Senior Secretary

South Dakota State University (SDState) is seeking a Senior Secretary for the Extension Field Operations department to join our team. This role will provide administrative support to the Extension Regional Center and the staff located there.

As the outreach arm of our state’s land grant, South Dakota State University, SDSU Extension is able to provide farmers, ranchers, agri-business people, communities, families and youth with the research-based information they need to succeed.

This position is located in Winner, South Dakota.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

8-5 pm Monday through Friday

Advertised Salary Salary Range CG FH:
Starting at $19.27/hour, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits

Duration of the Term 12 months

Appointment Percent 100

Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

This position will be responsible for managing the overall operations of the regional center office. This includes Regional Center Office scheduling, Enforcing office procedures, rules, and policies to staff and public, and Regional Center Administrative Duties.

• 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 of:

• General office practices and procedures

Skill & Ability to:

• Organizational skills

Required License:

• Valid driver’s license

Travel, Valid Drivers License

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.

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 . Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact:
Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU , Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: .

For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact Human Resources at .

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