Executive Assistant to President and Provost - Office & Admin Special Prin
Listed on 2026-10-26
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Administrative/Clerical
Education Administration
Administrative Assistant To The President And Provost
This position exists to provide administrative support and executive assistance to the President and the Provost of Southwest Minnesota State University and the President's Cabinet. The position manages the Office of the President and the Office of the Provost. Reports, data, and information accessed in this position can be used in collective bargaining proposals, to make labor relations decision at the System level, the local level, or to settle grievances.
This position is considered confidential as defined by M.S. 13.37 as it accesses and utilizes information pertaining to labor relations, serves as a resource to management for labor relations information, provides assistance and information for use in the development of a strike plan, and research and compiles classification and compensation information to respond to equity proposals for salary ranges for classes under review in collective bargaining negotiations.
Minimum Qualifications- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other pertinent systems.
- Ability to provide quality customer service and build positive relationships.
- Ability to represent the University professionally to all constituencies.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and to plan ahead.
- Ability to function in an open office environment and to interact with a variety of people on a regular basis.
- Understand the management and importance of dealing with confidential information
- Experience working within a higher education setting.
- Experience with policy/procedure development, interpretation, and/or application
- Knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting and accounting.
- Knowledge of University and Minnesota State policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
- Sensitivity to working with persons of other cultures, countries, and ethnic races.
Priority will be given to those who apply by 11/5/26.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work):
Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m.
Telework (Yes/No):
No
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