Student Services & Perkins Assistant — Office Admin Specialist (Intermediate)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Minnesota, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, seeks an experienced Student Services & Perkins Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the Red Wing campus. You will work under supervision with the Dean of Students to manage student records, budgets, and career resources.

Responsibilities include data entry, Perkins fund coordination, and welcoming campus members. Travel between Red Wing and Winona campuses may be required.

Qualifications

• Math-sufficient for budgets and data handling.
• Typing 40 WPM for drafting correspondence.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office, Zoom, MS Teams.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use professional discretion.
• English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Willingness to travel between Red Wing and Winona campuses.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Student Services unit.
• Assist with Perkins fund activities and reporting.
• Support front desk operations and campus visitors.
• Maintain accurate student and financial records.
• Assist with budget monitoring and expenditures.
• Collaborate with departments on transfer and placement processes.

Skills

Typing 40 WPM

Data entry

MS Office Suite

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Prioritization

Travel between campuses

Education

College diploma in administrative field

AAS degree in administrative support

Tools

ISRS

uAchieve

Perceptive Content

Maxient

Job description

The State of Minnesota, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, seeks an experienced Student Services & Perkins Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the Red Wing campus. You will work under supervision with the Dean of Students to manage student records, budgets, and career resources.

Responsibilities include data entry, Perkins fund coordination, and welcoming campus members. Travel between Red Wing and Winona campuses may be required.