Working Title:
Office & Admin Specialist - Intermediate - Anishinaabe-gikendaasowinan Administrative Assistant
Institution:
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Office & Admin Specialist Int
Bargaining Unit / Union:
206: AFSCME - Clerical and Office
City:
Cloquet
FLSA:
Non Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Classified - Unlimited
Salary Range:
$21.12 - $29.73
Job Description
The Anishinaabe-gikendaasowinan Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative, office management, and reception support for Anishinaabe-gikendaasowinan academic and community-based programs, the WINHEC accreditation process, the Dadibaakonigewin Cultural Oversight Board, and the Ojibwe Language Revitalization Board.
This is an 8-year grant funded position.
Salary Range:
$21.12 - $28.01 hourly; $44,099 - $58,485 annually
Minimum Qualifications
- Skill in customer service sufficient to perform the duties with politeness, respect, and interest in positive problem solving.
- Knowledge of communications (reading, writing, and speaking) sufficient to perform the job duties described above in order to effectively communicate with both internal and external customers on the phone and in person.
- Ability to explain policies and procedures in a clear, concise, and professional manner to both internal and external customers.
- Skill in work processing sufficient to use software, such as Microsoft Word, to type and format letters, memos, reports, and minutes of meetings, etc. AND use spreadsheet applications, such as Microsoft PowerPoint, to create, format, and edit presentations.
- Skill in accounting sufficient to reconcile differences between invoices, receipts and purchase orders, and assess needs based on data and events affecting the account.
- Knowledge of math sufficient to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers and use fractions, decimals and calculate percentages.
- Demonstrated organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to input, verify and edit data quickly and check input and output data for completeness, accuracy, and discrepancies.
Preferred Qualification
- Associate's degree in Business, Office Administration, or a related field or equivalent office management experience.
- Experience working with Tribal communities, Indigenous organizations, and culturally diverse populations.
- Experience being in environments where Ojibwe Language is spoken primarily.
- Ability to create contracts including international contracts.
- Experience with Minnesota State project management systems.
- Demonstrated organizational and project coordination skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaboratively, organize information, and meet deadlines.
- Experience supporting Ojibwe language or Indigenous community programming.
Other Requirements
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Telework (No)
Telework is not available
About
The mission of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is to provide higher education opportunities for its communities in a welcoming, culturally diverse environment.
To achieve this mission, we will:
- Promote scholarship and academic excellence through transfer and career education and provide access to higher education by offering developmental education.
- Respectfully promote the language, culture, and history of the Anishinaabeg.
- Provide programs which will celebrate the cultural diversity of our community and promote global understanding.
- Promote a sense of personal respect and wellness.
- Provide technological opportunities and experiences, preparing students for the future.
- Provide programs and baccalaureate degrees that fulfill our commitment to American Indian communities, our land grant status, and the union of cultures.
Vision Statement
Fond du lac Tribal and Community College offers a postsecondary education to honor the past, for those living in the present and dreaming the future, through a spirit of respect, cooperation, and unity.
Core Values
During 2013 and 2014, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College identified five core values to be used as guiding principles on campus. Our core values are:
- Respect: Manaaji’idiwin
- Integrity: Gwayakwaadiziwin
- Stewardship: Ganawenjigewin
- Innovation: maamamiikaajinendamowin
Compassion: Zhawenjigewin
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Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.
To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.
Desired Start Date:
08-19-2026
Position End Date:
Open Date:
07-09-2026
Close Date:
08-04-2026
Posting Contact Name:
LeAnn K Ulvi
Posting Contact Email:
[email protected]