Legislative Administrative Assistant - Scheduling & Support

State of North Dakota; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Dakota Legislative Council is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the director and staff. You will manage correspondence, calendars, and document handling while ensuring orderly records and efficient office operations.

Strong communication and discretion are essential. Responsibilities include coordinating travel, assisting with committee schedules, preparing meeting materials, and maintaining files.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 7 years of office support/administration experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Computer skills including Microsoft 365; knowledge of English usage, spelling, and punctuation.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Legislative Council director including preparing correspondence, mailing, scanning, copying and compiling electronic documents, and maintaining and organizing files.
• Track appointments of legislators to boards and commissions.
• Assist in prefiled bill committee assignment process.
• Schedule director's meetings, prepare discussion documents, and take summary notes for dissemination.

Skills

Organization and prioritization

Professional communication

Critical thinking

Calm under pressure

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Adobe PDF

PowerPoint

Job description

The North Dakota Legislative Council is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the director and staff. You will manage correspondence, calendars, and document handling while ensuring orderly records and efficient office operations.

Strong communication and discretion are essential. Responsibilities include coordinating travel, assisting with committee schedules, preparing meeting materials, and maintaining files.