Program Assistant

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:

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access)
• Filing systems, both manual and electronic
• Modern office equipment, practices and procedures

• 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 the Graduate School (coordinating meetings and schedules, activities, correspondence, plan travel, maintain files, invoices, and reimbursements).

• Experience with the University’s systems, policies, or procedures or experience in higher education is highly desired.

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.

The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take affirmative action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non‑discrimination and affirmative action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office.

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