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Human Resources

Welcome to SDState Human Resources

South Dakota State University Human Resources provides comprehensive and collaborative leadership and services to proactively support the needs of our stakeholders through professional, timely, customer-oriented processes.

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Employment

Shape a brighter future for students, drive advancements in research and provide community outreach. SDState has an unwavering commitment to education through embracing innovation continuous improvement and collaboration. 
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Benefits

Explore SDState’s nationally competitive benefits including 11 paid holidays and generous vacation and sick leave, as well as, medical dental, retirement and more. 
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Perks and Amenities

Faculty and staff have the opportunity to engage with the campus and community through a host of offerings including discounts to athletic and performing arts events, admissions to campus museums and gardens,  a discount code for the university bookstore and more.
HR Policies

South Dakota State University is governed by state and federal law, administrative regulations and policies of the South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) and the State of South Dakota.

For Human Resource related forms and information specific to current employees, please visit InsideState.

Policy and Procedure Manual
Drug Free Environment Policy
Human Rights Complaints
Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action
Harassment including Sexual Harassment
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The Jackrabbit Way

What does it mean to be a Jackrabbit? Living the mission of SDSU means representing the university in any role. 
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ADA Resources

At SDSU, we are committed to creating a welcoming workplace. 
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Volunteer Opportunities

Across campus, volunteers make an impact at SDState. Use your strengths to enrich lives, build connections and drive positive change.
Additional Resources
Employee Portal (InsideState) Employer Portal (Experience)
Upcoming Events
May
22
An Evening at McCrory Gardens, an SDSU employee summer event series
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center
🌳🌞🌸 Come connect, unwind and relax in a casual setting! Bring your family or friends and enjoy a food truck, drinks, live entertainment, and much more at this SDSU employee summer event series. More…
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Jun
12
An Evening at McCrory Gardens, an SDSU employee summer event series
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center
🌳🌞🌸 Come connect, unwind and relax in a casual setting! Bring your family or friends and enjoy a food truck, drinks, live entertainment, and much more at this SDSU employee summer event series. More…
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Jul
17
An Evening at McCrory Gardens, an SDSU employee summer event series
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center
🌳🌞🌸 Come connect, unwind and relax in a casual setting! Bring your family or friends and enjoy a food truck, drinks, live entertainment, and much more at this SDSU employee summer event series. More…
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Oct
14
SDSU Career Fair
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center
Learn what Career opportunities SDSU has to offer you. -Visit with multiple departments to learn what full-time or part-time employment opportunities they have available. -There will be on-site…
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Human Resources
Physical Address
1015 Campanile Ave.
Brookings, SD 57007
Mailing Address
Morrill Hall 100, Box 2201
Brookings, SD 57007
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Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.