| Location | Brookings, SD |
Posting Details
Posting Details
Logo Institution South Dakota State University Working Title Financial Program Assistant Posting Number CSA02818P Department SDSU-Facilities & Services-Customer Service Ctr Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings Posting Text
South Dakota State University's Facilities & Services Department is seeking a Financial Program Assistant to support essential financial and operational services across campus. This multifaceted role combines accounts payable, purchasing, mail services, and warehouse support, making it an excellent opportunity for an organized and detail-oriented professional looking to make a campus-wide impact.
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: This position performs all departmental routine accounts payable duties such as processing purchase order invoices, direct pays, standing contract and spot purchase invoices for payment. This process involves working with shop supervisors and project managers via work order management system for invoice reviews, approvals and payments; ensuring invoices are paid on correct funds and issued to correct work orders for tracking and billing. Handling any questionable invoices and contacting vendors about invoice details. This position will also handle returns, Banner/accounts payables reconciliation, and assist the Program Assistant II with purchasing for F&S according to state guidelines. Additional duties are to provide back-up support when needed for the Mail Center and Warehouse by assisting with shipping, receiving, processing outgoing/incoming US & campus mail, and packages.
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.
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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 09/04/2026 Closing Date 09/18/2026 Open Until Filled No First Consideration Date Advertised Salary starting at $21.41/hour, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours
M-F, 8 - 5
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. The mission of the Community Practice Innovation Center is to address community-identified needs and implement innovative solutions to better serve our region, which is achieved through project (research and public health) and service work.
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.
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For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 605-688-4128.
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