Advisor-Student Success

Advisor-Student Success | Posting Details Posting Details Institution South Dakota State University Working Title Advisor-Student Success Posting Number

NFE03100P

Department SDSU-Student Connection & Engagement Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings Posting Text If you have a passion for helping students succeed, South Dakota State University has an opportunity for you. The Office of Student Connection and Engagement is looking for a Student Success Advisor who will help to enrich the college experience by supporting students through social, cultural, educational and recreational pursuits. This position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position and is located in Brookings. Student Connection and Engagement ismitted to ensuring all students have access to academic excellence, a safe and supportive environment while attending college and leave prepared for leadership in both career andmunity. The office is part of the Student Engagement Center, which supports student success by fostering connection andmunity, removing barriers, and promoting academic, personal, and professional growth. The center brings together departments with d goals to strengthen collaboration and elevate service to students, including Veterans Services and Engagement, the American Indian Student Center, International Student and Scholar Engagement, the Office of Student Accessibility, and Student Connection and Engagement. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide support and focus on creating opportunities for all students to succeed at the university through student success advising. This position will be responsible for developing and implementing student success initiatives, providing educational programs for the universitymunity and advising studentanizations including, but not limited to, coordinating signature university programs.

BENEFITS

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans,pensation 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

Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in a student development related fieldpleted by start date. Organizational and time management skills. Ability or potential to student development theory as well as interpret and implement policy. Ability or potential to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate educational materials and direct effective programs. Effective written and verbalmunication skills and the ability tomunicate with faculty, staff and students. Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a contributing team member.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree and at least one year of related experience (can include Graduate Assistantships) by start date. Kledge of college student activity programs, program assessment, and retention initiatives. An understanding of current trends in higher education impacting student success. Kledge of the development of peer mentoring.

APPLICATION PROCESS

SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To , visit: yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on " 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, successfulpletion 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 tby 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 06/15/2026 Closing Date 06/29/2026 Open Until Filled No First Consideration Date Advertised Salary The salary for this position ismensurate with qualifications, starting at $51,063. Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100% Work Hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; will require some evening 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 If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations SDState is the state's largest, mostprehensive 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 dynamicmunity 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 amodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HRsdstate.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. Information For questions on the position, contact Marjoanne Collins at Marjoanne.

Collinssdstate.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 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 Describe any of the conditions selected Sensory Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Hearing, 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 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, 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.