Senior Secretary

Senior Secretary

South Dakota State University (SDState) is seeking a Senior Secretary for the Extension Field Operations department to join our team. This role will provide administrative support to the Extension Regional Center and the staff located there. As the outreach arm of our state's land grant, South Dakota State University, SDSUExtension is able to provide farmers, ranchers, agri-business people, communities, families and youth with the research-based information they need to succeed. This position is located in Winner, South Dakota. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Managing the overall operations of the regional center office.
• Regional Center Office scheduling.
• Enforcing office procedures, rules, and policies to staff and public.
• Regional Center Administrative Duties.

Benefits:

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of: Office equipment General office practices and procedures Skill & Ability to: Organizational skills Customer service skills Required License: Valid driver's license

Application Procedures:

SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on "apply for this job." This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. SDState 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 South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Posting Date - 09/22/2026

Closing Date - 10/13/2026

Advertised Salary - Salary Range CG FH: Starting at $19.27/hour, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits

Duration of the Term - 12 months

Appointment Percent - 100

Work Hours - 8-5 pm Monday through Friday

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type - Regular

Scope of Search - External (includes Internal)

This position requires - Travel, Valid Drivers License

Department Description and Cultural Expectations - SDState is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement - 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 equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Contact Information - For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements: Analyzing, Comprehend, Intense Customer Interaction, Memory, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment: If other protection is used please identify

Physical Requirements: Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting light, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)

Describe any of the conditions selected: Reaching above shoulder level frequently. Light lifting up to 20 pounds frequently.

Sensory Requirements: Hearing, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures: Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.

Working Environment: Office Environment

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Where did you hear about this position?
   • LinkedIn
   • SDBOR Employment Site
   • South Dakota Department of Labor
   • Employee Referral
   • Department Announcement / Inside State
   • Handshake
   • Job Board (Indeed, Monster, ZipRecruiter) - Please specify
   • Industry Conference
   • Search Engine - Please specify
   • Employment Agency - Please specify
   • Newspaper - Please specify
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) - Please specify
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   • APLU
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   • Alumni
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Reference List