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Director of Community Relations

The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law · Sioux Falls, SD · 2 wk ago
Full-time

Institution: The University of South Dakota

Department: President’s Office | Location: Sioux Falls

About the role

The Director of Community Relations serves as the University of South Dakota’s primary relationship-builder and institutional ambassador in the Sioux Falls metropolitan area. Based at USD-Sioux Falls, this position advances the university’s visibility, reputation, and strategic engagement by cultivating partnerships with businesses, employers, community organizations, professional associations, and industry leaders. The director identifies opportunities to strengthen connections between USD and the region, promotes university programs and partnership opportunities, and maintains a consistent presence in the community on behalf of the institution. The position emphasizes employer engagement, strategic partnerships, business relations, and support for workforce and economic development initiatives aligned with USD’s mission.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as USD’s primary relationship-builder and institutional ambassador in the Sioux Falls area.
  • Cultivate partnerships with businesses, employers, community organizations, professional associations, and industry leaders.
  • Advance the university’s visibility, reputation, and strategic engagement in the region.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities to strengthen connections between USD and the Sioux Falls community.
  • Promote university programs and partnership opportunities.
  • Maintain a consistent presence in the community on behalf of USD.
  • Support workforce and economic development initiatives aligned with USD’s mission.

Requirements

  • Analyzing, comprehension, and reasoning skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and stimuli.
  • Strong verbal and written communication.
  • Intense customer interaction and logic-based problem-solving.
  • Memory and pace-average work capabilities.
  • Sitting and standing for sustained periods of time.
  • Networking in public forums and office environments.
  • Travel and occasional weekends/holidays may be required.

Appointment Details

This is a full-time (100%), 12-month, regular position.

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