Program Assistant: Office Ops, Data & Scheduling

Transportation Security Careers; Sisseton (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Sisseton, SD seeks a Program Assistant to support managers with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management. The role involves handling multiple tasks, maintaining office schedules, and ensuring accurate documentation for various program areas.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, coordinating meetings, and assisting with payroll, HR, and other operational tasks while ensuring compliance with procedures and

Qualifications

• Providing administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Preparing reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Tracking deadlines, assignments, records, or performance information.
• Researching information in files, databases, and electronic systems.
• Monitoring program metrics and identifying discrepancies.
• Supporting payroll, timekeeping, finance, HR, or scheduling functions.
• Using office software to organize information and support multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and program support to TSA managers and employees
• Help coordinate daily office activities, projects, and operational assignments
• Compile, organize, track, and analyze program information
• Maintain electronic records, spreadsheets, reports, and administrative files
• Prepare correspondence, meeting materials, reports, and internal communications
• Schedule meetings, maintain calendars, and track deadlines or action items
• Assist with finance, human resources, scheduling, payroll, or other assigned program areas
• Monitor program metrics and help identify incomplete or inconsistent information
• Research files, records, policies, and electronic systems
• Support the implementation of new office procedures and administrative systems
• Communicate with employees, managers, timekeepers, financial staff, and external contacts
• Review administrative work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures

Skills

Organization and attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Data entry and tracking

Microsoft Office

Records management

Calendar coordination

Customer service

Handling multiple assignments

Discretion with sensitive information

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Sisseton, SD seeks a Program Assistant to support managers with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management. The role involves handling multiple tasks, maintaining office schedules, and ensuring accurate documentation for various program areas.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, coordinating meetings, and assisting with payroll, HR, and other operational tasks while ensuring compliance with procedures and