Deadline: open until filled with first consideration 1/30/2025
Salary Range CG FH: $18.56/hour – $20.88/hour depending upon qualifications, plus benefits
12 months, 100% time
Looking for a rewarding career with great benefits and paid time off? The South Dakota State University’s Dakota Lakes Research Farm is seeking a full-time Senior Secretary to join our team. This position is located 17 miles east of Pierre on Highway 34.
Job Responsibilities: This position is responsible for a wide variety of duties in support of the research, outreach, and public service activities of the Dakota Lakes Research Farm. Administrative support is provided to the manager of the research station, research station staff, and research and support personnel from the SDSU campus with activities at or near Dakota Lakes Research Farm.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of:
• Computer software applications (Quick Books, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, etc.)
• Customer service practices
Skill & Ability to:
• Create and maintain databases, spreadsheets, field sheets/maps and plot plans.
• Create press releases and other outreach material.
• Aid in organizing field days, tours, and visits (2,000 people/year)
• Proofread and edit for grammar, spelling, etc.
• Communicate in a concise and effective manner.
Requirements: Valid Driver’s License
Comments: Knowledge and interest in applied agriculture (animal and cropping) would be beneficial. Excellent people skills are essential. This position is located in Pierre, SD. South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the university to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to the university’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Posting #: CSA02259P
Benefits: South Dakota State University offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; paid holidays; educational assistance; retirement plans; and a generous vacation accrual and sick day allowance.
Application Procedures: South Dakota State University accepts applications through an online employment site; to apply, visit https://YourFuture.sdbor.edu. [AE9039-20215]