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Sisseton Wahpeton College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal educational opportunity in providing services to students, and in regard to staff and faculty employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, or national origin.

It is the policy of the Sisseton Wahpeton College to create and maintain a work and study environment that is free from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, or use of controlled substances.

Sisseton Wahpeton College, by virtue of its commitment to the values of the Dakota tradition and culture, dignity, equality, and mutual respect for all people, deplores and condemns any form of sexual harassment on its campus or at any location where academic or extra-curricular activity may occur. It is the policy of Sisseton Wahpeton College that sexual harassment is illegal, unacceptable, and shall not be tolerated. No employee or student may sexually harass another. Any employee or student will be subject to disciplinary action, including possible termination/expulsion, for violation of this policy.

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Sisseton Wahpeton College Employment Opportunities

Below is a list of SWC’s current employment opportunities.

Dakota Language Learner – Open Until Filled

The Dakota Language Learner is a student who will be responsible for progressively learning the Dakota language under the mentorship of the Dakota Language Apprentices, department coworkers, and fluent Dakota language speakers as part of the Voices of Our Ancestors program.  The position of Dakota Language Learner requires an individual that is motivated to speak Dakota to and with others, is comfortable working and talking with elders, and can work diligently with minimal supervision.

The Dakota Language Learner will be required to sign a two-year employment agreement and this position will end upon the conclusion of the grant-funded project. The Voices of Our Ancestors program is intended to train new language teachers, so upon completion of this project, the Dakota Language Learner is highly encouraged to commit to two years as an immersion educator for Sisseton Wahpeton College and/or the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate. LEARN MORE.

College Counselor – Open Until Filled

As a college counselor, you are responsible for and provides direct mental health services to students and staff at Sisseton Wahpeton College (SWC).  Offer emotional support, crisis intervention, and strategies for social and behavioral challenges for students and employees as needed to help them succeed. As the college counselor, you will also be responsible for developing a Mental health program that will align with the SWC’s policies, procedures and programs. Designing and leading workshops on college readiness, test-taking, and life skills may be asked of you. The program must be culturally appropriate and relevant including Dakota Mental health services. LEARN MORE.

Library/Bookstore Manager – Open until July 31, 2026 4:30 p.m.

Performs a variety of advanced and complex professional library services in conjunction with selection, maintenance, reference and circulation of Library materials to meet the educational, recreational and information need of the college. Promotes library services to the community through education and outreach. This position is also responsible for planning and managing all day -to-day operations of the campus bookstore: purchase, stock and sell merchandise and textbooks and provide customer service to students, faculty, staff and the general public.
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Financial Aid Specialist – Open until July 31, 2026 4:30 p.m.

Performs evaluation and analysis of student needs and eligibility for financial aid, select candidates and determine type and amount of financial assistance to be awarded; coordinates assigned financial aid programs.
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Human Resources Contact

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Crystal Renville
Human Resources Director
cjrenville@swcollege.edu (605) 698-3966 ext. 1118 or Direct Line (605) 742-1118

hr@swcollege.edu

Employee Handbook

This Employee Handbook is designated to acquaint you with Sisseton Wahpeton College (SWC) and provide you a reference for answering most questions relating to your employment.

The contents are only a summary of the various benefits, policies, procedures and guidelines that apply to your employment. Employee questions concerning this Handbook will be answered by your supervisor or the Human Resource Office. You should also consult written supplemental policies and procedures that have been implemented to fulfill the requirements of this Handbook, along with any individually adopted department policies that are available through the Human Resources Office or your department manager. New policies and procedures will be posted or made available through individual distribution. Supervisors are responsible for keeping their employees informed of changes in policies and procedures. Employees if you wish to view and download the SWC employee handbook go to the link below or go to to SWC Employee Portal.

Employee Handbook