South Dakota Board of Regents
Financial Program Assistant
South Dakota Board of Regents, Brookings, South Dakota, us, 57007
Department: SDSU-Administrative Shared Service Center
Physical Location of Position: Brookings, SD
Are you detail-oriented and skilled with financial processes? Join the SDSU Administrative Shared Service Center (ASSC) as a Financial Program Assistant, where you’ll support the financial operations of key university service units. In this role you will provide purchasing, budgeting, and financial reporting support for the Vice President for Information Technology, Environmental Health and Safety, and the University Police Department, while also serving as backup for other units as needed. This position offers the opportunity to work with a variety of campus partners, ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and contribute to the smooth and effective operation of essential university services.
Job Responsibilities
Provide fiscal processing, purchasing, contracting, policy and budget support for units served by the Administrative Shared Services Center (ASSC).
Deliver timely, professional financial services that support the instructional, research, and service missions of 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. Employees receive 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
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Other proprietary and non-proprietary software and technology.
Skills & Abilities
Interpret and apply policies, analyze data, and manage multiple tasks.
Strong communication and excellent customer service.
Build effective working relationships across teams.
Complete duties accurately and efficiently.
Application Procedures This system will guide you through the electronic application form. The employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter that specifically addresses how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted.
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 the Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.
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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Physical Location of Position: Brookings, SD
Are you detail-oriented and skilled with financial processes? Join the SDSU Administrative Shared Service Center (ASSC) as a Financial Program Assistant, where you’ll support the financial operations of key university service units. In this role you will provide purchasing, budgeting, and financial reporting support for the Vice President for Information Technology, Environmental Health and Safety, and the University Police Department, while also serving as backup for other units as needed. This position offers the opportunity to work with a variety of campus partners, ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and contribute to the smooth and effective operation of essential university services.
Job Responsibilities
Provide fiscal processing, purchasing, contracting, policy and budget support for units served by the Administrative Shared Services Center (ASSC).
Deliver timely, professional financial services that support the instructional, research, and service missions of 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. Employees receive 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
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Other proprietary and non-proprietary software and technology.
Skills & Abilities
Interpret and apply policies, analyze data, and manage multiple tasks.
Strong communication and excellent customer service.
Build effective working relationships across teams.
Complete duties accurately and efficiently.
Application Procedures This system will guide you through the electronic application form. The employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter that specifically addresses how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted.
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 the Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.
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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