Job Description

Job Description

Title                                          Administrative Assistant

Position Type                       Part Time 20-40 hours per week, Monday to Friday– Flexible hours between 8am and 5pm

Compensation                     $18-24 per hour depending upon background, experience, & qualifications/references

City, State                              Brookings, South Dakota

Description:        Northern Plains Appraisal LLC is recognized as a leader in the valuation of real estate in eastern South Dakota. Northern Plains Appraisal provides valuation services for estates, private and public entities, financial institutions, legal professionals, government agencies, land trusts, recreation groups, and private individuals.

SUMMARY:

1. Accurately gather information for and complete tasks related to requests for appraisals, proposals, reports, consulting, data entry, and other support materials as directed and needed.
2. Clerical duties including organizing, editing/printing/binding reports, gathering data, filing, scanning and uploading documents, copying, mailing, answering phones, etc., including review for grammar and sentence structure/review .
3. Assist and lead with data research, collection of market data and public record searches as needed. Travel maybe required in eastern SD
4. Assist and direct mailings and manage mailing data base. (AgWare – DataLog) (Microsoft and Adobe)
5. Knowledge of report writing publishing software such as Adobe and Microsoft.  
6. Analysis ability for DataAnalytics.
7. Ability to learn industry specific software programs, such as AgriData Surety ® mapping, AgWare ® , FEMA, NRCS Soils Mapper, USFW Wetlands Mapper, Land Voyage, Equalization/Assessor web sites,  and other related appraisal and valuation software. Initial training will be provided. (AgWare – DataLog)
8. Follow guidelines & policies. Be at work on time and maintain good attendance.
9. Includes understanding of payroll, accounts receiveable, and invoicing.
10. Conduct work in a timely manner. Inspect own work and that of others; be able to proof for accuracy and make or recommend needed changes. Quickly learn new tasks and accurately and consistently complete repetitive tasks.
11. Work effectively as a team member, work with little or no supervision, help when and where needed, make suggestions for process and product improvement, and communicate effectively with team members.
12. Perform other professional responsibilities or tasks as needed or assigned.
13. All work and information is to be confidential with client confidentiality.

Job Requirements

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

At least five years of experience in business administration assistant. Knowledge of agriculture and/or real estate industry, while not required, is preferred.
Take an employee test on the skill set required from an employment agency or personnel profile company.
Knowledge and a strong skill with the use of English language, Microsoft Office and Adobe along with other report writing software’s: Including but not limited to Microsoft Corporation products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Drop Box, Log Me In, Microsoft 360, etc.
Keyboarding skills of minimum of 45wpm+ with high accuracy. Self-motivated, reliable, good organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Fluent in English, both written and verbal. Knowledge in Spanish and other local languages is beneficial but not required. 
Background check may be conducted. No felony or any illegal background.
Please provide a copy of education transcripts and three references from past job experience and three references from individuals on character.
Information and background maybe submitted to an employment agency for coordination of background.
Database management (AgWare, Piedmont, SD)

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours,

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