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Thank you for your interest in working at Grace Christian University. Our mission is to graduate courageous ambassadors for Christ who make an eternal impact wherever they go. The Grace community is comprised of faculty and staff dedicated to this goal.

FACULTY/AFFILIATE POSITIONS

Communication (Bilingual Adjunct)

Grace Christian University is seeking a bilingual adjunct Communication faculty member who has experience teaching online in an accelerated format.

Candidate qualifications include:

  • A master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution with a major in Communication
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Knowledge of and commitment to Grace Christian University’s mission, core values, vision, and statement of faith
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and teach in both English and Spanish

Expectations:

  • Successfully complete Potential Faculty Orientation and be approved for Online teaching
  • Adhere to all expectations of Grace Christian University for Online Faculty, including student interaction, grading, and online presence

For consideration, please send:

to Joseph Ocasio at jocasio@gracechristian.edu and Dr. Sherea Lacy at slacy@gracechristian.edu.

Online Faculty Opportunity - English

    Grace Christian University is seeking an adjunct English faculty member who has experience teaching online in an accelerated format.

    Candidate qualifications include:

    • A master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution with a major in English
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    • Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and student-centered learning
    • Knowledge of and commitment to Grace Christian University’s mission, core values, vision, and statement of faith

    Expectations:

    • Successfully complete Potential Faculty Orientation and be approved for Online Teaching
    • Adhere to all expectations of Grace Christian University for Online Faculty, including student interaction, grading, and online presence.

    For consideration, please send:

    to Dr. Pamela Sherstad at psherstad@gracechristian.edu and Dr. Sherea Lacy at slacy@gracechristian.edu.

    STAFF POSITIONS

    Vice President for Business & Finance

    Reports to: Office of the President
    Department: Business Office
    Status: Full-time, Exempt
    Salary: Commensurate with degree and experience

    Summary

    The primary objective for this position is to be responsible to the President for the financial affairs of the College and serves on the Administrative Committee

    Essential Duties

    • Administering all the business affairs of the College.
    • Performs or oversees monthly bank and investment reconciliations in conjunction with Accounting Secretary.
    • Acts as controller and bookkeeper, ensuring internal control policies are adequate and inputting general ledger entries as necessary.
    • Collating, consolidating, and preparing with the President the final draft of the budget for submission to the Board of Directors.
    • Managing the business phases of all auxiliary enterprises such as food service
    • Providing for the collection, custody, investment, disbursement, accounting, and auditing of all monies of the College; handling negotiations for loans and other financing; and maintaining a system of financial and related statistical reporting.
    • Formulating policies and procedures for the management of the physical plant and fixed assets, including custodial care, sanitation, vehicle maintenance, and insurance.
    • Overseeing purchasing of all goods and supplies for all departments of the College.
    • Managing the benefit program of the College, including medical, disability, life insurance, and retirement programs.
    • Preparing monthly and annual financial statements for presentation to the Board of Directors and Administrative Committee.
    • Oversee the annual financial audit of the College.
    • Recording and handling of financial aspects of gift annuities, trusts, and notes payable to constituents.
    • Payroll, tax, and financial aid management and reporting.
    • Functioning as personnel manager and government compliance officer.
    • Reports to President.
    • Oversees Business Manager, Financial Services Staff (Billing and Payroll), Director of Financial Aid, and possibly Food Services Vendors.
    • Work closely with Administration Committee.
    • Perform all other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

    Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and demonstrate personal maturity and godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ.
    • A genuine interest in the ongoing success of Grace Christian University and the support of the mission statement of “Graduating courageous ambassadors for Christ who make an eternal impact wherever they go.”

    Education/Experience

    • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting; MBA preferred, with CPA
    • Prior work experience managing people and schedules
    • Good organization, attention to detail and administrative skills

    Computer Skills

    • Possess a working knowledge of computer applications
    • Ability to accurately and efficiently perform required technical tasks and learn new technology quickly

    Communication Skills

    • Skilled to communicate in a manner that is courteous, respectful, and professional
    • Ability to use cultural intelligence to interact effectively with a culturally diverse population and a variety of stakeholders, students, alumni, administrative staff, etc.
    • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, void of jargon
    • Proven capabilities in establishing appropriate professional rapport with courtesy and tact; listening effectively and accurately to determine others’ needs; collecting necessary information; following through appropriately; and handling escalating situations with concern and confidence

    Customer Service Skills

    • Skilled to deal effectively, respectfully, and professionally with people of culturally diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures
    • Capable of establishing appropriate, professional rapport with courtesy and tact
    • Equipped to listen attentively, for verbal and non-verbal ques to ensure accuracy for necessary information and to follow through appropriately, to make informed decisions, and to handle escalating situations with empathy

    Decisiveness/Reasoning

    • Skilled to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, collaboratively with others to come to a reasonable resolution
    • Capable of approaching new ideas or challenges with a sense of possibility, openness, and positivity with highest consideration for organizational priority

    Self-Sufficient/Team Player

    • Must display the ability to be a team player, yet have the self-driven to work independently, take initiative, and perform with minimal supervision
    • Express genuine interest in the team’s well-being, and proactively model organizational customs, beliefs, and values

    Physical Demands

    • Travel is required as needed for meetings and presentations for various events/activities
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to type
    • The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk and hear
    • The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
    • The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

    For consideration, please send your resume to Dr. President Kemper at kkemper@gracechristian.edu

    Vice President for Online Strategy & Enrollment

    Reports to: Office of the President
    Department: Online Enrollment
    Status: Full-time, Exempt
    Salary: Commensurate with degree and experience

    Summary

    VP for Online Strategy and Enrollment will provide strategic leadership in developing and coordinating an
    innovative and assertive enrollment growth strategy that is continuously assessed and refined and supports the
    goals and mission of GCU. VP for Online Strategy and Enrollment will lead the online undergraduate and
    graduate enrollment teams as well as the Online Student Services (currently termed Academic Advisors).
    Responsible to the President to collaborate with others across the institution to increase student enrollment,
    engagement, and retention for the online student population.

    Essential Duties

    • Leads an assertive strategic enrollment growth plan that analyzes and evaluates best practices in student
      enrollment and retention for Online Enrollment and Online Student Services (currently termed Academic
      Advisors)
    • Develops collaborative relationships with members of the community, creating partnerships with various
      constituents regarding recruiting and retaining students
    • Assumes leadership and responsibility for creating high-performing, collaborative teams that focus on
      student success, enrollment, and retention
    • Ensure the professional development of employees by counseling, mentorship, and guidance; including
      access and opportunities for personal and professional development
    • Regularly analyze data, enrollment trends, and national demographics to shape, guide, and direct
      enrollment planning and objectives
    • Assists with the development and implementation of a university-wide strategic enrollment
      management plan to meet objectives for first year and transfer student enrollment
    • Identifies and implements new or revised policies and procedures related to student enrollment,
      engagement, and retention to meet enrollment and graduation goals within the strategic plan
    • Develops collaborative relationships with members of the campus community, creating partnerships
      with various constituents regarding enrollment, and retention
    • Oversees the management of enrollment budgets for areas of responsibility
    • Collaborates with the Director of Marketing to develop and implement a comprehensive messaging to
      students and families at all stages of the enrollment process including, but not limited to, in-person
      presentations, websites, print materials, social media marketing, and advertising
    • Collaborates with the Provost and academic Leaders (Deans, Faculty, and Chairs) regarding new degree
      initiatives, feasibility studies, curriculum concepts, and academic trends
    • Provides oversight and direction to vendor relationships and Partnerships with organizations for
      workforce development
    • Provides regular communication to the university community regarding online updates, events and
      enrollment trends.
    • Works in closely in collaboration with the Director of Financial Aid and the VP of Business and Finance to
      determine financial aid distribution, yearly discount rate, billing and student account utilization
    • Serve on committees as needed
    • Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and demonstrate personal maturity and godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ.
    • A genuine interest in the ongoing success of Grace Christian University and the support of the mission statement of “Graduating courageous ambassadors for Christ who make an eternal impact wherever they go.”

    Education/Experience

    • Master’s degree required; PhD or Doctoral Degree preferred
    • 8 years experience in admissions, related enrollment, or sales
    • 5 years of marketing or related experience
    • 5 years experience in Higher Education
    • Knowledge of marketing and enrollment management concepts and strategies

    Computer Skills

    • Possess a working knowledge of computer applications
    • Ability to accurately and efficiently perform required technical tasks and learn new technology quickly

    Communication Skills

    • Skilled to communicate in a manner that is courteous, respectful, and professional
    • Ability to use cultural intelligence to interact effectively with a culturally diverse population and a variety of stakeholders, students, alumni, administrative staff, etc.
    • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, void of jargon
    • Proven capabilities in establishing appropriate professional rapport with courtesy and tact; listening effectively and accurately to determine others’ needs; collecting necessary information; following through appropriately; and handling escalating situations with concern and confidence

    Customer Service Skills

    • Skilled to deal effectively, respectfully, and professionally with people of culturally diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures
    • Capable of establishing appropriate, professional rapport with courtesy and tact
    • Equipped to listen attentively, for verbal and non-verbal ques to ensure accuracy for necessary information and to follow through appropriately, to make informed decisions, and to handle escalating situations with empathy

    Decisiveness/Reasoning

    • Skilled to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, collaboratively with others to come to a reasonable resolution
    • Capable of approaching new ideas or challenges with a sense of possibility, openness, and positivity with highest consideration for organizational priority

    Self-Sufficient/Team Player

    • Must display the ability to be a team player, yet have the self-driven to work independently, take initiative, and perform with minimal supervision
    • Express genuine interest in the team’s well-being, and proactively model organizational customs, beliefs, and values

    Physical Demands

    • Travel is required as needed for meetings and presentations for various events/activities
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to type
    • The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk and hear
    • The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
    • The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

    For consideration, please send your resume toDr. President Kemper at kkemper@gracechristian.edu 

    Enrollment Advisor (On-Campus)

    Reports to: Director of Enrollment (On-Campus)
    Department: Enrollment
    Status: Full-time, Exempt
    Salary: Commensurate with degree and experience

    Summary

    The Enrollment Advisor has a crucial role in the recruitment process of students for Grace Christian University. Their primary responsibility is to attract and encourage potential students to enroll in the University. They achieve this by building relationships with external parties, promoting the efficiency of the Enrollment Department, and providing exceptional customer service through phone calls, text messages, and email correspondence with prospective students.

    The Enrollment Advisor is also responsible for representing the University’s community and values while guiding potential students toward enrollment. This role requires excellent communication and presentation skills, as the advisor will need to make presentations to groups and communicate to prospective students. Additionally, the Enrollment Advisor will need to coordinate with other University departments to ensure a smooth enrollment process for students.

    Overall, the Enrollment Advisor plays a vital role in the University’s growth and success by attracting and recruiting students who align with the institution’s mission and values.

    Essential Duties

    • Build Relationships with prospective students and their families to guide them toward Grace Christian University.
    • Mastery of academic offerings, and admission process.
    • Travels to speak to groups and/or individual students, meets with school counselors and administrators to promote Grace Christian University programs and outreach activities within assigned territory.
    • Manages and coordinates community workshops, retreats, and recruitment efforts
    • Arranges visits and tours for prospective students and parents.
    • Provides career and academic counseling, planning, and advising to potential students utilizing specific knowledge of the university educational programs and degrees.
    • Creates, packages, monitors and distributes resource materials for student recruitment and retention programs.
    • Collect documentation and follow-up with applicant students in order to procure admission.
    • Participate in assessment creation, data tracking, and institutional effectiveness initiatives for the Enrollment Department (On-Campus).
    • Build connections between Grace Christian University and community colleges/universities to create resources to benefit our transfer student population.
    • Provide liaison services to other College offices including Financial Aid, Student Affairs, Career Services, and the Registrar.
    • Demonstrate initiative to develop new lead sources or expand on current recruitment practices.
    • Reflect a strong team approach and cultural competency at work.
    • Strong understanding and use of CRM for managing student journeys.
    • Support marketing efforts: being in Social Media posts, recorded presentations, photos, etc.
    • All other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and demonstrate personal maturity and godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ.
    • A genuine interest in the ongoing success of Grace Christian University and the support of the mission statement of “Graduating courageous ambassadors for Christ who make an eternal impact wherever they go.”

    Education/Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent field experience
    • Experience in higher education preferred
    • Sales experience preferred

    Computer Skills

    • Possess a working knowledge of computer applications
    • Ability to accurately and efficiently perform required technical tasks and learn new technology quickly

    Communication Skills

    • Skilled to communicate in a manner that is courteous, respectful, and professional
    • Ability to use cultural intelligence to interact effectively with a culturally diverse population and a variety of stakeholders, students, alumni, administrative staff, etc.
    • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, void of jargon
    • Proven capabilities in establishing appropriate professional rapport with courtesy and tact; listening effectively and accurately to determine others’ needs; collecting necessary information; following through appropriately; and handling escalating situations with concern and confidence

    Customer Service Skills

    • Skilled to deal effectively, respectfully, and professionally with people of culturally diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures
    • Capable of establishing appropriate, professional rapport with courtesy and tact
    • Equipped to listen attentively, for verbal and non-verbal ques to ensure accuracy for necessary information and to follow through appropriately, to make informed decisions, and to handle escalating situations with empathy

    Decisiveness/Reasoning

    • Skilled to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, collaboratively with others to come to a reasonable resolution
    • Capable of approaching new ideas or challenges with a sense of possibility, openness, and positivity with highest consideration for organizational priority

    Self-Sufficient/Team Player

    • Must display the ability to be a team player, yet have the self-driven to work independently, take initiative, and perform with minimal supervision
    • Express genuine interest in the team’s well-being, and proactively model organizational customs, beliefs, and values

    Physical Demands

    • Travel is required as needed for meetings and presentations for various events/activities
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to type
    • The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk and hear
    • The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
    • The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

    For consideration, please send your resume to Dr. Sherea Lacy at slacy@gracechristian.edu and Aaron Cope at acope@gracechristian.edu.

    Director of Maintenance

    Reports to:                              Executive Vice President  

    Department:                           Maintenance/Housekeeping

    Status:                                     Full-time, Exempt

    Salary:                                     Commensurate with degree and experience

    Summary

    The Director of Maintenance is responsible for maintaining, developing and managing the overall physical plant of Grace Christian University. This role is charged with achieving defined objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines, codes, and regulations as well as supervising and directing assigned staff. The Director of Maintenance is a position which includes both hands-on work as well as administrative and supervisory responsibilities.

    Essential Duties

    • Monitor construction codes updates, health and safety regulations, financial and management practices, purchasing, supervision and motivation of personnel, and state and local regulations regarding the maintenance of buildings and equipment
    • Develops a custodial services plan for each building that outlines the tasks of and expectations for custodial employees, indicating a detailed daily and periodic schedule for cleaning and simple repairs of the facilities. 
    • Establish and implement an effective summer and non-school day program of specialized cleaning and repairs
    • Recommend facility improvement and modernization to improve the systems, equipment, and facilities of the College
    • Oversees the coordination and support of all facility usage with faculty, staff, students, tenants, and user groups to maintain areas for classes, athletics, performances, and special events, and organizes parking / attendant support for these events
    • Supervise a personnel management program for the Building and Grounds Department that includes a recruitment and selection process, and a written evaluation process that uses the recommendations of building level administrators
    • Serve as direct supervisor of other maintenance staff and housekeeping staff.
    • Coordinate setup/clean-up for all campus activities, and monitors campus trash and assist in minor entrance snow removal specific to special event usage 
    • Monitor condition of facilities including furniture, fixtures, and equipment; inspect for and correct damage incurred during usage
    • Maintain inventory with broad knowledge and organization of janitorial supplies, in work areas in an organized and safe manner
    • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge to operate, maintain, repair, and perform preventative maintenance for campus equipment
    • Maintain an inventory control system and purchase supplies, parts, and equipment through the established bid or price quote process that follows federal, state and local regulations
    • Broad knowledge of modern cleaning equipment and chemicals; able and willing to keep abreast of industry changes, best practices and regulatory requirements
    • Monitor and recommend systems and procedures to ensure the security of all facilities
    • Conduct regular inspections of all school facilities, grounds, and equipment to ensure that high standards for cleanliness, attractiveness and safety are maintained

    Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and demonstrate personal maturity and godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ.
    • A genuine interest in the ongoing success of Grace Christian University and the support of the mission statement of “Graduating courageous ambassadors for Christ who make an eternal impact wherever they go.”

    Education/Experience

    • Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or four years of experience in building, or institutional housekeeping/custodial work, including two years in a supervisory role. 
    • Knowledge and skills in the following areas
      • Health and safety regulations and procedures
      • HVAC and Controls
      • Plumbing and Drainage
      • Mechanical and Installations
      • Structural and Building
      • Carpentry and Finishing
      • Electrical/ Lighting and Wiring Diagrams
      • Alarm and Monitoring Systems
      • Roofing- general repairs and maintenance
      • Boilers- adjoining pumps, zone control valves, and controls
      • Landscape care- mowing, ornamental shrubs and flowers, repair, replacement, and improvements
      • Sports field maintenance, irrigation, aeration, and fertilization
      • Mechanical and Equipment service and repair
      • Snow removal and equipment operation

      Knowledge and skills in the following areas:

    Computer Skills

    • Possess a working knowledge of computer applications.
    • Ability to accurately and efficiently perform required technical tasks and learn new technology quickly.

    Communication Skills

    • Skilled to communicate in a manner that is courteous, respectful, and professional.
    • Ability to use cultural intelligence to interact effectively with a culturally diverse population and a variety of stakeholders, students, alumni, administrative staff, etc.
    • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, void of jargon.
    • Proven capabilities in establishing appropriate professional rapport with courtesy and tact; listening effectively and accurately to determine others’ needs; collecting necessary information; following through appropriately; and handling escalating situations with concern and confidence.

    Customer Service Skills

    • Skilled to deal effectively, respectfully, and professionally with people of culturally diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.
    • Capable of establishing appropriate, professional rapport with courtesy and tact.
    • Equipped to listen attentively, for verbal and non-verbal ques to ensure accuracy for necessary information and to follow through appropriately, to make informed decisions, and to handle escalating situations with empathy.

    Decisiveness/Reasoning

    • Skilled to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, collaboratively with others to come to a reasonable resolution.
    • Capable of approaching new ideas or challenges with a sense of possibility, openness, and positivity with highest consideration for organizational priority.

    Self-Sufficient/Team Player

    • Must display the ability to be a team player, yet have the self-driven to work independently, take initiative, and perform with minimal supervision.
    • Express genuine interest in the team’s well-being, and proactively model organizational customs, beliefs, and values.

    Physical Demands

    • Travel is required as needed for meetings and presentations for various events/activities.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to type.
    • The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk and hear.
    • The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
    • The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

    Interested candidates, please send your resume to Brian Sherstad at bsherstad@gracechristian.edu

     

    Enrollment Advisor, Online

    Reports to: Director of Enrollment, Online
    Department: Enrollment Online
    Status: Full-time, Exempt
    Salary: Commensurate with degree and experience

    Summary

    The Enrollment Advisor’s responsibility is to recruit students, build relationships with outside parties, and promote the efficiency of the Enrollment Department. The Enrollment Advisor will participate in accountability and assessment for new recruiting initiatives.

    Essential Duties

    • Recruit students for the online programs by contacting the incoming leads.
    • Follow-up with prospective students throughout the enrollment process via various forms of communication (i.e. telephone, electronic, and mailings).
    • Track incoming applicant paperwork for each scheduled cohort start date, and update, maintain, and provide reporting from the database and other systems and software used by the adult and online office.
    • Communicate with other departments at Grace throughout the enrollment process regarding enrollment steps, paperwork, transcripts, military documents, etc.
    • Assist with providing resources to collect documentation and follow-up with applicant to procure admission.
    • Participate in appropriate professional development workshops and seminars as determined by the Vice President of Online Studies.
    • Provides career and academic counseling, planning, and advising to potential students utilizing specific knowledge of the university educational programs and degrees.
    • Participate in assessment creation, data tracking, and institutional effectiveness initiatives for the Online Enrollment Department.
    • Build connections between Grace Christian University and community colleges/universities to create resources to benefit our transfer student population.
    • All other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and demonstrate personal maturity and godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ.
    • A genuine interest in the ongoing success of Grace Christian University and the support of the mission statement of “Graduating courageous ambassadors for Christ who make an eternal impact wherever they go.”

    Education/Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent field experience
    • Experience in higher education preferred
    • Sales experience; a plus

    Computer Skills

    • Possess a working knowledge of computer applications.
    • Ability to accurately and efficiently perform required technical tasks and learn new technology quickly.

    Communication Skills

    • Skilled to communicate in a manner that is courteous, respectful, and professional.
    • Ability to use cultural intelligence to interact effectively with a culturally diverse population and a variety of stakeholders, students, alumni, administrative staff, etc.
    • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, void of jargon.
    • Proven capabilities in establishing appropriate professional rapport with courtesy and tact; listening effectively and accurately to determine others’ needs; collecting necessary information; following through appropriately; and handling escalating situations with concern and confidence.

    Customer Service Skills

    • Skilled to deal effectively, respectfully, and professionally with people of culturally diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.
    • Capable of establishing appropriate, professional rapport with courtesy and tact.
    • Equipped to listen attentively, for verbal and non-verbal ques to ensure accuracy for necessary information and to follow through appropriately, to make informed decisions, and to handle escalating situations with empathy.

    Decisiveness/Reasoning

    • Skilled to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, collaboratively with others to come to a reasonable resolution.
    • Capable of approaching new ideas or challenges with a sense of possibility, openness, and positivity with highest consideration for organizational priority.

    Self-Sufficient/Team Player

    • Must display the ability to be a team player, yet have the self-driven to work independently, take initiative, and perform with minimal supervision.
    • Express genuine interest in the team’s well-being, and proactively model organizational customs, beliefs, and values.

    Physical Demands

    • Travel is required as needed for meetings and presentations for various events/activities.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to type.
    • The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk and hear.
    • The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
    • The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

    Interested candidates, please send your resume to Dr. Sherea Lacy at slacy@gracechristian.edu and Megan Snyder at msnyder@gracechristian.edu

     

    Marketing & Communications Coordinator

    Reports to:                                       Director of Marketing

    Department:                                    Marketing

    Status:                                                Full-time, Exempt 

    Salary:                                                Commensurate with qualifications and experience ($35,568 – $40k year)

    Summary

    The Marketing & Communications Coordinator will oversee Grace Christian University’s organic social media accounts specifically and will assist with paid social media, SEO/SEM, and digital advertising efforts.  In addition, the Coordinator will work alongside the Director of Marketing and other members of the marketing team to expand awareness of Grace’s brand and coordinate marketing efforts to increase leads for each of the school’s enrollment departments (On-Campus, Online Undergrad, Online Graduate, and Dual-Enrollment).

    Essential Duties:

    • Social Media
      • Daily monitoring of all social media platforms
      • Regular posting of content customized for each platform
      • Interact with followers and keep them engaged
      • Work with outside vendors when applicable
      • Track results and create reports for campaign evaluation
      • Platforms include Facebook/Instagram/YouTube (Meta), Twitter, TikTok, and others 
    • Digital Media
      • Monitor digital media campaigns including programmatic ads and streaming media
      • Track campaign results and create/review reports for evaluation
      • Work with outside vendors when applicable
      • Monitor SEO/SEM efforts
    • Content
      • Creation of social and digital media content
      • Livestream content
      • Blog and copywriting
      • Secure on-campus photo and video
      • Coordination and utilization of student-supplied content
      • Create and curate content that is relevant to enrollment targets
      • Use editing tools for photo and video content (Canva)
      • Website posting and requested updates
    • Resource Coordination
      • Build and maintain a library of marketing assets
        • Video content
        • Photo content
        • Text/Copy content
        • Digital formats of printed materials, brochures, etc.
        • Blogs and past communications pieces (archive)
      • Provide assets, as necessary, to marketing requests
    • Communications
      • Receive and respond/forward website inquiries from Marketing@… and Info@… email addresses
      • Traffic in-house digital screen network
      • Work with team members from marketing and the enrollment departments
    • Marketing Assistance
      • Provide input on marketing activities and initiatives
      • Be available for off-site, off-hour marketing efforts (college fairs, conferences, training seminars, events, etc.)
      • Brainstorm marketing strategies
      • Proofreading, editing copy, etc.
      • Manage student-worker projects; oversee internships
      • Other duties as prescribed by the Director of Marketing

    Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Grace Christian University employees must:

    • Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and demonstrate personal maturity and godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ.
    • A genuine interest in the ongoing success of Grace Bible College and the support of the mission statement of “Graduating courageous ambassadors for Christ who make an eternal impact wherever they go”

    Education/Experience –

    • A Bachelor’s degree in or certification (Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Advertising, Business) or equivalent field experience.
    • Experience/Knowledge/Expertise in marketing, social media, digital media, and communications.

    Computer Skills –

    • Expertise in computer applications.
    • Expertise in social media platforms; experience in digital/online marketing, SEO/SEM.
    • CRM or Salesforce experience.
    • Ability to accurately and efficiently perform required technical tasks and learn new technology quickly.

    Communication Skills –

    • Skilled to communicate in a manner that is courteous, respectful, and professional.
    • Ability to use cultural intelligence to interact effectively with a culturally diverse population and a variety of stakeholders, students, alumni, administrative staff, etc.
    • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, void of jargon.
    • Proven capabilities in establishing appropriate professional rapport with courtesy and tact; listening effectively and accurately to determine others’ needs; collecting necessary information; following through appropriately; and handling escalating situations with concern and confidence.

    Customer Service Skills –

    • Skilled to deal effectively, respectfully, and professionally with people of culturally diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.
    • Capable of establishing appropriate, professional rapport with courtesy and tact.
    • Equipped to listen attentively, for verbal and non-verbal ques to ensure accuracy for necessary information and to follow through appropriately, to make informed decisions, and to handle escalating situations with empathy.

    Decisiveness/Reasoning –

    • Skilled to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, collaboratively with others to come to a reasonable resolution.
    • Capable of approaching new ideas or challenges with a sense of possibility, openness, and positivity with highest consideration for organizational priority.

    Self-Sufficient/ Team Player –

    • Must display the ability to be a team player, yet have the self-driven to work independently, take initiative, and perform with minimal supervision.
    • Express genuine interest in the team’s well-being, and proactively model organizational customs, beliefs, and values.

    Physical Demands –

    • Travel is required as needed for meetings and presentations for various events.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to type.
    • The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk and hear.
    • The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

     

    Interested candidates send resume to the Director of Marketing, David Turner at dturner@gracechristian.edu and the Sr. Director of Strategic Engagement and Communication, Ami Walker at awalker@gracechristian.edu

     

    Financial Aid Specialist

    Reports to:                                       Director of Financial Aid

    Department:                                    Financial Aid

    Status:                                                Full-time, Exempt

    Salary:                                                Commensurate with qualifications and experience ($35,568 – $40k year)

    Summary

    The Financial Aid Specialist is a team member of the Financial Aid Office and is primarily responsible for determining student eligibility for financial aid.  The Financial Aid Specialist assists the students with processing financial aid forms and advising them about available aid, such as grants, scholarships, and loans. 

    Essential Duties:

    • All employees have an element of responsibility to recruit and retain students
    • Counsels students and parents providing guidance throughout the financial aid application process
    • Regularly communicates with students, parents, coworkers, lenders, and government agencies regarding financial aid eligibility and awards
    • Maintains compliance to federal and state guidelines and other regulations
    • Processes applications in an accurate and timely manner, and verifies the accuracy and consistency of the data received from federal tax return transcripts and student financial information
    • Determines financial aid eligibility and inputs appropriate awards, adjustments, and/or corrections to assure eligible students receive the opportunity to attend Grace Christian University
    • Participates in the packaging and awarding process, ensuring compliance and quality control of data
    • Participates in appropriate professional development workshops and seminars as determined by Director of Financial Aid
    • Other responsibilities and functions as requested by supervisor and/or senior leadership

    Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and demonstrate personal maturity and godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ.
    • A genuine interest in the ongoing success of Grace Bible College and the support of the mission statement of “Graduating courageous ambassadors for Christ who make an eternal impact wherever they go.”
    • Education/Experience –
      • A high school diploma; Associate Degree preferred.
      • General finance experience; Financial Aid experience, plus.
    • Computer Skills
      • Possess a working knowledge of computer applications.
      • CAMS Enterprise System, plus.
      • Ability to accurately and efficiently perform required technical tasks and learn new technology quickly.
      • Communication Skills
        • Skilled to communicate in a manner that is courteous, respectful, and professional.
        • Ability to use cultural intelligence to interact effectively with a culturally diverse population and a variety of stakeholders, students, alumni, administrative staff, etc.
        • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, void of jargon.
        • Proven capabilities in establishing appropriate professional rapport with courtesy and tact; listening effectively and accurately to determine. others’ needs; collecting necessary information; following through appropriately; and handling escalating situations with concern and confidence.
          • Customer Service Skills
            • Skilled to deal effectively, respectfully, and professionally with people of culturally diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.
            • Capable of establishing appropriate, professional rapport with courtesy and tact.
            • Equipped to listen attentively, for verbal and non-verbal ques to ensure accuracy for necessary information and to follow through appropriately, to make informed decisions, and to handle escalating situations with empathy.
            • Decisiveness/Reasoning
              • Skilled to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, collaboratively with others to come to a reasonable resolution.
              • Capable of approaching new ideas or challenges with a sense of possibility, openness, and positivity with highest consideration for organizational priority.
              • Self-Sufficient/ Team Player
                • Must display the ability to be a team player, yet have self-drive to work independently, take initiative, and perform with minimal supervision.
                • Express genuine interest in the team’s well-being, and proactively model organizational customs, beliefs, and values.
                • Physical Demands
                  • Travel is required as needed for meetings and presentations for various events.
                  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to type.
                  • The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk and hear.
                  • The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
                  • The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
                  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

                Interested candidates please send a resume to Kurt Postma, Director of Financial Aid at kpostma@gracechristian.edu

                 

                Academic Advisor

                Reports to:                                       Director of Academic Advising

                Department:                                    Academic Advising

                Status:                                              Full-time, Exempt

                Salary:                                              Commensurate with degree and experience  ($36k – $40k Annually)

                Summary

                The Academic Advisor responsibilities include implementing proactive strategies to help online students stay on track and fulfill their educational goals. Advisors build supportive and personalized relationships with students, provide resources to manage student’s day-to-day expectations, and provide them with opportunities to stay connected to our community. They advise students on policies and procedures, programs, degree requirements, and related academic matters; and work closely with other support teams to ensure that student inquiries are addressed in a timely and effective manner.

                Essential Duties:

                • All employees have an element of responsibility to aid in the recruitment and retention of students
                • Maintain ongoing communication via multiple communication portals (telephone, email, text, social media, etc.) with students
                • Collaborate with students to determine education plan and course needs
                • Serve as the primary guide to ensure that students stay on track to meet their educational goals
                • Assist students in understanding and completing degree requirements
                • Request appropriate course registration on behalf of the student and maintain the student’s schedule/degree plan
                • Advise students on policies and procedures, program requirements and related academic matters
                • Provide comprehensive outreach to students who are at risk of not meeting satisfactory academic progress
                • Identify opportunities to develop, implement, measure and improve academic success strategies
                • Work closely with staff to ensure that student inquiries are strategically coordinated and addressed in a timely manner, while supporting academic integrity and policies
                • Empower students to develop accountability for their decisions and an understanding of how those decisions impact their success through the coaching process
                • Provide students with proactive guidance on acclimating to their new collegiate lifestyle and building supportive personal environments and best practices to facilitate their student success
                • Assist with retention initiatives and efforts
                • Develop and maintain an advising caseload of assigned core groups including
                • Scheduling and coordinating advising appointments
                • Offer prayer to students to build rapport, encourage, and help in overcoming challenges
                • Any other duties as assigned

                  Qualifications

                  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

                  • Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and demonstrate personal maturity and godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ.
                  • A genuine interest in the ongoing success of Grace Bible College and the support of the mission statement of “Graduating courageous ambassadors for Christ who make an eternal impact wherever they go.”
                  • Education/Experience –
                    • Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
                    • Experience in academic advising or customer service preferred
                  • Computer Skills
                    • Possess a working knowledge of computer applications (i.e., Microsoft Office programs and Google Drive is preferred)
                    • Must have the ability to accurately and efficiently perform required computerized tasks, operate various electronic office equipment, with the ability to learn new technology quickly
                    • Communication Skills
                      • Skilled to communicate in a manner that is courteous, respectful, and professional
                      • Ability to use cultural intelligence to interact effectively with a culturally diverse population and a variety of stakeholders, students, alumni, administrative staff, etc.
                      • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, void of jargon
                      • Proven capabilities in establishing appropriate professional rapport with courtesy and tact; listening effectively and accurately to determine others’ needs; collecting necessary information; following through appropriately; and handling escalating situations with concern and confidence
                        • Customer Service/People Skills
                          • Skilled to deal effectively, respectfully, and professionally with people of culturally diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures
                          • Capable of establishing appropriate, professional rapport with courtesy and tact
                          • Equipped to listen attentively, for verbal and non-verbal ques to ensure accuracy for necessary information and to follow through appropriately, to make informed decisions, and to handle escalating situations with empathy
                          • Comprehensive Skills –
                            • Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
                            • Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
                          • Decisiveness/Reasoning
                            • Skilled to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, collaboratively with others to come to a reasonable resolution
                            • Capable of approaching new ideas or challenges with a sense of possibility, openness, and positivity with highest consideration for organizational priority
                            • Self-Sufficient/ Team Player
                              • Must display the ability to be a team player, yet have the self-driven to work independently, take initiative, and perform with minimal supervision
                              • Express genuine interest in the team’s well-being, and proactively model organizational customs, beliefs, and values
                              • Physical Demands
                                • Travel is required as needed for meetings and presentations for various events
                                • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to type
                                • The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk and hear
                                • The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
                                • The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
                                • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

                              For consideration, please send your resume to the Director of Academic Advising, Melissa Moran at mmoran@gracechristian.edu and the Associate VP of Talent Management,Dr. Sherea Lacy at slacy@gracechristian.edu  

                               

                               

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