Director of Community Relations | Posting Details Posting Details Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Director of Community Relations Posting Number

NFE03172P

Department USD-Presidents Office Physical Location of Position (City) Sioux Falls Posting Text The Director of Community Relations serves as the University of South Dakota's primary relationship-builder and institutional ambassador in the Sioux Falls metropolitan area. Based at USD-Sioux Falls, this position advances the university's visibility, reputation and strategic engagement by cultivating partnerships with businesses, employers,munityanizations, professional associations and industry leaders. The director identifies opportunities to strengthen connections between USD and the region, promotes university programs and partnership opportunities, and maintains a consistent presence in themunity on behalf of the institution. The position emphasizes employer engagement, strategic partnerships, business relations, and support for workforce and economic development initiatives aligned with USD's mission. Posting Date 08/13/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 08/27/2026 Advertised Salary 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 Travel, Weekends/Holidays If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Information 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, 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 Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time Describe any of the conditions selected Sensory Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. 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. 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. Networking in public forums