Coordinator, Advisor, & Instructor

South Dakota Board of Regents; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Tuition benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

South Dakota State University seeks a Coordinator, Advisor, and Instructor for the Fishback Honors College in Brookings, SD. This 12‑month, full‑time role focuses on advising, teaching honors courses, and developing enriching programs for motivated students.

The position requires a Master’s degree by Jan 1, 2027 and strong communication skills, with sponsorship not available. Relocation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree completed by January 1, 2027.
• Experience advising and mentoring honors or highly motivated students.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise Honors College students on academic, personal, and professional success strategies.
• Teach Honors courses that support student learning and development.
• Develop and support co‑curricular programming that enhances the Honors student experience.
• Contribute to student success initiatives and programs within the Honors College.
• Supervise and guide student staff supporting Honors College programs and services.
• Collaborate with colleagues to advance student engagement, retention, and success initiatives.

Skills

Advising

Teaching

Program development

Communication

Education

Master’s degree by Jan 1, 2027

Master’s degree in Counseling, Education, Student Affairs, or related field

Job description

Are you passionate about guiding and mentoring exceptional students? Do you thrive in a dynamic academic environment where you can make a meaningful impact? South Dakota State University is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our Honors College team as Coordinator, Advisor, and Instructor. This position is located in Brookings , South Dakota. This position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

The Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College is an academic community for bright, creative and motivated students who yearn to be scholars and leaders. Designed to complement any major, Honors College brings together students from across the globe and faculty across the disciplines to connect and engage in a world-class education, tailored to each Honors student’s intellectual interests and professional aspirations.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Advise Honors College students on academic, personal, and professional success strategies.
• Teach Honors courses that support student learning and development.
• Develop and support co-curricular programming that enhances the Honors student experience.
• Contribute to student success initiatives and programs within the Honors College.
• Supervise and provide guidance to student staff supporting Honors College programs and services.
• Collaborate with colleagues to advance student engagement, retention, and success initiatives.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Masters degree completed by January 1, 2027
• At least one year of relevant experience
• Valid drivers license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire
• Effective written and oral communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Education, Student Affairs, or related field
• Demonstrated understanding of the mission and vision of the Fishback Honors College
• Experience teaching, advising, and/or mentoring honors students or other highly motivated students
• Knowledge of student development theory and advising-related technology platforms
• At least one year of collegiate teaching experience
• Experience developing, implementing, and assessing events or programs

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.

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 [e-mail] . Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU , Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: [phone].

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact the supervisor of the position, Greg Heiberger at [e-mail] or 605-688-5268.

Working Conditions

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Documents Needed to Apply

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• Resume
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The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take affirmative action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non‑discrimination and affirmative action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office. Please see the Contact Us section of this webpage for more information.

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South Dakota Board of Regents
306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3455

Advertised Salary

The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, minimum of $51,063.

Duration of the Term

12 months

Work Hours

8am-5pm Weekdays, plus some evenings and weekends.

Appointment Type

Regular