Human Resources

Welcome to Human Resources

South Dakota State University Human Resources provides comprehensive and collaborative leadership and services to proactively support the needs of our stakeholders through professional, timely and customer-oriented processes.

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Employment

Shape a brighter future for students, drive advancements in research and provide community outreach. SDSU has an unwavering commitment to education through embracing innovation continuous improvement and collaboration.

Learn More About Becoming an Employee

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Benefits

Explore the university's nationally-competitive benefits, including 11 paid holidays and generous vacation and sick leave, as well as medical and dental coverage, retirement and more.

Explore Employee Benefits

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Perks and Amenities

Faculty and staff have the opportunity to engage with the campus and community through a host of offerings, including discounts on athletic and performing arts events, admissions to campus museums and gardens, a discount code for the university bookstore and more.

View Perks and Amenities

Human Resources Policies

South Dakota State University is governed by state and federal law, administrative regulations and policies of the and the .

For human resources-related information specific to current employees, go to the .

View Policy and Procedure Manual

View Drug-Free Environment Policy

View Human Rights Complaints Policy

View Equal Access and Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Policy

View Sexual Harassment Policy

Resources

Americans with Disabilities Act

At South Dakota State University, we are committed to creating a welcoming workplace.

ADA Resources

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The Jackrabbit Way

What does it mean to be a Jackrabbit? Living the mission of SDSU means representing the university in any role.

The Jackrabbit Way

Volunteer Opportunities

Across campus, volunteers make an impact at the university. Use your strengths to enrich lives, build connections and drive positive change.

Explore Volunteer Opportunities

Upcoming Events

Jan

08

Digital Accessibility Liaison Training

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Bailey Rotunda