Program assistant - nursing - #1337238

South Dakota State University’s College of Nursing (CON) is currently seeking a Program Assistant I to join our Rapid City, South Dakota team. As the state’s nursing education leader, CON strives for excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, scholarship and health services to diverse individuals, communities, and populations across the life span. The college improves human health and quality of life for people in the state of South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. We are looking for self-motivated, organized and people-centered professional to fill this important support role.

Job Responsibilities: Serves as a Program Assistant to Nursing Student Services and the Native American Nursing Education Center (NANEC) in Rapid City while collaborating with Nursing Student Services staff on four campuses and multiple programs. Assists the Rapid City Nursing Student Services/NANEC staff. Provides assistance and facilitates communication to undergraduate students as they progress through the program and maintains computerized database and departmental files. Ensures the efficient operation of the SDSU Rapid City Nursing Student Services/NANEC so that the office’s maximum positive impact on each SDSU pre-nursing and nursing student is realized. Collaborates in managing events, producing awards, student applications to the major, student progression, student graduation and licensing procedures and other aspects of the Nursing Student Services workflow.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Computer software and systems (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel).
• University CON processes and procedures or ability to learn.
• Database management.
• Event coordination.
• Customer service practices.

Skill & Ability to:

• Demonstrated strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Prioritize work to meet competing deadlines.
• Ability and desire to find information not readily available.
• Analyze and create reports from various sources of information.
• Make independent decisions using critical thinking and problem solving.
• Develop effective relationships with internal and external customers.

Comments: 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 #: CSA02006P

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. [SE8724; 11041]

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 affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status that may become protected under law against discrimination in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing **@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007, 605-688-4128.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.04 - $22.55 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Family leave
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Rapid City, SD: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person