Employment type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Benefits-Eligible, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Pay Range: $19.00-23.00 per hour

Application Procedure: Please continue the process below or on our website, www.gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment to complete the online application and submit your resume. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning Campus Visits

• Receive visit requests and respond to questions about our visit options, helping prospective visitors create a personalized experience.
• Serve the liaison between visitors and Gustavus community members.
• Maintain the office visit calendar, making appointments and communicating with all participants.
• Vet class offerings to develop a list of appropriate options for visitors.
• Establish rapport with faculty willing to visit with prospective students.
• Collaborate with coaches to coordinate all components of an athletic recruit’s visit to Gustavus.
• Communicate with conductors and directors to coordinate visits to rehearsals and performances.

Arranging Overnight Visits 

• Develop meaningful itineraries for overnight visitor’s stay
• Maintain Title IX compliance on all forms and waivers used for Overnights
• Communicate with both prospective students and their parents on details of the overnight visit
• Responsible for all fiscal details of travel payments, reimbursements, and tracking
• Serve as staff person on-call over two nights while visitor is on campus
• Responsible for airport transportation if shuttle service fails

Hosting Visitors

• Warmly greet visitors to the Admission Office, notify counselors of their arrival, chat with visitors, and ensure they are well cared for while on campus.
• Prepare welcome slides for digital sign and reserved parking signs for daily visitors.
• Coordinate logistics of escorting visitors to appointments and class visits.
• Keep the lobby and refreshment areas clean, stocked and inviting.

Scheduling Student Employees

• Schedule our tour guides (“Gustie Guides”) each term, depending on their class schedules while ensuring coverage for our campus visit program
• Assign tour guides to daily tours
• Manage day-to-day tour guide schedule changes
• Manage clocking in/out and timesheet approval
• Supervise daily activity of Gustie Guides, providing projects when they are not touring
• Serve as a friendly and caring adult, mentor, and supervisor, giving guidance and implementing discipline policy when warranted

Providing Administrative Support

• Answer incoming calls and provide general customer service for Admission and the College
• Pick up, sort, and distribute office mail
• Coordinate outgoing mail assembly, for smaller projects not handled by the Mailroom
• Process requests for information and branded gear 
• Manage the ordering of and maintenance of office supplies
• Create and submit requests for maintenance, facilities, and technical assistance issues as needed
• Manage the tracking and payment of all invoices for the office
• Reconcile monthly budget entries

Managing Data

• Utilize the office’s CRM to manage Gustie Guides and other volunteers
• Maintain accurate records of interactions with prospective students using the college's CRM system.
• Generate reports and analyze data to assess recruitment strategies' effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Employment Status: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Exempt (Salaried), Benefits Eligible 

Salary Range: $78,000-95,000

How to apply: Continue here or visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ to complete the online application and submit a resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Anticipated start date = Summer 2026

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Spend at least 60% of one’s time traveling and meeting in the field with prospective donors; half of this time may be spent traveling outside of the Twin Cities region; participate in the Office of Advancement’s mutual accountability prospect management process.
• Work closely and collaboratively with all members of the Advancement staff, the President and executive staff, members of the Board of Trustees, senior college administrators and faculty to accomplish fundraising goals.
• Provide primary leadership for developing and carrying out the fundraising efforts in select strategic market regions and support the constituents associated with those regions.
• Work with colleagues to develop and implement successful gift planning marketing, education, recognition, and stewardship programs; and participate in growing the membership of the College’s recognition societies.
• Through fundraising success, participate in the implementation of the strategic plans for the College.
• Advance in professional expertise; participate in professional organizations and attend pertinent local, regional, and national continuing education meetings as the budget allows.  
• Report to the Associate Vice President for Advancement; works closely and collaboratively with the Vice President and other members of the gift planning staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

This is a defining moment for Gustavus. Under new presidential leadership and guided by a newly approved strategic plan, the College is advancing an ambitious vision to become a national model for a distinctive, lifelong liberal arts education. Strong enrollment trends, an engaged Board, and a commitment to mission-driven growth have positioned Gustavus to pursue long-term sustainability while continuing to strengthen the student experience.

The Opportunity:

The Vice President for Advancement will serve as a key member of the President’s cabinet and as the institution’s chief advancement officer, leading a comprehensive and integrated advancement enterprise at a transformative moment in Gustavus’s history.

Reporting directly to President John C. Volin, PhD, the Vice President will help guide the execution of a bold, multi-year strategy focused on expanding philanthropic support, deepening alumni and constituent engagement, and advancing the College’s long-term financial sustainability.

The successful candidate will partner closely with the President, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership to lead campaign strategy, steward major and principal gift relationships, empower an energized team, and cultivate new pathways for donor engagement, including corporate and foundation partnerships. Gustavus seeks a leader who can bring both vision and operational rigor to advancement, leveraging data-informed strategies and strong relationship-building skills to elevate performance across the division.

This is an opportunity for an experienced advancement executive to lead through a moment of opportunity and help position Gustavus for sustained philanthropic growth and institutional impact.

The salary range for this position is $195,000–$230,000.

*Preferred Event = Throws*

Employment Status: Part-Time (.13 FTE; Fall & Spring Season Support), Exempt (Salaried), Non-Benefits Eligible 

Pay Range: $5,000-10,000 annually

Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2026

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Plan and implement event specific training and competition planning appropriate to each athlete and event group
• Contribute to the technical and tactical development of student-athletes, emphasizing skill progression, teamwork, and character
• Foster a positive team environment that aligns with the values and vision of the Gustavus Track & Field program
• Assist with recruiting efforts, including evaluating prospective student-athletes, attending events, and participating in on-campus visits, as needed
• Demonstrate leadership, sportsmanship and professionalism
• Effectively communicate and work cooperatively with our coaching staff and athletic department
• Maintain compliance with NCAA Division III, MIAC, and Gustavus policies and procedures
• Assist Head Coach with all other duties as assigned

The Graduate Assistant Track and Field Coach will possess a proven ability to coach as well as recruit the best possible student-athletes. The responsibilities of the position include coaching in at least one of the areas of sprints, hurdles, high jump, multis and throws. Preferred event experience and/or coaching in throws, but regardless of event(s) all candidates will be considered. 

Employment Status: Part-Time (0.5 FTE), Exempt (Salaried), Non-Benefits Eligible 

Salary Range: $20,000 annually

Anticipated start date: August 1, 2026

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist in planning and executing daily practices, game strategy, and athlete development
• Contribute to the technical and tactical development of student-athletes, emphasizing skill progression, teamwork, and character
• Foster a positive team environment that aligns with the values and vision of the Gustavus Track & Field program
• Assist with recruiting efforts, including evaluating prospective student-athletes, attending events, and participating in on-campus visits
• Support student-athlete academic success and monitor academic progress
• Maintain compliance with NCAA Division III, MIAC, and Gustavus policies and procedures
• Contribute to team operations, including travel coordination and driving large vans during competition season
• Represent the program and College in a professional and ethical manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletics Department

Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States. Gustavus will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Gustavus is not an e-verify institution.

Employment Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Benefits-Eligible; Exempt (Salaried); In-Person Instruction

Position Overview

• Teach 28 credit hours over the academic year. Primary teaching responsibilities will include a 300-level Genetics course (without lab), an intermediate, 200-level Cell and Molecular Biology course with labs,and a 300-level Molecular Biology course with labs. These courses support both the Biology and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology majors. Additionally, the candidate will teach one lab section of an intermediate 200–level Microbiology course. The department has designated laboratory curricula for our 200-level courses that complement lecture content. 200-level labs are supported by Laboratory Coordinators who are responsible for setting up the lab, as well as providing informational meetings that facilitate successful lab implementation for all team members. The candidate will be primarily responsible for the development and teaching of the laboratory for the 300-level Molecular Biology course.
• Help cultivate a welcoming community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We strive to foster an environment where people can be themselves, build community, learn, and grow.

Why Teach at Gustavus?

• Elevate your teaching. Take advantage of opportunities to join a teaching circle, participate in workshops, apply for an internal teaching development grant, and engage in conversations about teaching with colleagues across campus.
• Develop professional skills by participating in faculty meetings and committees, attending faculty development days, and taking advantage of the College’s membership to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD).
• Be a part of our community. We offer free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities.

Employment type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Benefits-Eligible, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Pay Range: $18.50-$20.50 per hour

Typical office hours are  8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

Application Procedure: Please continue the process below or on our website, www.gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment to complete the online application and submit your resume. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manage all communications and office workflow for Campus Safety Department.
• Develop and maintain office paperwork and manage record systems. 
• Assist the Director with preparing the department’s annual security and fire safety reporting document, in accordance with the Federal Clery Act.
• Manage the documentation of the department's operational budget. 
• Create RFP’s, reconcile department credit card statements, and handle department purchases. 
• Manage the processing of all parking information including parking permits registrations, permit and citation billing, and tracking of citations and appeals. 
• Responsible for the campus-wide lost and found program.
• Provide support to Campus Safety Leadership Team in the event of campus emergencies and events.
• Contribute to a favorable working climate within the College through a friendly manner and cooperative attitude in deadlines with other staff, faculty, students, and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and departmental contacts.
• Assume responsibility to become familiar with and operate computer programs to facilitate all documentation in a timely manner. 
• The position is designated as weather- or emergency-essential. In the event of a closure of the College, it is vital that you report to work as needed by the Management team.   
• Supervise student office assistants and the student Dispatch program.
  • Manage student employment payroll.
  • Manage in hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
  • Ensure proper radio communication procedures and dispatch protocols are followed. 
  • Developing and managing training materials, following up with student employees and supervisors to address issues, scheduling, and conducting dispatch training.
• All other duties as assigned.

Employment Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Benefits-Eligible, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Pay Range: $19-22 per hour

Shift hours = 9:00pm - 7:00am. Shift hours do not rotate but are subject to change to meet organizational needs. Certain shifts are eligible for a night shift pay differential.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Protect life and property, prevent and suppress criminal activity, preserve peace and respond to requests for safety and security services. Enforce state law and campus policies.
  • Respond to violent, sensitive, hostile and/or unsafe situations.
  • Provide information, direction and support.
  • Address unsafe situations/conditions.
• Enforce and support all college rules and regulations .
  • Support off-campus authorities as needed or requested i.e. police, fire department, state/federal OSHA.
  • Comply with all policies and procedures in the Campus Safety Department manual.
• Respond to all safety calls, determine if personal safety is at risk, secure the area in question, alert the proper department(s) on campus, and alert off-campus personnel when necessary. 
• Conduct interviews and investigations and document these activities.
• Patrol the College campus including all student housing, academic and administrative facilities, and grounds, as assigned so the department maintains 24 hours a day coverage.
• Document all activity on the daily log.
• Complete detailed incident reports as needed or required depending on the severity of the situations.
• Enforce all parking and moving vehicle regulations.
• Provide medical services and support to the campus community.
• Maintain the safety of the campus by investigating fire alarms or intrusion alarms. 
• Offer general escort services, while also providing medical escorts, as necessary.
• Provide rekey/recore assistance to resident hall entry doors on an emergency basis when necessary.
• Answer maintenance calls after hours and holidays.
• Assist in Environmental Health & Safety calls for service.
• Maintain crime prevention education.
• Assist the Facilities department with emergency repairs; maintain knowledge of buildings' heating, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Your position has been designated as weather- or emergency-essential. In the event of a closure of the College, it is vital that you report to work if scheduled. You will receive regular pay for the hours normally scheduled to work that day plus your overtime rate at 1 ½ times your regular rate for the actual hours worked during the closing.  
• All other duties as assigned.

Employment Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Non-exempt (Hourly), Benefits-Eligible 

Shift: Monday - Friday, 5am-1pm

Wage Range: $15.00-$16.50

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Properly cleans and maintains multiple areas on campus, as assigned
• Shampooing carpets, waxing floors, polishing glass, emptying trash, recycling, compost
• Maintaining floors, cleaning wood, linoleum, tile, and other flooring types
• Report’s maintenance concerns via work order request to appropriate personnel
• Collaborates with other CSS staff, leads, and supervisors to complete daily tasks

Employment Status: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Benefits-Eligible, Non-exempt (Hourly)

Pay Range: 18.50-22.00 per hour

Application Procedure: Please continue the process below or on our website, www.gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment to complete the online application and submit your resume. 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPECTATIONS: 

• This position requires flexibility in scheduling, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate the needs of events on campus
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods at a time
• Intensive work periods during major events including Homecoming, Commencement, Christmas in Christ Chapel and Reunion Weekend
• Comfortable working in varied environments including outdoor events, formal settings, and casual gatherings
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for local deliveries
• Professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for representing the College at all events and interactions

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Team Collaboration and Customer Service

• Main point of contact at assigned events
• Effectively work in a team setting, which includes communication with student employees, supervisors, and other staff members
• Provide professionalism and excellent customer service to all guests

Supervision and Training

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of a high-volume catering department
• Train and supervise student employees, providing work direction and leadership
• Collaborate with the Director and Assistant Director of Catering to provide input on the scheduling of student and call-in staff
• Organize workflow and ensure employees understand their duties or delegated tasks

Operations and Maintenance

• Set, serve and clear events including coffee breaks at assigned events
• Prepare and assemble daily food items
• Produce creative buffet table displays
• Ensure that service, sanitation, and food products meet quality standards
• Provide valuable customer feedback to the Dining Service leadership team
• Maintain a neat and clean work area and professional appearance
• Assist other areas within Dining Service operations as needed

The work schedule for this position is Sunday - Thursday from 11am - 7:30pm. 

Employment Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Non-Exempt (Hourly), and Benefits-Eligible. 

Pay Range: $17.00-$18.00 per hour

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Prepare menu items including meat, vegetarian, vegan and halal  
• Prepare menu items using commercial steamers, convection ovens, tilt skillets, steam kettles, fryers and grills 
• Develop unique recipes
• Work with and mentor college student employees

Employment Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Non-exempt (Hourly), Benefits-Eligible

Schedule: Rotating shifts (morning/afternoon/evening) Monday - Friday, with one-two weekends a month

• Market Place hours of operation (may vary throughout the year): 7:00am-9:30pm

Pay Range: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Operations and Maintenance

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Market Place. 
• Ensure that service, sanitation, and food products meet quality standards.
• Monitor food and supply levels and coordinate orders for future service periods.
• Coordinate scheduled and emergency maintenance with service and production schedules and communicate updates to Dining Service staff.
• Maintain a neat and clean work environment and professional appearance.
• Maintain professional service standards as established by the Director and Assistant Director of Dining Service.

Supervision and Training

• Train, supervise, and provide leadership and work direction to regular and student employees.
• Assist in the training, evaluation, and discipline of regular and student staff.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Dining Service to provide input on scheduling of full-time, part-time, and student employees.
• Organize workflow and ensure employees understand assigned duties and delegated tasks.
• Serve as a positive role model for all Dining Service staff.
• Work through unit personnel to accomplish departmental goals and obligations.

Team Collaboration and Customer Service

• Serve as back-fill support for any open stations within the Dining Center. 
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team setting, including communication with student employees, supervisors, and other Dining Service staff members.
• Act as a communication link between Dining Service staff, customers, and the Assistant Director of Dining Service.
• Participate in planning meetings with department personnel and supervisory staff.
• Respond to and address customer feedback and concerns in a professional manner.
• Provide excellent customer service to all guests.
• Work as part of the Dining Service Management Team, participating in operational decision-making and supporting Catering/Concessions areas as requested.
• Try new methods and accept suggestions and direction for changes in procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Employment Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Benefits-Eligible; Exempt (Salaried)

This is a defining moment for Gustavus. Under new presidential leadership and guided by a newly approved strategic plan, the College is advancing an ambitious vision to become a national model for a distinctive, lifelong liberal arts education. Strong enrollment trends, an engaged Board, and a commitment to mission-driven growth have positioned Gustavus to pursue long-term sustainability while continuing to strengthen the student experience.

The Opportunity:

Gustavus Adolphus College seeks a Vice President for Finance and Auxiliaries and Chief Financial Officer to serve as a strategic and operational leader during a period of institutional momentum and transformation.

Reporting directly to the President and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, the VP/CFO will guide the financial and administrative functions of the College, including finance, facilities, payroll, and auxiliary services. This leader will play a central role in aligning institutional resources with strategic priorities, ensuring long-term financial sustainability while supporting the College’s ambitious vision for growth and innovation.

The VP/CFO will have the opportunity to shape and modernize the College’s financial infrastructure at a pivotal time. As transitions across the finance function create space for evolution, the next leader will help strengthen teams, refine budget models, enhance forecasting capabilities, and build a more data-informed approach to decision-making.

The role calls for a strategic thinker and strong communicator who can balance operational discipline with mission alignment, serving as a collaborative partner to academic and administrative leaders across campus.

The salary range for this role is $195,000 – $240,000.

This role is focused on Student Accounts. Financial aid advising and award questions are handled by the Associate Deans of Financial Aid; the Associate Director’s service responsibility is billing and accounts. This role requires sufficient familiarity with how financial aid applies to student account balances to answer basic billing-related questions and to direct students appropriately—not to advise on aid eligibility or awards.

Employment Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Exempt (Salaried), Benefits-Eligible 

Pay Range: $53,000-$57,000 annually

How to apply: Continue here or visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ to complete the online application and submit a resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Anticipated start date = Summer 2026

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Student Accounts & Billing Operations

• Serve as the primary operator of the student accounts receivable system: generate charges, manage billing cycles, distribute fee statements and monthly statements on schedule.
• Administer payment plan enrollment and maintenance; communicate with students and families on terms, missed payments, and adjustments.
• Process payments across all accepted channels: online transactions, checks, wire transfers, and employer or third-party billing.
• Manage cash drawer operations, daily reconciliation, and deposit procedures.
• Process refunds and Title IV credit balance distributions in compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements.
• Coordinate account adjustments with the Director and other campus offices as needed.
• Monitor accounts for discrepancies; communicate proactively with students regarding balances, holds, or errors.
• Administer transcript and registration holds in accordance with institutional policy.
• Process disbursements of federal, state, and private grants and loans in coordination with the Director.
• Reconcile the online payment gateway; assist with monthly general ledger reconciliation.
• Approve routine account adjustments, fee waivers, and write-offs within delegated authority limits; escalate to the Director as needed.

Student & Family Service

• Serve as a primary service contact for students and families with questions about their bill, account balance, payment options, and financial holds.
• Provide clear and accurate information on billing processes, payment plans, and account status.
• When a student’s question involves how their financial aid award applies to their balance—such as why a balance remains after aid has posted—provide basic billing-side context and, where the question involves the aid award itself, direct the student to the appropriate Associate Dean of Financial Aid.
• Resolve complex account disputes professionally and empathetically; escalate to the Director as needed.
• Ensure consistent, professional service across in-person, virtual, phone, and email channels.

Compliance & Regulatory Execution

• Apply federal and state regulations governing student billing and disbursement—including Title IV credit balance rules, refund policies, and disclosure requirements—in all daily operations.
• Maintain current working knowledge of billing compliance requirements; flag emerging issues to the Director promptly.
• Prepare student accounts work papers and reconciliation reports for the annual institutional audit.
• Support program reviews and required reporting as directed.
• Prepare 1098-T data under the Director’s review and approval.

Systems & Data Integrity

• Serve as the primary day-to-day operator of Ellucian Colleague, Perceptive Content, and related platforms for Student Accounts functions.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records in compliance with FERPA and institutional data standards.
• Report data integrity issues to the Director; assist with resolution in coordination with the AIS team.
• Participate in system upgrade testing and implementation as directed.

Cross-Training & Mutual Coverage

• Maintain working proficiency across all Student Accounts functions—including those primarily led by the Director—sufficient to manage them independently during the Director’s absence.
• Actively participate in the office’s cross-training program; maintain up-to-date desk procedure documentation for all critical functions.
• Coordinate coverage planning with the Director in advance of planned absences.
• Support student worker coordination and training when student employees work in the office.

Campus Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Partner with Admissions, Registrar, Housing, Academic Affairs, and other offices to support accurate student account management and enrollment retention.
• Identify and propose workflow improvements; implement approved changes.
• Participate in institutional committees and financial wellness initiatives as assigned.

Employment Type: Part-Time (0.50 FTE), Non-benefits Eligible, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

     - Approximately 26 hours/week for 40 weeks/year (academic year)

     - Start date = mid-August through mid-May each year. Weekly schedule can be determined with supervisor. Some weeks may include night/weekend obligations. 

Pay Range: $20.00-23.00 per hour

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Cultivate a campus environment in which students feel educated and empowered to make healthy and responsible choices that contribute to their overall personal and academic success.
• Collaborate with other staff and students to sponsor, promote, advise, and/or coordinate substance-free activities for the campus targeting late nights, weekends, and specific high-risk dates and events at the college.
• Select, train, advise and evaluate the Peer Assistants. This group of elite student leaders is dedicated to promoting a culture of well-being by providing quality wellness education and resources that support and enhance the lifestyles of our students. Areas of focus include chemical health, mental health & stress management, healthy relationships, sleep, and nutrition & physical activity.
• Supervise and mentor student employees for GustieWELL.
• Manage the office and Peer Assistant budgets, approximately $75,000.
• Track, assess, and report on programs and initiatives.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Chaperone the Peer Assistants annually to the national NASPA/BACCHUS convention. 
• Review and utilize data from American  College Health Association - National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA) survey to inform wellbeing needs and programming  on campus

How to apply: Continue here or visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ to complete the online application and submit a resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Anticipated start date = Summer 2026

Employment Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Exempt (Salaried), Benefits-Eligible

Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,00 annually

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Hands-On Payroll Processing 

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing for bi-weekly (staff/students), monthly (faculty/admin), and specialized summer payrolls.
• Perform data entry for all new hires, entering job codes, wages, taxes, and direct deposits.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees, faculty, and departments, answering all payroll-related questions with clarity and professionalism.
• Provide backup in processing high-volume student employment lifecycle, entering over 1,500 student jobs annually, tracking Federal Work-Study limits, and applying specialized summer allocations.
• Calculate and enter complex compensation adjustments, including faculty status changes, overloads, grant pay, stipends, chair fund payments, and annual college-wide salary increases.
• Calculate and process final payouts for terminating employees, clear leave plan balances, and prorate benefit costs.
• Calculate and disburse external agency payments per pay period, including garnishments, tax levies, child support, and charitable gifts.
• Work closely with HR on PTO and Sick Leave tracking, retirement benefits tracking, and open enrollment updates.
• Prepare and post monthly G/L entries for payroll accruals, interdepartmental charges, and adjustments.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations for the dedicated Payroll bank account
• Work directly with the Grants team to allocate payroll correctly to grant-funded or restricted accounts.

Tax Compliance, Budget & Audit Support

• Prepare and file all 941 Quarterly/Year-End and Minnesota state tax returns.
• Process calendar year-end tax requirements, including generating, auditing, and distributing W-2s and 1095-C (ACA compliance) forms as needed.
• Prepare critical payroll data for institutional reporting requirements, including Form 990 wage information, compliance audits, and Workers' Compensation audits.
• Allocate and update compensation budgets by position
• Provide reporting for managers/supervisors to monitor actual results against these budgets. 
• Run the monthly FTE report for delivery to FP&A, and prepare all necessary audit schedules (e.g., vacation/wage accruals, FTE lists, and audit samples).

This role will work closely with the Gustavus internal IT department (Gustavus Technology Services) which manages institutional infrastructure, hosting environments, network security and enterprise systems. The Back End Web Developer works in close, regular coordination with GTS on server environments, security protocols, platform updates and technical standards, and is expected to serve as a collaborative bridge between the MarCom team’s development needs and GTS’s institutional IT responsibilities.

Experience in or genuine affinity for higher education environments is essential; this role sits at the intersection of technical depth and institutional context.

This is a hybrid position with a flexible mix of on-campus and remote work. On-campus presence is expected for key team meetings, collaborative sprints and launch moments; remote flexibility supports focused development work.

Employment Status: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Exempt (Salaried), Benefits Eligible 

Salary Range: $55,000-70,000 annually

How to apply: Continue here or visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ to complete the online application and submit a resume. A cover letter is optional. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

***Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position**

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Drupal Back End Development

• Architect, develop and maintain custom Drupal modules, content types, fields, views, and back end configurations that support the college’s marketing and communications workflows.
• Lead Drupal version upgrades in partnership with hosting partners, migrations and major platform initiatives, ensuring minimal disruption to marketing operations and content editor experience.
• Oversee Drupal site architecture decisions including module selection, creation and database structure; with a focus on scalability, maintainability and editorial usability.
• Manage Drupal security updates, performance optimization, and caching strategies (Varnish, Redis, or similar) in close coordination with Gustavus Technology Services.
• Maintain development environments, staging workflows and deployment pipelines using Composer, Drush, Git/Bitbucket, and CI/CD tooling.
• Provide code review and technical guidance for front end development work as it intersects with back end architecture.
• Manage external web hosting and development partners.

Systems Integration & Marketing Technology

• Develop and maintain integrations between Drupal and the college’s marketing technology stack, including the enrollment CRM (Slate) and third-party APIs.
• Support implementation and maintenance of marketing automation workflows and data pipelines that connect web behavior to enrollment and advancement systems.
• Ensure data integrity and security across integrated platforms, with attention to compliance requirements and relevant privacy regulations.
• Partner with Gustavus Technology Services (GTS) on infrastructure decisions, server environments, hosting configuration and security protocols; act as the primary technical liaison between the MarCom development team and GTS on web platform and integration matters.
• Coordinate with Gustavus Technology Services (GTS) on institutional data governance, privacy compliance and access management as they apply to marketing technology systems and integrations.

Performance, Reliability & Technical Oversight

• Conduct regular back end audits of the college’s digital properties, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities and technical debt.
• Working to maintain fast, reliable experiences for all users across device types and connection speeds.
• Manage database optimization (MySQL or PostgreSQL) and ensure efficient query performance within Drupal environments.
• Document system architecture, integration logic and development standards to support team continuity and institutional knowledge.

Collaboration & Team Support

• Work closely with the Chief Marketing Officer to execute the team’s digital technology roadmap and contribute to the evaluation of new platforms and tools.
• Partner with the Front End Web Developer on full-stack initiatives, providing back end architecture that supports front end flexibility and performance.
• Maintain a strong, productive working relationship with Gustavus Technology Services; communicating clearly about shared platform responsibilities, escalating infrastructure or security needs appropriately and representing MarCom’s development requirements in cross-functional technical discussions.
• Train and support team members on Drupal best practices, development workflows and tooling.
• Communicate technical constraints, recommendations and progress clearly to non-technical colleagues across marketing, enrollment and academic departments.

How to apply: Continue here or visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ to complete the online application and submit a resume and cover letter. For best consideration, application materials should be submitted by May 18, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately thereafter and continue until the position is filled.

Employment Status: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Exempt (Salaried), and Benefits-Eligible

      - This position is primarily campus-based, with flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement in alignment with institutional needs and leadership expectations.  

Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000

The Chief Communications Officer (CCO) serves as the senior leader responsible for institutional communications strategy, messaging, and execution across internal and external audiences. Reporting to the Vice President of Enrollment Management, and a member of the President’s Executive Leadership Team, the CCO ensures that Gustavus communicates with clarity, consistency, and purpose—strengthening trust, alignment, and engagement across campus and beyond.

The CCO serves as a co-leader within the Marketing & Communications division, working in close partnership with the Chief Marketing Officer to ensure that brand strategy and institutional communications are fully aligned and mutually reinforcing.

The CCO provides executive leadership for internal communications, media relations, editorial strategy, and communications operations. In close partnership with the CMO, the CCO translates institutional brand strategy and priorities into clear, coordinated, and timely communications that advance enrollment, reputation, and community connection.

The CCO ensures that communications at Gustavus are not only compelling in vision, but integrated, coordinated, and effective in execution.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Institutional Messaging & Voice

• Serve as the senior steward of Gustavus’ institutional voice, tone, and narrative.
• Establish and uphold communications principles, editorial standards, and messaging frameworks across the College.
• Lead executive communications, including leadership messaging and high-visibility institutional narratives.

Internal Communications & Campus Alignment

• Lead internal communications strategy, ensuring timely, coordinated, and transparent messaging for faculty, staff, and students.
• Support major institutional initiatives, change communications, and campus-wide priorities.
• Build systems and processes that improve coordination, reduce fragmentation, and strengthen clarity.

Executive & Presidential Communications

• Partner with the President and Chief of Staff to support executive communications, including speeches, messaging, and high-visibility institutional narratives.
• Ensure presidential communications are aligned with institutional strategy, brand positioning, and key priorities.
• Provide strategic counsel on tone, timing, and audience alignment.

Media Relations & Reputation Management

• Lead media relations, public relations strategy, and external communications.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national media.
• Oversee earned, owned, and shared media strategies, including story development and pitching.
• Serve as a key advisor during issues management, crisis communications, and reputational risk moments, in coordination with senior leadership.

Communications Operations & Execution

• Own communications workflow, prioritization, and project management across internal and external initiatives.
• Provide leadership and oversight for communications staff and contracted partners.
• Ensure communications move efficiently from strategy to execution, with clear accountability and follow-through.
• Oversee KPI development, tracking, and reporting related to communications effectiveness.

Cross-Divisional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Marketing, Admission, Advancement, Alumni Relations, Student Life, Athletics, Fine Arts, and Academic Affairs to ensure aligned messaging.
• Collaborate with the CMO to ensure communications execution supports institutional brand and enrollment priorities.
• Align communications efforts with external partners and sponsors, as appropriate.

Direct Reports

• Editorial Lead / Writer
• Internal Communications & Media Relations Manager
• Others as assigned

This role works in close, ongoing partnership with the Gustavus internal IT department (Gustavus Technology Services) on infrastructure, security, platform maintenance and technical standards. The ability to collaborate effectively across both teams is essential to the role.

This is a hybrid position with a flexible mix of on-campus and remote work. On-campus presence is expected for key team meetings, collaborative sprints and launch moments; remote flexibility supports focused development work.

Employment Status: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Exempt (Salaried), Benefits Eligible 

Salary Range: $55,000-70,000 annually

How to apply: Continue here or visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ to complete the online application and submit a resume. A cover letter is optional. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

***Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position**

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drupal Development & CMS Management

• Develop, maintain and improve the college’s Drupal-based website, including custom theme development (Twig), content type configuration, and front end component work.
• Serve as a primary CMS resource for content editors across campus; building intuitive templates and paragraph components, maintaining editorial workflows and providing training and documentation for non-technical users.
• Conduct regular content audits to identify outdated material, structural gaps and opportunities to improve clarity and findability across priority pages.
• Manage Drupal front end dependencies and ensure theme code is clean, well-documented and version-controlled via Git.
• Coordinate with Back End Developer and Gustavus Technology Services (GTS), the college’s internal IT department and/or external development partners on Drupal updates, security patches, hosting environments and performance optimization; serve as a consistent point of contact between MarCom and GTS on web platform matters.

SEO Strategy & Implementation

• Own the college’s on-site SEO program: keyword research, metadata strategy, heading hierarchy, internal linking and URL structure across priority pages.
• Implement and maintain technical SEO fundamentals; page speed, crawlability, mobile performance, structured data (schema markup) and XML sitemaps; within the Drupal environment.
• Conduct regular SEO audits using tools such as Google Search Console or Semrush and translate findings into prioritized action plans.
• Partner with content and communications colleagues to integrate SEO best practices into the content creation process, including meta descriptions, image alt text and editorial tagging.
• Track and report on organic search performance, making data-informed recommendations to improve visibility for key enrollment and institutional audiences.

Front End Design & User Experience

• Translate brand guidelines and designer comps into accurate, responsive, accessible web experiences with close attention to typography, layout and visual consistency.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director/Senior Graphic Designer to develop and iterate on new page templates, landing pages and campaign microsites that align with institutional brand standards.
• Champion WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance across all digital properties, conducting periodic audits and driving remediation.
• Maintain and evolve a shared front end component library that enables consistent, efficient digital production across the team.
• Bring a design-literate perspective to team reviews, surfacing opportunities to improve visual hierarchy, user flow and overall quality.

Analytics & Digital Performance

• Support implementation of Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager to ensure accurate tracking of key web events and user behavior.
• Assist in interpreting site performance data and contribute to regular reporting on traffic, engagement and conversion metrics.
• Participate in A/B testing and optimization initiatives in collaboration with the broader marketing team.
• Contribute to strategic discussions about MarCom planning and how it impacts the website, including content, user experience, design, and search engine optimization.

The Senior Director will oversee a team of approximately 3–4 staff, manage agency relationships, and lead the marketing strategy and execution that helps Gustavus cut through a competitive market, grow enrollment, and deepen engagement with key audiences across the region.

 This position is a key part of the marketing leadership team, working closely with the Chief Marketing Officer to align and manage daily marketing operations across brand, enrollment, and program marketing. You will shape how Gustavus is known to prospective and current students, families, alumni, donors, sponsors, and partners. Your mission is to build marketing principles and assets in an authentic way — differentiating Gustavus in a crowded market, elevating brand awareness in the Twin Cities region, and delivering measurable results that drive enrollment.

Employment Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Exempt (Salaried), Benefits-Eligible 

Pay Range: $80,000-$92,000 annually

Location: On-site, St. Peter, Minnesota (hybrid flexibility available)

Reports To: Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Direct Reports: Approximately 3–4 staff across marketing and creative functions

Main Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 3–4 marketing and creative staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Work closely with the Chief Marketing Officer to build and safeguard the overall marketing strategy for Gustavus Adolphus College.
• Contribute to the Marketing & Communications team’s strategic goals, planning, and outcomes, partnering with the CCO’s communications team where initiatives intersect.

Campaigns & Channels

• Manage owned and paid campaigns across digital, print, social, and out-of-home channels.
• Lead coordinated multi-channel marketing efforts targeting key audiences.
• Build and oversee cross-channel marketing plans and agency management for day-to-day and campaign efforts.
• Manage agency partnerships and vendor relationships; direct contracted work and track ongoing progress.

Audience & Program Marketing

• Lead and execute marketing development for core institutional audiences, including Admissions, Financial Aid, Advancement, Alumni, Student Life, Athletics, Fine Arts, and the Provost’s office.
• Build strong working relationships with partners across college departments, elevating collective marketing effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the full Marketing & Communications team to ensure marketing work is aligned and streamlined across platforms.

Brand, Budget & Measurement

• Steward the marketing budget, ensuring responsible allocation and clear ROI reporting.
• Champion brand standards and visual identity in marketing execution; partner with the CCO’s team on brand governance across the institution.
• Drive impact through tracked and managed KPIs; build regular performance dashboards and recaps for the CMO and leadership.
• Ensure all deliverables are achieved, documented, and measured.
• Other duties as assigned.

Employment Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Benefits-Eligible; Exempt (Salaried)

Employment Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Benefits-Eligible; Exempt (Salaried)