Tim Collins has been selected as the Assistant Athletic Director for External Operations at Black Hills State University. 

"I'm pleased to announce that Tim Collins has accepted this position," announced Jhett Albers, BHSU athletic director. Tim has the qualities and experience that we are looking for in this position."

Collins, who is currently assistant men's basketball coach for BHSU, will assume his new duties on a fulltime basis when the 2012 basketball season is completed.

This is Collins' second year as assistant coach at BHSU. He also serves as the adviser for the Student-Athlete Advisory Council and assists with athletic development initiatives.

Collins has been involved with university athletics for the past 10 seasons. Prior to coming to BHSU, Collins was an assistant at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho.  He has also coached at Chadron State College in Chadron, Neb., and Cal State Fullerton in California.

As the Assistant AD – External Operations, Collins will have the responsibility to plan and coordinate all fundraising activities and events as it applies to Athletic Development in coordination with the Green & Gold Booster Club, Yellow Jacket Foundation, and Athletic Department.

"I am really looking forward to this opportunity," said Collins. "It is definitely an exciting time to be a Yellow Jacket. "First off, I would like to thank Coach Bradd Schafer for bringing me to Black Hills State University to become a part of this wonderful university and supportive community. I would also like to thank Jhett Albers for his support as I move into the position as Assistant Athletic Director for External Operations."

Collins grew up in Santa Monica, Calif., and attended Loyola High School in Los Angeles, where he competed on the basketball and track teams. Collins and his wife, Renee, live in Spearfish.