Program Assistant I

SDBOR; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Tuition reduction for state courses

Paid holidays and vacation leave

Job summary

South Dakota State University’s School of Health and Human Sciences Aviation Education program seeks a detail-oriented Program Assistant I to support daily operations in Brookings, SD. You will coordinate flight training activities, assist with student services, scheduling, and financial processes, manage data, and help with tours and system administration.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work with a diverse university community; relocation

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting and purchasing processes.
• Database management and software applications and systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, Flight Schedule Pro).
• Work processes pertaining to management of programs.
• University policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support daily aviation program operations: coordinate flight training activities, student services, scheduling, financial processes, data management, tours, and system administration.

Skills

Accounting and purchasing processes

Database management and software (Word

Excel

Outlook

Flight Schedule Pro

Work processes pertaining to program管理

University policies and procedures

Tools

Flight Schedule Pro

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The School of Health and Human Sciences is actively seeking an individual with exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and interpersonal skills to join our team as Program Assistant I. This position supports the Aviation Program which is committed to preparing safe, innovative, professional aviation educators who enhance human potential through transdisciplinary, learner-centered education in South Dakota and beyond.

The School of Health and Human Sciences ( SHHS ) Aviation Education program is committed to preparing safe, innovative and professional pilots and aviation educations who enhance human potential through transdisciplinary, learner-centered education in South Dakota and beyond. The Aviation Program has over 30 flight instructors providing flight instruction for 160 flight students flying over 12,000 hours yearly.

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

Support daily aviation program operations through coordination of flight training activities, student services, flight training scheduling, financial processes, data management, prospective student tours and operational system administration.

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

• Accounting and purchasing processes
• Database management and computer software applications and systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, Flight Schedule Pro)
• Work processes pertaining to management of programs
• University policies and procedures

Skill & Ability to

• Independently make sound decisions and resolve problems or conflicts
• Prioritize work to meet competing deadlines
• Interpret, explain and apply rules, regulations, policies and practices
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Coordinate and work with a variety of people both within and outside of the department
• Provide a high level of customer service when assisting students, administrators, faculty and staff
• Ensure and monitor compliance with institutional policies
• Collect and compile materials and reports

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.

Duration of the Term

12 months

Appointment Percent

100

Work Hours

Typcial workday, 8-5, with some necessity of arriving earlier.

Appointment Type

Regular

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, 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.

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

Physical Requirements

• Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc)
• Reaching
• Repetitive Motion
• Sitting for sustained periods of time
• Use Both Hands

Sensory Requirements

• Color Vision
• Depth Perception
• Distant Vision
• Hearing
• Near Vision
• Peripheral Vision
• Speaking
• Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Environment

• Office Environment
• Lab Environment

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

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.