Student Athlete Success Center Advisor

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD

Posted Date: Sep 18, 2025

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QUALIFICATION

Salary Expectation
Unknown
Years of Experience
Not provided
Work Type
Full-time

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Athletic Director

Conference

Summit (DI)

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

Student Services

About the Job

Job Description

Posting Details

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Institution

The University of South Dakota

Working Title

Student Athlete Success Center Advisor

Posting Number

NFE02850P

Posting Details

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Institution

The University of South Dakota

Working Title

Student Athlete Success Center Advisor

Posting Number

NFE02850P

Department

USD - Student Athlete Success Center

Physical Location of Position (City)

Vermillion

Posting Text

Working with student athletes to promote their academic success and orientation to University life. Assisting students to select a major through activities developed to help them identify their academic strengths and interests, study skills, time management, organizational skills, and methods for choosing balanced schedules factoring in the demands of classes, practice, competition and eligibility. Advising student athletes regarding general education and degree requirements and registering them for classes. Writing detailed reports to coaches, conduct and attend team meetings, compile semester grade/eligibility reports. Working collaboratively with the Athletics Department staff, Director of the Academic and Career Planning Center, Director of University Honors and Undergraduate Studies, the academic departments, the Registrar’s office, Admissions, and the Student Activities Center to provide student athletes with accurate information and guidance as they make decisions about course selections and programs of study. Monitoring NCAA eligibility degree progress requirements, mentor academic at risk student-athletes, assist with study table, recruiting, and other duties as assigned.
Conducting workshops and training sessions on campus to inform student athletes about NCAA eligibility requirements, and academic programs. Serving as an advisor during the summer registration program for incoming student athletes. Position also include teaching a first-year success course and other academic skills/orientation courses. Some evening and weekend work is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required. Knowledge of NCAA Division 1 academic eligibility degree progress criteria is essential. Excellent communication skills; and the ability to relate to and establish rapport with college students are critical to this role.

A Master’s degree in counseling, education or related field is preferred. Experience in academic counseling/advising position in Higher Education working with college students is preferred, preferably in an advising, counseling, or teaching capacity; Knowledge of retention issues and practices, and knowledge of USD academic requirements and registration processes desirable.

Posting Date

09/17/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

First Consideration Date

10/01/2025

Advertised Salary

commensurate with experience

Duration of the Term

12 months

If Other, describe duration

Position also has an Instructor appointment

Appointment Percent

100

Work Hours

8-5 M-F

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Regular

Faculty Status

Yes

Scope of Search

External (includes Internal)

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This position requires

Weekends/Holidays

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

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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Working Conditions

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