Assistant Manager, Aviation Program

South Dakota Board Of Regents
  • Brookings, SD
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Posting Details

    Posting Details

    Logo Institution South Dakota State University Working Title Assistant Manager, Aviation Program Posting Number NFE03227P Department SDSU-School of Health & Consumer Sci Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings Posting Text

    South Dakota State University (SDState) School of Health and Human Sciences is offering an exciting career opportunity as an Assistant Manager in the Aviation Program. We are looking for a proactive and innovative professional to join us at the Brookings Airport in the Aviation program. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota. This position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position. This position is supervised by the Director of Aviation Operations.

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

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    The primary responsibilities include budget forecasting, monitoring and processing financial transactions, developing flight schedules, monitoring flight operations, supervising student workers, and administrating flight scheduling software.

    BENEFITS:

    SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. 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. Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor's degree completed by application date
    • At least one year of relevant experience
    • Demonstrated experience with budget forecasting and account reconciliation
    • Ability to communicate effectively with others
    • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Adobe software
    • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Ability to work as a contributing team member
    • Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
    • Valid drivers license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Experience with South Dakota State University or SDBOR in any of the following areas: accounting, finance, or student information systems
    • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management, or economics
    • Experience with scheduling software
    • Experience with flight school program administration or airport operations

    APPLICATION PROCESS:

    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, curriculum vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

    Any offer of employment is contingent on 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.

    SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University 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.

    Posting Date 10/28/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 11/12/2026 Advertised Salary The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, minimum of $51,063. Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours

    Normal working hours. Some time may be required outside typical business hours.

    Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Travel, Valid Drivers License If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations

    SDState is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    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 access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.

    Contact Information

    For questions on the position, contact the SDSU Director of Aviation Operations, Devin Bastemeyer at 605-688-4336 or Devin.Bastemeyer@sdstate.edu.

    Working Conditions

    Cognitive Requirements

    Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Pace-average, Perform calculations

    Protective Clothing/Equipment

    Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identify

    Physical Requirements

    Please designate the physical requirements of this position Climbing Stairs, Driving, Walking, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting light, Sitting for sustained periods of time Describe any of the conditions selected

    Sensory Requirements

    Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses), Distant Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

    Working Conditions & Exposures

    Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Atmospheric Contaminants (includes odors & fumes), Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), Walking/Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc), Working Around Machinery Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

    Working Environment

    Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office Environment, Other Environment (Please explain below) If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.

    Airport

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

      • Where did you hear about this position?
    • LinkedIn
    • SDBOR Employment Site
    • South Dakota Department of Labor
    • Employee Referral
    • Department Announcement / Inside State
    • Handshake
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    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    • Resume
    • Cover Letter
    • Reference List

    Optional Documents

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBrookings, SD

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Adobe Product Familyunmatched
    • Airport Managementunmatched
    • Aviation Industryunmatched
    • Background Investigationunmatched
    • Budget Forecastingunmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Disability Accommodationsunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Economicsunmatched
    • Educational Administrationunmatched
    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)unmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Transactionsunmatched
    • Health Scienceunmatched
    • Human Healthunmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • LinkedInunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Physical Scienceunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Software Administrationunmatched
    • Student Financial Servicesunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched
    • University/School Policiesunmatched

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