Job Description

Description & Details:

This position provides administrative, financial, and operational support to the North Dakota Forest Service and serves as a key member of the administrative team. The role supports office operations, financial processes, and program coordination across multiple service areas This position helps strengthen administrative capacity, improve efficiency, and provides depth of support for critical agency functions, including financial tracking, records management, and program support.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week

Work Location: Bismarck office

Hiring Range: $42,000–$54,000 +DOE

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Business Administration or related emphasis

Or 3 years of equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or office management

Accounting and office management experience

Computer technology proficiency

Knowledge and experience with PeopleSoft

Familiarity with North Dakota state government policies and/or North Dakota University System policies

Exposure to field-based or emergency response programs (e.g., wildfire response) and/or an interest in learning how administrative and financial processes support operational teams

Core Competencies:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; knowledge of administrative procedures and office management; proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher) and other office equipment.

Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and reliability. Highly adaptable and receptive to change, with the ability to effectively manage shifting priorities in a dynamic work environment. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with a positive, service-oriented approach. Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and solve problems effectively. Demonstrates a strong commitment to customer service and organizational success.

Applicant Materials Required: Cover letter, resume and 3 professional references



Our commitment to caring for our employees isn’t just words—it’s proven. In NDSU’s most recent Gallup Engagement Survey, our strengths centered on care and development. “My supervisor, or someone at work, cares about me as a person” and “I have the opportunities to learn and grow”, were noted as top drivers. This reflects the culture you’ll experience here.


NDSU OFFERS OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!
Join a workplace that invests in your well-being, your future, and your success.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Health & Wellness
100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage
Choice of PPO/Basic or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
Coverage begins the first of the month after your hire date
Wellness incentives for healthy lifestyle participation
Exceptional Retirement Plan
Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26%, depending on position
(One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) - Your future is a priority, and it shows.
Time Away & Support
Generous annual leave, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
Supportive work-life balance
Education Benefits That Grow With You
Tuition waivers for employees (up to three classes per calendar year)
50% tuition waiver for spouse/partner and dependents
Additional Optional Benefits
Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
Supplemental Retirement Plans
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About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.