Administrative Assistant

Summary of Work

The ND Department of Trust Lands has an opening for a dynamic, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant in the front office of the Administrative Division, in the Bismarck, ND office.

The ND Department of Trust Lands: manages the permanent educational trust funds and assets under the Board of University and School Lands control. The Department consists of 33 fulltime team members, administers approximately $7 billion of financial asset investments, over 706,600 surface acres, and over 2.5 million mineral acres.

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The Administrative Assistant: will be the first point of contact to clients and stakeholders, and deliver excellent customer service, while providing information and responding to inquiries, in person and over the phone/email. The position will process bank deposits and outgoing checks, manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, and perform various administrative duties and special projects. Must have strong administrative sills, with the ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities.

To thrive in the position, you must be highly organized, detail oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks proactively and accurately in an efficiently and timely manner. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with customers, visitors, and team members. Requires strong interpersonal skills, with a customer-oriented mindset and the ability to offer effective solutions to enhance customer satisfaction by build positive relationships.

Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $54,000 annually ($4,000 - $4,500 monthly)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree or two years of administrative work experience

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Application Procedures: Applicants must fully complete and submit an online application for the position by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date, via the State of ND Careers site: www.nd.gov/careers.

The following must be attached to the application when submitted:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• A list of 3 or more professional references with contact information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Trust Lands does not provide sponsorships. Due to access to restricted information, the successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal background check.

For more information about the position please contact Catelin Newell at cnewell@nd.gov or 701-328-2810. If accommodation or assistance is needed in the application or interview process, please contact Lynn Burgard at lyburgard@nd.gov or 701-328-4826.

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