Employment Type: Full-time (.88 FTE), Exempt (Salaried), Benefits-Eligible

Salary Range: $42,000-46,000 (based on .88 FTE)

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:

• Serve as Assistant Athletic Trainer in prevention, immediate care, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletes in the athletic training room and intercollegiate athletic events (as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer).
• Coordinate and maintain Health Status Questionnaire and insurance information of all intercollegiate athletes in all sports.  
• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer with the coordination and maintenance of all physical forms for all intercollegiate athletes.
• Assist with the maintenance of athletic training injury records, including daily SOAP notes and daily Statistical sheets.
• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer with the enforcement of all Policies and Procedures as stated in the Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer with the administration of the overall athletic training program as per the NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook.
• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in any other assigned duties and responsibilities as designated by the Head Athletic Trainer.

Preceptor Athletic Training Program:

• Report to: Program Director of accredited athletic training curriculum program.
• Serve as approved preceptor in the athletic training major by supervising athletic training students in the athletic training room and sport coverage. Provide students with as many meaningful opportunities to further their clinical educational experience.
• Regularly evaluate athletic training students clinical athletic training techniques and skills.  Evaluate each student’s work habits, professional potential, relationships with others, etc.
• Supervise clinical experiences for athletic training students in cooperation with the Program Director of the Athletic Training Curriculum.
• Evaluate each student major utilizing forms as provided by the Program Director.
• All other duties as assigned.

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 an intermediate, 200-level Cell and Molecular Biology course with labs that will serve both Biology and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology majors, as well as a 300-level Genetics course (without lab) and a 300-level Molecular Biology course (with labs). 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.
• 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?

• Improve 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.

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 (0.85 FTE), Benefits-Eligible; Exempt (Salaried); In-Person Instruction

Position Overview

• Teach 6 course sections over the academic year. Typically, 3 in the Fall and 3 in the Spring. Two of the sections in Fall and/or Spring may be the same course. Primary teaching responsibilities may/will include Auditing, Intermediate Accounting, and Financial Accounting.
• 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.
• Assume an active role in advising accounting majors. Starting in your second year (2027-28), you will provide dedicated mentorship to help students navigate CPA requirements and professional career placements.

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.

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: Part-Time; $5,000 per 4-credit course (a total of $15,000 for three courses with potential signing bonus for qualified applicants); Exempt (Salaried); In-Person Instruction

Position Overview

• Teach 3 course sections over the academic year. Teach one section of Audit in the Fall and two sections of Financial Accounting during the spring semester. Audit is a required upper-level course for Accounting Majors. Financial Accounting is a foundational requirement for business students. If there is mutual interest, there may be an opportunity for continued employment with flexibility in course assignments
• Responsibilities: Your role will go beyond the textbook. You'll use your real-world experience to bring accounting concepts to life, helping students understand the importance of financial reporting and analysis. The materials are available if preferred.
• Time Commitment: This is a part-time, in-person position for the nine-month academic year (August 15-May 14). Courses are typically either M-W-F or T-Th.
• 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?

• Mentor the next generation of financial professionals. This position offers a unique chance to mentor bright, engaged students who secure positions at top accounting firms. As part of a community committed to fostering belonging and purpose, you’ll have the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life while shaping future leaders.
• 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), 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

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

Salary Range: $52,000-60,000 annually

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. A cover letter is optional. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Dining Service Support

• Manage Student Dining Service Accounts:
  • Advise students re: meal plan balance and status
  • Add/Delete/Edit student meal plan accounts on One Card system
  • Communicate with parents in matters concerning meal plans
  • Process student special order requests – debit accounts
  • Coordinate with the Assistant Director on activities and deadlines related to New Student Registration – Meal Plans
• Administrative & Office Functions
  • Preparation of Bi-weekly Payroll
  • Supervise the Auxiliary Services Accounts Coordinator and preparation of A/P
  • Create a pleasant, professional atmosphere
  • Manage office equipment and office supplies needs
  • Update and maintain standard customer forms
  • Provide administrative assistance for the Associate Vice President, Auxiliary Services
• Assist Catering & Summer Programs
  • Schedule appointments 
  • Manage Special Events/Sendout function sheets (EMS)
    • Enter data for upcoming events
    • Distribute, post, and update weekly function sheets
    • Collate and ensure completeness/accuracy of function sheets
    • Prepare billing/accounts receivable for Catering/Summer Programs groups and events (EMS)
    • Prepare appropriate signage for banquet rooms and special events
• Assist the Assistant Director of Dining Service, Operations with the onboarding of new employees

Book Mark Support

• Assist Book Mark Management with General Merchandise
  • Assist with merchandising and inventory plans 
  • Assist with the maintenance of the merchandise markdown and returns schedule
  • Data entry: build purchase orders, and add new items to the Inventory Management System and Point of Sale
  • Participate in weekly opening and/or store closing procedures 
  • Provides sales floor support as needed

General Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality in all matters concerning student data, customer contact data, and employee/personnel data
• All other duties as assigned 

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 (0.85 FTE), Benefits-Eligible; Exempt (Salaried); In-Person Instruction

Position Overview

• Teach six course sections over the academic year. Typically, three in the Fall and three in the Spring. Primary teaching responsibilities will include introductory and advanced GIS and a course in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• 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.
• Advance your scholarship by working with undergraduate research assistants, joining a writing retreat, applying for an internal grant, receiving travel funds to present at conferences, receiving help applying for external grants, and making use of our research facilities.
• 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.

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 (0.85 FTE), Benefits-Eligible; Exempt (Salaried); In-Person Instruction

Position Overview

• Teach six course sections over the academic year. Typically, three in the Fall and three in the Spring. Primary teaching responsibilities will include Introduction to Human Geography, World Geography, Urban Geography, and a course in the candidate’s area of specialization.
• 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), Exempt (Salaried), Benefits-Eligible

Salary Range: $70,000-$95,000 annually

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. A cover letter is optional. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Budget:

• Create and manage the development of the College-wide budget, collaborating closely with the Controller, President’s leadership team, Budget managers, and the VP of Finance. Provide ongoing analysis and reporting on budget attainment.
• Develop and deliver clear, actionable budget reports for senior leadership and department leaders. 
• Lead the Internal Budget Committee ensuring that the views of representatives from across campus are captured. 
• Manage the technical aspects of the budget within the College’s ERP system. Provide education and training on budget methodology, process and system. 

Financial Analysis:

• Enhance and manage the College’s forecasting model. Provide detailed forecasting reports with variance analysis. 
• Lead scenario planning and financial modeling to support key institutional initiatives and long-term planning. Serve as a strategic partner to the VP of Finance and senior leadership.
• Develop models, metrics, reports, charts, and automated operational solutions where feasible.  Develop and maintain the College’s financial dashboard. 
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, and data integrity.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights to support decision-making across the College.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate on college committees providing business acumen.
• Assist with debt management supporting the Vice President of Finance during the capital financing process. 
• Provide exemplary service to the role’s stakeholders, including both internal and external constituents.
• All other duties as assigned

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

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 annually

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. A cover letter is optional. 

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.
• Supervise and backup assistant payroll manager 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.
• 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).

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 (0.85 FTE), Benefits-Eligible; Exempt (Salaried); In-Person Instruction

Position Overview

• Teach 6 course sections over the academic year. Typically, 3 in the Fall and 3 in the Spring. Two of the sections in Fall and/or Spring may be the same course. Primary teaching responsibilities will include various courses within exercise physiology, such as exercise leadership, nutrition, research methods and statistics, and chronic disease.
• 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?

• Improve 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.

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 (0.85 FTE), Benefits-Eligible; Exempt (Salaried); In-Person Instruction

Position Overview

• Teach 6 course sections over the academic year. Typically, 3 in the Fall and 3 in the Spring. Primary teaching responsibilities will include entry-level survey courses on Environmental history with a global focus, and the two-course US History survey, offered both fall and spring semesters.
• 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?

• Improve 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), Exempt (Salaried), Benefits-Eligible

Salary Range: $54,000-62,000 annually 

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 and cover letter. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Benefits Administration 

• Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary plans
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries and issue resolution
• Coordinate and manage the annual open enrollment process, including communications, system updates, and employee education
• Oversee retirement plan administration, including enrollments and contributions
• Partner with external brokers and vendors to ensure effective plan delivery and compliance

Leave Administration & Compliance

• Support and communicate employee leaves of absence including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, and MN Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
• Serve as the primary liaison with third-party leave administrators to coordinate claims and ensure timely processing
• Guide employees and supervisors through leave processes, eligibility, and documentation requirements
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state leave laws and regulations

Employee Relations Support

• Provide frontline employee relations support to supervisors on low to moderate complexity issues (e.g., performance concerns, policy interpretation, workplace conflicts)
• Address and resolve low-to-medium complexity employee relations matters, escalating high-risk issues to the HR Director as needed.
• Act as a neutral resource for employees seeking guidance on workplace concerns or conflict resolution.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and compliant personnel files, ensuring proper documentation and record retention
• Oversee leave tracking systems in partnership with Payroll to ensure data integrity and accurate reporting
• Manage unemployment claims, including response preparation and participation in hearings as needed
• Support compliance-related reporting, including annual Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Payroll, Finance, and other campus departments to ensure alignment of HR processes
• Identify opportunities to improve HR workflows, systems, and employee experience
• Assist with HR projects and initiatives that support institutional priorities

How to apply: Continue here or visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ to complete the online application and submit a resume and cover letter. 

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

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

How to apply: Continue here or visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ to complete the online application and submit a resume and cover letter. 

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

Salary Range: $65,000-$80,000

The Sponsorship Director is a key role within the marketing and communication department. Working closely with the Chief Marketing Officer, this position will offer a fast-paced environment for a dynamic and results-driven team member. A motivated individual will flourish in this role. You will be responsible for selling sponsorships, developing partnerships, creating compelling presentations, and executing sales calls to drive revenue growth. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Contribute to a growing, high-performing team while promoting a strong culture of collaboration, excellence, and accountability. 
• Contribute to the development and execution of Gustavus Adolphus’ sponsorship strategy.
• Identify, develop, and secure sponsorship and partnership opportunities for College assets and properties.
• Conduct research to identify potential sponsors and key decision makers.
• Cultivate relationships with prospective sponsors and partners in order to elevate our brand through partnerships. Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, partners, and stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver persuasive sales presentations to prospective partners.
• Negotiate sponsorship agreements and contracts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the successful activation and execution of sponsorship deals.
• Monitor, track and report on sales performance, market trends, metrics, and outcomes.
• Meet and exceed revenue goals through proactive outreach and relationship management.
• Champion innovative change and approaches, helping teams and individuals succeed. 
• Find ways to streamline current processes and help implement new ideas and best practices to reach our targeted goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will bring a journalist’s instinct for storytelling, a marketer’s understanding of brand and audience, and a web editor’s fluency with digital content management. This role is central to advancing the College’s goals in student enrollment, alumni and donor engagement, and community visibility.

How to apply: Continue here or visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ to complete the online application and submit a resume and cover letter. 

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

Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000 annually

Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, the Editor & Senior Writer serves as the editorial lead for Gustavus.edu and The Gustavus Quarterly magazine. This individual will generate compelling, on-brand content that reflects campus life, academic achievement, and the broader Gustavus story. Working collaboratively across the Marketing and Communications team, this role ensures editorial output is aligned with institutional priorities and integrated across all media channels.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Web & Digital Content

• Own and manage editorial content for Gustavus.edu, the College’s primary marketing platform.
• Upload and maintain news articles, press releases, and general web content using the College’s content management system.
• Monitor website user experience and recommend improvements to serve key audience segments effectively.
• Ensure all web content meets accessibility standards.

Magazine & Print Publications

• Serve as managing editor of The Gustavus Quarterly, overseeing the publication from concept through final production.
• Ideate, assign, write, edit, and proof content; collaborate with designers, photographers, and other creative partners.
• Maintain and evolve editorial themes that reflect the Gustavus brand and institutional priorities.

Writing, Editing & Storytelling

• Identify and develop compelling feature stories, campus news, and profiles that resonate with prospective students, alumni, donors, and the broader Gustavus community.
• Conduct interviews with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and subject matter experts.
• Provide writing, editing, and proofreading support across the Marketing and Communications team.
• Assess photo, video, and graphic needs to enhance storytelling across both digital and print platforms.

Strategy & Collaboration

• Oversee the editorial content calendar for both the website and magazine.
• Partner with the broader Marketing and Communications team to ensure brand consistency and message alignment across all channels.
• Field and assess content requests for web pages and other communications projects.
• Actively contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture built on excellence and accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

How to apply: Continue here or visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ to complete the online application and submit a resume and cover letter. 

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

Salary Range: $55,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience

The Internal Communications & Media Relations Manager plays a key role in executing institutional communications across internal and external audiences. Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer (CCO), this position leads day-to-day internal communications, supports media relations efforts, and helps coordinate communications across the College.

This role is responsible for translating institutional priorities into clear, timely, and well-coordinated communications. The Manager ensures that communications are aligned, effectively managed, and responsive to the needs of the institution. The role exists to ensure that communications at Gustavus are not only well-crafted, but coordinated, consistent, and effective.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Internal Communications

• Lead the day-to-day execution of internal communications for faculty, staff, and students.
• Draft, edit, and distribute campus-wide communications, including leadership messages, announcements, and updates.
• Partner with campus leaders to support communications for institutional initiatives, changes, and priorities.
• Ensure internal communications are timely, coordinated, and aligned across divisions.

Media Relations & External Communications

• Support media relations strategy, including drafting press releases, media pitches, and external communications.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and regional media.
• Monitor media coverage and track institutional visibility and reputation.
• Coordinate responses to media inquiries in partnership with the CCO.

Executive Communications Support

• Support executive communications, including drafting speeches, remarks, and key messaging for senior leaders.
• Help ensure alignment of executive communications with institutional priorities and messaging frameworks.
• Provide input on tone, timing, and audience alignment.

Communications Coordination & Workflow

• Coordinate communications planning, prioritization, and workflow across projects and initiatives.
• Manage editorial calendars and communications timelines.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Admission, Advancement, and other campus partners to ensure aligned messaging and execution.
• Track communications projects and ensure clear follow-through.

Content Development & Editorial Support

• Draft and edit a range of content, including stories, announcements, web content, and newsletters.
• Ensure content aligns with institutional voice, tone, and editorial standards.
• Collaborate with the CCO and marketing team to support storytelling across channels.

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 (0.92 FTE), Benefits-Eligible; Exempt (Salaried); In-Person Instruction.

Position Overview

• Teach 6.5 course equivalents over the academic year. Two of the sections in Fall and/or Spring may be the same course. Primary teaching responsibilities will include: Listening and Analysis I and II, Emerging Musician plus Lab, and an Advanced Theory elective.
• 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.

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 (0.85 FTE), Benefits-Eligible; Exempt (Salaried); In-Person Instruction.

Position Overview

• Teach 6 course equivalents over the academic year. Typically, 3 in the Fall and 3 in the Spring. Two of the sections in Fall and/or Spring may be the same course. Primary teaching responsibilities will include: Gustavus Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Collective, and America’s Music (a core music major 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; Exempt (Salaried)

This position requires a people-focused professional who excels at building authentic relationships, coordinating multiple logistical projects simultaneously, and providing outstanding service to diverse constituencies. The coordinator serves as the welcoming voice and face of alumni relations while ensuring that all logistics are seamlessly executed to support team members' vision and planning.

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. A cover letter is optional.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Event Logistics Coordination & Support (35%)

• Coordinate logistics for 35+ annual alumni events and programs planned by team members, including Homecoming, Reunion Weekend, regional gatherings, affinity celebrations, and lifelong learning opportunities
• Facilitate Alumni Board meetings and volunteer leadership events by managing logistics, materials, and hospitality arrangements
• Coordinate logistical support for specialized events including awards banquets and memorial services
• Manage event registration systems, payment processing, and attendee list coordination for the Advancement division with personal attention to participant experience
• Coordinate vendor relationships for catering, venues, accommodations, and transportation based on team specifications
• Prepare and organize event materials including name tags, signage, programs, and welcome packets according to event plans
• Provide on-site logistics support including registration setup, guest services coordination, and administrative assistance

Mass Communications & Relationship Management (35%)

• Manage comprehensive class letter program across all graduation years, including tracking, editorial support, content development support, and formatting for class communications
• Coordinate distribution of class communications through postal mail, email platforms, and social media channels
• Prepare and distribute affinity-based, non-solicitation communications provided by campus constituents, including departmental newsletters, tenure and promotion support letters, coach communications, presidential messaging, and other requests through postal mail and email platforms
• Coordinate life milestone communications including weddings, births, career achievements, and memorial acknowledgments
• Maintain relationships with and provide ongoing support for class officers and other volunteer communications leaders
• Compile, organize, and manage alumni news for class letters, magazines, and other institutional publications
• Handle alumni inquiries and requests for information with personalized attention and timely follow-up

Customer Service, Administrative Excellence, and Communication Hub (20%)

• Serve as primary phone contact for Alumni and Parent Engagement, managing alumni toll-free line and general inquiries
• Provide exceptional customer service for requests ranging from contact information updates to event information to genealogy research
• Manage email communications and respond to online submissions with personalized attention
• Coordinate specialized services including alumni insurance programs, merchandise orders, yearbook sales, and commemorative programs
• Process financial operations including event payments, budget tracking, and vendor coordination
• Serve as welcoming first point of contact for office visitors and walk-in inquiries
• Maintain comprehensive records, tracking systems, and communication logs
• Supervise student employees in Alumni and Parent Engagement that support logistics coordination, constituent outreach, and other engagement and administrative activities

Awards & Recognition Programs (10%)

• Coordinate alumni awards program including research, nominee development, and presentation materials
• Support Recognition Committee through documentation, meeting coordination, and candidate information gathering
• Manage awards ceremony logistics, recipient communications, and recognition efforts
• Coordinate awards materials including plaques, certificates, and commemorative items

All other duties as assigned

Employment Type: Full-Time (.92 FTE), Benefits-Eligible, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Pay Range: $18.50-20.50 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: 

Graduation & Degree Completion

• Assist the Assistant Registrar with auditing degree programs to verify completion of graduation requirements.
• Prepare academic records for graduation review and processing.
• Process Intent to Graduate forms and coordinate diploma orders.
• Prepare the official graduation program and support verification of degree completion.
• Organize and prepare diplomas for commencement.
• Record and communicate completion status to ensure accurate conferral of degrees.
• Evaluate final transcripts to determine eligibility for honors.

Academic Records & Student Status Changes

• Process student academic record updates including:
  • Major/minor declarations
  • Withdrawals, leaves of absence, and readmissions
  • Program substitutions and exceptions
  • Repeat course registrations and approved permissions
• Maintain and update student biographical and academic data (e.g., addresses, legal names, proxy access, and related updates).
• Process placement results (e.g., math and language placement).
• Enter transfer credit from outside institutions when needed. 

Compliance & Eligibility Reporting

• Verify and report athletic eligibility according to established schedules.
• Monitor student-athlete registration changes that may impact eligibility.

Academic Processes & Registrations

• Process specialized registrations including:
  • Community audit registrations
  • Employee course registrations
  • Non-degree seeking student enrollments
• Provide administrative support for the faculty Adjudication Committee.
• Process academic forms including substitutions, course withdrawal forms, drop/add requests, and special permission registrations.

Transcripts & Records Services

• Process paper transcript requests and assist with online transcript fulfillment.
  

Student Employment & Office Operations

• Support student employee operations in collaboration with the Office of Student Employment, including training and day-to-day guidance.
• Provide front-line service via phone, email, and in-person support.
• Assist with general office operations including mail processing and counter support.

Perform all other duties as assigned.