International Student Success Advisor

South Dakota State University; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD, invites applications for an Advisor for Student Success with a focus on international students. The role guides students through maintaining legal status, ensures compliance with university, state, and federal mandates, and develops educational programs to boost engagement and retention of international students.

The 12-month, full-time position offers benefits and the chance to partner with campus offices to support student achievement, inclusion,

Job description

If you have a passion for helping students succeed, South Dakota State University has an opportunity for you. The Office of International Student and Scholar Engagement is looking for an Advisor for Student Succes dedicated to serving students with an emphasis on the international student population. The ideal candidate will guide students through ongoing maintenance of legal status, assist in safeguarding institutional and student compliance with university, state, and federal mandates as well as initiate and implement educational programs to proactively assist with the engagement and retention of international students. This position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position and is located in Brookings, SD.

SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

International Student and Scholar Engagement is a comprehensive home for international student and scholar services. All services and activities are intended to help enrich the experience of international students here at SDSU and to expand global engagement for all students, faculty and staff. The office is part of the Student Engagement Center, which supports student success by fostering connection and community, removing barriers, and promoting academic, personal, and professional growth. The center brings together departments with shared goals to strengthen collaboration and elevate service to students, including Veterans Services and Engagement, the American Indian Student Center, International Student and Scholar Engagement, the Office of Student Accessibility, and Student Connection and Engagement.