SDSU Metro Center Program Assistant

The new SDSU Metro Center is seeking a Program Assistant I to join our team. In this role, you’ll be a key contributor to the smooth daily operation of our facility and help create a welcoming, people‑centered environment for health science faculty and students, enrollment services, and all visitors who walk through our doors. If you’re detail‑oriented, friendly, and excited to be part of a collaborative campus community, we encourage you to apply.

The SDSU Metro Center is intentionally designed to foster collaboration, fuel innovation, and unite healthcare professionals under one roof. In effect, the center will impact virtually all who cross its path: students, faculty, researchers, existing healthcare workers, and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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

Ensure the seamless daily operation of a high‑traffic campus facility by overseeing building functions and coordinating contracted services. In this role, you’ll take the lead on managing vendor relationships, reviewing service agreements, and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well‑functioning environment. You’ll also deliver exceptional front‑line support to hundreds of visitors each day, helping create a positive experience from the moment they walk in.

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.

• Computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point

• Exercise independent judgement in evaluating situations, making decisions, and prioritizing work
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment

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.

Duration of the Term

Duration of the Term 12 months

Appointment Percent

Appointment Percent 100

Work Hours

M-F, 8am – 5pm

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

This position requires

This position requires Other

If other, please indicate

If other, please indicate some irregular hours as needed

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.