Assistant Director, Community & Belonging – Residence Life

South Dakota Board of Regents; Brookings Township (SD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Tuition benefits

Job summary

South Dakota State University seeks an Assistant Director of Residential Life for Community and Connection in Housing and Residential Life. The role advances the department’s mission by cultivating environments where student communities, connection, and belonging are central to the residential experience.

Located in Brookings, SDState offers 12‑month, full‑time employment with a comprehensive benefits package and a starting salary of $65,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus 3 years of related work experience or a bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience supervising staff or mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 3–5 professional live‑in staff and advise the Residence Hall Association.
• Oversee training for HRL professional and student staff.
• Serve as the departmental expert on community building, belonging, and student engagement.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Supervision experience

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

South Dakota State University seeks an Assistant Director of Residential Life for Community and Connection in Housing and Residential Life. The role advances the department’s mission by cultivating environments where student communities, connection, and belonging are central to the residential experience.

Located in Brookings, SDState offers 12‑month, full‑time employment with a comprehensive benefits package and a starting salary of $65,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.