Academic Assistant QE8739

South Dakota Board of Regents; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension with 6% match

10 hours monthly leave

Sick leave 9.34 hours monthly

11 paid holidays

Tuition reduction

Job summary

South Dakota Board of Regents is seeking an Academic Assistant for USD Sanford School of Medicine's Office of Medical Education. The role supports Pillars 2 & 3 curriculum through schedule management, LMS administration, and coordination of educational activities.

The position also acts as a liaison among regional campuses, FARM program, SSOM administration, faculty, and students. Ideal candidates will maintain relationships, communicate effectively, and work independently with high accuracy

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with students, faculty and staff.
• High accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain schedules for academic programming.
• Administer learning management systems and related tools (One45 and D2L).
• Coordinate educational activities and liaise between campuses, FARM program, SSOM administration, clinical faculty and students.

Skills

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Attention to detail

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

One45

D2L

Job description

USD Sanford School of Medicine is seeking an Academic Assistant for the Office of Medical Education. This position supports academic programming in Pillars 2 & 3 of the medical school curriculum through schedule creation and maintenance, administration of online learning management systems, and coordination of a variety of educational activities. The position also serves as a liaison between the regional campuses, FARM program, SSOM administration, clinical faculty, and students.

Ideal candidates will possess, develop, and maintain:

Working knowledge of:

• Modern office/clerical procedure and practices.
• Office equipment and software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, along with the ability to quickly learn new technology platforms such as One45 and D2L.

Ability to:

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, residents, faculty, and staff.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Work independently with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.

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. 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.

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

Advertised Salary: $19.27 - $19.75 depending upon qualifications and experience

Duration of the Term: 12 months

Appointment Percent: 100

Work Hours: Normal USD Office Hours

Appointment Type: Regular

Scope of Search: External (includes Internal)

This position requires: No Requirement

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.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other
• Reference List

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. Please see the Contact Us section of this webpage for more information.

Notice to all applicants: If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.

South Dakota Board of Regents
306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3455