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Institution: South Dakota State University

Working Title: Assistant Director of Residential Life for Student Success

Posting Number: NFE03144P

Department: SDSU-University Housing

Physical Location of Position (City): Brookings

Posting Text

South Dakota State University (SDState) is seeking an AssistantDirector of Residential Life for Student Success in Housing andResidential Life. This position will provide collaborativeleadership that advances Housing and Residential Life’s mission bycultivating environments where student communities, academicsuccess, and belonging are central to the residential experienceand on campus experience. This position is located in Brookings , SouthDakota and is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligibleposition.

Housing & Residential Life creates welcoming, supportive communitieswhere students can thrive. Our team of professional and studentstaff work together to foster connection, growth, and a positiveon-campus living experience.

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Director of Residential Life for Student Success through intentional partnerships and evidence‑informed approaches will create residential learning environments that promote holistic development, academic support and enrichment, and sustained student success. This is achieved through leading and developing student success initiatives aimed at residential students, supervision of professional live-in Residence Hall Director staff, overseeing the talent management process for the Housing and Residential Life professional and para‑professional staff, and serve as the department expert on student success within the residence halls.

BENEFITS

• SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits includingmedical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans,compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave.
• We offera generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours ofannual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays.
• Employees also have access to internal andstate-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition forstate-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academicinstitutions.
• Relocation benefits are available per university’sguidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Student Personnel Administration, HigherEducation, College Student Development, Academic Advising,Counseling, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field,completed by start date;
• At least three years of relevant work experience connected tostudent success, advising, leadership, campus housing, outreach,etc;
• Previous experience working in student support services,academic coaching, on campus housing (K-12 or higher education),advising, student success or outreach, service learning, or studentaffairs and enrollment management at an institution of highereducation;
• Supervision experience;
• Ability to work as a contributing team member;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Effective oral and written communication skills; and
• Effective interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills;
• Relevant experiences such as student conduct experience,crisis/emergency experience, student leadership or advisingexperience, student success work, and/or programmingexperience;
• Experience leading and implementing student successinitiatives;
• Strong leadership skills; and
• Ability to motivate staff members and problem solve within astudent-centered developmental model.

Posting Date

07/21/2026

Closing DateOpen Until Filled

Yes

First Consideration Date

08/14/2026

Advertised Salary

Starting salary of $65,000, commensurate with qualifications andexperience.

Duration of the Term

12 months

Appointment Percent

100

Work Hours

40 hours per week, at least one evening per month for studentdevelopment, outreach, and supervision during the academic year,selected weekends/evenings

Typical Hours Worked Per WeekAppointment Type

Regular

Faculty Status

No

Scope of Search

External (includes Internal)

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunitiesfor all to receive the benefit of and participate in education,research, and service and is especially interested in candidatesthat can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is anequal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawfuldiscrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering ofall educational programs and employment. Arrangements foraccommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailingHR@sdstate.edu .Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact:Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources,Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605)688-4128.

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact Becky Peterson at 605-688-4574 or Rebecca.Peterson@sdstate.edu.

Working Conditions

Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense CustomerInteraction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli,Pace-average, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, WrittenCommunication

Protective Clothing/Equipment

Please check the appropriate response that describe the protective clothing or equipment for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment.

Physical Requirements

Climbing Stairs, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding,pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting light, Sitting for sustainedperiods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use BothHands, Walking

Sensory Requirements

Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without correctivelenses)

Working Conditions & ExposuresWorking Environment

Office Environment, Other Environment (Please explain below)

Residence Hall EnvironmentDocuments Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Reference List

Optional Documents

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by lawand/or university policies, including but not limited to successful completion of a criminal background check.

SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol TestingPolicy 4:14.