Key Responsibilities Strategic 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 groups Fundraising & 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 growth Operations & Administration Direct all Center operations, including a ~$650,000 budget Supervise staff and oversee hiring, evaluation, and development Manage facilities, collections, exhibitions, and publications Programs & 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 forums Staff Leadership Foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven team culture Mentor staff, interns, and student employees Ensure effective staffing, scheduling, and performance management Required Qualifications Ph. 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 work Preferred Qualifications Proven success in fundraising, including grants and major gifts Teaching experience in higher education Experience working with governing boards or advisory councils Core 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 disciplines Work 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?