CAREERS

Deadline: 6/11/2025 

Salary Range CG HH: starting at $22.98/hour, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits  

12 Months; 100% time

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.

South Dakota State University (SDSU) is actively seeking two (2) highly dedicated, people-centered Human Resource professionals to join our team! Be a part of a dynamic team and provide exceptional customer service to the campus community. 

 These positions are located in Brookings, South Dakota.

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

Job Responsibilities: To provide high level of customer service support for a variety of human resource activities in a Shared Service Center environment, including onboarding, validating I9s, originating EPAFs, enhanced recruitment support, and timekeeping assistance. Analytical, problem-solving, critical-thinking, technology, interpersonal, communication, organizational and customer-service skills are essential.

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:

• Human Resource functions.
• Computer software applications and systems (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Customer service practices.

Skill & Ability to: 

• Recognize discrepancies and potential problems.
• Develop processes to implement program objectives.
• Exercise independent judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Communicate information concisely and efficiently.  
• Handle high volume of work during peak times.
• Multi-task and shift focus without disrupting work production to meet competing demands/deadlines/timelines.
• Understand the impact of work to employees’ access, benefits, leave and pay and to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to easily adapt to change.

Comments: These positions are classified as Program Assistant II.

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.