Assistant/Associate Director of Community & Belonging at Augustana University – Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Augustana University invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Director of Community & Belonging in the Dean of Students Office. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position with a regular schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. The title (Assistant or Associate Director) will be determined based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support for initiatives that foster an inclusive and welcoming campus community.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to enhance belonging and engagement.
• Support student programming and initiatives designed to strengthen community and retention.
• Partner with the Dean of Students Office on advocacy, advising, and resources for underrepresented populations.
• Coordinate campus events, workshops, and trainings that advance community and belonging.
• Assist in assessing and enhancing programs and services.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or a related field.
• Academic or professional preparation in areas such as college student development, curriculum design, intercultural communication, leadership development, or fields related to global, social, or cultural understanding.
• 2–5 years of full-time, professional experience working with college students in a higher education setting.
• Experience supporting students from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences, including first-generation college students, international students, students of color, and students with diverse identities, in roles such as student organization advising, leadership development, or student staff supervision.
• Demonstrated experience in event planning, workshop facilitation, and office administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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 following 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.