| Location | Brookings, SD |
Posting Details
Posting Details
Logo Institution South Dakota State University Working Title Administrative Assistant Posting Number CSA02786P Department SDSU-Student Union & Activities Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings Posting Text
South Dakota State University (SDSU) is looking for a proactive and organized Administrative Assistant to support daily operations and provide key administrative assistance within the University Student Union.
The University Student Union was built with the student experience being the key driving force behind the design. It is more than just a building; it truly is the heart of campus life at South Dakota State University. The Union is home to the Offices of Career Development, the Student Engagement Center, and Student Activities and Orientation. While the University Student Union is certainly a buzzing hub for student life, Faculty, Staff and anyone visiting campus also benefit from the many amenities offered including a variety of meeting rooms, dining options for every appetite, and the ability to shop for the latest fashion at Jackrabbit Central.
This position is located in Brookings, SD.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Job Responsibilities:
Thie position provides comprehensive administrative support for the University Student Union and its functional areas, including Event Services, Operations, Student Activities & Orientation, and Student Union administration. This role serves as a primary customer service contact for students, employees, campus visitors, vendors, and external guests. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, coordinating office operations, maintaining accurate records and financial documentation, supporting departmental programs and events, and ensuring efficient administrative services throughout the department.
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:
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Required License: Valid driver's license is required.
Comments: This position is classified as a Senior Secretary.
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.
Posting Date 08/07/2026 Closing Date 08/30/2026 Open Until Filled No First Consideration Date Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours
8AM - 5PM
Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Valid Drivers License If other, please indicate 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 HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.
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
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment
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N/A
Physical Requirements
Please designate the physical requirements of this position Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) Describe any of the conditions selected
This position must respond to many diverse needs and tasks within this station.
Sensory Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Color Vision, Depth Perception, Distant Vision, Hearing, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)
Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Atmospheric Contaminants (includes odors & fumes), Exposure to Dust, Exposure to Noise Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above
The student union and activities environment is dynamic, interactive and home to a wide range of services and programs. The "noise" described above can be the busy-ness of the building, as well as the front office door intermittent traffic and much student interaction. There are, at times, amplified productions in the adjacent spaces of the building to this office.
Working Environment
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office Environment, Other Environment (Please explain below) If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.
University Student Union - events, programs, services may be throughout the facility, requiring this position to work off site from office at times; i.e. working with a reception or scheduled event in a venue within the facility, move in weekend outdoor picnic activity, etc. This position assists whenever "all hands on deck" is required related to facilty management/event services.
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