Employment Opportunities

Assistant Professor of Economics and Management (Finance and Business Economics)
Department of Economics and Management

Position Details: Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics and Management to begin September 1, 2017. Qualified applicants will be considered for the additional appointment of endowed chair of economics-capital systems, a renewable three-year appointment which includes an annual stipend and professional development funds. The purpose of the endowed chair is to advance the teaching and learning of economics, specifically capital systems.

Minimum Required Qualifications: We seek candidates who have a doctoral degree in Economics from an AACSB-accredited university. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level and maintain an active scholarly research agenda appropriate for a college emphasizing undergraduate education. A commitment to undergraduate teaching and advising is essential.

Preferred Qualifications: We are interested in applicants who will complement our commitment to students and faculty from diverse cultural groups, and who will diversify the expertise and experiences represented in the department.

Major/Essential Functions: Primary teaching responsibilities will include six courses per year. Specific course assignments are somewhat flexible, but would include Business Finance and Principles of Micro- or Macroeconomics plus at least one of the following: Statistics, International Trade and Finance, Economic Development, and Econometrics. Please indicate in your application letter which areas you are qualified and interested in teaching. Gustavus faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

Application and Institution Information: Electronic application is required; email application materials as separate PDFs to economics_search@gustavus.edu. The application materials must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, transcripts (scanned copies acceptable), and three confidential letters of professional recommendation (sent directly from the reference or letter service). The cover letter and letters of recommendation should be addressed to:

Dr. Sheng Yang, Chair
Department of Economics and Management
Gustavus Adolphus College
800 W College Ave
Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498

Application information is also available at www.gustavus.edu/jobs. For more details, visit the College’s website at www.gustavus.edu/provost/newfaculty/ or contact Dr. Sheng Yang at syang10@gustavus.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to those whose files are complete by October 15, 2016.

Gustavus Adolphus College is a coeducational, private, Lutheran (ELCA), residential, national liberal arts college of 2300 students. The College maintains a longstanding commitment to excellence through diversity with a special emphasis on global engagement and service. Additionally, we strive to be a community supportive of all kinds of individuals and families. As an Affirmative Action employer, it is the policy and practice of Gustavus Adolphus College to provide equal employment opportunities for all. EOE Employer/Disabled/Vet

Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics and Management (Accounting)
Department of Economics and Management

Position Details: Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a full-time position of Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics and Management to begin February 1, 2017. The department anticipates a continued vacancy, and the successful candidate may be considered for continuation into additional years, contingent upon favorable review and the continuing needs of the College.

Minimum Required Qualifications: We seek candidates who have either an M.B.A., M.S. in accounting, or equivalent degree plus professional certification and experience. The successful candidate will be professionally active in research, practice, and service. Candidates must have demonstrated excellence in teaching. A commitment to undergraduate teaching and advising is essential.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with a J.D. or a Ph.D. in accounting, business, or related field. We are interested in applicants who will complement our commitment to students and faculty from diverse cultural groups, and who will diversify the expertise and experiences represented in the department.

Major/Essential Functions: Primary teaching responsibilities will include three courses per semester and a one-month experiential course taught in January as part of the regular teaching assignment. Specific course assignments are somewhat flexible, but would include Financial Accounting and Intermediate Accounting plus at least two of the following: Nonprofit/Government Accounting, Consolidations Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Accounting Information System, Federal Taxation, and Auditing. Please indicate in your application letter which areas you are qualified and interested in teaching.

Application and Institution Information: Electronic application is required; email application materials as separate PDFs to syang10@gustavus.edu. The application materials must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, transcripts (scanned copies acceptable), and three confidential letters of professional recommendation (sent directly from the reference or letter service). The cover letter and letters of recommendation should be addressed to:

Dr. Sheng Yang, Chair
Department of Economics and Management
Gustavus Adolphus College
800 W College Ave
Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498

Application information is also available at www.gustavus.edu/jobs. For more details, visit the College’s website at www.gustavus.edu/provost/newfaculty/ or contact Dr. Sheng Yang at syang10@gustavus.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to those whose files are complete by September 15, 2016.

Gustavus Adolphus College is a coeducational, private, Lutheran (ELCA), residential, national liberal arts college of 2300 students. The College maintains a longstanding commitment to excellence through diversity with a special emphasis on global engagement and service. Additionally, we strive to be a community supportive of all kinds of individuals and families. As an Affirmative Action employer, it is the policy and practice of Gustavus Adolphus College to provide equal employment opportunities for all. EOE Employer/Disabled/Vet

Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics (Computer Science OR Discrete Mathematics)
Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics

Position Details: Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics to begin September 1, 2017. The department is considering applicants with specializations in either computer science or discrete mathematics; the letter of application should indicate which position is being applied for.

Minimum Required Qualifications: We seek candidates who have an earned doctorate in either Computer Science or Mathematics, but will consider candidates who have achieved ABD status. The successful candidate must have demonstrated excellence in teaching. A commitment to undergraduate teaching, advising, and research is essential.

Preferred Qualifications: We are interested in applicants who will complement our commitment to students and faculty from diverse cultural groups, and who will diversify the expertise and experience represented in the department.

Major/Essential Functions: The course load for the position will be 6 course equivalents, usually three courses per semester. Gustavus faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

Computer Science Position: Primary teaching responsibilities include courses in computer science at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum, contributing to courses in general education, and advising of students.

Discrete Mathematics Position: Primary teaching responsibilities include courses in mathematics at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum, contributing to courses in general education, and advising of students.

Application and Institution Information: Electronic application is required; email application materials as separate PDFs to lboomgaa@gustavus.edu (indicate in the subject line either “CS TT Application” or “Math TT Application”). The application materials must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, transcripts (scanned copies acceptable), and three confidential letters of professional recommendation (sent directly from the reference or letter service) via www.MathJobs.org. At least one of the letters of recommendation should specifically address teaching. The cover letter and letters of recommendation should be addressed to:

Dr. San Skulrattanakulchai, Supreme Chairbeing
Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics Department
Gustavus Adolphus College
800 W College Ave
Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498

Application information is also available at www.gustavus.edu/jobs. For more details, visit the College’s website at www.gustavus.edu/provost/newfaculty/ or contact Dr. San Skulrattanakulchai at sskulrat@gustavus.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 8, 2016, and continue until the position is filled.

Gustavus Adolphus College is a coeducational, private, Lutheran (ELCA), residential, national liberal arts college of 2300 students. The College maintains a longstanding commitment to excellence through diversity with a special emphasis on global engagement and service. Additionally, we strive to be a community supportive of all kinds of individuals and families. As an Affirmative Action employer, it is the policy and practice of Gustavus Adolphus College to provide equal employment opportunities for all. EOE Employer/Disabled/Vet

Visiting Assistant Professor of Scandinavian Studies
Department of Scandinavian Studies

Position Details: Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a full-time position of Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Scandinavian Studies during the period January 1, 2017, to January 31, 2018.

Minimum Required Qualifications: We seek candidates who have an earned doctorate, but will consider candidates who have achieved ABD status. The successful candidate will have native or near-native fluency in Swedish, experience teaching Swedish at all undergraduate levels, and a good general knowledge of the Nordic area. Beyond the language, competitive candidates must be able to offer Scandinavian area studies courses within their areas of preparation and show a strong interest in working closely with undergraduate students.

Preferred Qualifications: We are interested in applicants who will complement our commitment to students and faculty from diverse cultural groups, and who will diversify the expertise and experiences represented in the department.

Major/Essential Functions: Primary teaching responsibilities will include eight courses: two sections of Swedish language and one course of Scandinavian Studies during the Spring Semester (January-May) of 2017, and two sections of Swedish language and one course of Scandinavian Studies during the Fall Semester (September-December 2017) within the applicant’s area of interest/expertise in Scandinavian culture, and two courses (January 2017 and January 2018) which will be an experiential course taught during Gustavus’s experiential learning January Term.

The Scandinavian Studies Department’s curriculum includes a variety of courses that are either interdisciplinary “culture” courses or deal with specific periods, genres, or writers in the Scandinavian Studies field. As is stated in the first two Department Outcomes, courses taught focus on modern perspectives: (1) Students will be aware of important issues in the Nordic countries today; (2) Students will learn to appreciate the Nordic area as a multicultural and multi-ethnic area and recognize its links to the rest of the world.

Application and Institution Information: Electronic application is required; email application materials as separate PDFs to kranking@gustavus.edu. The application materials must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, transcripts (scanned copies acceptable), and three confidential letters of professional recommendation (sent directly from the reference or letter service). The cover letter and letters of recommendation should be addressed to:

Dr. Glenn Kranking
Department of Scandinavian Studies
Gustavus Adolphus College
800 W College Ave
Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498

Application information is also available at www.gustavus.edu/jobs. For more details, visit the College’s website at www.gustavus.edu/provost/newfaculty/ or contact Dr. Glenn Kranking at kranking@gustavus.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; preference will be given to those whose files are complete by September 12, 2016.

Gustavus Adolphus College is a coeducational, private, Lutheran (ELCA), residential, national liberal arts college of 2400 students. The College maintains a longstanding commitment to excellence through diversity with a special emphasis on global engagement and service. Additionally, we strive to be a community supportive of all kinds of individuals and families. As an Affirmative Action employer, it is the policy and practice of Gustavus Adolphus College to provide equal employment opportunities for all. EOE Employer/Disabled/Vet

Director of Community Based Service Learning
Community Based Service Learning

Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a full-time Director of Community Based Service Learning.

Gustavus Adolphus College is a private liberal arts college in Saint Peter, Minn., that prepares 2,400 undergraduates for lives of leadership, service, and lifelong learning. Fully accredited and known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and is internationally recognized for its annual Nobel Conference.

This influential position promotes and cultivates student involvement in meaningful service with community-based agencies and organizations. The Director works in partnership with faculty members to incorporate high quality service learning in the classroom as well as leading institutional efforts relevant to civic engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direction to a department that involves students, faculty, staff and community members in community based learning opportunities and programs.
• Perform all functions of a department leader, including budget management, supervision, assessment, strategic planning/goal setting, and reporting.
• Collaborate with faculty members who are integrating service-learning components into new or existing courses.
• Coordinate, create, implement and evaluate Faculty Development Service Learning workshops, trainings and information sessions.
• Organize and maintain reciprocal partnerships.
• Serve as a resource to and/or advisor to groups and individuals interested in service, service learning, social justice, and civic engagement.
• Coordinate the evaluation of CBSL programs from the perspective of the student, the individual or group with whom the student interacts, and the community agency.
• Provide attention to safety and other liability concerns in developing programs.
• Continue to be active professionally and represent Gustavus and the CBSL as a thought leader in the field of community-based learning.
• Collaborate with other campus offices in connecting community-based learning, social justice, and civic engagement with other institutional initiatives.
• Represent Gustavus and the CBSL in the community and on campus by participating on committees and in work-groups, being involved in service clubs, and other professional situations as deemed necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related experience
  
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• A working understanding and demonstrated ability in the areas of program development and management; community development, youth and family development; staff supervision and budget management.
• Experience with and knowledge of service learning methodologies, preferably in a college setting; group processes and group facilitation and co-facilitation; experiential education philosophies, volunteer development and intervention/prevention philosophies.
• Experience in college student development, including supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree

To apply, please submit an application, cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references to the Office of Human Resources at Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082. The application is available on our website, www.gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment. Applications may be submitted elevtronically to humanresources@gustavus.edu. Review of applications will begin on September 26 and will continue until the position is filled.

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education of employment programs or activities.

Posted on: 09/08/2016

Contact: Human Resources 507-933-7304

Director of Building Services
Facilities Management

Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a full-time Director of Building Services to the Facilities department.

Gustavus Adolphus College is a private liberal arts college in Saint Peter, Minn., that prepares 2,400 undergraduates for lives of leadership, service, and lifelong learning. Fully accredited and known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and is internationally recognized for its annual Nobel Conference.

The primary purpose of this position is to effectively manage the Building Services Unit of the Facilities department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide onsite leadership, oversees, and monitors custodial operations, and direction for the day-to-day custodial operations including the selection, direction and training of all associates on multiple shifts. The primary focus is to meet and exceed client expectations, and to achieve Facilities department goals and objectives.
• Provide the leadership and communication skills necessary to build a strong team of trained associates in developing a proactive relationship with the campus at large.
• Knowledgeable to the unique challenges of managing a custodial program in an academic environment. Proactive in the fulfillment of their day-to-day individual and team responsibilities.
• Coordinate and provide assistance for building emergencies (such as fire/flood clean-up, snow/ice removal, etc.), during, and after working hours.
• Maintain proper inventory levels to support required cleaning and project work.
• Thoroughly inspect buildings and work being performed. Ensure quality of cleanliness is maintained.
• Use the quality assurance program as a tool for remedial training for assigned employees.
• Ensure employees are following safe work procedures.
• Responsible for organizing, scheduling, assigning and performing daily work routines.
• Plan and perform major cleaning operations, supervising, and following up on assigned work projects.  Coordinate major work projects with constituents and/or college colleagues.
• Schedule weekend work as needed. Provide back-up leadership when necessary.
• Responsible for training new custodians.
• Prepare and maintain all payroll activities. Tabulate payroll hours and submit payroll to HR/Accounting department. Prepare the next pay-period’s timecards.
• Responsible for hiring, discipline, recognition, evaluating performance, recommending changes in position or employment status and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Able to communicate effectively with the customer and responsive to client feedback. Responding to the unexpected is a large part of a superior custodial service program on a college campus.
• Able to independently readjust priorities in dynamic environments.
• 10 years of custodial experience with a high degree of knowledge about services.
• 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work alternative hours to assist with events and emergency situations.
• Maintain professional interactions with employees and students using excellent customer experience techniques.
• Excellent decision-making abilities.
• Ability to delegate, direct and follow up to ensure success in extensive and complex situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ experience managing and supervising custodial services.
• History of work in a higher education setting.

To apply, please submit an application, cover letter and resume to the Office of Human Resources at Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082. The application is available on our website, www.gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment. Applications may be submitted elevtronically to humanresources@gustavus.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education of employment programs or activities.

Posted on: 09/06/2016

Contact: Human Resources 507-933-7304

Administrative Manager
Finance and Administration

Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a full-time Administrative Manager with the Finance Office.

Gustavus Adolphus College is a private liberal arts college in Saint Peter, Minn., that prepares 2,400 undergraduates for lives of leadership, service, and lifelong learning. Fully accredited and known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and is internationally recognized for its annual Nobel Conference.

This exciting new opportunity is a position of great importance in which the person will manage the administrative operations of the office of Vice President for Finance and Administration. This is a highly critical function that provides technical, analytical and data integrity to support for department functions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently performs advanced and confidential duties requiring broad experience, skill, and comprehensive knowledge of organization policies and practices.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment/choice involving the comparison and the evaluation of possible courses of action after various possibilities have been considered. Formulates, affects, interprets, or implements management policies or operating practices.
• Perform work directly related to assisting with the running or servicing of the college including managing office operations, administrative activities, and various budgets.
• Maintains Vice President’s calendar. Ensures coordination of meetings, travel itineraries and related arrangements.
• Ensures files and other records are maintained in an orderly and accurate fashion in accordance with the Records Retention Policy.
• Prioritizes and initiates responses, and ensures information is accurate and meets established standards. Prepares substantial amounts of substantive correspondence on the Vice President’s behalf. Maintains required documentation, including Board level presentations.
• Management of all insurance claims, certificates, and legal administration.
• Pulls and gathers budget data from general ledger and other reporting tools.
• Coordinates a variety of sensitive issues with numerous parties.   Stays informed of issues and concerns involving the Vice President and the college (staff, outside organizations and individuals). Serves as a trusted and effective communications channel for Board Members, senior management and other staff.
• Review financial and non-financial data and prepares recommendations for the Vice President and the Business Office.
• Conduit for Vice President on key external relationships such as legal, banking, insurance, and investment advisors.
• Manages all financial records for the office.  Reviews expenditures and ensures budget parameters are met. Reviews paperwork including expense reports, cash requests and invoice vouchers.
• Coordinates project work between the Vice President and divisional offices.
• Liaison of critical system, purchase, and payment matters affecting the division.
• Create and manage efficiencies for record keeping and retention between VP Office and Business Office.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma (or GED), some college coursework and/or 3-5 years of executive level administrative assistant experience required.
• Proficient with Google Mail, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be a collaborative, self-starter and highly organized individual who possess excellent telephone and public relations skills and is appreciative of the confidentiality and impartiality required for an executive office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Report development using report writing tools.
• Accounts Payable and/or financial analysis experience.
• Experience in system/new process implementation.
• Experience in a financial office with financial software application.
• Experience working for a non-profit or university environment.

For more information about this exciting opportunity or to apply, please complete an application and submit a cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references to the Office of Human Resources at Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082.  The application is available on our website, www.gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment. Applications may be submitted electronically to humanresources@gustavus.edu.

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education of employment programs or activities.

Posted on: 09/02/2016

Contact: Human Resources 507-933-7304

Associate Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis
Finance and Administration

Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a full-time Associate Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis with the Finance Office.

Gustavus Adolphus College is a private liberal arts college in Saint Peter, Minn., that prepares 2,400 undergraduates for lives of leadership, service, and lifelong learning. Fully accredited and known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and is internationally recognized for its annual Nobel Conference.

This exciting new opportunity provides financial leadership and supervision that supports the President’s Cabinet and Gustavus’ ability to drive profitable growth. The role has multiple facets including strategic components, budget management, operational day to day accountability, driving efficiency, effective analyses, metric tracking, and controlling accountability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide financial leadership for Cabinet and department managers quantification. Develop financial valuations of business initiatives. Key considerations include a deep understanding of key issues, challenges, and success measures for parties. Ensure integrity of data and assumptions, identify gaps and solutions, and also recommend improvements as appropriate.
• Work closely with V.P. for Finance & Administration in identification of a process that meets the following operational needs: communication, process improvement, integration of solicited feedback, ease of reporting, and clear identification of data points necessary for fiscal management.
• Oversight of all financial function of the College and Institutional Research. Utilize staff capabilities to attain goals.
• Leads all financial planning activities for strategic planning and annual budget processes.
• Evaluate policy, rules, operations work processes and/or work methods of the College.
• Develop metrics, reports, charts, and automated operational solutions where feasible. Meet routine financial reporting needs.
• Develop tools to measure success, follow-up, report and provide a means for continued monitoring of department successes or barriers.
• Assist in analysis to determine departmental capacity planning, analysis, and resource allocation.
• Regularly write reports to provide documentation of findings and present recommendations by serving as the consultant for others.
• Identify and recommend automation opportunities within each area of College, including training needs, projected time-lines, and resources needed.
• Operates as the financial liaison supporting the College for V.P. for Finance and Administration, Board Committee preparation and presentation, other projects as requested.
• Actively participate on committees of the College providing business acumen.
• Investment/Financial Relations. Establish and maintain Investment, insurance, and debt management oriented procedures and reporting.
• Develop meaningful reports for necessary decisions related to optimizing investment returns, maintain covenant compliance while optimizing debt considerations.
• Keeps leaders informed and current on any recommendations for change, improvements relative to office function, and submission of report conclusions.
• Recognizes and anticipates where problems may occur. The incumbent must be able to analyze a situation quickly and take action to resolve the issue.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Thorough understanding of analysis and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
• 7+ years of financial management experience.
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity and ability to supplement hard data with intuition and business judgment.
• Ability to develop and nurture strong collaborative internal and external business relationships and partnerships.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with senior leadership.
• Previous Project Management background preferred.
• Excellent computer skills- ERP systems, planning software, data mining.
• Able to act independently within the parameters of the position description in all areas of authority and responsibility.
• Proficient with Google Mail, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CPA or other financial designation.
• Experience working for a non-profit or university environment.

To learn more about this position or to apply, please complete an application and submit a cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references to the Office of Human Resources at Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082. The application is available on our website, www.gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment. Applications may be submitted electronically to humanresources@gustavus.edu.

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education of employment programs or activities.

Posted on: 09/02/2016

Contact: Human Resources 507-933-7304

Information Systems Development and Support Specialist
Gustavus Technology Services

Gustavus Adolphus College is seeking an full time Information Systems Development and Support Specialist who will assist the campus in the support, configuration, and implementation of computing resources as they relate our campus enterprise resource planning (ERP) system (Ellucian Colleague).

Gustavus Adolphus College is a private liberal arts college in Saint Peter, Minn., that prepares 2,400 undergraduates for lives of leadership, service, and lifelong learning. Fully accredited and known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and is internationally recognized for its annual Nobel Conference.

This position will provide support, problem solve, evaluate and implement solutions for administrative applications and databases. Candidates should have outstanding customer service skills. Experience with Ellucian Colleague, Unidata, and UNIX is desirable. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

The position is a full time administrative position with competitive salary and benefits beginning immediately. Flexible start date for the correct candidate.  To learn more about this position or to apply, please complete an application and submit a cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references to the Office of Human Resources at Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082.  The application is available on our website, www.gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment.  Applications may be submitted electronically to humanresources@gustavus.edu. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education of employment programs or activities.

Posted on: 09/28/2016

Contact: Human Resources 507-933-7304

Title IX Coordinator/Sexual Misconduct Prevention Coordinator
Human Resources

Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a full-time Title IX Coordinator/Sexual Misconduct Prevention Coordinator with the Human Resources Office.

Gustavus Adolphus College is a private liberal arts college in Saint Peter, Minn., that prepares 2,400 undergraduates for lives of leadership, service, and lifelong learning. Fully accredited and known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and is internationally recognized for its annual Nobel Conference.

This exciting new opportunity is a position of great importance to coordinate efforts to comply with and carry out the responsibilities under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in which he/she will play a critical role in helping a school ensure that every person is aware of their legal rights under Title IX, and that the school and all of its employees, through its policies, procedures, and practices, complies with its legal obligations under Title IX.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and disseminate educational materials to the campus community, including brochures, posters, face to face trainings and web-based materials that inform members of the campus community of Title IX rights and responsibilities;
• Create, implement, and assess sexual misconduct (sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating/domestic violence, and stalking) prevention programs and ongoing awareness campaigns that are culturally relevant and inclusive of diverse communities;
• Coordinate, create, implement, and assess bystander intervention efforts;
• Collaboration with the SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) Coordinator, train SART advocates as needed.  Recruit and train respondent advisor group;
• Develop and maintain working relationship with CADA and other community stakeholders, by collaborating with the SART team;
• Serve as a resource to and/or member of all college-wide sexual misconduct committees/taskforces;
• Administer and analyze the Gustavus annual sexual misconduct climate survey;
• Coordinate training for the Gustavus community about their rights under Title IX and grievance procedures; coordinate in-service training to all employees concerning Title IX policy;
• Receive and process, in a timely manner, inquiries/complaints from students, faculty, staff, third parties, and administrators regarding rights and responsibilities concerning harassing behavior or other discriminatory behavior in violation of Title IX;
• Coordinate and monitor Title IX efforts of other College offices that receive and/or investigate complaints, including but not limited to Human Resources, Student Conduct, Campus Safety, and College Athletics;
• Organize and maintain grievance files, disposition reports, and other compiled records regarding complaints of sexual harassment, including annual descriptive reports of number and nature of filed complaints and disposition of complaints;
• Remain knowledgeable about the current state and federal laws and regulations and trends in the field of education related to harassment and other discriminatory practices that violate Title IX;
• Monitor College harassment policy and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal law and regulations; serve as a liaison officer to state and federal government compliance or investigation officers;
• Advise President and Other College officials. Provide ongoing consultation regarding Title IX requirements, grievance issues, and compliance programs to the President and other College officials;
• Prepare annual statistical reports for the campus community on the incidence of sexual harassment or other Title IX matters. Annual reporting shall be made to the President, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and the individual responsible for the Clery Annual Security Report.
• Coordinate Title IX team meetings.
• Perform HR compliance-related activities, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years in the higher education setting
  
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to work occasional nights, weekends, holidays as needed to support the College.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent training and proven expertise in Title IX
  
• 3+ years as a Title IX Coordinator or Deputy
• 2+ years experience in Student Affairs or student-facing job function
• Experience in a Human Resources function

To learn more about this position or to apply, please complete an application and submit a cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references to the Office of Human Resources at Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082.  The application is available on our website, www.gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment.  Applications may be submitted electronically to humanresources@gustavus.edu.

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education of employment programs or activities.

Posted on: 09/02/2016

Contact: Human Resources 507-933-7304

Part-Time Database Coordinator
Admission

Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a part-time Database Coordinator with the Admission office.

Gustavus Adolphus College is a private liberal arts college in Saint Peter, Minn., that prepares 2,400 undergraduates for lives of leadership, service, and lifelong learning. Fully accredited and known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and is internationally recognized for its annual Nobel Conference.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide maintenance and manipulation of the entire Admission office database files (Colleague and Slate) to track prospective student's status, process applications for admission and produce appropriate correspondence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the process of managing data for the applications.
• Enter and verify all pertinent data into the system upon receipt of application for admission, changing status codes and printing letters daily as directed.
• Perform data entry into the Admissions office databases in a productive and timely manner.
• Complete assignments by the established deadline.
• Scan documents as needed.
• Process mail to make ready for application data to be updated in database.
• Completes mail merges into MS Word to help product communications between Gustavus and applicants.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Business or Computer Science.
  
• 2+ years of office experience.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using Colleague and Slate.
  
• Experience using Informer.

To learn more about this position or to apply, please complete an application and submit a cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references to the Office of Human Resources at Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082.  The application is available on our website, www.gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment.  Applications may be submitted electronically to humanresources@gustavus.edu.

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education of employment programs or activities.

Posted on: 09/28/2016

Contact: Human Resources 507-933-7304

Full-Time Custodian (Two Positions)
Custodial Services Unit

Openings: 2

Gustavus Adolphus College welcomes prospective candidates to apply for one of two full-time Custodian positions available.

Two Full-Time Custodian Positions: 40 hours per week for 52 weeks per year

• Saturday-Sunday: 6:00am-2:00pm and Monday-Wednesday: 5:00am-1:00pm

• Monday-Friday: 5:00am-1:00pm

As a member of the Custodial Services Unit of the Facilities Management Department, a Custodian has the primary function of providing Janitorial services at the academic, administrative, athletics, auxiliary, dormitory, and religious buildings of the College. Under the supervision of a Lead Custodian, a Custodian assumes the following responsibilities.

• Performs regular and thorough cleaning of various buildings and space types. Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes, and polishes floor surfaces; cleans and shampoos carpets; operates various cleaning machines.

• Cleans and dusts furniture and fixtures; shampoos upholstered furniture; washes walls; cleans glass and mirrors; removes and hangs drapes. Empties and cleans trash receptacles and recycling bins.

• Scrubs, cleans, and sanitizes restrooms, shower facilities, and food service areas.

• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment; Set up rooms for functions and events.

• Launder bed linens, towels, wash cloths, mop heads, rags, and custodial equipment.

• Maintains a clean and orderly supply closet; monitors supply levels and reports supply needs.

• Performs room service duties for College guests; make beds, replace towels, etc.

• Removes snow and ice from walkways; picks up debris in area surrounding buildings.

• May train and direct student employees; may participate in training new employees.

• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications include: a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates should have a winning and positive attitude, be dependable, reliable and self-motivated.

To apply, please submit an application to the Office of Human Resources at Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082. The application is available on our website www.gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment or call (507) 933-7304.  Applications may be submitted electronically to humanresources@gustavus.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education of employment programs or activities.

Contact: Human Resources 507-933-7304

Part-Time Custodian (Multiple Positions)
Custodial Services Unit

Openings: 3

Gustavus Adolphus College welcomes prospective candidates to apply for one of three part-time Custodian positions available.

Three Part-Time Custodian Positions: 20 hours per week for 52 weeks per year

• Monday-Friday: 5:00am to 9:00am

As a member of the Custodial Services Unit of the Facilities Management Department, a Custodian has the primary function of providing Janitorial services at the academic, administrative, athletics, auxiliary, dormitory, and religious buildings of the College. Under the supervision of a Lead Custodian, a Custodian assumes the following responsibilities.

• Performs regular and thorough cleaning of various buildings and space types. Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes, and polishes floor surfaces; cleans and shampoos carpets; operates various cleaning machines.

• Cleans and dusts furniture and fixtures; shampoos upholstered furniture; washes walls; cleans glass and mirrors; removes and hangs drapes. Empties and cleans trash receptacles and recycling bins.

• Scrubs, cleans, and sanitizes restrooms, shower facilities, and food service areas.

• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment; Set up rooms for functions and events.

• Launder bed linens, towels, wash cloths, mop heads, rags, and custodial equipment.

• Maintains a clean and orderly supply closet; monitors supply levels and reports supply needs.

• Performs room service duties for College guests; make beds, replace towels, etc.

• Removes snow and ice from walkways; picks up debris in area surrounding buildings.

• May train and direct student employees; may participate in training new employees.

• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications include: a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates should have a winning and positive attitude, be dependable, reliable and self-motivated.

To apply, please submit an application to the Office of Human Resources at Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082. The application is available on our website www.gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment or call (507) 933-7304.  Applications may be submitted electronically to humanresources@gustavus.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education of employment programs or activities.

Contact: Human Resources 507-933-7304

Lock Shop Manager
Facilities Management

Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a full-time Lock Shop Manager with the Maintenance unit of the Facilities Management department.

Gustavus Adolphus College is a private liberal arts college in Saint Peter, Minn., that prepares 2,400 undergraduates for lives of leadership, service, and lifelong learning. Fully accredited and known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and is internationally recognized for its annual Nobel Conference.

The Lock Shop Manager installs, maintain and repair locks, key locks, key systems, door hardware and other access hardware for all campus building doors in addition to overseeing the lock shop operation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process requests from Campus Stakeholders to cut keys or change locks.
• Evaluate incidents and initiate a recovery time to re-establish door security.
• Build the cores, cut key or program credentials.
• Manage all changes to key or fob issues and locks in the doors into the Keystone 600N Best Access Systems program or the S2 Net Box Electronic Systems program.
• Perform yearly audits of academic and administrative key holders.
• Collaborate with Campus Safety and user departments to determine the functions needed for requested locations.
• Monitor system alerts and assist Campus Safety and carpenters with trouble-shooting hardware and system interface issues.
• Collaborate with GTS, carpenters, electricians, integrators to develop estimates for electronic access hardware cabling lock, installation and connection.
• Maintain the S2 Net Box electronic lock system program. Assign the electronic doors to the fobs. Screen the request to adequately secure the areas in the department from unauthorized access.
• Assign the core to a door in a log book and on print of the building floor plan, for record purposes, and enter it into the Keystone 600N Best Lock system program.
• Follow up with the key holders to retrieve all old keys and remove them from the database.
• Provide administrative back-up and assistance when necessary.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience in keys and cores or in electronic access systems
• Certificate of locksmith training
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
• Proficient computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (TMA) software, key control and electronic access control software
  

To learn more about this position or to apply, please complete an application and submit a cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references to the Office of Human Resources at Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082.  The application is available on our website, www.gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment.  Applications may be submitted electronically to humanresources@gustavus.edu.

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education of employment programs or activities.

Posted on: 09/20/2016

Contact: Human Resources 507-933-7304