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Institution South Dakota State University
Working Title Education Program Support Assistant
Posting Number CSA02392P
Department SDSU-School of Educ, Counseling & Human Dev
Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings
Posting Text
Are you passionate about supporting families and early childhood educators across South Dakota? The Child and Family Resource Network (CFRN) at South Dakota State University is seeking a dedicated professional to contribute to statewide efforts that deliver high-quality educational resources and administrative support.
This position is housed in the School of Education, Counseling and Human Development and works in collaboration with the South Dakota Early Childhood Enrichment (ECE) system and the Department of Social Services. The role supports two major initiatives: educational programming and curriculum development, and administrative coordination for the Quality Care South Dakota (QCSD) system.
This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Job Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include managing online and on-demand training modules, updating curriculum to meet grant deliverables, and overseeing administrative tasks such as processing purchase orders and travel vouchers, maintaining records, drafting stakeholder communications, taking meeting minutes, and coordinating logistics for the QCSD team. Additional duties include creating documents based on provided content and reviewing training materials and resources to support the work of CFRN.
This position collaborates with internal and external partners, including consultants, to ensure successful implementation of program goals and statewide initiatives in early childhood education.
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.
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Required License: Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
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Comments: This position is classified as Program Assistant I; Class Code 11041.
Application Procedures: SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” 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.
[SE5431; 11041]
Posting Date 06/06/2025
Closing Date 06/16/2025
Open Until Filled No
First Consideration Date
Advertised Salary starting at $20.89/hour, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits
Duration of the Term 12 months
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Appointment Percent 100
Work Hours
Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM
Rare nights or weekends
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Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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This position requires Travel, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $84 million annual research expenditures, 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 School of Education, Counseling and Human Development is committed to providing high-quality educational experiences across the fields of education and human sciences. Through applied research and community engagement, the school works to address contemporary challenges and support learners at every stage. As part of this mission, the Child and Family Resource Network promotes quality care for children by educating, supporting, and connecting the individuals who play important roles in their lives.
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.
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