Financial Program Assistant

Financial Program Assistant Institution Black Hills State University Working Title Financial Program Assistant Posting Number

CSA02671P

Department BHSU-Administrative Services Physical Location of Position (City) Spearfish Posting Text Black Hills State University seeks applicants to fill a Financial Program Assistant position.

DUTIES:

To adhere to and enforce the BOR policy regarding collection of tuition and fees. To be a liaison between the University and students by answering questions on tuition and fee charges, applying payments to student accounts, assisting with payment plans, and sending delinquent accounts to collections. Processes AR transactions by receipting the University department's revenue, balancing and closing cashier sessions and tuition sessions, and calling students to follow up on attendance and outstanding balances. Negotiate and create in-house payment plans. Review and identify possible billing errors. Update

AR HOLDS

on student accounts. Update student type profile for SDNG students. Serve as a leader for the Cashiers' office and respond to questions and issues as they arise. Complete unscheduled cash audits for temporary and permanent change funds held in departments across campus. Prepare monthly JVs for grants, ORC, and Foundation transactions. Monitor in-house payment plans. Participate in New Student Orientation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Generally accounting principles and practices, ability to manage cash collection and reconciliation of receipts with cash drawers, ability to understand a student's questions and concerns and then to respond professionally and assist with solutions, establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and representatives of other agencies and departments.

COMMENTS

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

TO APPLY

Applications must be made online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Candidates will need to attach a cover letter, resume, and the names/contact information of at least three professional references. This position is open until filled with a first review date of April 23, 2026, at 11 pm Mountain time. For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at 605.642.6545. Questions specific to the position may be directed towards Dawn Miller at dawn.miller@bhsu.edu. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Cassie Maser at 605-642-6545 or Cassie.

Maser@bhsu.edu. Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check. Posting Date 04/17/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 04/23/2026 Advertised Salary $20.89/hr Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours 8:00am-5:00pm M-F Infrequent overtime may be necessary Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires No Requirement If other, please indicate 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, mass communication, 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.