Hybrid Administrative & Policy Project Coordinator

Dakota County, Minnesota; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Paid time off (4 weeks) per year

11 paid holidays + floating holiday

Pension with employer contribution

Ability to work from home some of the 

time

Job summary

Dakota County in Hastings, Minnesota, is seeking a professional to assist the Director by coordinating and analyzing divisional activities, managing operational projects, and improving division policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have at least one year of office management, administrative support, or project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and five years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Communication or a related field.
• One year of office management, administrative support and / or project management experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling five (5) years, including at least one (1) year of office management, administrative support or project management.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director with planning, research, analysis and reporting of division projects; prepare and disseminate reports.
• Process departmental and divisional licenses (e.g., liquor, tobacco, cannabis, licenses and permits).
• Maintain currency of County Ordinances under Division/Department responsibility.
• Collect, analyze and disseminate organizational management indicators and outcome measures.
• Serve as liaison between departments to coordinate service levels and resolve issues.
• Represent the organization on committees and liaise with citizen advisory committees.
• Recommend and maintain policies and procedures and monitor implementation.
• Support organizational management in labor negotiations and confidential processes.
• Coordinate Board Committee processes and track budget requests and fee schedules.
• Possibly supervise support staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration/Communication

1 year office management/administrative support/project management experience

Equivalent combination of education and 5 years total experience with at least 1 year in admin/project management

Job description

Dakota County in Hastings, Minnesota, is seeking a professional to assist the Director by coordinating and analyzing divisional activities, managing operational projects, and improving division policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have at least one year of office management, administrative support, or project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and five years of relevant experience.