

Purpose of Position:

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting the offices of the Dean of Academics the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the faculty. The Administrative Assistant will collaborate with faculty staff and external partners to support communications coordinate events manage facilities processes and deliver essential administrative services.

Job Responsibilities:

• All LPTC employees work to fulfill the mission help to realize the vision and promote and support the preservation of the Ho-Chunk language and culture within the organization.
• Always demonstrate ethical and professional leadership and address issues that arise in a manner that adheres to LPTCs policies guidelines practices and procedures.
• Cultivate an organizational culture of ethical behavior positivity professionalism employee empowerment satisfaction productivity retention recognition customer service team building communication collaboration trust and participatory decision-making.
• All LPTC employees must carry out duties designed to successfully support the positions/departments/organizations key performance indicators goals objectives and strategic initiatives.
• All LPTC employees must know and follow job safety procedures attend required health and safety training proactively promote workplace safety and promptly report actual and potential accidents or injuries.

• Assist the V.P. of Academic Affairs and Dean of Academics with the administration of the department including but not limited to preparing and proofing correspondence helping to ensure that college administrative deadlines are met helping to coordinate class scheduling establishing databases as needed coordinating travel assuring adherence to standards maintaining departments files and creating forms for intradepartmental use.
• Assist faculty by answering questions providing information locating desired information and materials and handling correspondence and other general administrative duties.
• Assist students by determining who can best provide the information needed by the student providing basic and initial assistance.
• Helps organize and conduct departmental events.
• Supports the departments administrative business functions by organizing the faculty evaluation process maintaining and updating the departmental website or databases scheduling the use of classrooms and department facilities and maintaining the security of records.
• Assist with scanning filing and other office tasks.
• Prepare reports memos letters and other documents using word processing spreadsheets and database programs.

Qualifications:

Required:

• An associate degree with 2 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Computer literacy is required proficient with the Microsoft Suite.
• Must possess and be able to maintain a valid operators license with an acceptable driving record to be an approved driver.
• Must be able to meet and maintain all organizational local state tribal and federal licensing and training requirements associated with this position.
• Capable of coordinating efforts and collaborating with other departments or external agencies.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance but supportive supervision and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills (oral written and presentation if applicable).
• Strong interpersonal skills diplomacy and flexibility to work effectively with administration faculty staff students and the public. The ability to handle confidential or sensitive information.
• Ability to stay organized with high attention to detail and accuracy while multi-tasking

Preferred:

• Experience working in tribal organizations in Native American communities for a Tribal College or University.
• General Knowledge of higher education policies practices and procedures
• Transferable work experiences

Travel: Occasional travel may be required.

Condition of Employment:

• This is a 100% on-site position.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background screen.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.
• Must have a valid drivers license and be insurable under our insurance.

HOW TO APPLY:

You can visit us online at to complete an online application and submit a cover letter current resume certified college transcripts and a letter of reference. Applicants can also submit a paper application cover letter current resume certified college transcripts and a letter of reference to the Director of Human Resources Little Priest Tribal College P.O. Box 270 Winnebago NE 68071 or email to .

*Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille large print audiotape American Sign Language etc.) should contact LPTC through the Federal Relay System at . Additionally program information may be made available in languages other than English.

At LPTC we are committed to hiring a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are free of discrimination. Indian preference applies. All other applicants have equal opportunities for employment irrespective of their race creed color religion national origin sex age marital status gender identity physical or mental disability orveteran status. LPTC will uphold these principles and ensure that this philosophy is administered appropriately. Arrangements for reasonable accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Little Priest Tribal College is an Equal Opportunity Employer