Program and Tribal Relations Coordinator

Posting Details Institution

South Dakota State University

Program and Tribal Relations Coordinator

NFE
03184P

SDSU-Academic Affairs

Brookings

South Dakota State University is currently seeking a Program and Tribal Relations Coordinator. In this position you will help support student success and be a collaborative team player. This position is located in Brookings , South Dakota. This position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Develop and coordinate programming that supports student success,belonging, and engagement, with a focus on strengtheningrelationships with Tribal Nations and advancing institutionalsupport for Indigenous students, staff, and faculty.

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans,compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offera generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours ofannual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, andeleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal andstate-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition forstate-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

Relocation benefits are available per university’sguidelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, American Indian and Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences to include Psychology, or Sociology, History, Training and Development, Curriculum Design ora related field completed by start date
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 daysof hire

• Experiential knowledge of tribal language, culture, andlifeways
• Experience working with tribal communities
• Demonstrated experience in program management or program evaluation

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 meetsthe qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, curriculum vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at  if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’sverification of credentials and other information required by lawand/or university policies, including but not limited to,successful completion of a criminal background check.

SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to therebyestablish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position issubject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

08/27/2026

09/10/2026

No

The minimum starting salary is $51,063 commensurate with experience.

12 months

100

Regular

No

External (includes Internal)

Travel, Overnight stays, Valid Drivers License

SDState isthe state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, youngprofessionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance ofattractions and activities.

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 access mission. SDSU is anequal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration…