Program Assistant I - School of Education, Counseling and Human Development

The School of Education, Counseling & Human Development (SECHD) provides high quality educational experiences to learners across the education and human science fields and seeks to generate knowledge of human behavior, learning science and interpersonal relationships. We are currently seeking a people-centered, well-organized Program Assistant I who will utilize their high-level communication skills in this important support role.

Job Responsibilities:  Serve as an administrative assistant to the School Director in overall management of the SECHD graduate programs by developing and establishing work processes for (i) Counseling and Human Resource Development (includes Rapid City campus), (ii) Human Development and Family Studies Curriculum and Instruction, Agriculture Education, and Educational Leadership. Assist with management of assessment reports related to accreditation (CACREP) and institutional program review for Counseling and Human Resource Development. Establish processes to monitor and manage curriculum changes for programs to include course schedules, program guide sheets, course catalogues and information on the webpages for programs. Manage and coordinate of social media for the school. Develop and implement policies to support the graduate programs admissions and student progress. Assist Program Coordinators and School Director with workloads and coordination (hiring) of temporary instructors.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

Knowledge of: 

• Or ability to learn work processes pertaining to management of graduate programs for the School: specifically Counseling and Human Resource Development
• Or ability to learn CACREP requirements.
• Curriculum management
• Bookkeeping methods
• Modern office equipment practice and procedures
• Grant management and budget preparation 
• Social media promotion

Skill & Ability to: 

• Interpret and comprehend guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Gather, interpret, report and use information concerning responsibilities.
• Independently assess and alter practices and/or develop alternatives.
• Interact well with others and develop effective relationships.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.

Comments:  South Dakota State University 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 the university’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Posting #: CSA01854P 

Benefits:  South Dakota State University offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; paid holidays; educational assistance; retirement plans; and a generous vacation accrual and sick day allowance. 

Application Procedures:  South Dakota State University accepts applications through an online employment site; to apply, visit https://YourFuture.sdbor.edu.   [SE8661]

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 affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status that may become protected under law against discrimination in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities.  Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007, 605-688-4128.