Program Assistant I

Job title:

Program Assistant I

Company

South Dakota Board Of Regents

Job description

Posting DetailsLogo
Institution South Dakota State University
Working Title Program Assistant I
Posting Number CSA02265P
Department SDSU-Dairy & Food Science
Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings
Posting TextThe Dairy and Food Science Department at South Dakota State University (SDSU) is looking for a self-motivated and dedicated Program Assistant I to join our team. The Dairy Food and Science program has 9 faculty members, approximately 10 staff members, and 30 graduate research assistants. The faculty and staff within the department bring a wealth of experience, recognized expertise, and a strong dedication to teaching, research, and service.Job Responsibilities: This position will support the Department Head of Dairy and Food Science and ensure the smooth operation of the department by coordinating personnel, activities, and functions. Interaction with parents, students, stakeholders, and donors is a key part of this role. Additionally, this position involves administering and implementing our scholarship recognition program and serving as the liaison between the department and various agencies and personnel.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Knowledge of:· Computer software and systems (i.e., Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel)· Customer service practicesSkill & Ability to:· Problem-solve· Manage schedules· Prepare and interpret reports· Demonstrate organizational skills· Multi-task and handle competing project priorities· Effective oral, verbal and written communication· Develop effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and stakeholdersComments: SDSU is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Posting #SE8660.Benefits: SDSU offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; paid holidays; educational assistance; retirement plans; and a generous vacation accrual and sick day allowance.Application Procedures: SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site, to apply visit . [SE8660;11041]
Posting Date 01/13/2025
Closing Date 01/27/2025
Open Until Filled No
First Consideration Date
Advertised Salary $20.63 – 23.20/hour, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits
Duration of the Term 12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent 100
Work Hours40
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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This position requires No Requirement
If other, please indicate Note that Jayne Raabe will be in this position until her retirement on Jan 21, 2025. We are working on re-filling the position after her retirement and want to be sure that it is classified correctly.
Department Description and Cultural ExpectationsSouth Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the university’s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.As the state’s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of the university is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, Aberdeen and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.SDSU was recognized as one of 54 institutions in the United States as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities in 2014. The university’s total research expenditures are greater than $60 million. SDSU is the state’s first High Research Activity institution as classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.Jackrabbits Athletics competes as a NCAA Division I member, with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling.Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Livability.com rates Brookings as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees. It considers Brookings among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state’s highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school and a high school.The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementSouth Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing [email protected]. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.
Contact InformationFor additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact SDSU Human Resources at 605-688-4128.

Expected salary

$20.63 – 23.2 per hour

Location

Brookings, SD

Job date

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:59:00 GMT

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