Department Assistant (QE9678) Posting Details Posting Details Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Department Assistant (QE9678) Posting Number

CSA02796P

Department Dean of Medical Student Affairs Physical Location of Position (City) Unspecified Posting Text 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. Posting Date 08/19/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 09/02/2026 Advertised Salary $19.27 to $20.00, depending on qualfiications and experience plus state benefits and retirement Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration NA Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours USD Office Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search NA This position requires Travel If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations 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. Contact Information Working Conditions Cognitive Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Multiple Priorities, Pace-fast, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Memory, Perform calculations, Reasoning Protective Clothing/Equipment Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identify NA Physical Requirements Please designate the physical requirements of this position Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Lifting light, Driving Describe any of the conditions selected NA Sensory Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Working Conditions & Exposures Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above NA Working Environment Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided. NA