Position Description & Details
POSITION: Administrative Assistant - Welcome Center
LOCATION: Devils Lake, North Dakota
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Must be eligible to work in the United States. There is no sponsorship for this position.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: This is a full-time, 12-month position.
BACKGROUND CHECK: LRSC requires a successful background check for the selected candidate before starting employment.
JOB SUMMARY: Lake Region State College seeks a friendly, organized, and customer-focused Administrative Assistant to serve as the first point of contact for students, employees, visitors, and the public. This full-time, 12-month position provides administrative support for the Administration Department while assisting with student recruitment and admissions, front desk operations, facility scheduling, and State Fleet coordination. Responsibilities include providing exceptional customer service, supporting campus events, coordinating communications, maintaining records, and assisting with the daily operations that help create a welcoming and efficient campus environment. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and enjoy working collaboratively with students, employees, and community members.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree is preferred. Candidates should have at least four years of progressively responsible experience in administrative support, customer service, higher education, or a related office environment, with an associate degree considered in lieu of a portion of the required experience. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office and database systems; and have the ability to manage multiple priorities while providing exceptional customer service. The ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and work collaboratively with students, employees, and the public is essential.
Salary: $40,000 - $43,000 depending on experience
SCREENING STARTS: July 15, 2026
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Fill out the LRSC employment application and information for three professional references.
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 finalists.
EO/AA STATEMENT: Lake Region State College is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE NOTICE: Lake Region State College will be hiring one (1) applicant for this position and will interview the top three (3) candidates. North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
NO SMOKING NOTICE: As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.