The Total Rewards Philosophy, driven by our mission and Strategic Plan, aims to ensure that SDBOR and its affiliated institutions, are desirable places to work, learn, and grow both professionally and personally for our employees. At heart, we are a community dedicated to the enrichment and advancement of educational opportunities within the State of South Dakota and beyond. Our culture is one that values collaboration, community, and openness with a focus on providing our employees with a competitive and balanced Total Rewards package. We strive to have a clear, transparent, understandable program that aligns with our values and principles, and adheres to the System’s resources as well as federal, state, and local regulations. ​

The SD Board of Regents health and wellness benefits are provided through the State of South Dakota. The goal of the benefits program is to offer quality, affordable health care and flexible benefits options. The health plan has partnered with StayWell to provide the benefit Well-Being Program to provide you tools and resources to look and feel your best. Employees also have access to an Employee Assistance Program at no cost, it is also available to employee dependents. ​

For more information, please visit the SD Bureau of Human Resources website.

Retirement

The SD Board of Regents is a covered employer in the SD Retirement System. In addition, SDBOR provides various options for employees to contribute to 403(b), 457 and 457 Roth accounts.