What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Search Advisor position at South Dakota Board of Regents?
Working Title
Talent Search Advisor
Posting Number
NFE02723P
Department
USD-Talent Search
Physical Location of Position (City)
Mission
Posting Text
TRIO Talent Search at the University of South Dakota has an opening for a full time 10-month position of advisor at the Todd County and White River Schools in the towns of Mission and White River, SD and is located onsite of the schools. This position is off contract mid-June through mid-August. This position assists Talent Search participants in the identification, preparation, and attainment of their educational goals. Talent Search participants will finish high school in the standard four years, graduate, and enroll in postsecondary education the following fall.
The advisor will:
Qualifications of Advisor:
and ability to relate to middle school, secondary, postsecondary students, and adults.
The advisor will:
- Maintain a cooperative relationship with the target schools (Todd County and White River) and the communities of Mission and White River, SD through visits with students and collaboration with the schools, staff, and parents.
- Working in the community schools 3-4 days out of the week.
- Meet with Talent Search participants each week in class and/or small group meetings and/or individual visits.
- Plan and carry out activities designed to help students succeed in school, graduate from high school and enroll in postsecondary education.
- Provide academic assistance including study skills and goal setting activities and, encourage, conduct, or arrange tutoring as needed.
- Collect and disseminate information regarding postsecondary institutions, student financial aid, admissions, housing, and academic assistance programs.
- Arrange campus visits to colleges for TRIO Talent Search participants.
- Be available to meet with students’ parents through letters, personal visits, parent teacher conferences or other activities.
- Maintain a record keeping system including student files to document student assistance and counselor activity.
Qualifications of Advisor:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, social services, counseling, business administration or related field is required
- Experience: Previous work with students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Knowledge of Native American and disadvantaged student
and ability to relate to middle school, secondary, postsecondary students, and adults.
- Good communication skills
- Valid driver’s license (to attend staff meetings and professional
- Good computer skills
- Ability to apply education models and good teaching practices in
Posting Date
11/01/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
11/21/2025
Advertised Salary
commensurate with qualifications
Duration of the Term
10 months
If Other, describe duration
Off contract Mid June through Mid Aug
Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
Irregular work hours in Mission and White River, SD.
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Faculty Status
No
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
This position requires
Travel, Valid Drivers License
If other, please indicate
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.
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