Temporary Senior Secretary – University and Residential

Salary: Starts at $18.80 per hour, depending upon qualifications.

The Department of Housing and Residential Life is currently seeking a Temporary Senior Secretary to join our dynamic team! The successful candidate willjoin a student-centered, innovative, and fast-paced team that is committed to exceptional service. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented and motivated to serve our on-campus students and families with high quality customer service.

SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of adynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

Housing and Residential Life provides an exemplary on campus living experience for over 4,500 South Dakota State University students and 3,200 guests. This is achieved through community building, engagement, premiere facilities, and creating a positive relationship with our residents and guests.

This is a temporary appointment with an estimated employment timeframe of three months (April – June) with the possible opportunity for extension. This position is located in Brookings.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position serves as the office manager and oversees the efficient functioning of the front-end operations of the Department of Housing and Residential Life, maintains high quality customer service, and supports the administrative needs of the department. This position will provide primary supervision of student employees and will process exemption requests and maintain records for animal requests and animal documents.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Knowledge of:

• Customer service practices.
• General clerical and office experience.
• Supervision techniques.
• Computer software and systems (Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Banner).
• Organization practices.

Skills & Ability to:

• Exercise independent judgment in evaluating conflicts and making effective decisions.
• Communicate information both in a written and verbal manner clearly and concisely.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Multi-task and prioritize projects to meet competing deadlines.
• Learn new processes and demonstrate adaptability.
• Attention to detail.

SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. : (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references.

Email applications will not be accepted.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. SDState 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.

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For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact Human Resources at .

South 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.

SDSUis an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, andSDSUprohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing

HR. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact:
Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100,SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: .