Program Assistant I

Description:

Job Responsibilities: Serve as an administrative assistant to the School Director in overall management of the SECHD graduate programs by developing and establishing work processes for (i) Counseling and Human Resource Development (includes Rapid City campus), (ii) Human Development and Family Studies Curriculum and Instruction, Agriculture Education, and Educational Leadership. Assist with management of assessment reports related to accreditation (CACREP) and institutional program review for Counseling and Human Resource Development. Establish processes to monitor and manage curriculum changes for programs to include course schedules, program guide sheets, course catalogues and information on the webpages for programs. Manage and coordinate of social media for the school. Develop and implement policies to support the graduate programs admissions and student progress. Assist Program Coordinators and School Director with workloads and coordination (hiring) of temporary instructors.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Or ability to learn work processes pertaining to management of graduate programs for the School: specifically Counseling and Human Resource Development.
• Or ability to learn CACREP requirements.
• Curriculum management.
• Bookkeeping methods.
• Modern office equipment practice and procedures.
• Grant management and budget preparation.
• Social media promotion.

Skill & Ability to:

• Interpret and comprehend guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Gather, interpret, report and use information concerning responsibilities.
• Independently assess and alter practices and/or develop alternatives.
• Interact well with others and develop effective relationships.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.