Office & Administrative Specialist- Administrative Assistant

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Working Title:

Office & Administrative Specialist- Administrative Assistant

Institution:

Anoka-Ramsey Community CollegeOffice & Admin Specialist Int

Bargaining Unit / Union:

206: AFSCME - Clerical and Office

City:

ARCC - Cambridge Campus

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

Job Description

The Information Services Department pledges to prioritize the needs and aspirations of our diverse community, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every individual is heard, respected and empowered.

The department is committed to delivering timely, accurate and professional assistance, ensuring that each interaction reflects ARCC’s values of excellence, integrity, and student success.

The Administrative Assistant supports students' success by providing administrative support, and analytical support through the accurate coordination of workflow and student communications for Student Affairs processes and administrative support, this includes independently identifying and researching issues for both suspension and fraudulent activity reviews. This position will respond to internal and external customers accurately by explaining procedures and providing information.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours a week on the Cambridge Campus with the Information Services Department within Student Affairs. Shift will consist of Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hours and/or days may change during summer and non-class days.

Salary Range:

$20.76 -$27.53/hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated customer service skills sufficient to communicate effectively with a diverse range of populations at all levels within the organization; respond to general inquiries regarding college processes; and direct students and the public to appropriate resources and personnel.

• Word processing skills are sufficient to prepare correspondence, memoranda, documents, and reports using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

• Keyboarding skills sufficient to accurately and efficiently produce a variety of documents, forms, memoranda, and other materials; ability to create internal reports that provide accurate information for decision-making and problem solving.

• Spreadsheet and database management skills are sufficient to prepare accurate spreadsheets in proper format and to enter, retrieve, and maintain data.

Preferred Qualification 

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with constituents in a diverse multicultural and multiracial community.

• Administrative experience with abilities to work independently, to set priorities, organize tasks, and meet deadlines, particularly when handling sensitive or confidential matters.

• Interpersonal skills to independently establish effective working relationships with various organizations and faculty and staff and demonstrated ability to work as a member of team.

• Ability to implement policies and procedures as they relate to educational services functions, including academic and student affairs.

• Ability to maintain student record systems such as Integrated Statewide Records System (ISRS), including updating student records, completing special projects, and preparing reports.

• Ability to organize and complete work assignments in an environment with frequent interruptions demanding immediate attention.

Other Requirements

Please complete the online application form at JR0000004510 and upload these documents by the posting deadline. This position is posted through April 27, 2026. The posting will be removed from the website on April 28, 2026 at 12:01 am central time. 

• Resume

• Cover letter

Within your application material, please address how you meet all minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

Internal Applicants

All current Minnesota State institution employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for “Browse Jobs – Employees” in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

NOTICE:  In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business, whether using 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.

The safety of all is of vital concern. The Clery Act Campus Crime & Security Report is available to perspective employees at ARCC at http://www.anokaramsey.edu/about-us/safety-security/. The campus Title IX Coordinator is Mike Opoku and can be contacted at mike.opoku@anokaramsey.edu or (763) 433-1272.

It is our commitment to ensure the selection process for this position is accessible to all candidates.  Please contact the Anoka-Ramsey Human Resources Office, (763) 433-1160, to obtain these materials in an alternative media and/or to request a reasonable accommodation during the selection process. 

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an equal opportunity institution and employer.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday- Friday (7:30 am- 4:00 pm) 

  

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) is an open-door, comprehensive higher education institution committed to excellence in teaching and learning. ARCC has campuses in both Cambridge and Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

The aligned institutions of Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College (ATC) are members of Minnesota State. With over 100 degree, certificate, and transfer programs across three campuses, ARCC and ATC have served the citizens of the Twin Cities and East Central Minnesota since 1965. Annually, the two colleges (three campuses) serve more than 16,000 learners of all ages and ethnicities as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, or technical and certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers.

We are committed to responding to the educational needs of our changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment. We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning. Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success. Our commitment to inclusive excellence seeks to extend beyond academic offerings to meet diverse student interests as well as regional and economic needs.

Our college prides itself in our support for students’ holistic needs. We have many students who are first-generation students, students with disabilities, veteran students, post-traditional students, and students who identify as LGBTQIA. The student population at ARCC is composed of <1% American Indian/Alaska Native, 6.8% Asian, 13.1% Black or African American, 6.6% Hispanic of any race, 0% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 60.6% White, and 5.1% two or more races, and 3% unknown.  We are committed to creating a vibrant and diverse community of employees composed of first-generation students, employees with disabilities, veterans, and employees who identify as LGBTQIA. Our employee population at ARCC consists of 15.4% Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC).   

For more information about our college, please visit our website at http://www.anokaramsey.edu.-

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

06-01-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

04-06-2026

Close Date:

04-28-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Yusra A Hussain

Posting Contact Email:

rm4350vy@minnstate.edu