Bemidji State University is hiring: Executive Assistant in Bemidji

Overview

Bemidji State University (BSU) and NORTHWEST TECHNICAL COLLEGE (NTC) invites qualified applicants to join our team as the Office & Administration Specialist Sr (OAS Sr) – Executive Assistant. The Executive Assistant provides advanced confidential administrative and operational support to both the Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) & Vice President of Finance & Administration (VPFA) under general supervision. This dual-reporting role supports two critical divisions for both BSU and NTC and requires exceptional organizational, strategic problem-solving, and strong communication skills with internal and external parties.

The Executive Assistant serves as a key liaison among BSU & NTC leadership, faculty, staff, students, external stakeholders, and Minnesota State system colleagues; ensuring the effective coordination and communication of institutional priorities related to student experience and financial stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced confidential administrative and operational support to the Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) and the Vice President of Finance & Administration (VPFA).
• Support two critical divisions for BSU and NTC with general supervision, coordinating internal and external communications and priorities.
• Serve as a key liaison among BSU & NTC leadership, faculty, staff, students, external stakeholders, and Minnesota State system colleagues to ensure effective coordination and communication of institutional priorities related to student experience and financial stewardship.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strategic problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills with internal and external parties

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industry: Higher Education