Senior Secretary

Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution
Black Hills State University

Working Title
Senior Secretary

Posting Number
CSA01810P

Department
BHSU-College of Liberal Arts

Physical Location of Position (City)
Spearfish

Posting Text

Black Hills State University seeks applicants for a Senior Secretary position with the College of Liberal Arts.

This position provides secretarial support which includes tasks such as establishing and maintaining filing systems, creating and maintaining database, gathering and providing information, and recording fiscal activities to support office operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Proficiency in oral and written communication; basic computer software applications (word processing, spread sheets); ability to learn state computer systems (particularly for purchasing) department rules, procedures, functions.

Ability to gather, compare, and summarize data from a variety of sources; communicate information clearly and concisely; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public; and formulate logical and reasonable conclusions from available information.

COMMENTS:
Candidates must have earned a high school diploma.

TO APPLY:
Applications must be made online at http://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Please 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 August 2, 2023 at 11pm (mountain time). For application assistance, contact Human Resources at 605.642.6549. Questions specific to the position may be directed to Amy Fuqua at amy.fuqua@bhsu.edu.

Black Hills State University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check.

Posting Date
07/27/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

First Consideration Date
08/02/2023

Advertised Salary
$17.25 – $18.74/hr DOE/Q

Duration of the Term
12 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent
100

Work Hours

8:00am-5:00pm M-F

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type
Regular

Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)

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This position requires
No Requirement

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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.

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Contact Information

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

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Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment

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Physical Requirements

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Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc)

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Sensory Requirements

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Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

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Working Environment

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Office Environment

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* Where did you hear about this position?

• SDBOR Employment Site
• BHSU Website
• HigherEdJobs.com
• Chronicle of Higher Education
• SD Department of Labor
• Rapid City Journal
• Black Hills Pioneer
• Referral
• Other

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Reference List

Optional Documents

Other