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Position Description
South Dakota Mines is searching for a Student Success Coordinator to be part of the Student Success Center administrative team. This is a regular full-time, benefited position. This position acts as a professional advisor to first year students within the university’s tandem advising model as well as other high-risk populations, and serves as a liaison between students, faculty, and staff. This position will also serve as the program co-coordinator for the First Year Peer Mentor program, a cornerstone of first year student success at South Dakota Mines and an integral part of the first year student experience. In addition to these programs, the Coordinator will have a special emphasis on other underserved student populations, and will coordinate the First Year Experience, a shared curriculum of important experiences first year students need to integrate fully into academic culture. The Student Success Coordinator works directly with students, faculty, and Vanderboom Office of Student Success staff to help first-year and high risk students succeed.
Duties
The Student Success Coordinator will interact primarily with staff members in Student Success, faculty, other support staff in the university, and students. This position will play an important liaison role between Academic Affairs, Admissions, individual academic departments, students, and the wide array of academic and non-academic student support services on campus, to identify and connect with students in need of advising and resources. The Coordinator will become an expert and serve in a crucial role in the university’s retention software system, Navigate 360. Expectations are that this person will excel in the areas of interpersonal communication and enjoy extensive interactions with others, particularly incoming and current students. The Student Success Coordinator will support, expand, and help track the impact of techniques for first-year student support services in conjunction with and support of efforts undertaken by the university. The culture is one of service to and for students.
Application Process
Individuals interested in this position must apply online at https://www.sdsmt.edu/employment/ . Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin June 18, 2024 . Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Please attach a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references (include name, mailing and email address for each reference). South Dakota Mines does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment or the provision of service. Or SD Mines is an EEO/AA/ADA employer & provider.
Institution Information
South Dakota Mines is a best-in-class STEM university that offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees located in Rapid City, the state’s second largest city with a MSA population of over 158,000. At Mines, our vision is to develop world-class leaders in science and engineering to benefit society through education, innovation, and engagement. Nearly 2,500 students from every state and over 40 countries are represented on our campus. Mines is an affordable option with a great return on investment. Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and nationally competitive engineering teams. These experiences make graduates highly sought after by industry and attributes to high starting salaries and 98% placement rate in the field of study. Research at Mines encompasses four main areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering. Entrepreneurship is highly valued and programming assists students and faculty to engage in entrepreneurial activities and transition scientific and technological innovations into viable products and business startups.
Additional Information
With 226 days of sunshine, 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, there is a lot to see and do. People from around the world come here each year to see top attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens. There’s something for everybody!
Contact Information
Individuals interested in this position must apply online at https://www.sdsmt.edu/employment/ . Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203.
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