Financial Program Assistant

South Dakota Board of Regents; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Dakota Board of Regents seeks a detail-oriented Financial Program Assistant to support the Financial Shared Service Center. This professional will provide key fiscal analysis and budgeting services, ensuring responsive and accurate support for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. The position requires strong communication skills and proficiency in financial practices, with excellent benefits included.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plans with 6% matching

Paid holidays and vacation leave

Access to internal training and state-sponsored courses

Relocation benefits available

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fiscal analysis and budgeting practices.
• Must have strong skills in finance and accounting.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiscal analysis, budgeting, and accounting.
• Collaborate with department heads for financial services.
• Deliver excellent customer service to units served.

Skills

Budget and reporting practices

Finance and accounting practices

Research and data analysis

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with numbers and building strong working relationships? Join the Financial Shared Service Center which serves Student Affairs & Enrollment Management as a Financial Program Assistant, where you’ll support and enhance the service goals of the division through accurate fiscal analysis, budgeting, and accounting services. This role works closely with department heads, directors, and the Student Affairs & Enrollment Management Shared Services Director to provide timely, professional, and customer-focused support that advances the mission of the Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management.

This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota .

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

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with department heads, directors, and the Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Shared Service Center Director to perform fiscal analysis, budgeting, and accounting for assigned areas.
• Deliver timely, professional financial services that support units served.
• Provide excellent customer service through responsive, accurate, and solution-oriented support.
• Maintain effective working relationships and frequent communication with unit leaders to ensure financial needs are understood and addressed.

Benefits: 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, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Budget and reporting practices
• Finance and accounting practices.
• Computer software applications and systems (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Skill & Ability to:

• Interpret, comprehend, and apply laws, rules and regulations for institution, state, federal and a variety of funding agencies.
• Research, compile, and analyze data.
• Provide high level of accuracy with attention to detail.
• Prioritize projects to meet competing deadlines.
• Maintain effective working relationships.
• Communicate information clearly, concisely, and accurately.

Application Procedures: SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu , 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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Posting Date

Posting Date 06/09/2025

Closing Date

Closing Date 06/23/2025

Open Until Filled No

First Consideration Date

Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term

Duration of the Term 12 months

Appointment Percent

Appointment Percent 100

Work Hours

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

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This position requires

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with an annual budget over $360 million, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. The Division of Finance and Budget provides ethical, transparent & innovative services necessary to support Teaching, Learning, Outreach and Research activities. The Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management cultivates enrollment, student success and opportunity for all through innovative programs, intentional experiences, exceptional services and premier facilities to enrich student development, promote wellbeing and foster learning in a vibrant community.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 [e-mail] . Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU , Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: [phone].

Contact Information

For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 605-688-4128.

Working Conditions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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