Senior Administrative Assistant

University Housing is seeking a qualified candidate for the 12 month Senior Administrative Assistant position. The primary job responsibilities of this position include supervising student staff, processing payroll documents for over 100 department employees, coordinating with campus partners, managing housing email inbox, preparing and processing travel paperwork, and organizing data in Microsoft Excel, Star Rez housing database, Banner and Blackboard.

This position requires a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, & Outlook), a high standard of confidentiality and professionalism, exceptional customer service skills, time management and organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team. Knowledge of Star Rez, Banner and USD policies and procedures is highly preferred.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Posting Date

Posting Date 07/30/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date

First Consideration Date 08/06/2026

Advertised Salary

Advertised Salary Starting rate of $19.60

Duration of the Term

Duration of the Term 12 months

Appointment Percent

Appointment Percent 100

Work Hours

8am-5pm Monday - Friday with occasional weekend or evening hours.

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

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This position requires

This position requires No Requirement

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

University Housing provides a safe, secure and holistic residential community and fosters education through co-curricular programming. We strive to offer well-maintained living-learning environments and assist students in fulfillment of their academic success. The University of South Dakota is home to nine residential facilities housing over 2,000 residents, including first year halls, upper class halls, and apartment/suite facilities. University Housing employs three master’s level full-time Residence Hall/Area Directors, five administrative support staff, five graduate students, 61 Resident Assistants, 20 Desk Worker/Operations Crew, one Assistant Director and Director.
Student Services provides wide array of educational and social opportunities, as well as guidance for students to learn and develop skills to be successful in a global society.

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

Cognitive Requirements

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Protective Clothing/Equipment

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Physical Requirements

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Please designate the physical requirements of this position Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipe fitting, bench work, etc), Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Walking

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Ability to utilize stairs to access 1st
-4th floor in Standard halls.

Sensory Requirements

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Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

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