Senior Secretary

Senior Secretary

This position is the first point of contact for current and prospective students and a resource for faculty members. The position maintains data collection systems for tracking student information, progress, and programs. Position responsibilities would prefer a candidate with the following skills: strong administrative and office skills, experience with standard office software, especially databases and calendar/scheduling software, strong customer service skills, ability to communicate effectively, ability to work effectively with students, faculty/staff, and external stakeholders, ability to handle stressful situations, ability to maintain strict confidentiality, ability to maintain accurate records and files, both manual and electronic, ability to work independently, accounting principles, billing and bookkeeping skills.

Apply online at Inquiries should be directed to Jacqueline Wilber, Director, Center for Student and Professional Services (View email address on click.appcast.io).

This position is grant funded. Continued employment is subject to acceptable performance and availability of grant funds. This position is not eligible for sponsorship, candidates must be able to work in the United States.

The University of South Dakota is a comprehensive; liberal arts based state institution with an enrollment over 10,000 students. Basic and professional programs are available in the School of Education, School of Business, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, College of Fine Arts, and the College of Arts and Sciences. The School of Education is organized into four basic Divisions: Teacher Residency & Education: Educational Leadership; Counseling and Psychology in Education; and Kinesiology & Sport Management. Graduate work is available through the doctorate in several program areas. The Education unit is accredited/approved by CAEP. The School of Education Center for Student and Professional Services (CSPS) offers candidates an energetic and creative environment to assist students throughout their degree program. In addition to academic advising, the CSPS's staff recruit prospective students in conjunction with USD Admissions, assist students with information and resources for Praxis testing, and provide placement and certification services. The Center is located in Delzell School of Education and serves as a resource for faculty and staff and K-12 partner districts. 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. EEO. Diversity and Inclusiveness are values that are embraced and practiced at the University of South Dakota. Candidates who support these values are encouraged to apply.

Cognitive Requirements: Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

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

Physical Requirements: Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently

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

Working Environment: Office Environment

Documents Needed to Apply:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Other
4. Reference List