South Dakota State University (SDSU) Administrative Shared Service Center is offering an exciting career opportunity as an Administrative Shared Service Center Budget Specialist. We are looking for a creative and innovative professional to join us in Brookings, SD. This is a 12-month, 100%-time, benefit-eligible position. This position is supervised by the Director of Administrative Shared Services .

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 mission of access.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in the operational oversight of several areas served by the Administrative Shared Service Center, to include budgetary monitoring, transaction processing/review, grant post-award monitoring, financial reporting, policy compliance, process improvements, supervision, and other activities as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, or a related field completed by date of application;

· Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences;

· At least one year of experience in Accounting or related activities;

· Excellent oral and written communication skills;

· Demonstrated organizational and time management skills;

· Strong interpersonal skills;

· Ability to work as a contributing team member;

· Demonstrated use of technology;

· Demonstrated ability or potential to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate processes and direct effective operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience developing/enhancing policy and operational processes;

Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field;

At least three years of experience in finance and business administration;

Previous Governmental Accounting or Higher Ed Accounting experience;

Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel and other software;

Demonstrated leadership in developing or leading employees;

Demonstrated collaboration in developing funding options to support new and/or enhanced programming;

Knowledge of university policies, procedures, and systems.

SALARY:

Commensurate with qualifications.

BENEFITS:

South Dakota State University offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. 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.

UNIVERSITY AND THE BROOKINGS COMMUNITY:

South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.

South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the university’s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.

As the state’s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of South Dakota State University is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.

Jackrabbits Athletics competes as an NCAA Division I member with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling.

Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Brookings is listed as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees, and is rated among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.

The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state’s highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school, and a high school.

The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Position is open until filled with full consideration given to applications received by April 6th 2023.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

South Dakota State University accepts applications through an online employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact South Dakota State University Human Resources at 605-688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is university policy to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

For questions on the position, contact Vince Lahren at vince.lahren@sdstate.edu or Kacie Richard at kacie.richard@sdstate.edu

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

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