Executive Assistant to the President and Provost - Office & Admin Special Prin at Minnesota State in Marshall

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All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). Working Title: Executive Assistant to the President and Provost - Office & Admin Special Prin Institution: Southwest Minnesota State University Classification Title: Office & Admin Specialist Prin Bargaining Unit / Union: 217: Non-Represented Employee Plan City: Marshall FLSA: Non Job Exempt Full Time / Part Time: Full time Employment Condition: Classified - Unlimited Salary Range: $24.54 - $34.96 Job Description 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 Preferred Qualifications 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 About Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people. Southwest Minnesota State University complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. You can find our Annual Security and Fire Safety Report online at Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (smsu.edu) . This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Southwes