About the Role
The Project Assistant supports the Project Director/Principal Investigator in managing all aspects of the USDA Extension Program. The Assistant helps ensure that the project follows U.S. Dept. of Agriculture relevant laws and regulations. Using the approved grant as a guideline, works to achieve the project’s goals, objectives, and outcomes within the scheduled timeframe.
Requirements
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Under the supervision and direction of the Director for 1994 Tribal College & Universities (TCUs) Land Grant programs, the Project Assistant will perform the following duties:
Aid with all outreach programs on campus and in the communities, Includes contacting community officials for facility use, contacting workshop presenters and ensuring contracts and requests for services/payments are completed, ensures all meeting/presentation items are secured and available for scheduled events.
Manages the Calendar of Events.
Arranges monthly Leadership Meetings/Training for all Extension employees and interns as directed by the PI.
Maintains all pertinent grant-related records, files, and documents.
Assists the PI with Evaluation documents: distributes/collects surveys, helps with collation and follows the Evaluation Process outlined in the approved grant.
Qualifications & Experience:
Associate Degree in Business, Environmental Science, Administrative Assistance, or Education or 3-5 years’ experience in program management and/or grant management. Excellent analytical, organizational, and management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to use Microsoft Office programs. Have a history of excellent work habits and ethics.
Applicant must have cultural competencies and experience in working within the local community or with other Native American people, Tribal organizations, or educational entities within the reservation boundaries.
About the Company
Sinte Gleska University (SGU) is a tribally controlled, accredited institution located on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in Mission, South Dakota. Founded to serve the Sicangu Lakota Nation, SGU is dedicated to providing accessible, culturally grounded higher education that empowers students, families, and communities.
Rooted in the Lakota philosophy of Wolakota—living in harmony and balance—SGU integrates academic excellence with Indigenous knowledge, language, and values. The University offers a range of associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs designed to prepare students for meaningful careers, leadership, and lifelong learning.
As a community-focused institution, SGU plays a vital role in strengthening tribal sovereignty, supporting economic development, and preserving Lakota culture for future generations. Faculty and staff are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment that reflects both traditional teachings and modern educational practices.
Joining SGU means becoming part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to building a healthy, resilient tribal nation through education, self-determination, and visionary leadership.