Senior Secretary

The University of South Dakota School of Law invites applications for a Senior Secretary. This 12‑month, Civil Service, regular position is eligible for state benefits.

The Senior Secretary will provide administrative support to law school faculty and staff, manage schedules, prepare documents, and interact frequently with students, alumni and professionals in the legal community. The role requires a high level of professionalism, cooperation, and strong communication skills.

• Salary: $19.27 - $19.66 per hour (based on experience) plus benefits
• Term: 12 months
• Appointment Percent: 100%
• Work Hours:
  
  Full time, typical hours worked per week as per appointment type
• Posting Date: 07/07/2026
• First Consideration Date: 07/17/2026

• Knowledge of modern office practices
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe
• Ability to use general office equipment
• Effective oral and written communication
• Document review and proofreading for accuracy, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse people
• Strict confidentiality maintenance
• Interpersonal and organizational skills suitable for supporting faculty and students
• Familiarity with internet, database, and legal research and writing

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 timely and rational discussion of topics in an intellectually and ideologically diverse environment.