Program Assistant I

Program Assistant I

Location:

Karen M. Swindler Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Rapid City, South Dakota.

Minimum hourly rate: $21.41 per hour, depending on education and experience.

This position will provide professional and efficient administrative and office support to the Chemical and Biological Engineering department head, faculty, staff, and students. The role includes research proposal 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 carried out with minimal supervision.

• Manage the department office and assist the department head and staff as needed.
• Process purchase requisitions, travel arrangements, reimbursements, and student employment requests.
• Create and maintain databases.
• Provide accounting support for faculty research grants and budget forecasting.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings.
• Answer the phone, greet visitors, and maintain the department web page.
• Copy, file, and process mail.

• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Basic bookkeeping and mathematical, budgeting, and accounting skills
• Modern office equipment practices and procedures
• Computer software applications, including Microsoft Office

• 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, or 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.

Applications must be made online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). South Dakota Mines offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package for employees, spouses and dependents, retirement plans, paid holidays, and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at  or hr. Review of applications will begin July 17, 2026. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references (include name and email address for each reference).

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.