Program Assistant Jobs in Brookings, SD (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Posting Details
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Institution
South Dakota State University
Working Title
Financial Program Assistant
Posting Number
CSA02715P
Department
SDSU-Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Shared Service Center
Physical Location of Position (City)
Brookings
Posting Text
Are you a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with numbers and building strong working relationships? Join the Financial Shared Service Center which serves Student Affairs & Enrollment Management as a Financial Program Assistant, where you'll support and enhance the service goals of the division through accurate fiscal analysis, budgeting, and accounting services. This role works closely with department heads, directors, and the Student Affairs & Enrollment Management Shared Services Director to provide timely, professional, and customer-focused support that advances the mission of the Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota.
The Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management cultivates enrollment, student success and opportunity for all through innovative programs, intentional experiences, exceptional services and premier facilities to enrich student development, promote wellbeing and foster learning in a vibrant community.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with department heads, directors, and the Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Shared Service Center Director to perform fiscal analysis, budgeting, and accounting for assigned areas.
• Deliver timely, professional financial services that support units served.
• Provide excellent customer service through responsive, accurate, and solution-oriented support.
• Maintain effective working relationships and frequent communication with unit leaders to ensure financial needs are understood and addressed.

Benefits: SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• Budget and reporting practices
• Finance and accounting practices.
• Computer software applications and systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, Office)
• Financial data management

Skill & Ability to:

• Interpret, comprehend, and apply laws, rules and regulations for institution, state, federal and a variety of funding agencies.
• Research, compile, and analyze data.
• Provide high level of accuracy with attention to detail.
• Prioritize projects to meet competing deadlines.
• Maintain effective working relationships.
• Communicate information clearly, concisely, and accurately.
• Provide outstanding customer service.

Application Procedures: This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted.
Any offer of employment is contingent on the university's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. SDState 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 South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.
[SE8948; 11044]
Posting Date
06/03/2026
Closing Date
06/17/2026
Open Until Filled
No
First Consideration Date
Advertised Salary
$20.89-$23.49/hour
Duration of the Term
12 months
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Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
Monday through Friday 8-5pm
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
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This position requires
No Requirement
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
SDState is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with an annual budget over $360 million, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. The Division of Finance and Budget provides ethical, transparent & innovative services necessary to support Teaching, Learning, Outreach and Research activities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.
Contact Information
For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 605-688-4128.