Administrative Assistant - Business Office, Grand Forks Public Schools
Position:
Administrative Assistant - Business Office

Job ID:
103751

County:
RRVEC


Posted:
June 09, 2025




Contact Information:
Grand Forks Public Schools
2400 47th Ave. S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
District Website

Contact:
Human Resources
Phone: 701-746-2200
Fax:
District Email


Job Description:

MARK SANFORD EDUCATION CENTER - Grand Forks, North Dakota

Qualifications: Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.  Experience with a variety of computer applications (Google, Microsoft Office).  Knowledge of general accounting and bookkeeping. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and have a strong algebra background.

Job Summary: To support the Business Office department as well as the overall School District in financial processes. Provide customer service to a high degree while ensuring financial processes are consistent and accurate.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
Create and process purchase orders for the district
Analyze and ensure purchase order requests are consistent and accurate
Serve as lead processor for all district Purchase Orders
Assist in the setting up of vendors in School ERP Pro
Assist invoice follow-up and preparation with vendors for Accounts Payable
Assist in the School ERP Pro program training and support for school secretaries
Serve as the main receptionist at the Mark Sanford Education Center
Sort mail into mail boxes daily received from mail clerk.
Answer district emergency phone and follow emergency plan
Create district forms, letters, and memos for the Business Office
Analyze travel reimbursement forms for accuracy and submit to Accounts Payable
Arrange for all airline travel for all district staff, except student groups and their chaperone(s).
Serve as lead for all traveling mileage, hotels, meal purchases / reimbursements, and conference registrations
Manage organizational purchasing card
Serve as assistant to the Business Manager
Maintain confidentiality of records
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
 
Work Environment and Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. The ability to hear and see in order to communicate effectively as well as communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties; Maintain mental capacity, allowing for effective interaction and communication with others.  

Evaluation: Annual written evaluation by the Supervisor.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required



Other:

Salary: $21.44 to $26.67 Per Hour

Contact Information
Human Resources
2400 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201
Phone: 701-746-2200
Email: hr@mygfschools.org