Administrative Assistant

Grand Forks County • Grand Forks, ND

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Grand Forks County is hiring an organized, dependable, and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide clerical and administrative support to Correctional Center management and staff. The role helps keep daily office operations organized and running smoothly and includes public interaction, maintaining records, coordinating schedules, preparing correspondence, and assisting with the daily operations of the County’s 24/7 program. The successful candidate will manage multiple responsibilities, maintain confidentiality, and work professionally in a fast-paced environment.

The position is located within the Grand Forks County Correctional Center. The work environment may include stressful situations, noise, and individuals who may be difficult or unpredictable. Candidates must be comfortable working in a correctional setting and able to maintain professionalism and sound judgment.

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position based on a 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday. Work hours and days may vary to meet departmental and County needs. The position is not eligible for telework.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years of office or clerical experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with employees, the public, and other contacts.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in a busy environment and sound judgment in a correctional setting.
• Comfort working in a correctional environment that may involve stressful situations, noise, and individuals who may be difficult or unpredictable.

Nice To Haves

• Office or clerical experience in a busy office environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support to Correctional Center management and staff.
• Help keep daily office operations organized and running smoothly.
• Interact with the public.
• Maintain records.
• Coordinate schedules.
• Prepare correspondence.
• Assist with the daily operations of the County’s 24/7 program.
• Manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits through the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System (NDPERS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED