Support Staff Positions

Support staff are employees of the College who are paid on an hourly basis, eligible for overtime pay, and whose duties are primarily non-managerial in nature.

Augustana welcomes applications for the following Support Staff positions:

Title: Circulation/Student Coordinator Library Assistant
Type:  Full-time
Department: Mikkelsen Library

Augustana College is currently recruiting for a full-time Circulation/Student Coordinator Library Assistant. The schedule will be Monday — Friday, 7:15 a.m. — 4:15 p.m.

Primary responsibility for all circulation fuctions and coordinating student worker program under the direction of the Circulation/Reference Librarian. Use of data management applications such as Excel and OCLC. Servces as Supervisor on Duty providing assistance in using library resources.

A B. A. degree or equivalent experience is preferred along with previous library experience required, knowledge of computers essential; knowledge of SDLN preferred.

Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 17, 2013. Interested applicants should complete an application and send it electronically to the address listed below.

Title: Teacher
Type:  Full-time
Department: Campus Learning Center

Augustana College is currently recruiting for a full-time, Teacher in our Campus Learning Center.  This is a year-around position with hours being 7:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Responsibilities: The individual will develop, organize, and implement an age appropriate social and academic curriculum to result in a positive and comfortable atmosphere for children from 1 to 5 years of age; communicate with clients in a professional, confidential, and friendly manner to result in the confidence that their child will be safe, comfortable, and happy; perform a variety of record keeping duties to result in accurate and timely information on children, thereby ensuring optimum care and safety at all times; daily supervision and mentoring of work study assistants assigned to the Campus Learning Center to result in their thorough understanding of confidentiality, operations, and services ensuring their continued motivation and successful fulfillment of job responsibilities; supervise, or perform if necessary, a variety of maintenance and security related activities to result in a safe and sanitary environment; and responsible for the overall daily routine.

A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education is preferred or equivalent experience.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested applicants should complete an application and send it electronically to the address listed below.

Title: Custodian
Type:  Full-time
Department: Buildings and Grounds

Augustana College is currently recruiting for a full-time, night custodian. The schedule is 6:00 p.m. — 2:30 a.m.

Position specifications include: Assure that daily cleaning schedules and procedures are followed closely, assure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times; vacuum, dust, and clean glass surfaces; clean public restrooms; clean laundries; clean theme houses; and pick up and deliver supplies and materials.

Additional areas of responsibility: Follow all established safety procedures and precautions; maintain Augustana in good repair, ensuring a safe, clean and orderly environment; keep work areas free of hazardous conditions (i.e., grease/oil spills, sawdust, excess supplies, etc.); assure that established Infection Control and Universal Precautions practices are followed when performing housekeeping procedures; use and handle chemicals, compounds, solvents, etc. According to OSHA established guidelines; follow established disaster safety policies and procedures; must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism; must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, students, family members, visitors, government agencies/ personnel and the general public; must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of the housekeepers work areas; must have the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.; must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing housekeeping practices; must be able to effectively communicate in the English language; Housekeeping Department has several different shifts as Augustana College is a 24/7 campus. Shifts are days, nights, and weekends.

The individual must possess, as minimum, a High School Diploma or GED Certificate. No previous experience required but prior background in related fields helpful, with proven history.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested applicants should complete an application and send it electronically to the address listed below.

Title: Substitute Teacher 
Department: Campus Learning Center

The Augustana College Campus Learning Center is currently recruiting for Substitute Head Teachers. These positions could occur in classrooms for children 1- to 3-year olds or in classrooms for 3- to 6-year-olds.

The Campus Learning Center is open from 7:30 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. A teaching position could be for a five-hour or eight-hour shift, and could be for one day or several days in a row.

A Bachelor's Degree is preferred in Early Childhood, Elementary Education or Special Education.

Applications will be accepted until qualified candidates are identified. Interested applicants should complete an application and send it electronically to the address listed below.

Address for sending resumes:

Human Resources
Augustana College
email: humanresources@augie.edu
Email submissions are preferred.

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Human Resources
Augustana College
2001 S Summit Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57197

Telephone: 605.274.4110
Fax: 605.274.5547

Augustana College is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment.