- Location
- Madison, SD
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- HireClick
Description
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:
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.
Skills
Compliance