Program Assistant

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

• Assist the Dean in all aspects of the College
• Work with the College of Education Chair to collect College of Education 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
• 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

• 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

Applications must be made online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu
. 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 January 16, 2026 at 11PM MDT. For application assistance, contact Human Resources at . Questions specific to the position may be directed to Jarrett Moore at Jarrett.

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Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Cassie Maser at 605‑642‑6545 or Cassie.

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. Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check.

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.

Cognitive, protective, physical, sensory, and environmental requirements are assessed during the application process and are consistent with the duties of this position.

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

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference List

• Other

Notice to all applicants:
If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.

Human Resources:

South Dakota Board of Regents

306

E. Capital Ave, Suite 200

Pierre, SD 57501

605‑773‑3455