Senior Admin Assistant, Computer Science

Posting Details

Posting Details

Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Senior Admin Assistant, Computer Science Posting Number CSA02868P Department USD-Computer Science Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text

The Department of Computer Science is seeking a people-oriented and self-motivated person to provide skilled secretarial support to include maintaining student, faculty, accounting and informative records for the department. This is a twelve month, full-time, benefit-eligible position.

The Senior Administrative Assistant handles office duties in an active department with several affiliated organizations. Specific areas of responsibility include:

• HR & Payroll Superuser — facilitating payroll and time-sheet processes and onboarding new employees; supervising student workers
• Accounting — budgeting, report preparation, paying invoices, travel reimbursement, stipends, and honoraria.
• Course management — monitoring and modifying course sections, checking student information, creating and maintaining advising lists.
• General office functions — greet visitors; answer telephones; process mail; route inquiries; compose, review and finalize forms, reports and correspondence to ensure accuracy; plan and arrange department events.

The Senior Administrative Assistant interacts extensively with numerous campus units and off-campus entities, and must be able to develop strong working relationships. This position is ideal for an organized individual who enjoys variety, sets priorities independently, and works effectively and accurately with minimal guidance.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include: excellent communication skills (written and oral), proficiency in essential computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, web browser), knowledge of office procedures, practices, and equipment, experience with basic accounting and budgeting, ability to work productively and professionally with a dynamic student and faculty population.

Prior experience in higher education, including familiarity with Banner and proprietary USD systems is preferred.

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and continue until the position is filled.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Date 10/21/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 10/28/2026 Advertised Salary $19.65-$19.95/hr Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours

8-5

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 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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