Job Description

Job Details

Working Title: Workforce Development/Continuing Education Assistant
Job Class: Office Administrative Specialist
Agency: Minnesota State

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 11/13/2023
• Closing Date: 11/27/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / Arrowhead CC-FonDuLac-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: MnSCU Fond du Lac CC / MnSCU Fond du Lac CC Class
• Appointment Type: Full Time Unlimited
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $18.28 - $23.95 / hourly; $38,169 - $50,008 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 206 - Clerical/AFSCME
• Location: Fon du Lac Tribal & Community College
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans

The work you\xe2\x80\x99ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative office support, reception, and customer service, be the lead person for course registrations, to represent and present knowledge of multiple procedures and guidelines to staff, customers, students, and instructors in the Workforce Development/Continuing Department.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Skills in communication sufficient to understand and be understood during interactions with others; and write, prepare, and edit materials using correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence construction.
• Skills in customer service sufficient to perform the duties with politeness, respect, and interest in positive problem solving.
• Knowledge of typing/keyboarding sufficient to perform skilled typing tasks with speed and accuracy.
• Skill in data entry sufficient to read source documents and enter data in specific databases or tracking systems; locate identify and correct data entry errors.
• Knowledge of word processing, such as Microsoft Office, sufficient to use software to create, format, edit, print, and save a variety of documents, including spreadsheets, tables, charts, and graphs.
• Skills in database management sufficient to develop and maintain databases; and enter and retrieve data for reports.
• Knowledge of math sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers; use fractions, decimals, and calculate percentages; and apply simple formulas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to keyboard/type a variety of documents accurately at 40 wpm with five errors or less.
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures sufficient to prepare itemized statements, bills or invoices, and record amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
• Excellent computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to create merge letters utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge and/or experience with rSchoolToday or other databases.

Additional Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State\'s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Application Details

How to Apply

Select \xe2\x80\x9cApply for Job\xe2\x80\x9d at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers. If you have questions about the position, contact LeAnn Ulvi at leann.ulvi@fdltcc.edu or 218-879-0866. To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to LeAnn Ulvi at leann.ulvi@fdltcc.edu.

About Minnesota State

Through close Tribal and State partnership, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College has a unique mission in providing education to the public in a comfortable and diverse environment. The college has made a commitment to provide excellent teaching, student services, and college activities in a positive, friendly, and respectful manner.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota. A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency\xe2\x80\x99s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State 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.