Executive Assistant To The Executive Director & Board

Working Title Executive Assistant to the Executive Director & Board
Posting Number NFE01473P
Department BOR-Office of Executive Director
Physical Location of Position (City) Pierre
Posting TextThe SD Board of Regents is seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director and Board of Regents to join the team. We’re seeking an individual who is highly detail oriented, an effective communicator, and an excellent proactive planner. This position provides high level administrative support for the Executive Director and oversees the planning, scheduling, agenda development and communication required to plan Board of Regents meetings and other executive level meetings across the state’s public higher education system.

Position Responsibilities

• Administrative support for the Executive Director, Chief of Staff and Board of Regents.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the Executive Director, schedule and coordinate meetings and engagements.
• Oversee the planning, scheduling, agenda development, posting requirements and all communication related to Board of Regents meetings.
• Ensure that all meeting materials provided to the Board meet the established standards.
• Draft correspondence for the Executive Director, Board, and Chief of Staff as appropriate.
• Assist with special projects as needed, including assistance with presidential search processes and planning.
• Oversee tracking of legislation throughout legislative session to ensure senior staff and the Executive Director are kept up to date on legislative schedules.

The preferred candidate will have:

• 3+ years of progressive administrative assistant experience preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred,
• Other combinations of experience and education may be substituted.
• The ability to communicate effectively across multiple constituencies.

Posting Date 03/09/2022
Closing Date 03/25/2022
Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date
Advertised Salary $50,000 - $60,000, depending upon experience and qualifications
Duration of the Term 12 months
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Appointment Percent 100
Work Hours8 am – 5 pm
Typical Hours Worked Per Week 40
Appointment Type Regular
Faculty Status
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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This position requires Travel, Valid Drivers License
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Department Description and Cultural ExpectationsThe Board of Regents is the governing body for the public university system in South Dakota. The Office of the Executive Director staff supports the Board and provides leadership and governance for the universities and special schools through establishment and oversight of Board policies, leadership on systemwide initiatives, collaboration with state agencies and legislators.
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