Program Assistant I, University Libraries at The… · Vermillion

Summary: The University of South Dakota is seeking a motivated and communicative Program Assistant I for the University Libraries. The role involves managing library employee processes, supporting the dean, coordinating events, and maintaining administrative policies.

Responsibilities:
- Managing all aspects of library employee hiring, onboarding and personnel processes
- Supporting the dean of libraries through the management of calendars, communication and coordination with internal and external constituencies
- Coordinate the libraries’ campus/public-facing events
- Develop and maintain administrative policies
- Ensure and carry out library-wide information management
- Support administrative processes related to grants and externally-funded projects and programs

Required Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience with, or will readily learn USD and SDBOR Human Resources and Payroll systems, policies and procedures
- Demonstrate a record of excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication
- Experience in using Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with or an interest in event planning

Required Skills: USD Human Resources systems, SDBOR Human Resources systems, Payroll systems, Microsoft Office, Event planning

Benefits: Hybrid work is an option., The University of South Dakota offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, paid holidays and retirement plans., We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matched contribution to the state retirement system., Employees also have access to reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.