D. in a relevant discipline (e.g., history, English, American studies, anthropology, museum or archives administration)* Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience in a museum, archives, research center, or similar organization* Demonstrated record of scholarly, curatorial, or collections-based workPreferred Qualifications* Proven success in fundraising, including grants and major gifts* Teaching experience in higher education* Experience working with governing boards or advisory councilsCore Competencies* Strategic thinking and organizational leadership* Fundraising and donor engagement expertise* Strong written and verbal communication skills* Financial and budget management* Ability to engage diverse audiences, from academic to public communities* Experience building partnerships across institutions and disciplinesWork Environment* Primarily campus-based in Sioux Falls, SD* Regular evening and weekend commitments for events and programs* Occasional physical activity (e.g., exhibit setup, lifting up to 50 lbs)Why Join Augustana University?* Lead a high-impact cultural and research center with regional and national reach* Shape programs that connect scholarship with public life* Collaborate in a mission-driven, student-centered academic community* Contribute to a center that blends archives, exhibitions, publishing, and public humanitiesInteracting 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. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership* Define and execute a long-term vision for CWS programs, collections, and partnerships* Lead strategic planning aligned with university priorities and regional impact* Serve as liaison to the CWS Board of Directors and advisory groupsFundraising & Advancement* Act as chief fundraiser, leading annual, major gift, and grant efforts* Build and steward relationships with donors, members, and community stakeholders* Identify new funding opportunities to support programs, collections, and growthOperations & Administration* Direct all Center operations, including a ~$650,000 budget* Supervise staff and oversee hiring, evaluation, and development* Manage facilities, collections, exhibitions, and publicationsPrograms & Public Engagement* Oversee major conferences, lectures, exhibitions, and public events* Strengthen partnerships with academic departments and regional organizations* Represent CWS in professional, academic, and public forumsStaff Leadership* Foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven team culture* Mentor staff, interns, and student employees* Ensure effective staffing, scheduling, and performance managementRequired Qualifications* Ph.