WiSE Director

SD School of Mines, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Rapid City, SOUTH DAKOTA
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Posting Details
Posting Details


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Institution SD School of Mines
Working Title WiSE Director
Posting Number NFE02242P
Department SDSMT-Women in Science & Engineering-WISE
Physical Location of Position (City) Rapid City
Posting Text
The Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) program at South Dakota Mines is searching for a Director to oversee all WiSE activities and programming and help provide oversight of the campus-wide First Year Mentors program. This is a benefited position that will be part-time (100% effort from July 22 – April 21, 50% effort from April 22 through May 21 and 50% effort from June 22 through July 21, with May 22 to June 21 off in the summers). This position will help plan and execute monthly programming for women students, as well as help plan and coordinate annual events. The Director will also advise and mentor first-year students in a professional advising capacity and provide support to women students as well as overseeing all WiSE programming, activities and facilitate campus-wide events, build connections with K-12 schools and plan outreach events, and participate in orientation and other retention activities.
The successful candidate will possess highly integrated interpersonal communication skills and a team-player attitude. This position represents the university in a variety of settings both on and off campus and must conduct themselves appropriately, responsibly, and professionally. The successful candidate must be able to communicate and work with both internal and external constituents, including South Dakota Mines faculty, students, and staff, as well as K-12 students, teachers, administrators and members of the media. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate organizational and time management skills. The ability to work some evening and weekend hours is necessary. A bachelor’s degree is required.
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. 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!
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.
South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. 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 February 09, 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).
Posting Date 01/26/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 02/09/2024
Advertised Salary $35,653 - $42,733 dependent on education and experience
Duration of the Term 12 months
If Other, describe duration 7/22-4/21 100% effort, 4/22-5/21 50% effort, 6/22-7/21 50% effort
Appointment Percent 0.833
Work Hours
100% from 7/22-4/21
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type Regular
Faculty Status No
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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This position requires Travel
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
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