Strategic Administrative & Operations Specialist

The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law seeks an Administrative and Operations Support Specialist for the USD Discovery District. The role provides comprehensive administrative and systems support, including scheduling, data entry, event logistics, and liaison duties with tenants and vendors.

The ideal candidate has at least two years in administrative or bookkeeping roles, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office 365.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in administrative, operational support, or bookkeeping roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to USD Discovery District team.
• Assist in scheduling, data entry, event planning, and liaison activities.
• Manage office supplies and shared spaces; coordinate events and vendor operations.
• Support social media content production and distribution for district initiatives.
• Assist with financial bookkeeping: expenses, accounts payable/receivable, budget prep and reporting.

Skills

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Judgement

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office 365

Social media content creation

Documentation & authorization

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s in business/ accounting (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Social media management tools

Job description

The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law seeks an Administrative and Operations Support Specialist for the USD Discovery District. The role provides comprehensive administrative and systems support, including scheduling, data entry, event logistics, and liaison duties with tenants and vendors.

The ideal candidate has at least two years in administrative or bookkeeping roles, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office 365.