Lead the administration of New Student Orientation as well as
other retention and recruitment programs.
Develop and implement innovative retention and recruitment
initiatives to support student success.
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 :
- An earned Master’s degree in Student Affairs or related field
by start date.
- 5 years of professional experience working in Student
Affairs.
- Experience with supervision of full-time staff.
- Experience with university program oversight.
- Experience managing a budget
- Experience training college students for campus
employment.
- Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of
hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
- Experience leading New Student Orientation programs and new
student programs for university.
- Experience leading student activities programs and related
services.
- Knowledge of website development.
- Experience with the assessment of learning and program
evaluation.
APPLICATION PROCESS :
SDSU 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 SDSU 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.
South Dakota State University 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
08/11/2026
Closing Date
08/31/2026
Open Until Filled
No
First Consideration Date
Advertised Salary
The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications,
minimum of $67,965.
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Work 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
Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License
If other, please indicate
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 search committee chair, Lexi
Holen at
Alexis.Holen@sdstate.edu
.
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the
cognitive requirements for this position.
Analyzing, Comprehend, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory,
Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Pace-fast,
Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written
Communication
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
NA
Physical Requirements
Please designate the physical requirements of this
position
Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Stairs, Fine Finger
Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting
Above Waist, Lifting light, Sitting for sustained periods of time,
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.
Color Vision, Depth Perception, 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.
Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked
above
NA
Working Environment
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the
environment in which the primary function of the position is
performed.
Office Environment, Other Environment (Please explain below),
Outdoors Environment
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.
Venues (such as concert venues) on and off campus that may be the
site for an OSAO or an RSO program.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- 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
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Reference List
Optional Documents
