Program and Tribal Relations Coordinator

About the role

This position serves as a Program and Tribal Relations Coordinator at South Dakota State University, supporting student success and fostering strong relationships with Tribal Nations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate programming that supports student success, belonging, and engagement, with a focus on strengthening relationships with Tribal Nations and advancing institutional support for Indigenous students, staff, and faculty.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, American Indian and Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences to include Psychology, or Sociology, History, Training and Development, Curriculum Design or a related field completed by start date.
  • Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Prior Experience:
  • Experiential knowledge of tribal language, culture, and lifeways.
  • Experience working with tribal communities.
  • Demonstrated experience in program management or program evaluation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and flexible benefits.
• Retailment plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave.
• Retirement plans with 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays.
• Access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.
• Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

Application Process

To apply, please submit a cover letter addressing how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, a curriculum vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. For assistance with the application process, contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128.