Posting Details
Posting Details
Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Senior Secretary Posting Number CSA02754P Department USD-School of Law Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text
The University of South Dakota School of Law invites applications for a Senior Secretary. This is a 12-month, Civil Service, regular position eligible for state benefits.
This position will serve in an administrative support capacity for law school faculty members and other Law School staff, as needed. They will also interact often with students, alum, and the community including frequent contact with practicing lawyers, judges, and professors from other law schools and disciplines. Thus, the successful applicant will reflect a high level of professionalism and cooperation.
Preferred skills include:
Preferred professional skills include effective organizational skills and interpersonal skills at a level that can effectively support faculty and students. Familiarity with internet research, database research, legal research, legal writing and the practice or education of law is a plus.
Posting Date 07/07/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 07/17/2026 Advertised Salary $19.27 - $19.66 based on experience, plus benefits Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours
Full time
Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires No Requirement If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations
The mission of the University of South Dakota School of Law is to prepare lawyers and judges for the federal, state, and American Indian justice systems in South Dakota and to provide South Dakota residents and other students an affordable legal education imparting the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for the practice of law or other careers in a culturally diverse and global environment.
The School of Law does this by providing a doctrinal and humanistic education, supplemented by skills and technical training, in which classroom study and practice skills are of complementary value. As a state-supported public institution and the only law school in South Dakota, the school has a special obligation to provide a basic law degree program of high-quality professional graduate level education in order to produce a sufficient supply of lawyers to meet the current and future needs of South Dakota and to afford qualified South Dakota citizens the opportunity to enter the practice of law in any state.
The School of Law has a special obligation to engage in scholarly legal research and service in order to meet community, tribal, state, national, and international needs, to support instruction, to expand knowledge of the law, and to improve the legal infrastructure for the pursuit of justice.
The University of South Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students.
Diversity and inclusiveness are values that are embraced and practiced at the University of South Dakota.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.
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Cognitive Requirements
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Sensory Requirements
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The building temperatures and humidity can fluctuate at times.
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