Dean's Executive Assistant — Higher Education Admin

State of Minnesota; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota State Moorhead is seeking an Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Business, Analytics & Communication. The role includes coordinating the Dean’s schedule, managing room and event logistics, and supervising student workers.

The position requires confidentiality, strong communication with university staff and external partners, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Full-time, day shift, Monday–Friday, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High-level administrative, technical, supervisory and human relations skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and solve problems.
• Establish good working relationships outside the university.
• Absolute confidentiality and mature judgement in sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support the Dean of Business, Analytics & Communication.
• Coordinate room/events scheduling for the Center for Business.
• Supervise and train student clerical workers.
• Act as liaison between the Dean, chairs, faculty and students.
• Prepare expenditure authorizations and contracts with budget control.
• Coordinate preparations for banquets, awards and events.
• Assist in evaluating AACSB accreditation status and reports.

Skills

Administrative skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Policy articulation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Access

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Minnesota State Moorhead is seeking an Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Business, Analytics & Communication. The role includes coordinating the Dean’s schedule, managing room and event logistics, and supervising student workers.

The position requires confidentiality, strong communication with university staff and external partners, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Full-time, day shift, Monday–Friday, with competitive benefits.