Academic Programs & Grants Coordinator

South Dakota Mines; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota Mines in Rapid City seeks a Program Assistant to provide administrative, financial, and academic support for faculty, staff, and students. You will manage departmental finances and grants, process purchases and travel, maintain records, coordinate schedules and meetings, and serve as a primary contact for students and visitors.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication to convey information clearly to students, staff and the public.
• Strong customer service mindset with a focus on stakeholder satisfaction.
• Experience with budgeting, grant tracking, purchases, travel, and finance processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, financial, and academic support for faculty, staff, and students.
• Manage departmental finances and grants, process purchases and travel, maintain records.
• Coordinate schedules and meetings, assist with personnel actions, and serve as a liaison for students and visitors.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Budget management

Microsoft Office

Data management

Administrative support

Job description

South Dakota Mines in Rapid City seeks a Program Assistant to provide administrative, financial, and academic support for faculty, staff, and students. You will manage departmental finances and grants, process purchases and travel, maintain records, coordinate schedules and meetings, and serve as a primary contact for students and visitors.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work