What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Admin Assistant position at The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law?
Posting Details
Posting Details
Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Senior Admin Assistant Posting Number CSA02839P Department USD-English Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text
The Departments of English and Modern Languages & Linguistics are seeking a people-oriented and self-motivated person to provide skilled secretarial support to these two departments, including maintaining student, faculty, accounting, and informative records.
This is a 12-month, full-time position with state employee benefits.
Job Responsibilities
Assist visitors; answer general questions and route inquiries; instruct others on procedures and processes; schedule appointments, meetings, and events; provide basic budgeting and accounting; monitor course sections; supervise student workers; process requests and reimbursements for travel and expenses; oversee payroll and process payroll paperwork, and perform a variety of other senior-secretarial support functions for the department, as assigned.
Knowledge Of
Modern office and secretarial practices.
Computers and current office software to include word processing, spreadsheets, and databases (Microsoft Word and Excel).
Business English including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Filing systems.
Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and payroll procedures.
Familiarity with higher-education work environment and applications used is preferred.
Ability To
Handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly.
Communicate effectively, in English, in oral and written forms.
Relate well with faculty, staff, and students.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people.
Make decisions independently and determine when consultation with supervisor is required.
Apply on-line at http://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/. For information, accommodations or assistance, contact Human Resources at the University of South Dakota at (605) 658-3660.
Screening of applications to begin 9/30/26, and will continue until a suitable candidate is hired. Apply by first review date to ensure full consideration.
Posting Date 09/21/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 09/30/2026 Advertised Salary $19.65-$19.95/hr Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours
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 No Requirement If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations
The University of South Dakota is the flagship of the six universities in the state system of higher education, situated in Vermillion, overlooking the Missouri River, in the heart of the Midwest. USD is a small, comprehensive university, built upon a strong liberal arts foundation in the College of Arts & Sciences. In addition to schools of Education, Fine Arts, and Business, USD has the only schools of Law and Medicine in the state.
The University of South Dakota is located in the southeastern corner of the state in Vermillion, a community of more than 10,000 people. Vermillion is located within an hour’s drive of the larger cities of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Sioux City, Iowa.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
USD 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.
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Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Multiple Priorities, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment
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Physical Requirements
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Sensory Requirements
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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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Posting Details
Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Senior Admin Assistant Posting Number CSA02839P Department USD-English Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text
The Departments of English and Modern Languages & Linguistics are seeking a people-oriented and self-motivated person to provide skilled secretarial support to these two departments, including maintaining student, faculty, accounting, and informative records.
This is a 12-month, full-time position with state employee benefits.
Job Responsibilities
Assist visitors; answer general questions and route inquiries; instruct others on procedures and processes; schedule appointments, meetings, and events; provide basic budgeting and accounting; monitor course sections; supervise student workers; process requests and reimbursements for travel and expenses; oversee payroll and process payroll paperwork, and perform a variety of other senior-secretarial support functions for the department, as assigned.
Knowledge Of
Modern office and secretarial practices.
Computers and current office software to include word processing, spreadsheets, and databases (Microsoft Word and Excel).
Business English including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Filing systems.
Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and payroll procedures.
Familiarity with higher-education work environment and applications used is preferred.
Ability To
Handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly.
Communicate effectively, in English, in oral and written forms.
Relate well with faculty, staff, and students.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people.
Make decisions independently and determine when consultation with supervisor is required.
Apply on-line at http://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/. For information, accommodations or assistance, contact Human Resources at the University of South Dakota at (605) 658-3660.
Screening of applications to begin 9/30/26, and will continue until a suitable candidate is hired. Apply by first review date to ensure full consideration.
Posting Date 09/21/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 09/30/2026 Advertised Salary $19.65-$19.95/hr Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours
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 No Requirement If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations
The University of South Dakota is the flagship of the six universities in the state system of higher education, situated in Vermillion, overlooking the Missouri River, in the heart of the Midwest. USD is a small, comprehensive university, built upon a strong liberal arts foundation in the College of Arts & Sciences. In addition to schools of Education, Fine Arts, and Business, USD has the only schools of Law and Medicine in the state.
The University of South Dakota is located in the southeastern corner of the state in Vermillion, a community of more than 10,000 people. Vermillion is located within an hour’s drive of the larger cities of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Sioux City, Iowa.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
USD 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 Information
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Multiple Priorities, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment
Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identify
Physical Requirements
Please designate the physical requirements of this position Describe any of the conditions selected
Sensory Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.
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
Check 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 Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Other
- Reference List
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