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.
Application Procedure:
The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials via our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to [email protected].
- Letter of interest
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Contact information for at least three references
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.
Skills Required
- Strong technical abilities with Google Workspace
- Proficient written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage complex, multi-step workflows and meet deadlines reliably
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Professionalism, discretion, careful listening, and emotional intelligence when handling sensitive information
- Ability to provide welcoming, hospitable service to people from varied backgrounds and faith traditions
- Openness to exploring AI tools such as Gemini Enterprise
- Letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least three references
What We Do
Augustana University is a university based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Inspired by Lutheran scholarly tradition and the liberal arts, it provides undergraduate and graduate education through a broad range of academic programs. Its mission emphasizes challenging students intellectually, fostering integrity, and integrating faith with learning and service. The university aims to prepare students to discover meaningful vocations and contribute to a diverse world.
