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 inBrookings, 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.
KEYRESPONSIBILITIES:
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
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
APPLICATIONPROCESS:
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.
