Program Assistant I

Program Assistant I

Black Hills State University is seeking applicants for a Program Assistant I in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences.

Duties:

• Assist the Dean in all aspects of the College
• Work with the College of Education Chair to collect course lists to be offered each semester and enter them into SDBOR databases
• Monitor daily adjustments of course offerings and track enrollments
• Process hiring requests for faculty, adjuncts, staff, and work-study students
• Track budgets used for purchases, invoices, and travel expenses
• Maintain data storage systems
• Process paperwork for Externally Supported courses and enter those courses once approved
• Assist with departmental needs such as collecting syllabi, faculty office hours, purchasing, travel reimbursements, RFPs, etc
• Oversee exit exams, IDEA surveys, departmental charge cards, and encumbrance clean up

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Communicate professionally both orally and in writing
• Strong proficiency in technology
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Ability to maintain comprehensive budget records
• Maintain confidentiality
• Excellent organizational skills
• Exceptional people skills
• Ability to multi-task across multiple interactions with faculty, staff, and students

To Apply:

Applications must be made online. Please attach a cover letter, resume, and names/contact information of at least three professional references. This position is open until filled with a first review date of July 16, 2026 at 11PM MDT. For application assistance, contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Questions specific to the position may be directed to Jarrett Moore at View email address on click.appcast.io. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Cassie Maser at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check.

Advertised Salary: $21.41/hr

Duration of the Term: 12 months

Work Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm M-F or 8:00am-5:00pm M-F

Department Description and Cultural Expectations: Black Hills State University is a masters-level state university with more than 3,600 students. The campus leads the region in sustainability efforts and maintains top academic programs in business, exercise science, natural sciences, social sciences, the arts, mass communication, health sciences, and education. The University, founded in 1883, is located in the northern Black Hills, a region abundant with outdoor activity and culture. Spearfish, S.D., is recognized as one of the top 10 most livable small towns in the USA and has also been recognized nationally for outdoor recreational opportunities. A second location, BHSU-RC, is in Rapid City, the state's second-largest city. BHSU, a member of NCAA Division II athletics, offers 14 sports, and has a legacy of champion rodeo teams.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Black Hills State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Black Hills State University and the Board of Regents ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination.

Working Conditions:

Cognitive Requirements: Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment: None

Physical Requirements: Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting light, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)

Sensory Requirements: Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Environment: Office Environment

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Where did you hear about this position?
   • SDBOR Employment Site
   • BHSU Website
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • SD Department of Labor
   • Rapid City Journal
   • Black Hills Pioneer
   • Referral
   • Other

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Reference List

Optional Documents:

1. Other