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Institution South Dakota State University
Working Title Museum Institutional Advancement Assistant
Posting Number CSA02109P
Department SDSU-SD Art Museum
Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings
Posting TextThe South Dakota Art Museum is offering an exciting temporary career opportunity as an Institutional Advancement Assistant. We are looking for a creative and innovative professional to join us as a member of the Museum team. Reporting to the Museum Director, the Institutional Advancement Assistant is a new position integral to consistently implementing the Museum\'s institutional advancement programs including the Museum Advisory Board, Emeritus Council, Membership program, and other activities that cultivate the philanthropic landscape of the Museum. Anticipated end date of August 21, 2025.Job Responsibilities: Work with South Dakota Art Museum programs related to institutional advancement. Assist program professionals by implementing programs and activities with developed processes; making decisions on behalf of program professionals within established work processes related to the program; and interpreting program-specific guidelines to answer questions and advise others on specific program issues or matters.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Knowledge of:

• Maintaining donor records in a donor management (CRM) database (Bloomerang preferred);
• Grant writing and grant management;
• Writing reports, appeals, acknowledgments, and other materials for institutional support; and
• Research methods.

Skill & Ability to:

• Interpret and comprehend program guidelines and procedures;
• Communicate effectively;
• Gather, interpret, report and use information concerning assigned activities;
• Train and provide guidance to staff and service users;
• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
• Conduct research, and compile and analyze data; and
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff and the public.

Required License: Valid driver\'s licenseComments: This position is classified as Program Assistant I. SDSU 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 the university\'s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the South Dakota Art Museum\'s mission is to inspire creativity, connect people, and enrich lives through art. The Museum collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets visual art to provide access and education, to foster appreciation of the visual arts for the people of South Dakota and its visitors. A reflection of the visual arts in South Dakota and surrounding regions, the museum\'s extensive permanent collection is comprised of nearly 7,000 items ranging from paintings, works on paper, textiles, sculpture, and ceramics, including significant collections of American Indian art and artifacts. Seven galleries feature 8-12 new exhibits every year featuring a wide variety of artworks and themes, many with ties to South Dakota and others that bring international perspectives.Benefits: SDSU offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; paid holidays; educational assistance; retirement plans; and a generous vacation accrual and sick day allowance.Application Procedures: SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site, to apply visit . [SE5539; 11041]
Posting Date 08/05/2024
Closing Date 08/12/2024
Open Until Filled No
First Consideration Date
Advertised Salary $20.63 -23.20/hourly, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits
Duration of the Term Other
If Other, describe duration Anticipated end date of August 21, 2025
Appointment Percent 100
Work HoursGenerally, the position will work 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday. However, some evening and weekend work is required due to Museum events. Some overnight travel to facilitate program events in other areas of the state or for professional development may be required.
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type Temporary
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
This position requires Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License
If other, please indicate
Department Description and Cultural ExpectationsSouth Dakota State University is the state\'s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the university\'s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.As the state\'s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of the university is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, Aberdeen and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.SDSU was recognized as one of 54 institutions in the United States as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities in 2014. The university\'s total research expenditures are greater than $60 million. SDSU is the state\'s first High Research Activity institution as classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.Jackrabbits Athletics competes as a NCAA Division I member, with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling.Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Livability.com rates Brookings as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees. It considers Brookings among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state\'s highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school and a high school.The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children\'s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementSouth 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 affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran\'s status, or any other status that may become protected 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 InformationFor additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact SDSU Human Resources at 605-688-4128.

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