Assistant to the Provost

Assistant to the Provost | Posting Details Posting Details Institution Black Hills State University Working Title Assistant to the Provost Posting Number

NFE03031P

Department BHSU-Academic Affairs Physical Location of Position (City) Spearfish Posting Text Black Hills State University is seeking applicants to fill an Assistant to the Provost position in our Academic Affairs office.

DUTIES:

This position serves as the main point of contact for the Office of Academic Affairs, providing assistance to and information for administrators, faculty, students, other BHSU staff, and the public through personal, written, and telephonemunications. The Assistant to the Provost sets office procedures, coordinates workflows, and resolves inquiries and problems for a wide range of people. This position also assists the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Associate Provost, and the Director of Institutional Research while ensuring the office runs smoothly and efficiently. Specific duties fall within the following areas:

• Providing executive-level administrative support on faculty-related projects.
• Providing executiveanizational assistance to the Provost.
• Performing executive budget management.
• Providing executive leadership to manage issues across Academic Affairs.
• Providing essential student-support services. The successful candidate will have the following:
• Evidence of writing, verbal, and quantitative skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage projects across divisions.
• Stronganizational skills and attention to detail.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in administrative office settings.

COMMENTS

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

TO :

Applications must be made at yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Please attach a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references. This position will remain open until filled, with a first review date of April 27, 2026 at 11PMmountain time. For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at605.642.6545. Questions specific to the position may be directed to Provost Pamela Carriveau at pamela.carriveaubhsu.edu. Arrangements for amodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Cassie Maser at 605-642-6545 or Cassie.

Maserbhsu.edu. Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check. Posting Date 04/14/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 04/27/2026 Advertised Salary $51,063 DOE/Q Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100% Work Hours M-F 8am-5pm Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Weekends/Holidays, Other If other, please indicate Occasional need to work outside of normal hours 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 (AACSB Accredited), exercise science, natural sciences, social sciences, the arts, massmunication, 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. Information Working Conditions Cognitive Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Protective Clothing/Equipment Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identify Physical Requirements Please designate the physical requirements of this position Carrying, Climbing Stairs, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting light, Sitting for sustained periods of time Describe any of the conditions selected The physical requirements for this position are typically those of most office settings, including sufficient dexterity for typing, the ability to lift light objects, and occasionally to drive (such as to the BHSU-RC campus). Sensory Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Near Vision, Speaking Working Conditions & Exposures Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above Working Environment Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.