Program Assistant II, Administrative & Fiscal Operations | Posting Details

Posting Details Institution The University of South Dakota

Working Title Program Assistant II, Administrative & Fiscal Operations

Posting Number

CSA02791P

Department USD-School of Education

Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion

Posting Text The School of Education seeks a highlyanized and collaborative Program Assistant II to oversee the operational, financial, personnel, and administrative functions of the college. This position serves as a key resource for the dean, faculty, staff, and university partners by managing budgets, coordinating administrative processes, ensuringpliance with university and Board of Regents policies, and supporting strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong financial acumen, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build effective working relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders. The Program Assistant II provides administrative, operational, supervisory, and school-level fiscal support resource for the School of Education. Serving as the primary point of contact for School leadership and administrative support staff, the position coordinates day-to-day business operations; monitors funds; analyzes financial activity and trends; provides fiscal guidance; identifies concerns; and works collaboratively with the Dean and central Budget & Finance to determine appropriate solutions. The position independently evaluates routine, nonroutine and atypical administrative and fiscal issues, determines appropriate next steps, and coordinates solutions at the School level, elevating matters to central offices only when they cannot be resolved locally or require central authority. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining School-level Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) standard operating procedures and administrative processes consistent with those policies. The PA II is responsible for ensuring that school-level transactions, documentation, budget activity, administrative processes, and internal fiscal coordination are accurate, timely,anized, and appropriately elevated when questions or concerns arise. The position works closely with School leadership and central Budget & Finance, Accounting and Human Resources and serves as the School's primary day-to-day resource on administrative operations, fiscal coordination, procedural guidance, issue resolution, and functional work. Preferred Qualifications

Experience in budget management, financial reporting, administrative operations, or office management.

Proficiency with financial, personnel, and administrative software systems.

Demonstrated ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.

Stronganizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbalmunication skills.

Experience working in higher education.

Kledge of South Dakota Board of Regents policies and procedures.

Experience working with enterprise financial or human resource systems.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in aplex environment. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position Posting Date 09/17/2026

Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date 09/24/2026

Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 12 months

If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100

Work Hours 8:00am-5:00pm Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search Internal

If internal, define scope of search Within USD

This position requires No Requirement

If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations Equal Employment Opportunity Statement USD ismitted to fostering a dynamic and weing 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 ismitted to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse. Information Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

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 Physical Requirements Please designate the physical requirements of this position Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Sitting for sustained periods of time

Describe any of the conditions selected 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 Working Environment Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office Environment

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