Job Description

Posting Details
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Institution The University of South Dakota
Working Title Senior Administrative Assistant
Posting Number CSA02517P
Department USD-Nursing
Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion
Posting Text
The University of South Dakota, Department of Nursing, seeks a people-oriented, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and technologically astute individual to coordinate and manage the day-to-day administrative services for the USD Department of Nursing Vermillion Campus. This position ensures prompt responses to inquiries, follows and refines established procedures, and assists in fulfilling the mission and goals of the Nursing Department. The Senior Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative support and operations assistance to the Director, faculty, and staff, coordinates meetings, manages communications, prepares presentation materials, reviews and summarizes reports, routes and answers correspondence, and prioritizes multiple projects in a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities Include:

• Providing administrative and academic support to faculty and staff
• Overseeing day-to-day office operations and communications
• Coordinating events and assisting with logistics
• Coordinating with USD Fleet Services to arrange transportation logistics for student clinical placements
• Compiling and analyzing data
• Providing customer service to faculty, staff, students, and visitors

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively

This position offers state health insurance and benefits, which includes a retirement plan with 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and 11 paid holidays.
Posting Date 10/24/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 10/31/2025
Advertised Salary $19.00 - $20.00 depending upon qualifications and experience
Duration of the Term 12 months
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Appointment Percent 100
Work Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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This position requires No Requirement
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
USD Nursing is part of the USD School of Health Sciences, which includes nine programs. The nursing program offers a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Degree in Vermillion and Sioux Falls, an RN-BSN program, an online MSN and DNP program, and Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Program. The School of Health Sciences and the USD/Sanford School of Medicine form the Division of Health Affairs. USD is a comprehensive liberal arts state institution with approximately 10,000 students.
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.
Contact Information
Helene Hegge
(605) 658-5621
Academic Program Site Director Vermillion Campus

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