Campus Administrative & Events Coordinator

South Dakota State University; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the University Student Union's daily operations and provide essential administrative assistance. The role serves as a key contact for students, staff, and visitors, coordinating office functions, records, and events.

Located in Brookings, SD, the position requires strong organization, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision in a dynamic university environment.

Qualifications

• Proactive and organized with strong administrative skills.
• Knowledge of accounting and finance practices in a university setting.
• Familiarity with software tools used for administrative work (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Banner, DocuSign).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support for the University Student Union and its functional areas.
• Serve as primary customer service contact for students, employees, campus visitors, vendors and external guests.
• Coordinate office operations, maintain records and financial documentation, support programs and events, ensure efficient services.

Skills

Accounting

Finance practices

Business English

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Banner

DocuSign

Event coordination

General office procedures

Purchasing practices

Work Order practices

Communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Banner

DocuSign

Job description

South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the University Student Union's daily operations and provide essential administrative assistance. The role serves as a key contact for students, staff, and visitors, coordinating office functions, records, and events.

Located in Brookings, SD, the position requires strong organization, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision in a dynamic university environment.