Program Assistant II - Research & Economic Development

Company : Dakota State University

Job Description - 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.

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