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Working Title: Dean's Assistant

Job Class: Office and Administrative Specialist, Intermediate

Agency: Minnesota State

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 03/18/2024

• Closing Date : Open until filled. Applications should be received by or on priority review deadline of March 31, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted thereafter. .

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN St Colleges & Universities / Minneapolis CC-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : MnSCU Minneapolis TC / MnSCU Minneapolis TC Class

• Appointment Type : Unlimited, Full-time

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $19.57 - $25.95 / hourly; $40,862 - $54,183 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : Maybe eligible for partial telework per Minneapolis College's Telework Guidelines

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Minneapolis College is seeking a full-time, unlimited Dean's Assistant. This position serves as the primary administrative support to and liaison for Academic Deans, their faculty, and staff in the associated programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and monitor essential functions within Academic Affairs to ensure the smooth functioning of the Academic Schools.

• Provide administrative support to Academic Deans to help them to accomplish their job responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.

• Assist other Dean Assistants and serve as a back-up with activities and special projects as needed.

• In cooperation with the Academic Dean, generate, proofread, and verify faculty assignments in Faculty Workload Management (FWM) in a timely manner in accordance with the MSCF Contract.

• Monitor, prepare, review and route contracts, requisitions and invoices to ensure proper fiscal management of institutional cost centers and fiscal resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• English sufficient to: speak, read, understand, and respond to a variety of written and spoken communications; apply accurate spelling and grammar in written communications; and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

• Skills in customer service sufficient to perform the duties described with courtesy, respect, and interest in a positive problem solving manner. Answer the phone, refer callers, and greet visitors with courtesy and respect. Provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to customers in person, on the phone, and through e-mail and other written correspondence.

• Knowledge of current data entry procedures, including filing and storage; typing/keyboarding sufficient to perform skilled typing tasks with speed and accuracy; and word processing sufficient to use software to create, format, edit,print, and save a variety of documents, including spreadsheets.

• Skill in using spreadsheet software applications, such as Microsoft Office, to enter, compile, store, and retrieve data in a variety of reports.

• Skill in database management to (1) enter and retrieve data for reports; (2) sort or classify information into existing databases according to established guidelines; and (3) collect, compile, maintain, and present data from multiple databases.

• Demonstrate an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency, incorporate culturally responsive practices,and actively engage in antiracism professional development learning opportunities.

Additional Requirements

Current or former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College for consideration.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.