Vice President for Finance and Adminstration

Leadership Profile

CONFIDENTIAL Prepared by

August 2018

This Leadership Profile is intended to provide information about Augustana University and the position of Vice President for Finance and Administration. It is designed to assist qualified individuals in assessing their interest.

Opportunity and Summary of Position

Augustana University seeks a Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA) who will form a strong partnership with its new President and her leadership team to write the University’s next chapter and shape its future. The University invites applications, expressions of interest, and nominations for this exceptional leadership opportunity.

The University seeks a financial leader with a distinguished record of achievement and a superb communicator with exceptional analytical skills. Reporting directly to the President and as a member of her cabinet, the VPFA will serve as an essential partner and strategic advisor to the President and work collaboratively with board members, administrators, faculty, students and staff in advancing the institution’s strategic priorities and mission.

The VPFA will provide strategic financial leadership, strengthen budget processes that prioritize academic planning, and optimize structures and processes to maximize effectiveness and impact. The ideal candidate will have a track record of successful senior leadership in finance and administration, as well as demonstrated accomplishments in developing and attaining strategic goals and objectives in a similarly complex organizational setting.

Candidates must bring a spirit of partnership, transparency and fiscal responsibility. The VPFA will understand and respect shared governance and will be an advocate for an environment that promotes inclusive decision-making, best practices, student success, and a sense of community across the University. An MBA or advanced degree is preferred.

For information regarding how to express a candidacy or to make a nomination for this position, please see the section entitled “Procedure for Candidacy” near the end of this document.

The Role of the Vice President for Finance and Administration

General Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the President’s cabinet; • Serve as the principal cabinet resource to the Board of Trustees’ Financial Management Committee as well as the Investment and Audit Committees; • Provide executive leadership in business and finance, and maintain a high standard of fiscal management; • Assist the President and cabinet in planning and developing long-range plans for the University; • Assist the President and the special assistant to the president in interpreting and implementing the policies of the Board of Trustees; • Provide leadership in identifying and resolving problems of administration where policy or procedure development may be lacking; • Supervise the preparation and operation of the University’s annual budget and operating plan, and the control of institutional expenses; • Oversee all contracted services; and • Supervise the overall coordination and operation of the Business Office, Buildings/ Grounds and other areas of responsibility.

Leadership, management and interpersonal skills

• The ability to exercise and apply sound judgment and decision-making skills as well as the ability to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of data; • Strong communication skills, presenting complex data in a simple and straightforward manner to faculty and staff at all levels; • The ability to interact with senior leaders and the Board of Trustees concerning complex financial analysis; • The ability to analyze projects and proposals, develop policy, and stay current with emerging technologies; • The ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with internal and external constituents; • Dynamic and collaborative leadership, with an ability to maintain a visible and energetic presence within the broader campus community; • The ability to research, retrieve and organize data; prepare reports and financial documentation; and analyze and audit data to detect and correct errors;

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures in a not-for-profit environment; • The ability to manage risk, insuring against it when appropriate and minimizing it as circumstances dictate; • The ability to engage in and encourage meaningful and intentional professional development appropriate for areas of responsibility; • The ability to establish and nurture effective and positive working relationships and maintain professionalism when dealing with all university staff, faculty, students and other constituents; • The ability to accept and provide constructive coaching in a professional manner; and • A commitment to adhering to the governing documents, policies and procedures established by Augustana University.

Opportunities and Expectations for Leadership

The President seeks a talented co-strategist to provide entrepreneurial financial thinking and strategic analysis to support future institutional planning. The Board of Trustees and senior leadership team are seeking a visionary, creative ally to lead the institution through a long-term financial planning process while also proactively identifying areas of opportunity and improvement with the goal of balancing the budget in two years. The VPFA will bring a flexible, creative style and transparent communication to the budget development process. The VPFA will provide advice and leadership and serve as both a resource and an idea generator whose financial expertise will enable beneficial change.

As the University moves forward with ambitious plans for the future, the institution needs to integrate financial plans that strategically lead to long-range efficiencies and stability. The new VPFA will create and implement financial plans supported by organized data systems that are tied to strategic plans and that will allow the University to meet its goals. It will be important to work carefully to investigate alternative models for operational and business improvements and efficiencies, and careful oversight will be critical to success.

There is an existing, capable and committed team in place to support the new VPFA. S/he will have the opportunity to further develop a dedicated and talented team that is both efficient and effective. The University will rely even more heavily on a highly performing staff as it strives to strengthen the alignment between its strategic planning and financial resources, contain costs

and enhance efficiency. The new Vice President will be expected to hold others accountable and set high standards for professional growth and integrity, personally and for the staff.

The University seeks a new VPFA who will bring a commitment to promoting a customer service orientation and a culture of engagement, transparency and collaboration across campus. The VPFA will build strong and productive relationships with other departments to better understand their needs and identify creative solutions to new initiatives. The ultimate goal is to establish a process that is participatory, clearly defines the University’s goals and strategic priorities, and ensures long-term financial strength.

Personal Qualifications and Personal Qualities

Augustana University seeks a VPFA who is attentive to the challenges facing a tuition-driven institution and who will understand the resource opportunities in private liberal arts higher education; is a proponent for the development and management of a budget model reflecting that external awareness; and will play a central role in prompting new sources of revenue, including public-private and private-private partnerships and other external alliances. The VPFA is responsible for all corporate financial and administrative affairs and for the preparation, allocation and control of the organization’s annual budget and multi-year operating plan. The VPFA will maintain high standards of fiscal management, participating in the overall planning and direction of institutional affairs.

The successful candidate will be a strategic and analytical thinker who can thrive in an environment where open dialogue is expected. The new leader for the University’s finance and administration department will provide the vision, enthusiasm, communication and commitment to propel the department and the institution forward.

Areas of current responsibility include the Business Office, Buildings/Grounds and Capital Projects, Campus Safety, Conferences and Scheduling, Insurance and Risk Management, Contracts and Legal Services, Treasury and Investments, Financial Aid and Auxiliary Services. The VPFA also works closely with all other areas of campus, including, but not limited to, Academic Affairs, Human Resources, Advancement, Enrollment, and Information Technology Services.

Critical to the role is service to the Board of Trustees’ Financial Management Committee as well as the Investment and Audit Committees. The institutional budget is approximately $50 million with an endowment value of over $80 million.

Qualities and Qualifications

A proven leader is needed with a record of accomplishment in creating and managing financial and administrative systems and operations in organizations of similar size and complexity. Critical will be demonstrated experience working with a president, governing board, and internal and external constituencies to support transparent, inclusive and compliant processes. While an understanding of accounting is needed, expertise and leadership in finance and business combined with the ability to build trust and educate the full team is crucial. Experience with managing change is highly preferred.

A strategic, analytical and collaborative leader is needed to oversee the preparation and monitoring of budgets and financial projections. The team is seeking a flexible leader with experience successfully developing, managing and mentoring staff as well as proven skills in building collaborative relationships with colleagues across departments. Also important will be data analysis and data management experience; strong verbal, written and listening communication skills; strong problem-solving abilities; the talent to make financial projections and decisions; and experience implementing and enhancing new technologies to improve both efficiency and service.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion and comfort interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds, experiences and points of view. A deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Commitment to mission must be clear. Augustana University lives and imparts its mission and the core values that have guided us for more than 150 years—through its academic programs; in its teaching and management; in its co-curriculum activities; as a member of the Sioux Falls community and an institution of higher learning in the U.S.

Personal qualities include integrity, accessibility, professionalism, trustworthiness, a sense of humor, and confidence to push back when needed.

Credentials: an advanced degree in finance, business, or other comparable degree, and/or comparable years of relevant experience in the field are preferred.

University Leadership

Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, President

Stephanie Herseth Sandlin grew up on her family’s farm near Houghton, South Dakota. She attended college in Washington, D.C., earning undergraduate, graduate and law degrees from Georgetown University. During this time, she was a teaching fellow for university students and an instructor on the faculty of the law school.

In 2004, Stephanie became the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota as well as the youngest woman serving in the House during that time. While in Congress, she specialized in developing policy important to South Dakota, including agriculture, renewable energy, veterans’ education and tribal affairs. She earned a number of national distinctions while serving in Congress, including being named among the Ten Outstanding Young Americans in 2006 by the U.S. Junior Chamber. She was also included on TIME magazine’s 40 Under 40 list of “New Civic Leaders.”

After leaving Congress in 2011, Stephanie became a partner in a Washington, D.C., law firm, building a public policy practice centered on bioenergy, food safety and nutrition. In 2012, she joined Raven Industries in Sioux Falls as its first general counsel and vice president of corporate development. As an executive officer for Raven, as well as a member of the CoBank Board of Directors, she has been actively involved in strategic planning, governance, enterprise risk management and oversight of financial performance.

She was inaugurated as Augustana’s 24th president—and the university first woman president— on Friday, September 15, 2017. Stephanie and her husband, Max Sandlin, are parents to Zachary, age 9. They live in Sioux Falls and enjoy all things baseball and bluegrass. They also have four older children — Hillary, Trey, Emily and Christian — and three granddaughters, all of whom currently reside in Texas.

Dr. Colin Irvine, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the University

Dr. Irvine joined Augustana in June, and most recently served as senior vice president for academic affairs and dean at Carroll College in Helena, Montana. At Carroll, he developed a Center for Teaching Excellence, was instrumental in leading the initiative to revise the College’s core/general education plan, led the development of the $1.4 million Anthrozoology Research Center, oversaw the establishment of Carroll’s first master’s degree program and created a leadership structure to facilitate innovation and academic program development.

Prior to joining Carroll College, Colin spent 12 years at Augsburg College (now University) in Minneapolis where he served in various roles associated with the Office for Undergraduate Research, the Honors Program, the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of

Admissions. He also taught courses in composition, education, literature and environmental studies. He is the recipient of two Fulbright Awards and has taught and studied internationally. In 2012, he received the Augsburg College Excellence in Teaching Award.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from Carroll College, a master’s degree in American Studies from the University of Notre Dame and a Ph.D. in English from Marquette University.

Dr. Pam Homan, Vice President for Advancement

Dr. Homan assumed her current role and responsibilities last February. Previously, she served on the President’s Cabinet since 2015 as executive director of the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship where she has helped develop key partnerships and outreach initiatives, including the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy, the Entrepreneurial Mindset Academy and the Pathways Program.

Prior to joining AU, Pam spent more than a decade as superintendent of the Sioux Falls School District. There, she was responsible for more than 25,000 students at 23 elementary schools, five middle schools, three traditional high schools, an alternative high school, a project-based learning high school, a career and technical education academy and a post-secondary technical institute.

She received both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Augustana, her Ed.D. from the University of South Dakota, and also served on the Augustana Board of Trustees for a number of years before joining the senior leadership team.

Nancy Davidson, Vice President for Enrollment

Nancy is among the longest-serving members of the President’s Cabinet, having joined the admission staff in 1990. As head of enrollment, she leads a talented team of admission officers who have created enrollment momentum by recently recruiting the largest freshmen class since 1978. She and her team work closely with the financial aid office, the director of athletics and coaches, and numerous dedicated faculty and staff to meet aggressive enrollment targets. Nancy also has assumed interim responsibility for overseeing marketing and online communications until a new Vice President is in place.

Nancy is a South Dakota native and graduate of Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN, where she studied business administration and management.

Deanna Versteeg, Vice President for Human Resources

Deanna Versteeg is the Vice President for Human Resources. Deanna has been with Augustana since 1990 and has over 35 years of progressive experience across all HR functions. As vice president, Deanna leads HR support for over 500 employees. She coordinates recruitment of faculty and staff and on-boarding of all employees as well as managing employment practices of the university. As a member of the President’s Cabinet, she provides information and recommendations on employee-focused topics including benefits, compensation, employee relations, recruitment, as well as training and development.

Prior to Augustana, Deanna held various roles as a member of a Human Resources team at a credit card operation located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She earned her associates degree from Nettleton College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Deanna and her husband, Dean (’82), are the parents of Danielle (’11) and Delaney (’14) - both graduates of Augustana University.

Josh Morton, Director of Athletics

Josh recently joined Augustana from Michigan State University where he served as assistant athletics director, working with alumni in Michigan and metropolitan areas of the western United States to build financial support for MSU athletics, capital projects, endowments and programmatic gifts. Prior to MSU, Josh served as an associate athletics director for the University of North Dakota where, in addition to his fundraising and leadership responsibilities, he was also the liaison between the University and the architectural firm behind the UND High Performance Center.

Before beginning his career in college athletics, Josh served as the sports director and sports anchor for WCIV-TV, the ABC affiliate in Charleston, South Carolina. Born in Sioux Falls, Josh holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Dakota where he was a walk-on football student-athlete in Division II.

Pamela Miller, Special Assistant to the President

Pam re-joined Augustana last October in a newly created role. Before coming back to AU, she served as regional grassroots advocacy director for the American Heart Association’s Midwest Affiliate. Previously, Pam worked in the financial services industry and later with Augustana’s development team as a major gift officer for seven years, a period interrupted only when she served as President Herseth Sandlin’s campaign finance director and then her first State Director in the congressional office in 2004.

Pam received her bachelor’s degree in government and international affairs from Augustana in 1994 and has also served as president of the AU Alumni Council. Her daughter, Kami, will graduate from Augustana this spring.

Nikki Troxclair, Vice President for Strategic Communications & Marketing

Nikki joined Augustana in August. She most recently served as associate vice president for marketing and communications at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Nikki’s recent role encompassed a wide array of areas including communications, news, editorial content and publications; web communications and digital strategy; social media; and creative services. Among her many accomplishments, she developed and implemented a university-wide communications and marketing plan that supported the UNLV strategic plan, and wrote and implemented the University’s first crisis communications plan. Nikki also worked with her team to launch a new university brand to include overhauling the UNLV website, the alumni magazine, and all admissions materials to make them more modern and reflective of the UNLV

brand. Perhaps the most notable, she led the communications committee for the final 2016 Presidential Debate, held at UNLV in October of that year.

Her roots are in Minnesota, and she received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a Public Relations emphasis from the University of Minnesota. She has a Master of Arts in Urban Leadership and Public Policy from UNLV.

Mark Blackburn, Acting Dean of Students

Mark was recently appointed Acting Dean of Students. Mark has served as the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Augustana. He was responsible for supporting the Vice President for Student Services/Dean of Students in a variety of different roles through initiatives concerning the general support of students. He was instrumental in advising students in developing strategies for improved academic performance. Mark is a diversity trainer, an educator, a mentor and a motivational speaker in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He provides in-depth consultation and instructional based education, including leadership development, empowerment training, cross-cultural competency, sensitivity training, anti-racism training and team building.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA he attended The University of South Dakota and graduated with a B.A. in Secondary Education with a Minor in Health. He earned his master’s degree in Education at Augustana University and is in the ABD stage of his receiving his doctorate in Higher Education Leadership.

Augustana University: An Overview

Founded in 1860, Augustana University is a selective, comprehensive university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. With more than 100 majors, minors and pre- professional programs for undergraduates, along with graduate degree and continuing education programs, the university is committed to enriching lives and fostering development by combining a foundation in the liberal arts with professional skills and advanced study. Augustana graduates are thought-leaders, problem-solvers and change-makers in communities throughout the U.S. and around the globe.

Augustana currently serves approximately 2,100 students from 33 states and 32 countries. Of those, more than 1,600 are part of our residential community and call our 100-acre campus home. In fall 2017, the university saw its largest incoming freshman class since 1978. From fall 2016 to 2017 graduate enrollment grew by 21 percent.

Sioux Falls, SD, is a great place to live, work and raise a family. This vibrant and growing city has a population of more than 178,000 and more than 260,000 in the metropolitan statistical area. Sioux Falls offers a robust economy, countless outdoor activities, a vibrant entertainment scene and support for Augustana’s academic programs, performing and visual arts, and athletic programs.

Academics

Augustana offers majors in more than 50 disciplines. At the graduate level, Augustana offers master’s degree programs in Education, Sports Administration & Leadership, Professional Accountancy, and Genetic Counseling. Final approval is currently in progress for master’s degree programs in Athletic Training and Special Education. Formed in partnership with Sanford Imagenetics, Augustana’s Genetic Counseling master’s degree program is one of only 32 such programs nationwide.

Augustana University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the South Dakota Department of Education.

For more information about Augustana University’s academic affairs, visit: http://www.augie.edu/academics.

For more information on the curriculum and course offerings, visit: http://www.augie.edu/catalog.

Fast Facts

www.augie.edu/sites/default/files/u7/fast-facts.pdf

Mission Statement

Inspired by Lutheran scholarly tradition and the liberal arts, Augustana provides an education of enduring worth that challenges the intellect, fosters integrity and integrates faith with learning and service in a diverse world.

The Shared Core Values of Augustana

Central to the Augustana experience are five core values. The community integrates them into daily life and infuses them into the academic curriculum. These five values are identified below. These phrases that follow describe the way in which the value is expressed.

Christian Faith: “By being a university of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America” Centering on worship Welcoming all faiths Nurturing the search for a mature religious faith Relating Christian faith and ethics to learning and service

Liberal Arts: “By providing an education of enduring worth” Affirming teaching and learning as central and lifelong Fostering a broad understanding of humans and their interactions Enriching lives by exposure to enduring forms of aesthetic and creative expressions Developing broad knowledge and skills crucial in a changing world Creating awareness of one’s own religious and ethical beliefs and those of others

Cultivating health and wellness

Excellence: “By committing to high standards and integrity” Practicing faithfulness in teaching, learning, supporting, and administering Nurturing potential Challenging the intellect Acting ethically Recognizing achievement

Community: “By caring for one another and our environments” Responding to needs Respecting human differences Empowering one another Tending to the ecology of place

Service: “By affirming that wholeness includes reaching out to others” Accepting the call to servanthood Promoting justice Integrating career and service Serving church and society

For more on AU’s mission, values and vision please visit: www.augie.edu/mission-values-and-vision. Recognition

Because Augustana is a place where imaginations are inspired and intellects engaged, the University consistently receives national recognition in the following rankings:

• Augustana is ranked among the nation’s best colleges and universities according to Forbes’ published annual list of “America’s Top Colleges” – a ranking of the top U.S. undergraduate colleges and universities based on student satisfaction, post-graduate success, student debt, graduation rates and nationally competitive awards.

• Augustana is ranked No. 3 among the “Best Regional Colleges in the Midwest” according to the latest edition of “Best Colleges 2017” by U.S. News Media Group. The University also received high rankings in the report’s analysis of schools that offer students the best value. Among the regional colleges listed in the “Best Value Schools” study, Augustana is ranked No. 2 in the Midwest.

• Augustana is ranked the No. 13 baccalaureate college in the nation by Washington Monthly.

• Augustana ranks high in both academics and athletics in the 12th annual NCSA Athletic Recruiting Collegiate Power Rankings. Augustana is the 19th ranked NCAA Division II school among more than 1,200 active NCAA member schools. The NCSA Athletic Recruiting power rankings assess the academic and athletic standards of all NCAA athletic programs across the country.

• Augustana University is one of 156 premier institutions included in The Princeton Review’s “Best in the Midwest” section of its website feature, “2017 Best Colleges: Region by Region.”

• Augustana was ranked among the top 20 private colleges nationwide who offer the largest merit scholarships to the greatest percentage of students, according to an analysis by Money magazine.

Distinctive Characteristics:

• For Fall 2017, the average ACT of incoming freshmen was 25.7 • The freshman-to-sophomore retention rate is 86 percent • 27 percent of Augustana students are student-athletes • 25 percent of Augustana students participate in the performing & visual arts • 91 percent of AU freshmen participate in intramurals • Augustana offers more than 100 student clubs and organizations • 94 percent of AU courses have 33 or fewer students enrolled • The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1 • On campus, gender distribution is approximately 3:2 (female to male) • Augustana serves approximately 2,100 students from 33 states and 32 countries - 1,749 Total Undergraduates - 331 Graduate Students • Nearly 50 percent of Augustana students study abroad • Religious affiliation by students is as follows: - Lutheran ELCA: 27% - Lutheran Other: 9% - Catholic: 21% - Other Protestant: 20% - Non-Protestant: 5% - No preference/unknown: 18%

University Planning

In December 2014, Augustana introduced “Horizons 2019,” the strategic plan designed to lead Augustana through 2019.

The goals and objectives outlined in this plan were carefully developed with the help of Augustana faculty, administrators and staff who purposefully devoted their time over more than one year to analyzing emerging trends in higher education, evaluating geographic, economic and demographic shifts in demand, and eliciting feedback from alumni, students and the broader community.

The plan shares five major goals designed to help Augustana transform and grow in the vastly competitive and ever-changing world of higher education:

• Serve more students and foster their success • Provide substantive and innovative educational experiences • Cultivate strategic partnerships • Steward human, physical, and financial resources • Pursue greater brand awareness and recognition

The new President has undertaken a comprehensive review of the strategic plan with the senior leadership team and has identified the following areas of priority for the current year: increase the quality of the physical campus; increase compensation for faculty, administrators and staff while making progress toward reducing the annual operating deficit; increase diversity and inclusion across the campus community; and complete a campus technology assessment and identify potential investments.

See the full plan online at www.augie.edu/strategic-plan.

The Campus

The Augustana campus is located on 100 tree-lined acres in the heart of the state’s largest city – just minutes from downtown, shopping and dining, premier entertainment venues, and outdoor recreation.

Over the last decade, the campus has been transformed thanks to more than $60 million in investments in facilities. The University’s newest facility improvements include:

• The $35 million, 125,000-square-foot Froiland Science Complex • The Nelsen Student Housing Complex • A $7 million renovation of the Mikkelsen Library • The $12.1 million, 6,500-seat Kirkeby-Over Stadium (football) • Huether Tennis Centre • Morstad Soccer Field • Karras Park at Ronken Field (baseball)

Future Goals: The University is also planning to complete renovations of the Humanities Building in 2018-19, to construct a new track and field complex in 2019-20, and to renovate and expand Morrison Commons to address student and campus dining, fitness and recreation, meeting space, entertainment and other needs.

The Performing & Visual Arts

At Augustana, we believe that art stirs the soul, enriches the mind and empowers the heart – it’s why the performing, literary and visual arts are cornerstones of our culture. We are proud to say that the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra got its start on our campus in 1922. With the addition of the 24,000-square-foot Center for Visual Arts in 2006, Augustana continues to be a regional hub for the visual arts in southeastern South Dakota and southwestern Minnesota. Approximately 25 percent of Augustana students are involved in music ensembles, theatre productions and art exhibitions on campus and around the globe. In January 2015, the Augustana Band toured China, and, in January 2017, he Augustana Choir toured Europe. The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery opens a new, well-attended exhibition featuring professional and student artists nearly every month and houses a permanent art collection of more than 3,500 objects, including significant works by Andy Warhol, Marc Chagall, and Pablo Picasso, among others. The galleries of the Center for Western Studies also feature changing exhibitions of contemporary and traditional art. The University's history has established the performing, literary and visual arts as cornerstones of its culture.

Athletics

The Augustana Vikings compete in 19 NCAA Division II sports within the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC). Augustana routinely ranks among the top-10 schools in DII for academics and athletics. Over the last decade, recent accomplishments include: two NCAA national championships including Men’s Basketball in 2016, seven straight seasons of top- 15 finishes in the Learfield Cup Standings, and four seasons as the NSIC’s top athletic program. In 2017-18, Augustana athletics achieved four conference championships in women’s basketball, women’s tennis, women’s golf and baseball.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls is a great place to live, work and raise a family. The city has a population of more than 178,000 and more than 260,000 in the metropolitan statistical area. Sioux Falls offers a robust economy, countless outdoor activities, sought-after internship and clinical opportunities and a vibrant entertainment scene. For more information on Sioux Falls please visit: http://www.augie.edu/siouxfalls

Entertainment: Sioux Falls features multiple movie theaters and state-of-the-art venues for live entertainment, including the 12,000-seat Premier Center, as well as the iconic Washington Pavilion, The District, the historic Orpheum and State Theatres, and the outdoor music pavilion, “Levitt at the Falls”, set to open in 2019. The city is also home to developmental and minor league sports teams including the Sioux Falls Skyforce (basketball; Miami Heat affiliate), the Sioux Falls Stampede (hockey), the Sioux Falls Storm (football), and the Sioux Falls Canaries (baseball). The city also hosts numerous fests which include: Germanfest, Jazz Fest, Sculpture walk, Fall Arts Fest, and Cinco de Mayo Fest, etc.

Outdoor Recreation: The city is home to more than 70 public parks. Falls Park covers 123 acres in the heart of downtown Sioux Falls and is connected to many of the city’s other parks

15 via more than 22 miles of paved bike trails that encircle the city. Rock climbing and hiking rise to new levels at Palisades State Park, just a 20-minute drive from campus. The Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum is a historic 115-acre plot rich with evidence of the past: stone quarries, rail lines, building foundations, town roads, and more. South Dakota’s newest state park, Good Earth at Blood Run, is a National Historic Landmark.

Key Rankings: Home to major health care centers, Fortune 500 businesses, a vibrant downtown, great options for entertainment and dining, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Sioux Falls is considered one of America’s great small cities. Recent accolades include:

• For 11 straight years, Sioux Falls has been identified within the top 5 in the nation for “Best Small Metro for Business and Careers,” according to Forbes.com (2015). • In 2016, MSN Money ranked Sioux Falls No. 10 among the “25 Most Livable Cities in the U.S.” • MoneyRates.com ranks Sioux Falls No. 7 among “Best Cities for Young Entrepreneurs” and No. 6 among “Cities with Affluent Young People.” • WalletHub ranked Sioux Falls as the No. 1 “Best Large City to Start a Business In 2016” and among the Top-10 “Best Run Cities.”

Learn more at www.augie.edu/siouxfalls

Procedure for Candidacy

Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should provide a resume, letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the leadership profile, and the names and contact information of five references. References will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval of candidates. These materials should be sent electronically via email to Augustana University’s consultants Ann Yates and Khalilah Lawson at [email protected].

Material that must be mailed may be sent to:

Vice President for Finance and Administration Augustana University C/O WITT/KIEFFER Attention: Ann Yates and Khalilah Lawson 2015 Spring Road, Suite 510 Oak Brook, Illinois 60523

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

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