Assist students in determining career goals and objectives through self-evaluation; assessment of career interests; and exploration of career paths and options.

Assist students in assessing graduate or professional school paths; assist students with professional or personal statements needed for application to graduate or professional school.

Provide career resources, tools and education to a varied population of students in individual and group sessions through drop-in hours and scheduled appointments. Help create career resources. Maintain records of interactions with students.

Create and facilitate career-related presentations for constituents, including undergraduate and graduate students. Present to academic classes, student organizations and workshop audiences.

Collaborate with the Career Development team to strategically plan, organize, market, implement, and evaluate programs, services, initiatives, and events related to career development and student success.

Work with the Career Development team to plan, market, implement and work at several career fairs, both on- and off-campus. Help identify and market internship, job and experiential learning opportunities to students.

Develop collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for programming, services and initiatives related to career development and student success.

With a people-centered approach, provide exceptional customer service to all stakeholders.

Actively participate in and contribute to student success initiatives and events as identified by departmental and University leadership.

Willingness and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, and shifts longer than eight hours, including special events such as Meet State, Hobo Day, etc.

BENEFITS :
SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Personnel, Counseling, Education, Higher Education Administration, or closely related field completed by first day of employment.
• A minimum of one year of experience working in career advising, academic advising, or closely related experience. (Graduate assistantship and/or related graduate internship experience is acceptable.).
• Ability or potential to organize, implement, promote, and/or evaluate programs, events, and/or projects.
• Ability or potential to develop collaborative partnerships for programming, services, and student-success initiatives.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and/or social media platforms.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and strong interpersonal skills
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Experience creating and facilitating career education curriculum, presentations and resources that can be delivered in-person or in a virtual format to a variety of constituents.
• Strong aptitude for and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience working with career services in higher education.
• Knowledge of career development theory.
• Knowledge of college student development theory.
• Knowledge and use of career assessment instruments (e.g., FOCUS 2 Career, Strengths Finder).
• Knowledge and use of career services technologies and software (e.g., Handshake).
• Experience teaching and/or developing curriculum.

APPLICATION PROCESS :
SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu , search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Posting Date
09/08/2026

Closing Date
09/14/2026

Open Until Filled
No

First Consideration Date

Advertised Salary
The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, minimum of $50,000.

Duration of the Term
12 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent
100

Work Hours

In addition to regular workday hours, this position requires the ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends and shifts longer than eight hours.

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
Valid Drivers License, Weekends/Holidays, Other

If other, please indicate
The ability to work some shifts longer than 8 hours.

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu . Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact Stephen Miedema at Stephen.Miedema@sdstate.edu .

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, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Pace-average

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
Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Stairs, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking

Describe any of the conditions selected

Fine Finger Manipulation – basic keyboarding and computer skills

Sensory Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.
Distant Vision, Hearing, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.
Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Exposure to Noise

Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

While working at a career fair, this position may need to walk and/or stand on wood or concrete floors, occasionally in loud environments.

Working Environment

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.
Classroom Environment, Office Environment, Other Environment (Please explain below)

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.

Large-event venues (e.g., for career fairs).

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Where did you hear about this position?
   • LinkedIn
   • SDBOR Employment Site
   • South Dakota Department of Labor
   • Employee Referral
   • Department Announcement / Inside State
   • Handshake
   • Job Board (Indeed, Monster, ZipRecruiter) - Please specify
   • Industry Conference
   • Search Engine - Please specify
   • Employment Agency - Please specify
   • Newspaper - Please specify
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) - Please specify
   • Radio - Please specify
   • APLU
   • List Servs - Please specify
   • Alumni
   • Other - Please specify

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Reference List

Optional Documents

Assist students in determining career goals and objectives through self-evaluation; assessment of career interests; and exploration of career paths and options.

Assist students in assessing graduate or professional school paths; assist students with professional or personal statements needed for application to graduate or professional school.

Provide career resources, tools and education to a varied population of students in individual and group sessions through drop-in hours and scheduled appointments. Help create career resources. Maintain records of interactions with students.

Create and facilitate career-related presentations for constituents, including undergraduate and graduate students. Present to academic classes, student organizations and workshop audiences.

Collaborate with the Career Development team to strategically plan, organize, market, implement, and evaluate programs, services, initiatives, and events related to career development and student success.

Work with the Career Development team to plan, market, implement and work at several career fairs, both on- and off-campus. Help identify and market internship, job and experiential learning opportunities to students.

Develop collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for programming, services and initiatives related to career development and student success.

With a people-centered approach, provide exceptional customer service to all stakeholders.

Actively participate in and contribute to student success initiatives and events as identified by departmental and University leadership.

Willingness and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, and shifts longer than eight hours, including special events such as Meet State, Hobo Day, etc.

BENEFITS :
SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Personnel, Counseling, Education, Higher Education Administration, or closely related field completed by first day of employment.
• A minimum of one year of experience working in career advising, academic advising, or closely related experience. (Graduate assistantship and/or related graduate internship experience is acceptable.).
• Ability or potential to organize, implement, promote, and/or evaluate programs, events, and/or projects.
• Ability or potential to develop collaborative partnerships for programming, services, and student-success initiatives.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and/or social media platforms.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and strong interpersonal skills
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Experience creating and facilitating career education curriculum, presentations and resources that can be delivered in-person or in a virtual format to a variety of constituents.
• Strong aptitude for and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience working with career services in higher education.
• Knowledge of career development theory.
• Knowledge of college student development theory.
• Knowledge and use of career assessment instruments (e.g., FOCUS 2 Career, Strengths Finder).
• Knowledge and use of career services technologies and software (e.g., Handshake).
• Experience teaching and/or developing curriculum.

APPLICATION PROCESS :
SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu , search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Posting Date
09/08/2026

Closing Date
09/14/2026

Open Until Filled
No

First Consideration Date

Advertised Salary
The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, minimum of $50,000.

Duration of the Term
12 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent
100

Work Hours

In addition to regular workday hours, this position requires the ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends and shifts longer than eight hours.

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
Valid Drivers License, Weekends/Holidays, Other

If other, please indicate
The ability to work some shifts longer than 8 hours.

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu . Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact Stephen Miedema at Stephen.Miedema@sdstate.edu .

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, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Pace-average

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
Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Stairs, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking

Describe any of the conditions selected

Fine Finger Manipulation – basic keyboarding and computer skills

Sensory Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.
Distant Vision, Hearing, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.
Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Exposure to Noise

Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

While working at a career fair, this position may need to walk and/or stand on wood or concrete floors, occasionally in loud environments.

Working Environment

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.
Classroom Environment, Office Environment, Other Environment (Please explain below)

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.

Large-event venues (e.g., for career fairs).

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Where did you hear about this position?
   • LinkedIn
   • SDBOR Employment Site
   • South Dakota Department of Labor
   • Employee Referral
   • Department Announcement / Inside State
   • Handshake
   • Job Board (Indeed, Monster, ZipRecruiter) - Please specify
   • Industry Conference
   • Search Engine - Please specify
   • Employment Agency - Please specify
   • Newspaper - Please specify
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) - Please specify
   • Radio - Please specify
   • APLU
   • List Servs - Please specify
   • Alumni
   • Other - Please specify

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Reference List

Optional Documents