Senior Administrative Assistant

Senior Administrative AssistantBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPosting DetailsPosting DetailsLogo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Senior Administrative Assistant Posting Number CSA02708P Department USD-Nursing Physical Location of Position (City) Sioux Falls Posting TextThe University of South Dakota Department of Nursing and Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Program seek a people-oriented, self-motivated, detail-oriented and technologically astute individual to coordinate and manage the day-to-day administrative services for their respective programs on the USD-Sioux Falls campus. This position will ensure prompt responses to inquiries, follows established procedures and assists in fulfilling the programs missions and goals.This position will provide administrative support, day to day operations assistance to the Directors, faculty and staff both programs. This position will coordinate meetings for internal/external constituents; handle incoming and outgoing electronic communication; assist with preparation of presentation material; review and summarize reports and documents; route and answer correspondence; prioritize, coordinate multiple projects and follow through on issues in a timely manner; and other duties as assigned.Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of modern office/clerical procedure and practices.Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.Experience with office equipment and software including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom.Ability to work independently with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.Experience working in education.This position offers state health insurance and benefits, which includes a retirement plan with 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and 11 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.Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Date 05/29/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 06/07/2026 Advertised Salary $19.00 - $20.00 depending on qualifications and experience Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work HoursM-F 8-5Typical 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 ExpectationsUSD Nursing and the Doctor of Nursing Anesthesia Program are two of ten programs within the USD School of Health Sciences, offering a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Degree in Vermillion and Sioux Falls, and an RN-BSN program, a Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice, and an online MSN and DNP programs. The School of Health Sciences and the USD/Sanford School of Medicine comprise the Division of Health Affairs. The University of South Dakota is a comprehensive liberal arts state institution with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementUSD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.Contact InformationWorking ConditionsCognitive RequirementsPlease check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written CommunicationProtective Clothing/EquipmentPlease check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identifyPhysical RequirementsPlease designate the physical requirements of this position Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Sitting for sustained periods of time Describe any of the conditions selectedTypical of office setting.Sensory RequirementsPlease check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.Working Conditions & ExposuresWorking 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 aboveWorking EnvironmentCheck the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office Environment 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.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired DocumentsOptional DocumentsResumeCover LetterOtherReference List