Administrative Services Coordinator - Coon Creek Watershed District

Minnesota City Jobs; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Coon Creek Watershed District seeks an experienced Administrative Services Coordinator to lead core administrative services and serve as the internal HR lead. The role coordinates personnel administration, payroll and benefits, records retention, data practices, Board support, and agency-wide systems.

This position supervises the Administrative Assistant and emphasizes professionalism, accuracy, and compliance in all administrative operations for the District and its public programs.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of progressively responsible experience in HR or personnel administration.
• Strong communication, organizational skills, discretion and sound judgment.
• Related bachelor’s degree preferred; public sector experience and supervisory coordination is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal HR and coordinate personnel administration, payroll and benefits.
• Oversee records retention, data practices and Board administrative support.
• Supervise Administrative Assistant and ensure professional, accurate operations.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll processing

Records management

Data governance

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Coon Creek Watershed District is seeking an experienced Administrative Services Coordinator to lead core administrative services for an established public organization. This position serves as the District’s primary internal human resources lead and is responsible for coordinating personnel administration, payroll and benefits processes, records retention, data practices, Board administrative support, and agency-wide administrative systems. The role also supervises the Administrative Assistant and ensures that administrative operations function with professionalism, accuracy, and compliance.

Minimum qualifications include five or more years of progressively responsible related experience, with substantial responsibility for human resources or personnel administration, along with strong communication, organizational skills, discretion, and sound judgment. Preferred qualifications include a related bachelor’s degree, public sector experience, and prior supervisory, lead worker, or comparable coordination experience. A Minnesota Notary Public commission is also preferred. Qualified professionals committed to effective public administration are encouraged to apply.

The District offers an excellent benefits package.