Undergraduate Public Health & Health Sciences Academic Advisor/Recruiter

South Dakota Board of Regents; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State health insurance

Retirement plan with 6% matching

Paid time off

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

South Dakota Board of Regents invites applications for the Undergraduate Public Health & Health Sciences Academic Advisor/Recruiter in Vermillion. You will provide academic advising, career guidance, and support to students, helping them craft educational plans aligned with their goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of advising or public-facing customer service. A graduate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 1 year advising or public-facing customer service experience preferred.
• Graduate degree in higher education, counseling, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and career guidance to undergraduate Public Health & Health Sciences students.
• Assist with recruitment activities for the programs.
• Support students with educational planning and program information.

Skills

Advising experience

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Recruiting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Working Title

Undergraduate Public Health & Health Sciences Academic Advisor/Recruiter

Department

USD-Health Sciences Major

Physical Location of Position (City)

Vermillion

Posting Text

The Advisor provides academic advising, career guidance, and support services to prospective and enrolled undergraduate Public Health and Health Science students, helping them develop meaningful educational plans aligned with their career and life goals. The advisor assists with recruitment activities for the undergraduate Public Health and Health Sciences programs. The position requires strong organizational and problem-solving skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, flexibility, and effective public‑speaking skills. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience in advising, mentorship, or public‑facing customer service is required. A graduate degree in higher education, counseling, or a related field is preferred.
This position offers state health insurance and benefits, which includes a retirement plan with 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and 11 paid holidays.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• state health insurance and benefits
• retirement plan with 6% matching
• 10 hours of annual leave each month
• 9.34 hours of sick leave each month
• 11 paid holidays

Commensurate with experience related to position plus State of SD benefit/leave package

12 months

100

Regular

No

External (includes Internal)

Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License, Other

Reliable transportation is required to pick up a fleet vehicle for occasional travel and program needs.

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

The University of South Dakota is located in Vermillion, SD, a dynamic academic community in a rural setting well within an hour’s drive of two metropolitan communities. The University of South Dakota is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive campus community where students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We encourage candidates who value building strong relationships and contributing to a positive campus experience to apply.

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.