Program Assistant II - Research & Economic Development

Dakota State University • Madison, SD

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About The Position

Dakota State University is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to join its Research and Economic Development (RED) team. The position supports research compliance and Institutional Review Board (IRB) operations, coordinates cyber camps and outreach initiatives, and provides administrative support for the RED team. The posting also refers to the role as Program Administrator II.

Requirements

• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and project coordination skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• 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.
• Ability to build productive working relationships with faculty, staff, students, parents, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Customer-service mindset and commitment to providing high-quality administrative support.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.
• High level of professionalism, accuracy, initiative, and dependability.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available.
• Submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three professional references.

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 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed