Senior Secretary

Senior SecretaryThe 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:Knowledge of modern office practicesDemonstrated proficiency with modern office software to include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe.Ability to use general office equipmentAbility to communicate effectively in oral and written formAbility to review and proof documents for accuracy, grammar, spelling, and punctuationAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse peopleAbility to maintain strict confidentialityPreferred 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.Advertised Salary - $19.27 - $19.66 based on experience, plus benefitsDuration of the Term - 12 monthsAppointment Percent - 100Work Hours - Full timeThe 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.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.Cognitive RequirementsAnalyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Perform calculations, Pace-averagePhysical RequirementsFine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Carrying, Climbing Stairs, Pushing/Pulling, Repetitive Motion, Lifting Above Waist, WalkingSensory RequirementsHearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)Working Conditions & ExposuresChanges of Temperature, Exposure to Noise, Vaccination recommended due to potential occupational exposureThe building temperatures and humidity can fluctuate at times.Office EnvironmentRequired DocumentsResumeCover LetterOtherReference List