Assistant Director, Residential Life — Student Success

South Dakota State University; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Retirement plans with 6% matching

Paid holidays & vacation leave

Relocation benefits

Job summary

South Dakota State University seeks an Assistant Director of Residential Life for Student Success in Housing and Residential Life. The role leads student success initiatives, supervises live-in staff, and partners to create supportive residential communities focused on wellbeing and academic achievement.

With a 12-month assignment, the position emphasizes collaboration, supervision, and program development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree completed by start date.
• Minimum of three years of related work experience in student success, advising, leadership, campus housing, outreach, etc.
• Supervision or leadership experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Valid Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 3–5 professional live-in staff and develop student success initiatives.
• Oversee talent management for Housing and Residential Life staff and provide department expertise on student success.
• Collaborate with partners to foster growth, persistence, and development in academics and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Supervision experience

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Valid Driver's License

Education

Master’s degree in Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education, College Student Development, Academic Advising, Counseling, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field

Job description

South Dakota State University seeks an Assistant Director of Residential Life for Student Success in Housing and Residential Life. The role leads student success initiatives, supervises live-in staff, and partners to create supportive residential communities focused on wellbeing and academic achievement.

With a 12-month assignment, the position emphasizes collaboration, supervision, and program development.