Program Assistant – SDSU Metro Center

Salary: $20.89-$23.49/hour depending upon qualifications, plus benefits.

The new SDSU Metro Center is seeking a Program Assistant I to join our team. In this role, you’ll be a key contributor to the smooth daily operation of our facility and help create a welcoming, people‑centered environment for health science faculty and students, enrollment services, and all visitors who walk through our doors. If you’re detail‑oriented, friendly, and excited to be part of a collaborative campus community, we encourage you to apply.

SDStateis 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. The SDSU Metro Center is intentionally designed to foster collaboration, fuel innovation, and unite healthcare professionals under one roof.

In effect, the center will impact virtually all who cross its path: students, faculty, researchers, existing healthcare workers, and the surrounding metropolitan area.

This position is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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

Ensure the seamless daily operation of a high‑traffic campus facility by overseeing building functions and coordinating contracted services. In this role, you’ll take the lead on managing vendor relationships, reviewing service agreements, and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well‑functioning environment. You’ll also deliver exceptional front‑line support to hundreds of visitors each day, helping create a positive experience from the moment they walk in.

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays.

Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

Knowledge of:

• Computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Customer service practices.

Skill & Ability to:

• Exercise independent judgement in evaluating situations, making decisions, and prioritizing work.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment.

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. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits 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: .