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Administrative Assistant for the Faculty and Dean

  • 497219
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • School of Law
  • Office/Clerical Support
  • Full-time Staff
  • Closing on: Nov 25 2025

Salary/Position Classification

  • $44,000 annual, non-exempt (eligible for overtime)
  • 40 hours per week
  • This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

Purpose of Position

In this essential role, you'll be supporting our faculty and Dean with diverse administrative responsibilities. From proofreading exams and managing correspondence to assisting with legal research and ensuring accessibility compliance, you'll contribute directly to our students' educational journey. You'll also provide executive support to the Dean, coordinate faculty hiring processes, and help maintain the smooth operation of our academic community.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support faculty with course materials, exam preparation, and student communications
  • Assist with accessibility compliance and inclusive educational practices
  • Coordinate faculty hiring processes and travel arrangements
  • Provide executive assistance and project management for the Dean
  • Manage office operations, supplies, and facility coordination
  • Conduct legal research and assist with academic projects

Required Competencies

  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Must have the ability to develop and maintain strong business relationships and the demonstrated ability to collaborate with all levels of the law school faculty, staff, and students.
  • Must have the ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Strong customer service and technology skills.
  • Must have strong editing and proofreading skills.

Minimum Requirements

  • HS Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Four years of directly related work experience; may substitute education for directly related work experience.
  • Proficient skills working with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, DocuSign and Adobe Acrobat Pro software.
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 2 years professional experience working as an administrative assistant.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

Find out more about UND's great benefits and perks here!

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Additional Information

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Need help?

Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701.777.4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit. 

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.