Program Assistant I

South Dakota Mines; Rapid City (SD); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Communication

Customer service

Budget management

Microsoft Office

Data management

Administrative support

Description du poste

Posting NumberCSA02844PDepartmentSDSMT-Chemistry, Biology, and Health Sciences

Physical Location of Position (City)Rapid City

LOCATION:

Chemistry, Biology & Health Sciences

STARTING HOURLY RATE:

Minimum of $21.41 hourly, dependent upon education and experience, GG

POSITION PURPOSE

The Department of Chemistry, Biology, and Health Sciences is seeking a Program Assistant to provide administrative, financial, and academic support for faculty, staff, and students. Responsibilities include managing departmental finances and grants, processing purchases and travel, maintaining records, coordinating schedules and meetings, assisting with personnel actions, supporting academic programs, and serving as a primary point of 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 independently in an academic environment. Experience in administrative support, financial processing, or higher education is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate information clearly and concisely in person and over the telephone, exercising tact, patience, discretion and professional demeanor;
• Skills for establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships, interacting in a supportive manner with students, staff and the public;
• Outstanding customer service skills and a commitment to providing excellent support to all stakeholders;
• Skills in accounting and budget management, including grant fund management, event planning and management, accounting processes, budget forecasting and finance, purchasing, and database management;
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy in work, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly;
• The ability to interpret, explain, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and practices. Strong reading comprehension skills and the ability to gather, comprehend, prepare, and summarize data from various sources;
• Familiarity with computer software and systems such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and Word, and proficiency in using a computer, copy machine, and other office equipment.