Coordinator of Native Student Services

South Dakota Board of Regents; Vermillion (SD); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Dakota is seeking a Coordinator of Native Student Services to support students enrolled or eligible for enrollment with federally recognized tribes, emphasizing rural and reservation communities. The position reports to the Director of Native Student Services and works to strengthen programs and partnerships.

Duties include leading programming, managing resources, coordinating events, advising student organizations, and collaborating with USD faculty and other offices to

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in a post-secondary learning environment.
• Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration, implementation and assessment of Native Student Services programming.
• Assist with managing financial resources for Native Student Services, including tracking expenditures and preparing financial reports.
• Facilitate programming and events focused on academic culture, career readiness, and civic engagement; provide mentorship.
• Build a sense of belonging, recruit and foster success of students from rural and reservation communities.
• Advise student organizations with emphasis on Native culture; support first generation and rural students.
• Manage the Native American Cultural Center and oversee Work-Study employees.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Advising experience

Job description

The University of South Dakota is seeking to fill the position, Coordinator of Native Student Services. This position will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Native Student Services ( NSS ) and will support efforts focused on students enrolled or eligible for enrollment with a federally-recognized tribe with a federally recognized Indian tribe or who may be eligible for enrollment, with an emphasis on students from rural and reservation communities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lead the administration, implementation and assessment of Native Student Services’ programming. Assist with managing financial resources for Native Student Services, including tracking expenditures and preparing financial reports.
• Facilitate programming and events focused on academic culture and academic success, career readiness, and civic engagement; as well as providing mentorship to enrich the social and cultural university experience
• Build a sense of belonging and community and assist with recruiting, retaining, and fostering the success of students from rural and reservation communities.
• Serve as a bridge for strategic partnerships that will lead to programs, services, and strategic initiatives that focus on increasing the access, persistence, retention, and success of students. Principle among these are the University Housing Wiyuskinyan Unpi Tipi Living Learning Community, the Opportunity Center and TRIO Student Support Services.
• Work with and support all USD faculty, staff, and students in improving awareness regarding Native Student communities, issues, and experiences.
• Serve as a resource to and work collaboratively and cooperatively with other campus offices and constituencies as needed and able.
• Advise one or more student organizations with an emphasis on Native culture and provide advisory support to non-Native student organizations with an emphasis on first generation and rural students.
• Manage the Native American Cultural Center and oversee Work-Study employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Demonstrated understanding of college students from varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
• Experience working with students in a post-secondary learning environment, including student programming, student affairs, advising, admissions, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently without clear direction
• An experienced collaborator within higher ed and/or departments and organizations across USD’s campus
• Exceptional organizational and administrative abilities

Posting Date

10/01/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Yes

First Consideration Date

10/19/2026

Advertised Salary

Starting salary $46,421; based on qualifications

Duration of the Term

12 months

Appointment Percent

100

Work Hours

Standard office hours

Appointment Type

Regular

Faculty Status

No

Scope of Search

External (includes Internal)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

Contact Information

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

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