The Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1920. We are located in St. Peter, Minnesota. MSBA prides itself as being a “Go-To” education association by providing workshops, resources, services, and connections designed to help school boards save time, reduce expenses, govern efficiently, and stay inspired.
Position
MSBA is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant. This position has a hybrid working model; it requires occasional evening and weekend hours.
Primary Responsibilities
The Executive Assistant will:
- Manage multiple calendars, schedule appointments, and arrange travel plans and itineraries with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism while anticipating challenges and conflicting priorities.
- Screen communications for action items and due dates, bringing key items to the executive director’s or staff’s attention, and initiate necessary actions (e.g., respond independently, follow-up, prioritization, etc.).
- Organize meetings by arranging all logistics (e.g., facilities, menus, agendas, etc.).
- Create effective and accurate correspondence, memos, minutes, presentations, and reports.
- Prioritize conflicting needs; utilize strong critical thinking, discretion, and follow-through skills to ensure successful completion of various tasks and projects including those of a sensitive or confidential nature.
- Serve as primary liaison with board of directors; interact with individuals at all levels of the Association and members.
Qualifications
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with meticulous attention to detail.
- Experience coordinating travel and meetings including virtual and all-day, off-site in-person events.
- Proactive – ability to think beyond task at hand; analyze information and act.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 365.
Why you will love working at MSBA
- Hybrid working model (up to 3 days remote, remaining days on-site in St. Peter).
- Starting salary, $52,000 and up, dependent on qualifications.
- 401(k) retirement plan with match.
- Benefits package that includes the following options: medical, dental, vision, healthcare savings/flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and more.
- Paid time off: vacation; holidays; and personal, sick, and bereavement leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Casual office attire, except for meetings and events.
- Being part of a collaborative environment where everyone pulls together to make every project a success.
Ready to apply?
Interested candidates please submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Current resume
- One current letter of recommendation
- Names and contact information for three references
Send materials to:
Amy Taylor
1900 W. Jefferson Ave
St. Peter, MN 56082
or
Hiring schedule
- Closing date – open until filled.
Initial review of applications will begin on October 19, 2022.
- Anticipated start date – December 1, 2022.
Please direct questions to:
Amy Taylor ([email protected] or phone: 507-934-8140)
Website: www.mnmsba.org
MSBA is an equal opportunity employer.