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Careers at South Dakota State University

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Make Your Mark
Build Your Career Here

We celebrate an unwavering commitment to education by embracing innovation, continuous improvement and team collaboration. Together, our faculty and staff seek to shape a brighter future for our students, drive advancements in research and provide community outreach.

Make your mark and begin the next leg of your career by joining our team.

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The Jackrabbit Way

There's something special about working at South Dakota State University.

We offer a unique workplace that fuels energy and purpose. Every day presents new challenges in a dynamic atmosphere that keeps you engaged and connected.

At SDSU, you're part of something bigger.
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People Centered
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone is supported on their unique personal and professional paths.
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Creativity
Creativity serves as our fuel to cultivate knowledge, develop human understanding and enrich the quality of life.
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Integrity
Through honesty, professionalism, respect and transparency, we bring integrity into all that we do.
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Opportunity for All
We believe in a supportive, collaborative and cohesive environment with a focus on access and opportunity for all.
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Excellence
We embrace bold action, adaptability and continuous improvement to maintain a culture of excellence.
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Let's go!
Begin Building Something Greater
The real fuel behind our success is the people and community that define our culture. As a member of our team, you'll find yourself immersed in a world of collaborative opportunities and purposeful work.
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It’s a welcoming environment where I truly enjoy coming to work and appreciate both what I do and the people I work with. We work as a team to expand and continuously grow our campus and maintain all the properties, to make campus as beautiful as it can be.
Abby Hanson , Facilities and Services
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Why Work at SDSU?

SDSU offers competitive benefits that make us one of the top employers in our region. From ample paid time off to exceptional retirement options, you won’t want to miss out.

Benefits
Health Benefits

We've carefully selected four top-tier health insurance plans for you to choose from to ensure that all your health needs are taken care of.

Health Benefits
Flexible Benefits

Take your pick of dental, vision, life insurance and more options to build your own benefits package tailored to your unique lifestyle.

Flexible Benefits
Retirement Plan

Make the most of your income and prepare for retirement the right way with a generous 6% to 8% match on your retirement plan.

Retirement Plan
LiveWellSD

Our LiveWellSD program offers resources that empower you and your family to be more emotionally balanced, financially secure, socially connected and physically fit.

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It's great interacting with people and having an impact as they're going on to their further education. You're part of something bigger here, you're taking care of the little details and when you're finished with something, you can see the results. [On campus,] everyone's with their peers, learning, in the next chapter of life, and it's really fun to be a part of.
Eric Fish , facility worker for Student Life building services
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What Our Employees Are Saying

Gain firsthand insights into working life at SDSU. Discover life here through the eyes of our exceptional faculty and staff.

Nathaniel Condelli, Residential Life

Meet Nathaniel Condelli, assistant director of Residential Life at SDState. As an alum, Condelli brings a unique perspective and passion for helping students thrive. He’s dedicated to creating a welcoming community and supporting student success. We’re grateful for his commitment and love for our university.
Tracy Nelson, Faculty

Tracy Nelson is a senior lecturer and coordinator for the physical education teacher education program at SDState. Her passion for teaching and commitment to her students are evident. Learn more about Nelson and the path to becoming a physical education teacher.
Mariah Weber, Miller Wellness Center

Meet SDState alum Mariah Weber, the director of recreation and fitness at the Miller Wellness Center. From student to staff, she’s grown her career right here on campus, contributing to the health and well-being of our campus community.
SDSU is a great place to work, it is fast paced, ever changing. No day is the same and I am always thinking and strategizing how I'm going to get my tasks accomplished properly. All my supervisors are very helpful, the staff here are very pleasant and nice. It makes me want to come to work. If you want a challenging, fulfilling job, this would be the place.
Mike Kellen , senior building maintenance tech for Student Life building services
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Serving and Growing
Opportunities for Leadership Growth

"I’ve been lucky to grow as a professional by serving on the leadership team for the Professional Staff Advisory Council. We advocate on behalf of professional staff and work with senior administration to promote staff recognition, concerns and ideas. Our council has made some really meaningful contributions to shared governance at SDSU and opened up opportunities for professional staff. It’s also fun and enlightening to work with people in areas of the university that have different roles from mine."

Kristina Stulken, grant program specialist for the College of Education and Human Sciences

Discover the Best Role for You!

We offer a wide variety of employment opportunities for you to choose from while living out your core values every day.

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Civil Service Act (CSA)

We offer a variety of entry-level and professional positions under the Civil Service Act category, including finance and accounting, information technology, agricultural research, custodial, maintenance and administrative support.
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Nonfaculty Exempt (NFE)

Nonfaculty Exempt includes positions that are not faculty and are exempt from the State Civil Service System. This category includes a variety of professional, technical, research, managerial and executive-level positions.
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Faculty

Faculty employees are in faculty-related positions and are exempt from the State Civil Service System. They're responsible for performing instruction, research and service.
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Contact Human Resources

South Dakota State University offers you an opportunity to live out your core values every single day. Join our unified team and work together toward a common goal to shape the lives of the next generation. If you have questions regarding our current job openings, get in touch with us.

Read more about our policies, training and accessibility resources.

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 an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing hr@sdstate.edu.

Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact:

Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator
Human Resources
Morrill Hall 100
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD 57007

Phone: 605-688-4128.

Contact Us
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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.