Enrollment Advisor, College of Arts and Sciences

Enrollment Advisor, College of Arts and Sciences

Working Title Enrollment Advisor, College of Arts and Sciences

Posting Number

Posting Number NFE
03202P

Department

Department USD-College of Arts & Sciences

Physical Location of Position (City)

Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion

Posting Text

The University of South Dakota College of Arts and Sciences is looking for an Enrollment Advisor to assist in the College’s efforts to engage students in majors that the College offers future Coyotes. This position is a key member of the Dean’s leadership team with a focus on growing enrollment for the College of Arts & Sciences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate campus visit events for the College of Arts & Sciences including individual visits and class schedules, which allow for prospective Coyotes to engage with our top-notch programs and faculty.
• Collaborate with department chairs, faculty, and staff on processes and best practices related to recruitment of future Coyotes.
• Manage the college’s recruitment funnel to ensure that admitted students receive necessary attention and information that reinforces why the college is a great place to pursue their educational goals
• Work with key regional high school teachers to design an engagement strategy related to majors in the College of Arts & Sciences.
• Expand current communication plans for majors with potential for growth.
• Manage a team of current students in various engagement activities.
• Work in partnership with the Office of Admissions to ensure that this position is an expansion of the current strategies and not a duplication of processes.
• Limited travel required, but willingness to attend events off campus if needed for the growth in enrollment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with prospective students, families, educators, and campus stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education recruitment, admissions, enrollment management, or student affairs.

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/16/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date

First Consideration Date 09/30/2026

Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term

Duration of the Term 12 months

Appointment Percent

Appointment Percent 100

Work Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Regular

Faculty Status

Faculty Status No

Scope of Search

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

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This position requires

This position requires Travel, Overnight stays, Valid Drivers License

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

The University of South Dakota is the flagship of the six universities in the state system of higher education, situated in Vermillion, overlooking the Missouri River, in the heart of the Midwest. USD is a small, comprehensive university, built upon a strong liberal arts foundation in the College of Arts & Sciences. In addition to schools of Education, Fine Arts, and Business, USD has the only schools of Law and Medicine in the state.
The University of South Dakota is located in the southeastern corner of the state in Vermillion, a community of more than 10,000 people. Vermillion is located within an hour’s drive of the larger cities of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Sioux City, Iowa.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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