Department Assistant (QE9678)

Department Assistant

The Office of Medical Student Affairs is a great place to make a difference! This student-centered department is seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented support person to join its close-knit team. The position will assist with managing the MSA office and providing administrative support to the Senior Academic Dean, Associate and Assistant Deans, the SSOM financial aid office and play a vital role in supporting both students and leadership within the Sanford School of Medicine. The position requires a professional who can successfully manage competing priorities, meet strict deadlines, maintain accurate records while utilizing data management systems and Microsoft Office applications, strong commitment to confidentiality, exceptional customer service, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with students, faculty, and administrators. The USD Sanford School of Medicine has announced the move of the first 18 months of the M.D. program and the Division of Biomedical & Translational Sciences from Vermillion to Sioux Falls. Travel between sites may be required. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Advertised Salary - $19.27 to $20.00, depending on qualifications and experience plus state benefits and retirement

Duration of the Term - 12 months

Appointment Percent - 100

Work Hours - USD Office Hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type - Regular

Scope of Search - External (includes Internal)

This position requires - Travel

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.

Cognitive Requirements - Multiple Priorities, Pace-fast, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Memory, Perform calculations, Reasoning

Physical Requirements - Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Lifting light, Driving

Working Environment - Office Environment

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Other
3. Reference List

University of South Dakota