Program Assistant II - Research & Economic Development

Dakota State University (DSU) is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to join the Research and Economic Development (RED) team as a Program Administrator II. This position plays a critical role in supporting research compliance and Institutional Review Board (IRB) operations, coordinating cyber camps and outreach initiatives, and providing administrative support for the RED team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage departmental administrative functions, including purchasing, travel, record retention, and operational support.
• Support RED leadership through calendar management, meeting coordination, document preparation, project tracking, and administrative support.
• Coordinate Institutional Review Board (IRB) and research compliance administrative operations, including submission tracking, documentation management, training oversight, and regulatory reporting.
• Provide administrative support and guidance to faculty, staff, and students regarding research compliance requirements and processes.
• Serve as a liaison between DSU, external partners, and university stakeholders on research administration and compliance matters.
• Coordinate logistics, communications, registration processes, and documentation for cyber camps, outreach programs, conferences, and special events.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for accreditation, audits, compliance monitoring, program evaluation, and institutional reporting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and project coordination skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience maintaining confidential information and handling sensitive records with discretion.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous process improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new technology platforms and administrative systems.
• The ability to build productive working relationships with faculty, staff, students, parents, partners, and external stakeholders.
• A customer-service mindset and commitment to providing high-quality administrative support.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.
• A high level of professionalism, accuracy, initiative, and dependability.

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

Benefits:

• Flexible benefits package – health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, hospital indemnity insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, health reimbursement account.
• South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive 6% fully matched contributions from SDRS and are vested after three years of service.
• Paid time off – full time 12-month employees earn 15 days per year of annual leave and 14 days of sick leave per year.
• In addition, employees receive 11 federal paid holidays.
• Reduced tuition for education.
• Professional liability coverage.
• Paid family leave.

How to Apply:

DSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three professional references. Applications will begin to be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.