LREC Temporary Office Assistant and Yard/Building Upkeep - (2959134)

LREC Temporary Office Assistant and Yard/Building Upkeep Job

ID2959134

Business UnitNorth Dakota State University Location Langdon Posted05/07/2026 Full/Part TimePart-Time DepartmentAES Langdon R/E Ctr Close DateOpen Until Filled Position Information Temporary Office and Yard/Building Upkeep This is a temporary non-benefited position beginning sometime in May 2026 and ending mid-August 2026. It'll average 24 hours per week with some weeks being more days than others. The schedule will be dependent on the full-time LREC office staff's schedules. This individual will answer phones and greet customers when full-time employees are working outside or absent from work. This individual will assist with office duties: Answering the phone and directing calls Greeting and assisting customers Assisting with mail and FedEx/UPS shipments General office tasks such as filing, running errands, scheduling our meeting room Helping prepare for the LREC's annual Field Day - Thursday, July 16 Taking pictures for social media Other office tasks as assigned This individual will also help with cleaning the main building and the residence. Most of the residence cleaning will take place in June before a permanent director is moved in. Other duties will include: Tilling flowerbeds, planting and watering flowers Mowing using a zero turn lawn mower (must be at least 16 years old to operate) Weedeating/Landscaping Maintaining the garden for our fall field trips Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Handling confidential information professionally. Good communication skills both verbally and in writing. Adaptable and flexible as tasks will vary and can change daily. Customer service oriented. Organized, detailed, and accurate are a must. Be able to follow instructions and be self-motivated. Be able to work independently and as part of a team. Be willing to do physical labor and work outdoors at times. Microsoft Office experience. Prior office experience is preferred. The Langdon Research Extension Center's hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Wage:

$17+ / hour. Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification, etc. A resume, cover letter, and references are encouraged. Please call Sara McGregor at 701-256-2582 with questions. To Apply - Applications must include the following materials: Please include within application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with NDSU, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as your how many hours you work a week and in the past 12 months.

Employment Eligibility:

NDSU determines employment eligibility through the E-Verify system: What is E-Verify? New employees to NDSU must present specific identification to determine their employment eligibility no later than their first day of work. To view the identification required, please see the List of Acceptable Documents. You will be required to have one item from List A OR one item from List B and List C.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment. NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country. NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live. NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Direct inquiries to:

Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.

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.

Reasonable Accommodation Information:

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.