Support Staff Positions

Title:  Learn to Swim Coordinator

Position Type: Part-Time

Department: Recreational Services

Augustana University invites applications for the position of Recreational Services Learn to Swim Coordinator. This individual will be responsible for the leadership, coordination, and promotion of the Learn to Swim (LTS) and aquatic programming serving both the Augustana campus and the greater Sioux Falls community. The role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic team, mentor student staff, and contribute to life-saving aquatic education in a university setting.

This role operates primarily on nights and weekends, approximately 29 hours per week, 11 months per year.

The duties, competencies, and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Organizing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating Learn to Swim and aquatic programs for children, students, and families in Sioux Falls and surrounding communities.
• Teaching LTS classes as needed to support instructional staff and program consistency.
• Managing the LTS/aquatic registration database, participation records, and budget tracking.
• Providing consistent and effective communication with LTS parents and guardians.
• Selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating aquatic staff, including over 100 student employees in the recreation department.
• Coordinating scheduling of all aquatic personnel.
• Purchasing and maintaining equipment and supplies for the aquatic program.
• Marketing and promoting LTS programs through flyers, brochures, social media, email campaigns, and on-campus initiatives.
• Maintaining and enhancing content on the Recreational Services website.
• Supporting the Director of Recreational Services with broader planning, evaluation, and departmental initiatives.

We seek an individual with strong leadership and interpersonal skills who demonstrates a commitment to student development, safety, and community outreach. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, flexible with evening/weekend hours, and enthusiastic about aquatic instruction and recreation program growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Health, Physical Education, Outdoor Recreation, or a related field.
• Prior lifeguard experience and current certification (preferred).
• WSI certification (preferred).
• Strong commitment to working with students within a private, church-related university environment.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as required by program schedules.
• American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED certification (preferred).
• Experience with program development and supervision, preferably in a collegiate or community recreation setting is helpful.

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, along with a deep appreciation and respect for academic principles and culture, must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure:

The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the following materials in one document via our career center portal. For assistance with the application process, please contact humanresources@augie.edu.

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

Title: Substitute Teacher

Department: Campus Learning Center

The Augustana University Campus Learning Center invites applications for Substitute Head Teachers. The hours for this position are 7:30 am 5:30 pm Monday through Friday. This is a year-round as-needed position.

These positions could occur in classrooms for children 1- to 3-year-olds or in classrooms for 3- to 6-year-olds. 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. Long term summer assignments are available. 

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree is preferred in Early Childhood, Elementary Education or Special Education.
• Interacting with students, faculty and leadership from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, along with a deep appreciation and respect for academic principles and culture, must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure: 

The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials in one document to our career center. If assistance is needed during the application process, please contact humanresources@augie.edu.

• Letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Contact information for at least three references 

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

 

Title:  General Maintenance Electrician

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Facility Services

Augustana University invites applications for a General Maintenance Electrician within our Facility Services department. This full-time role involves maintaining, repairing, replacing, and installing electrically powered systems across campus using best practices and technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical circuits on campus.
• Renew circuits either by isolating and cutting out defective wiring and replacing it with new wiring, or by splicing ends of broken wires.
• Examines and tests elements of electrical systems to locate obvious faults, such as blown fuses, short circuits, broken wires, loose connections, and worn motor brushes.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and order and pick up necessary items.
• Inspects and tests electrical signal, communication and power circuits and equipment.
• Performs skilled journeyman work as an electrician in maintenance, repair and renovation of buildings, equipment and utilities for all university departments.
• Execute preventive maintenance program as per Facilities standards.
• Prepare material lists for assigned tasks including non-stock and/or specialty items.
• Respond to and take appropriate action to resolve emergency calls during scheduled and non-scheduled working hours; including holidays.
• Attend and participate in required training for the use of personal protective equipment and comply with requirements for use of employer provided equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Successful completion of an electrical apprenticeship program.
• Must have a valid Journeyman or Master Electrician’s License and three-years’ experience as an electrician in a commercial setting.
• Familiar with commercial electrical circuiting including medium voltage (4160 volts) power supplies, transformers, etc.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the principles, measures, standards, symbols, materials, tools and safety practices of the electrical trade.
• Demonstrated competence installing, operating, maintaining and repairing wiring systems, motor controls, equipment and related apparatus with medium voltage systems.
• Demonstrated competence accurately reading blueprints and wiring diagrams and sketching circuits.
• A demonstrated understanding of basic computer programs similar to Microsoft Office Suite and e-mail.
• Generator knowledge.
• South Dakota driver’s license and good driving record.

Desired Qualifications

• Two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) journeyman-level maintenance electrical experience with inside wiring is highly preferred.
• Experience in buried and overhead medium voltage maintenance, switching, and terminating.
• Experience trouble shooting and general knowledge of areas such as fire alarm systems, motor controls, commercial kitchen equipment, etc.
• Experience balancing multiple work assignments, meeting deadlines, and exercising adaptability to changing priorities.
• Experience with interfacing with a Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Working Conditions

• Occasional weekend and evening shifts; on-call availability.
• Physical demands include frequent bending, lifting (up to 65 lbs.), and standing.
• Exposure to environmental elements (heights, confined spaces, outdoor weather).
• Use of safety equipment like eye protection, gloves, and respirators.

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure: 

The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials via our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu.

• Letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Contact information for at least three references

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

Title:  General Maintenance

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Facility Services

Augustana University invites applications for a General Maintenance position within our Facility Services department. This full-time role involves maintaining and repairing the university's buildings, grounds, and facilities using expertise in various maintenance areas, including carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and general upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plumbing fixtures, doors, locks, windows, cabinets, and finishes.
• Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs promptly and efficiently.
• Operate equipment such as tractors, forklifts, and ditch diggers for maintenance projects.
• Assist with landscaping and special projects as directed by the supervisor.
• Act as the campus locksmith, managing key duplication, lock repairs, and security systems.
• Collaborate on remodeling projects and maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Adhere to safety regulations and maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid South Dakota driver’s license with a good driving record.
• 3-5 years of experience in general maintenance.
• Proficiency in carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Skilled in reading blueprints and operating hand and power tools.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of welding techniques (arc, aluminum, acetylene, etc.).
• Experience operating heavy machinery.
• Prior experience in a higher education setting.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration across departments.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions as needed.

Working Conditions

• Occasional weekend and evening shifts; on-call availability.
• Physical demands include frequent bending, lifting (up to 65 lbs.), and standing.
• Exposure to environmental elements (heights, confined spaces, outdoor weather).
• Use of safety equipment like eye protection, gloves, and respirators.

Interacting with students, faculty, and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure

The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials via our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu.

• Letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Contact information for at least three references

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

Title:  Campus Safety Officer

Position Type: Part-Time

Department: Campus Safety

Augustana University invites applications for a Campus Safety Officer. This position operates every other weekend from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The duties, competencies, and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Patrol campus in vehicles and on foot in all weather conditions. Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points.
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of students, faculty, staff and visitors to guard against illegal or threatening activities, theft and to maintain security of premises.
• Observe and detect any criminal activity and/or violations of the university’s rules and regulations, as well as city, state and federal laws.
• Conduct investigations of incidents, including interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence.
• Complete detailed and accurate reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, surveillance activities, and witness interviews.
• Respond to unusual circumstances and secure emergency aid when needed, with moderate discretion for independent judgement.
• Prevents loss and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures, restraining trespassers and reporting building and facility related issues such as flooding, poor or faulty lighting, trip hazards, etc.
• Communicate with the Sioux Falls Police Department, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue, Patient Care Ambulance Services, Metro Communications and other Federal, State, County and local Law Enforcement agencies that provide for public safety in the immediate surrounding areas.
• Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information to community members.
• Take emergency and routine calls for service, record the details of the calls, dispatch appropriate security resources (local police, fire, EMS, etc.) and provide details to those responding.
• Provide professional and courteous service to University visitors, callers, other agencies, and vendors.

Qualifications for this position:

• Must possess a valid South Dakota Driver License or a valid Driver License of another state and can obtain a South Dakota Driver License.
• High School Diploma necessary. Prior military, law enforcement or security experience or training preferred, but not required.  
• Must be able to become certified in the use of an ASP baton, chemical spray, first responder emergency medical services to include the use of CPR and an AED (Automated External Defibrillator).
• Designated as an “essential employee”, the Officer may be required to remain on duty beyond normal shift and/or be available on a 24-hour basis to report for duty without prior notice due to emergencies or manpower shortages.

What can you bring to the table?

• Your strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Your ability to deal politely and courteously with a diverse campus population in a professional manner.
• Your ability to react and make appropriate/judgement calls and decisions quickly while remaining calm in dangerous, and high stress situations.
• Your ability to observe and recall situations and events.
• Your ability to understand and carry out complex oral instructions.  
• Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure: 

The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials via our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu.

• Letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Contact information for at least three references

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

Title:  Account Clerk II

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Business Office

Augustana University is seeking a detail-oriented and service-driven Account Clerk II to join our Business Office. This essential role serves as a key representative for Accounts Payable while also providing broader support to our accounting operations. If you enjoy digging into the details, problem-solving with purpose, and working in a collaborative campus environment—this position may be for you.

The duties, competencies, and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Review and process incoming invoices and reimbursement requests received through the accounts payable email folder.
• Communicate directly with campus departments to ensure invoices are complete, properly documented, and approved for payment.
• Request W-9 forms and ACH setup details from vendors to ensure compliance and secure transactions.
• Coordinate with Human Resources for vendor and employee ID updates when needed.
• Distribute Augustana’s tax exemption documentation to vendors as applicable.
• Prepare journal entries to correct or adjust accounts payable transactions.

Qualifications:

• Some post-secondary education or a combination of relevant coursework and hands-on experience.
• A customer service mindset with proven communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong accounting and math skills with an eye for accuracy.
• Familiarity with higher education business practices is a plus!

Interacting with students, faculty, and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view—and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture—must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure:

The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials via our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu.

• Letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Contact information for at least three references

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.