Office & Administrative Specialist Intermediate- Administrative Assistant

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