Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Eagle Butte, SOUTH DAKOTA
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Posting Details
Posting Details
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| Institution | University of South Dakota |
| Working Title | Talent Search Advisor - Cheyenne River |
| Posting Number | NFE02037P |
| Department | USD-Talent Search |
| Physical Location of Position (City) | Eagle Butte |
| Posting Text | TRIO Talent Search at the University of South Dakota has an immediate opening for a full time 10-month position of advisor at the Cheyenne River Reservation. 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: - Maintain a cooperative relationship with the target schools (Eagle Butte and Tiospaye Topa) and the communities surrounding Eagle Butte, SD and La Plant, SD through visits with students and collaboration with the schools, staff, and parents. - 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 or equivalent experience and close to obtaining such a degree is preferred. - Experience: Previous work with students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Other Skills and abilities: - Knowledge of Native American and disadvantaged student populations, secondary and postsecondary education requirements, 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 development) - Good computer skills - Ability to apply education models and good teaching practices in the classroom. |
| Posting Date | 01/24/2024 |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| First Consideration Date | 02/07/2024 |
| Advertised Salary | commensurate with qualifications, plus benefits |
| Duration of the Term | 10 months |
| If Other, describe duration | Off contract Mid June through Mid Aug |
| Appointment Percent | 100 |
| Work Hours | Correlates to School schedule, along with some irregular work hours on the Cheyenne River Reservation. |
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| Appointment Type | Regular |
| Faculty Status | No |
| Scope of Search | External (includes Internal) |
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| This position requires | Travel, Valid Drivers License |
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| Department Description and Cultural Expectations | For application assistance or accommodation, call 605-658-3660. The position is open until filled. Diversity and Inclusiveness are values that are embraced and practiced at the University of South Dakota. Candidates who support these values are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA |
| Equal Employment Opportunity Statement | EEO 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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