Academic Advisor

Posting Details

Posting Details


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Institution
The University of South Dakota


Working Title
Academic Advisor


Posting Number
NFE03115P


Department
USD-School of Education


Physical Location of Position (City)
Vermillion


Posting Text


The position provides academic advising to undergraduate Kinesiology & Sport Management (KSM) students in the USD School of Education and is a supervisory instructor for KSM internship/externship courses. Additional duties may include meeting with prospective KSM students and collaborating with KSM faculty and constituents across campus to ensure quality experiences for students. A successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Experience advising university students, teaching experience, or career counseling is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is required. Some related experience and a master's degree is preferred.
• Knowledge of The University of South Dakota campus and the School of Education Division of Kinesiology & Sport Management is desirable.
• Ideal candidates must have excellent communications skills (both oral and written).

All candidates MUST apply online at yourfuture.sdbor.edu

Must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

For application assistance or accommodation, call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Review of applicants will begin July 8, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Posting Date
06/24/2026


Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


First Consideration Date
07/08/2026


Advertised Salary
Starting rate $46,400; based on experience


Duration of the Term
12 months


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Appointment Percent
100


Work Hours


Typically regular business hours.

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type
Regular


Faculty Status
No


Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)


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This position requires
No Requirement


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Department Description and Cultural Expectations


The University of South Dakota is a comprehensive; liberal arts based state institution with an enrollment of over 10,000 students. Basic and professional programs are available in the School of Education, School of Business, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, College of Fine Arts, and the College of Arts and Sciences.


The School of Education is a research- and practitioner-based unit with eight specialty centers and institutes and four divisions: Counseling and Psychology, Educational Leadership, Kinesiology and Sport Management, and Teacher Residency and Education. The SOE programs lead to careers as educators, counselors, psychologists, administrators, researchers, educational and health-related specialists, and sport-related specialists.


The School of Education Center for Student and Professional Services offers candidates an energetic and creative environment to assist students throughout their degree program. In addition to Academic Advising, the Center's staff recruit prospective students in conjunction with Admissions, assist students with information and resources for Praxis testing, and provide placement and certification services. The center is located in Delzell School of Education and serves as a resource for faculty and staff and K-12 partner districts.


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.

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