Program Assistant I

Posting Details

Posting Details

Logo Institution South Dakota State University Working Title Program Assistant I Posting Number CSA02883P Department SDSU-School of Health & Consumer Sci Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings Posting Text

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.

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:

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

Application Procedures:

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 11/02/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 11/16/2026 Advertised Salary $21.41-$24.08, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours

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

Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires No Requirement 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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Physical Requirements

Please designate the physical requirements of this position Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands Describe any of the conditions selected

The computer work requires sitting for sustained periods of time.

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. Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

Working Environment

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Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Reference List