An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
Senior Administrative Assistant Institution The University of South Dakota
Working Title Senior Administrative Assistant
Posting Number
CSA02779P
Department USD-Housing
Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion
Posting Text University Housing is seeking a qualified candidate for the 12 month Senior Administrative Assistant position. The primary job responsibilities of this position include supervising student staff, processing payroll documents for over 100 department employees, coordinating with campus partners, managing housing email inbox, preparing and processing travel paperwork, and organizing data in Microsoft Excel, StarRez housing database, Banner and Blackboard. This position requires a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, & Outlook), a high standard of confidentiality and professionalism, exceptional customer service skills, time management and organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team. Knowledge of StarRez, Banner and USD policies and procedures is highly preferred. This position is not eligible for sponsorship, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Posting Date 07/30/2026
Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 08/06/2026
Advertised Salary Starting rate of $19.60
Duration of the Term 12 months
If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100
Work Hours 8am-5pm Monday - Friday with occasional weekend or evening hours. 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 University Housing provides a safe, secure and holistic residential community and fosters education through co-curricular programming. We strive to offer well-maintained living-learning environments and assist students in fulfillment of their academic success. The University of South Dakota is home to nine residential facilities housing over 2,000 residents, including first year halls, upper class halls, and apartment/suite facilities. University Housing employs three master's level full-time Residence Hall/Area Directors, five administrative support staff, five graduate students, 61 Resident Assistants, 20 Desk Worker/Operations Crew, one Assistant Director and Director.
Student Services provides wide array of educational and social opportunities, as well as guidance for students to learn and develop skills to be successful in a global society.