Program Assistant

Overview

Program Assistant I, The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law

Posting Details:
The Graduate School seeks a detail oriented and self-directed person to provide administrative support to the Graduate School.

• Provide administrative support for data management; collect data/information for monthly and annual reports; assist with graduate student registration and billing, programming activities, and provide administrative support to the Graduate School.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Coordinate meetings and schedules, maintain files, prepare invoices and reimbursements, and perform other administrative tasks as needed.

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access); filing systems, both manual and electronic; and modern office equipment, practices and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; coordinate, plan and implement programming activities; work independently with attention to detail and meet deadlines; interpret and comprehend graduate program policies and procedures; advise graduate students with registration; maintain confidentiality.

• Posting Date 11/12/2025
• Closing Date Open Until Filled
• Posting Type:
  Regular
• Salary:
  Commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications and experience
• Appointment Percent: 100
• Work Hours:
  
  8am – 5pm
• Typical Hours Worked Per Week: 40
• Travel:
  This position requires travel, overnight stays, weekends/holidays; valid driver’s license

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.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Other
• Reference List

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Administrative

• Higher Education