recruiting coordinator Brookings, SD
South Dakota Board of Regents
Full Time
Brookings, SD
57055 - 40178 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description
Working Title
Coordinator of Recruitment
Posting Number
NFE02086P
Department
SDSU-Admissions
Physical Location of Position (City)
Brookings
Posting Text
South Dakota State University (SDSU) Office of Admissions is offering an exciting career opportunity as a Coordinator of Recruitment. We are looking for a creative and innovative professional to join us in meeting the enrollment and recruitment goals of the university and Wokini Initiative. Wokini, a Lakota word for “a new beginning” offers programming and support to those citizens of the nine tribal nations in South Dakota interested in gaining access to educational opportunities at South Dakota State University. This position will work closely with the SDSU Office of Admissions and American Indian Student Center leadership.
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 mission of access.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish relationships with leaders in tribal education (K-12 and post-secondary) and tribal communities.
- Professionally represent SDSU at tribal recruitment events, college fairs, high school visits, and other off-campus programs.
- Plan and implement campus visit programming aimed at providing opportunities for American Indian students.
- Meet with prospective students and families that visit the SDSU campus.
- Successfully manage assigned territories to meet engagement and enrollment goals of the university.
- Establish an effective communication program with students and their parents and partners from an assigned territory including telephone, written communication, email, and social media.
- Determine admission status of freshman students.
- Respond to phone calls for information.
- Tele-counsel with prospective students about admission processes.
- Develop pre-college programs designed to promote success in higher education.
- Participate in Professional Service as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree completed by start date.
- Demonstrated experiences working with a variety of audiences.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong electronic, telephone, and public communication skills.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as a contributing team member.
- Self-starter with demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate recruitment strategies and direct effective programs.
- Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, and ability to travel extensively with flexibility in work hours.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience working with Tribal communities and knowledge of SD tribal communities.
- Knowledge of SDSU, South Dakota, and the Midwest.
- Demonstrated experience with student recruitment specific to underrepresented populations.
- Demonstrated leadership in developing or leading educational programs.
BENEFITS:
South Dakota State University offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. 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.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
APPLICATION PROCESS:
This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.
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.
South Dakota State University 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 Testing Policy 4:14.
Posting Date
07/13/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
08/03/2023
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with qualifications
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Faculty Status
No
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
This position requires
Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License
If other, please indicate
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
UNIVERSITY AND THE BROOKINGS COMMUNITY:
South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students.
SDSU offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the university’s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity, and excellence through continuous improvement.
As the state’s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of the university is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.
SDSU was recognized as one of 54 institutions in the United States as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities in 2014. The university’s total research expenditures are greater than $60 million. SDSU is the state’s first High Research Activity institution as classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Jackrabbits Athletics competes as an NCAA Division I member with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling.
Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Livability.com rates Brookings as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees. It considers Brookings among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.
The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state’s highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school and a high school.
The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its faculty, staff and students. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing [email protected]. SDSU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected class in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. 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 Lisa Schramm, Search Chair, at 605-688-4121 or [email protected].
