Operations Admin Lead: Campus & Governance

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; Apple Valley (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Minnesota Zoo is seeking an Operations Administrative Specialist to provide advanced administrative and strategic support to the Zoo’s Operations Division and its leadership. You will coordinate division-wide projects, ensure operational continuity, and assist with governance and government relations initiatives across campus.

The role requires travel up to 25% between campus locations, a valid driver's license, and strong Microsoft Office skills for data analysis, budgeting, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of administrative office management principles and practices.
• Skill in providing exceptional customer service and building effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and managing multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of basic budgeting and bookkeeping with the ability to track expenses.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced administrative leadership to the Operations Division leadership and ensure coordinated operations across units.
• Support the Director of Administration with Board operations, governance, and Government Relations.
• Coordinate division-wide special projects and processes for Operations division leadership.
• Facilitate and support Operations Division meetings and cross-divisional meetings with agenda development and follow-up.

Skills

Administrative support

Customer service

Project coordination

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Budgeting basics

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Minnesota Zoo is seeking an Operations Administrative Specialist to provide advanced administrative and strategic support to the Zoo’s Operations Division and its leadership. You will coordinate division-wide projects, ensure operational continuity, and assist with governance and government relations initiatives across campus.

The role requires travel up to 25% between campus locations, a valid driver's license, and strong Microsoft Office skills for data analysis, budgeting, and reporting.