Academic Counselor - Student Activities Coordinator

Job Summary:

 The Academic Counselor – Student Activities Coordinator provides comprehensive academic advising while developing and leading student engagement opportunities that support holistic development and cultural identity. This dual-role position bridges academic success with meaningful student life experiences by fostering a vibrant, culturally grounded campus community rooted in Lakota values.

 Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide academic advising and educational planning for students.

Assist students with course selection, registration, and degree audits.

Support students in tracking academic performance and provide early intervention.

Refer students to appropriate academic, cultural, and wellness support services.

Plan, coordinate, and oversee student events, clubs, and leadership programs.

Foster student engagement through cultural, wellness, and recreational programming.

Support student government and peer leadership development.

Promote student involvement using campus communication channels.

Coordinate with faculty, student services, and administration to enhance student engagement.

Assist with planning and executing orientation and other campus traditions.

Track student involvement and contribute to program evaluations.

 Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Student Affairs, Counseling, Education, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Experience in academic advising or student development.

Understanding of Lakota culture and Indigenous higher education environments.

Excellent interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills.

Willingness to support events during evenings or weekends when needed.

 Confidentiality:

The SGU employee agrees to maintain strict confidentiality regarding FERPA, HIPAA, and the contents of all Sinte Gleska University correspondence, student records, personnel files and fiscal data.

 Additional Information:

Sinte Gleska University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization, except as allowed by the Indian preference provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.

The SGU Employee is responsible for ensuring that his/her personnel file is current with regard to official evidence of educational qualifications and experiences.  Failure to do so prior to start of the contract year may result in not receiving compensation commensurate with claimed advancement in promotional steps.

 To apply submit a completed SGU job application with a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent, Resume, Transcripts, Verification of College Degree(s), Certificates, Driver License, Tribal ID or abstract.  Submit completed application with attachments to the HR Department.  For further information contact Vijayakumar Chebrolu, Human Resource Director @ SGU Administration Building or call 605-856-8261/email Vijayakumar.chebrolu@sintegleska.edu.  Applications are available on the SGU website under https://www.sintegleska.edu/careers.  The position is open until filled.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.