Job Description

Posting Details
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Institution The University of South Dakota
Working Title Program Assistant I
Posting Number CSA02531P
Department USD-Grad School
Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion
Posting Text
The Graduate School seeks a detail oriented and self-directed person to provide administrative support to the Graduate School.
Duties include administrative support for data management; collecting data/information for monthly and annual reports; assisting with graduate student registration and billing, programming activities and providing administrative support to the Graduate School. The successful candidate will work independently and as part of a team, and will demonstrate:
Knowledge of:
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access)
- Filing systems, both manual and electronic
- Modern office equipment, practices and procedures
Ability to:
- Manage multiple projects and provide excellent customer service
- Communicate effectively in oral and written form
- Effectively coordinate, plan and implement Programming activities
- Work independently with attention to detail and comply with deadlines
- Interpret and comprehend graduate program policies and procedures
- Advise graduate students with registration
- Maintain confidentiality
- Provide administrative support to Graduate School (coordinate meetings/ schedules, activities, correspondence, plan travel, maintain files, invoices, and reimbursements)
Qualifications include:
Experience with the University's systems/policies/procedures or experience in higher education is highly desired.
Posting Date 11/12/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 12/01/2025
Advertised Salary Commensurate with the applicant's qualifications and experience
Duration of the Term 12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent 100
Work Hours
8am - 5pm
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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This position requires Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License
If other, please indicate
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.
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