Program Assistant I

Program Assistant I

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Logo Institution University of South Dakota Working Title Program Assistant I Posting Number CSA02012P Department USD-Chemistry Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of South Dakota seeks a talented, organized, energetic, team member to fill the role of Program Assistant to provide comprehensive and largely independent program support for the chemistry department. This is a full-time, 12-month, benefits-eligible position.

Start date: as soon as possible

Duties and responsibilities:

This position will provide administrative support for the Chemistry department, in the areas of HR/payroll, finance/accounting, academic program support, and general office management, and will work closely with the Dean's office, the USD Foundation, and Grants Accounting as well as regular contact with students, faculty, post-docs, and other support staff. Applicants with broad administrative and bookkeeping experience, and who enjoy working with people in an academic office environment, are encouraged to apply.

Application:

Applications must be submitted electronically at:

https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu.

Questions about the position may be directed to James Hoefelmeyer (Chair, Department of Chemistry) at James.Hoefelmeyer@usd.edu

Posting Date 04/23/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 04/30/2024 Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours

8-5

Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires No Requirement If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations

The Department of Chemistry offers Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral degrees, as well as serving more than 600 undergraduates per year through the general education curriculum. The department is accredited by the American Chemical society, a periodic process with which this Program Assistant 1 position assists.

The department boasts active faculty generating regular external funding through impressive grant activity, and maintains specialized labs/instruments/equipment/chemicals relevant to the current faculty research. The department offers a myriad of opportunities to enrich the student experience, including an active Chemistry Club student organization, several large-scale events per year, and regular seminars featuring guest speakers.

USD is the state's flagship institution, the oldest university, and the only public liberal arts university in South Dakota. USD offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to more than 10,000 students, and is located in Vermillion, a small and dynamic community nestled along the bluffs above the Missouri River in the southeast corner of South Dakota.

Located about one hour from Sioux Falls (South Dakota's largest city), and half an hour from Sioux City, IA, the area offers many recreational and cultural opportunities. For more information about the university, visit http://www.usd.edu, and https://livevermillion.com.

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.

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