Chapel Administrative Specialist

Augustana University; Sioux Falls (SD); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a Chapel Administrative Specialist to support the Office of Faith & Spiritual Life. This full-time, 10-month role coordinates day-to-day operations, scheduling, communications, and relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and church partners.

The ideal candidate demonstrates high emotional intelligence, service-driven leadership, and strong communication.

Formación

• Must have high emotional intelligence and a spirit of service.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Reliable with deadlines.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to explore AI tools (Gemini Enterprise) to improve workflows.

Responsabilidades

• Provide administrative and operational support for the Office of Faith & Spiritual Life.
• Manage scheduling and communications, including social media and web updates.
• Maintain records and handle financial administration.
• Coordinate program and worship logistics and student staff support.
• Liaise with pastors, faculty, staff, alumni, congregations, and external partners.

Conocimientos

High emotional intelligence

Strong written and oral communication

Deadline reliability

Independent and team-oriented

Proactive mindset

Herramientas

Google Workspace

Gemini Enterprise

Descripción del empleo

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Full-Time Support Services Main Campus, Sioux Falls, SD, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1434

Augustana University (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), a university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), welcomes applications and nominations for a Chapel Administrative Specialist. This is a full-time, 10-month (August-May) support staff position.

The Chapel Administrative Specialist is an integral part of the Faith & Spiritual Life team and works closely with the university pastors to execute programming and support the integration of faith with learning and service at Augustana. The Chapel Administrative Specialist provides comprehensive administrative and operational support for Augustana's Office of Faith & Spiritual Life. This position serves as a key point of coordination among university pastors, students, faculty and staff, alumni, congregations, ELCA partners, and campus departments. The specialist manages day-to-day office operations, scheduling and communications (including social media and web management), record keeping, financial administration, program and worship logistics, student staff support, and external church relationships while helping ensure that the Chapel remains a welcoming and well-organized center of faith and community for the university.

The Chapel Administrative Specialist interacts frequently with students, faculty and staff, guests, and community partners, serving as front-lines hospitality for the office. High emotional intelligence and leading with a spirit of service are essential. The candidate must exercise careful listening, discretion, and professionalism when triaging pastoral care needs or handling sensitive information, ensuring a welcoming and hospitable environment for people of all backgrounds and faith traditions.

The ideal candidate must be a high-capacity individual who can thrive in fast-paced settings, and a proactive professional skilled at anticipating needs and tracking complex, multi-step workflows with confidence. Key competencies include strong technical abilities (Google Workspace), proficient written and oral communication, deadline reliability, and an openness to exploring AI tools (Gemini Enterprise) to drive workflow efficiencies. Candidates must have the ability to work independently and as a part of the team, and should be open to receiving directions and feedback.

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

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