Job Description
Job Title: 33649 - Unclaimed Property Administrator
Agency: Office of the State Treasurer / Division of Unclaimed Property
Location: Pierre
Salary/Grade: $70,000 - $80,000 depending on experience and qualifications, minimal travel required
Pay Grade: E99
Closing Date: November 21, 2025
Send Cover letter and resume to State Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer, 500 E Capitol Ave, Ste 212, Pierre, SD 57501
Position Summary
The South Dakota Office of the State Treasurer is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to serve as the Unclaimed Property Program Administrator.
This position is responsible for planning, directing, and administering all operations of the Unclaimed Property Division. The Administrator ensures compliance with South Dakota's Unclaimed Property Statutes and Administrative Rules, oversees staff, technology development, and resources, and manages outreach efforts to return property to rightful owners.
This is a key leadership role that requires expert knowledge of unclaimed property laws, strong organizational management skills, and the ability to represent the State Treasurer's Office before the public, legislators, and national associations.
The duties of this position include: - Direct and manage all functions of the Unclaimed Property Division to ensure efficient, compliant, and transparent operations.
- Interpret and apply South Dakota laws and administrative rules governing unclaimed property.
- Lead and supervise division staff, including hiring, training, evaluating, and providing guidance or disciplinary actions as needed.
- Oversee the claims and property return process to ensure prompt service to owners to rightful owners with all levels of understanding.
- Manage holder reporting, compliance activities, and third-party audit contracts.
- Administer the unclaimed property securities portfolio.
- Collaborate with the Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer to prepare budget requests, performance reports, and statistical data for the Bureau of Finance and Management and the Legislative Appropriations Committee.
- Work with legal counsel on legislative and administrative rule matters.
- Serve as the primary contact for the division's IT systems and vendors (including Kelmar and KAPS), and coordinate with the Bureau of Information and Technology (BIT) for compliance and system needs.
- Ensure compliance with records management requirements and assist with purchasing and requisition processes.
- Represent the Treasurer's Office before legislative committees, local governments, and professional organizations (e.g., NAST, NAUPA).
- Familiarization with the state's contract process and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
The successful candidate must possess the following: - Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in program administration, finance, compliance, or a related area.
- Have a strong initiative to work independently, yet collaborate with others to gain information, understanding, and perspective.
- Supervisory or management experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Expert knowledge of South Dakota laws related to unclaimed property (preferred).
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency with financial systems, reporting tools, and data management.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure program compliance with state and federal requirements.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Application Process: Applications (consisting of a letter of interest and resume) can be submitted online at ( https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=2R2 )or sent via hard copy or email to:
South Dakota State Treasurer
Attn: Mitch Krebs Deputy Treasurer
500 East Capitol Avenue Ste. 212, Pierre, SD 57501
Email: Mitch.krebs@state.sd.us | Phone: 605.773.3378|
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"