Program Assistant , University Libraries

Overview

Program Assistant I, University Libraries – The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law

Full-time
• Vermillion

Posting details and location will reflect USD-Libraries operations.

• Manage all aspects of library employee hiring, onboarding and personnel processes.
• Support the dean of libraries through calendar management, communications, and coordination with internal and external constituencies.
• Coordinate the libraries’ campus/public-facing events.
• Develop and maintain administrative policies.
• Ensure and carry out library-wide information management.
• Support administrative processes related to grants and externally-funded projects and programs.

• Knowledge and experience with or the ability to learn USD and SDBOR Human Resources and Payroll systems, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated record of excellent interpersonal skills; effective written and spoken communication.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with or interest in event planning.

• Posting Date: 10/20/2025
• Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled
• First Consideration Date: 11/10/2025
• Advertised Salary: $20.89-$22.66
• Duration: 12 months
• Appointment Percent: 100
• Work Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; some evenings or weekends may be required.

• Department Description and Cultural Expectations:
  The University Libraries, through the I.D. Weeks Library in Vermillion, the Wegner Health Sciences Library in Sioux Falls, statewide virtual library services and USD-Sioux Falls campus services, advances teaching, learning, research, and patient care throughout South Dakota and across the nation.

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 ideology, 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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The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law