EARC Administrative Associate III

🇺🇸 Sidney, MT 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $18 - $22 per Hour 💻 Other 🗓️ June 4th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring an EARC Administrative Associate III. The role involves performing a variety of administrative support, personnel and payroll, and accounting duties for the Eastern Agricultural Research Center, including assisting the superintendent and supporting faculty and staff, managing front office operations, reconciling funds, generating payment authorizations, and coordinating meetings and large-scale functions.

Highlights

Manage day-to-day front office operations and act as primary contact for EARC.
Provide administrative assistance to the superintendent and support faculty and staff.
Prepare financial documents such as invoices, payment authorizations, deposits, and travel vouchers.
Monitor university purchasing card transactions and reconcile grant and university funds.
Handle personnel forms, recruitment authorizations, hiring paperwork, timesheets, and monitor payroll.
Schedule and coordinate meetings including annual field days and advisory board meetings.
Maintain office manuals, promotional materials, and compile weather data for annual research reports.
Required skills include proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, database, email, internet programs, and knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles.
Compensation ranges from $17.820 to $22.275 hourly, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Requires two years post-secondary education plus three years progressive administrative support experience; experience in higher education or state purchasing procedures preferred.