Program Assistant I

Program Assistant I

The Karen M. Swindler Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) at South Dakota Mines is seeking applicants for Program Assistant I. This position will provide professional and efficient administrative/office support to the Chemical and Biological Engineering department head, faculty, staff, and students. Additionally, this position will provide research proposals and grant award management support for accounting, bookkeeping, and budgeting. A wide variety of office support, research grant support, and department outreach duties must be done with minimal supervision or assistance.

Specific duties will include managing the department office; assisting the department head and staff as needed; processing purchase requisitions, travel arrangements and reimbursements; processing student employment requests; creating and maintaining databases; accounting support for faculty research grants; budget forecasting; scheduling and coordinating meetings; answering the phone and greeting visitors; maintaining the department web page; and copying, filing and processing mail.

Knowledge of: English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; basic bookkeeping and mathematical/budgeting/accounting skills; modern office equipment practices and procedures; computer software applications, including Microsoft Office. Skills and Ability to: communicate professionally in a clear and concise manner; interact supportively with students, faculty, staff and visitors; manage and summarize data from a variety of sources; work independently, be detail-oriented, stay organized, prioritize and handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines; set up/type/edit copy in a variety of formats; work with staff in other campus offices; use computer and learn new software; operate printers/scanners, copy machine, and other office equipment.

A bachelor's degree is preferred, but an associate's degree with relevant experience will be considered.

Founded in 1885, South Dakota Mines is the premier destination for ambitious students seeking bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees in STEM fields. Our vibrant community of supportive faculty, tenacious students, and passionate alumni fosters a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and lifelong success. Rapid City, the home of the Hardrockers, is the state's second-largest city with an MSA population of nearly 160,000. The city is nestled next to the beautiful Black Hills, a region boasting breathtaking scenery, hundreds of miles of trails for outdoor enthusiasts, and attractions ranging from complex cave systems to historic towns and massive monuments.

South Dakota Mines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. South Dakota Mines and the Board of Regents ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination.