Administrative / Staff Employment Opportunities

PURPOSE:

Louisiana Christian University is seeking an energetic and creative leader to serve as the Director of Mental Health Counseling and the First-Year Experience Program who is deeply invested in working with freshman students’ transition to college, has a deep understanding of student development theory, has a strong commitment to student growth and development, and is dedicated to supporting and promoting student health and well-being. The successful candidate is pro-active in addressing student issues and concerns and recognizes the connection between counseling, determining students’ needs, and guiding students to the right department, person, service, resource, or co-curricular event to help them with personal, social, and mental well-being in order to navigate college successfully.

Serving as a bridge between academic and student affairs, the Director reports directly to the Vice President of Student Life and works with partners across the University and draws upon national best practices and emerging trends in student transition, retention, and effective interactions. The Director of the Mental Health Counseling and the First-year Experience is a key staff member within Student Support Services and collaborates with the Director of Residence Life, the Coordinator of Student Activities, and the Director of the Student Success Center to plan and create ongoing opportunities and experiences to assist in the academic and social transition, particularly the integration of first-year students to the Louisiana Christian University community. The Director provides mental health counseling services and facilitates sessions, workshops, and presentations on academic behaviors, self-regulation, resilience, and other related topics and may supervise student counseling interns under the direction of LCU’s Field Director of the MSW program.

This is a 12-month full-time position to begin as soon as the position is filled.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Manage and direct all aspects of First-Year Experience Program, including but not limited to the  following:

• Work collaboratively with the Director of Residential Life and Engagement to create a dynamic fall and spring First-Year Experience and Orientation Program for incoming freshmen and transfer students.

• Coordinate the recruitment, selection, and training of peer Wildcat Navigators leaders and faculty academic coaches.

• Design and implement an intensive training program to equip peer navigators for their leadership roles during Wildcat Orientation and First-Year Experience Program.
• Conduct weekly meetings with Wildcat Navigators and faculty academic coaches during the academic year for feedback and accountability.
• Manage the budget for Orientation and the FYE programs.
• Assess First-Year Experience Program in order to innovate beyond known best practices and ensure that the current programmatic model and offerings assist students in the transition to academic and co-curricular life.
• Facilitate the integration of first-year students, commuters, and transfer students to the college’s community by collaborating with the Director of Residential Life and Engagement to create major campus events designed to introduce students to college traditions and create a foundation for developing community.
• Capture and analyze data across projects to enable continuous improvement and data-supported decision making.

Manage and serve as the lead counselor in the Campus Counseling Center:

• Conduct intakes to determine student needs and provide competent counseling services or appropriate referrals to a diverse student population.
• Identify issues relating to the college student population, develop and present workshops designed to help students with these areas.
• Design and implement mental health promotion activities, including workshops, outreach programs, and liaison relationships designed to foster student success.
• Address the psychological wellness needs of individual students and of the student body and generate positive student experiences that enhance social and mental well-being.
• Maintain current knowledge of theory, ethics, and best practices within the mental health field.
• Conduct workshops for various audiences on topics relevant to undergraduate mental health and wellness.
• Attend trainings and other meetings, as directed, to support effectiveness within the position as required and meet CEU requirements for licensure.
• Protect confidentiality and meet all ethical standards associated with the practice of counseling within a college counseling center context.
• Facilitate FERPA-compliant exchange of information as needed.
• Participate in annual unit research, planning, training, program development, and outcomes assessment.
• Attend and actively participate in office, departmental, and divisional staff meetings, retreats and trainings.
• Maintain a high degree of visibility and availability to students, faculty and staff.
• Evening or weekend work may be required on occasion should the need arise, with schedule modified.
• Participate in campus wide initiatives that support Student Support Services
• All other duties as assigned by the Provost

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, able to dialogue effectively with a wide range of students, faculty and staff
• Ability to manage complex and sensitive issues with compassion and confidentiality
• Ability to take the lead when appropriate, both administratively and clinically
• Ability to collaborate collegially with a multidisciplinary staff throughout the College community
• Knowledge of developmental trends and concerns of undergraduates, as well as graduate and professional students
• Knowledge and a working understanding of student development theory.
• Ability to effectively interface with a wide variety of constituents including students, faculty, staff, administrators, family members, and community members.
• Strong commitment to student growth and development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of data literacy and analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student persistence and retention theories/strategies.
• Ability to manage student caseloads and maintain documentation for each student interaction.
• Ability to work with and relate to a culturally diverse student body and staff.
• Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of software programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as data tracking tools, and data visual tools.

Education:

• • Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or equivalent.
  • License professional (LPC, LMSW, or LCSW).
  • Two -three years of clinical experience.
  • Experience with alcohol and other drug abuse prevention, treatment, and educational programs.

Preferred Qualifications 

1. College counseling experience.
2. Utilizing and incorporating technology to support the care of students; telemental health experience.

Special Requirements:

Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Louisiana Christian University.
Commitment includes general support for Christian liberal arts education.
A willingness to serve the broader university community through service and committee work.
Active member in a local evangelical Christian church

To apply for this position, please submit all of the following to academicaffairs@lcuniversity.edu

1. A cover letter

2. LCU staff application

3. LCU Christian Worldview Form

4. Resume

5. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts

6. Three recommendation letters

Inquiries and all submissions should be made to:

Dr. Cheryl D. Clark, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

Louisiana Christian University
1140 College Drive
P. O. Box 567
Pineville, LA 71359|academicaffairs@lcuniversity.edu

PURPOSE:

The Bookstore Manager/Coordinator of Postal Services oversees and manages the operation of the Louisiana Christian University Bookstore and Post Office for the benefit of the college community as set forth in the Essential Functions stated below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

A. Bookstore Manager

1. Within the limits of authorized University policies, procedures, programs and budgets, the Bookstore Manager is responsible for, and has commensurate authority to accomplish the duties set forth below:
2. Coordinate the ordering, receiving, stocking, selling, renting, and buying back of textbooks.  Work with faculty on textbook selection process including ordering of desk copies.  Manage the online ordering process of adoptions through Timber Adopt.
3. Direct the purchase of clothing, cards, supplies, and other promotional items to sell in the store.  Make decisions on which items and amount of discount for promotional sales and markdowns.
4. Oversee the inventory of the stock in the stockroom and on display; manage the preparation of invoices for payment, approve invoices to be paid.  Ensure the profitability of the operation.
5. Direct end of year inventory and develop and distribute reports in support of findings to college administration and auditors.
6. Develop reports and analysis setting forth progress, adverse trends, and draw appropriate recommendations and conclusions.
7. Manage, reconcile, and create reports on departmental and student accounts monthly.
8. Manage the personnel activities of the college bookstore to include hiring, discipline, training, merit recommendations, promotions, and transfers.
9. Maintain contract and billing with Booklog POS System, Nebraska Book Company and Herkimer for Timber Adopt and online bookstore.
10. Oversee the process of ordering faculty and student regalia for events and graduation.  Coordinate Grad Fair annually.
11. Oversee the online bookstore and all social media sites.

B. Coordinator of Postal Services

Within the limits of authorized University policies, procedures, programs, and budgets, the Postal Services Coordinator is responsible for, and has commensurate authority to accomplish the duties set forth below:

1. Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the post office to include receiving and distributing all incoming and outgoing USPS, UPS, FedEx, and interdepartmental mail and packages.
2. Coordinate and maintain selling of stamps and envelopes to customers through cash register sales and end of day processing.  Make necessary changes to prices in coordination with US Postal Service.
3. Perform end of month reports and inventory to be submitted to Business Office.
4. Maintain lease contract and billing.  Work with IT department to coordinate updates on system software.
5. Manage the personnel activities of the post office to include hiring, discipline, training, merit recommendations, promotions, and transfers.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work with departments on campus to provide supplies and other items for special events such as graduation, preview day, conferences and other events.
2. Serve on the University Life and Development Committee, Awards and Graduation Committee and Faculty/Staff Welfare Committee.
3. Performs other related duties as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of retail operations, cashiering, budgeting, management principle, inventory, accounting.
Possess strong multitasking skills, excellent oral communication skills and the ability to perform consistently.

Education:

Required:  Bachelor’s degree preferrably in business or management.

Special Requirements:

Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Louisiana Christian University
Commitment includes general support for Christian liberal arts education.
A willingness to serve the broader university community through service and committee work.
Active member in a local evangelical Christian church

Purpose:

Provides a variety of duties in enforcing laws and campus rules to protect lives and property within the campus community.

Essential Function:

Patrols assigned areas to deter and detect crime and apprehend violators; patrols parking lots and buildings to ensure their security.

Notifies local authorities of theft, trespassing, fire or other unusual events, and coordinates with other law enforcement agencies as necessary.

Apprehends and transports suspects when appropriate.

Provides emergency procedures for members of the campus community when appropriate.

Conducts and participates in campus crime prevention programs.

Provides escort services for the campus community and provides transportation when requested, issues traffic and parking citations.

Makes building checks to ensure doors are locked, windows are closed, and lights are turned on or off as appropriate; locks and unlocks offices and buildings as directed.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

Provides security at special events.

Performs other related duties as required.

Special Requirements:

• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Louisiana Christian University
• Commitment includes general support for Christian liberal arts education.
• A willingness to serve the broader university community through service and committee work.
• An active member in a local evangelical Christian church

Louisiana Christian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants should send an application and resume, including the names and addresses of three references to the LCU HR Department, 1140 College Drive, Box 318, Pineville, LA 71359, or email information to hr@lcuniversity.edu.

LCU staff application may be found here.

Louisiana Christian University invites applications and nominations for the position of Registrar. The experienced professional who fulfills this important role reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Registrar provides executive leadership for all functions and services of the Registrar’s Office by strategically aligning them with the student-centered, Christ-centered vision and mission of the University. The Registrar is responsible for planning, managing, supervising, reporting, and advising on all activities related to academic records, conferral of degrees, course registration, course and classroom scheduling, student information systems, academic catalogs, and related areas. The person in this position provides leadership within the Office of the Registrar to ensure a positive student experience through process improvement, data-driven analysis and decisions, and the removal of artificial barriers to success.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises all aspects of the University’s Office of the Registrar including the student information system, registration, grading, degree and enrollment verification, academic records management, transcripts, compliance, graduation auditing, and awarding of degrees. 
• Oversees the management of policies, processes, and operations of the Registrar’s Office and provides leadership, innovation, vision, and accountability for the management of all records, registration policies, and services that support student success. 
• Provides oversight for integrity and accuracy of student academic record-keeping and transcript production and integrity compliance with the University’s academic policies and standards. 
• Oversees the conformity of educational record use, dissemination, and privacy of student information to University’s policies and legal requirements, including the Family Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other applicable laws and regulations as well as those of other regulatory agencies. 
• Manages classroom schedule data. 
• Maintains up-to-date course schedules. 
• Oversees the implementation and effective use of systems for student information, degree audit, and other systems. 
• Provides strategic input and develops recommendations for the implementation of related technology applications in support of enhanced services for students, faculty, and staff. 

• Monitors and verifies student enrollment data essential for official internal and external reporting related to academic and student records including auditors, and accreditors, as needed. 
• Supervises the evaluation and recording of transfer credit for the University, including credit for Advanced Placement and CLEP examinations, credit from study abroad programs, and pre-and post- matriculation credit from domestic institutions, ensuring that credit is transferred in accordance with University’s policies, external regulations, and best professional practices.      
• Coordinates efforts with other offices to improve services for students, prospective students, and faculty through the Office of the Registrar. 
• Supervises the maintenance of the degree audit system and provides oversight for the monitoring of students' progress toward degree completion. 
• Promotes and maintains effective relationships with faculty, staff, and academic partners across campus and other institutions, collaborating on issues relating to curriculum, university policies, and other areas of Registrar responsibilities. 
• Oversees training, development, and maintenance of procedure manuals, regulations, and systems within the Registrar's office for the university community. 
• Supervises, trains, manages, evaluates, and develops staff within the office. 
• Serves on administrative committees as assigned. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is required; master’s or other advanced degree preferred.
• Previous experience as a College/University Registrar or in a Registrar’s Office is preferred. 

Required Skills

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide constituency, whether in person, over the phone, or electronically.
• Sincere dedication to exceptional customer service.
• Ability to produce high quality, accurate work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask and provide attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to work as a member of an office team in a professional Christian manner.
• Experience with and ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, including ability to edit and format large documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Adobe.
• Knowledge of other Windows-based software and willingness to learn operations in Jenzabar and other internal management platforms.
• Supervision and delegation.
• Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match, and LCU tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Applications will not be considered until all materials have been received.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate an active Christian faith and a calling to engage in a “Christ-centered community committed to Academic Excellence where students are equipped for Lives of Learning, Leading, and Serving.”

To apply for these positions, please submit:
1. A cover letter
2. LCU Faculty Application
3. LCU’s Christian Worldview Statement
4. Curriculum Vitae
5. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
6. 3 recommendation letters

Inquiries and all submissions should be made to:
Dr. Cheryl D. Clark, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Louisiana Christian University
1140 College Drive
P. O. Box 567
Pineville, LA 71359

academicaffairs@lcuniversity.edu

Purpose:

Advancement is responsible for the planning and implementation of programs associated with fundraising, planned giving, and alumni and donor events and relations. This employee is also responsible for detailed record-keeping of donor, alumni, and contribution records.

Essential Function:

Assist President/EVP in alumni and development, including but not limited to:

• Capital fundraising campaigns
• Communication with donors
• Event planning for alumni and donor events
• Supervise student workers

Manage and maintain contribution information/database:

1. Constituent/Donor Information
   1. Keep accurate addresses, death notices, etc.
   2. Communicate with donors, at least annually, the status of endowment funds (market value of endowment), the use of the distributed earnings (scholarships awarded, student name, and pertinent information)
2. Donor Giving Records
   1. Maintain all pledge commitment documents
   2. Maintain database of all donor, pledge, and contribution information
   3. Receipt and credit pledge payments to outstanding pledges
   4. Receipt of all gifts, pledge payments, cash gifts, or non-cash gifts
   5. Produce and mail acknowledgment letters/receipts to donors
   6. Send pledge payment reminders
   7. Provide annual giving record for the previous calendar year in January
3. Restricted Giving Documentation
   1. Maintain documentation of all contributions received
   2. Maintain accurate files of all endowment/scholarship/restricted fund documentation established by donors and disseminate copies to appropriate offices (business, financial aid, etc)
4. Accurate Record Keeping
   1. Maintain accurate giving history for campaigns, giving clubs, and donors.
   2. Produce contribution reports for LCU as needed or requested.
   3. Reconcile giving reports with Business Office receipts on a monthly basis.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

Perform other related duties as required. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to skillfully utilize Word and Excel.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and administer record-keeping systems and procedures
• Ability to multitask and meet performance goals and deadlines
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Education:

Required:  Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred:  Master’s Degree

Experience:

Preferred: Two years of employment experience as an administrative assistant

Special Requirements:

• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Louisiana Christian University
• Commitment includes general support for Christian liberal arts education.
• A willingness to serve the broader university community through service and committee work.
• An active member in a local evangelical Christian church

Louisiana Christian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants should send an application and resume, including the names and addresses of three references to the LCU HR Department, 1140 College Drive, Box 318, Pineville, LA 71359, or email information to hr@lcuniversity.edu.

LCU staff application may be found here.

Purpose:

Assist in the oversight and administration of the varsity and junior varsity football program at Louisiana Christian University.

Essential Function:

Assist in the recruiting of student athletes in accordance with Louisiana Christian University, NAIA, and the Red River Athletic Conference policies and guidelines.

Ensure that football is in compliance with all Louisiana Christian University, NAIA, and Red River Athletic Conference guidelines, rules and regulations.

Assist in providing all necessary reports and statistics periodically.

Assist with the organization and arrangement of the yearly competition schedules.

Ensure the team has proper transportation, housing and meals on road trips.

Assist with daily practice. Oversees and organizes the team practices. Prepares for practices and games.

Ensure equipment is in good working order, recommends equipment purchases, and assists with inventory of equipment.

Monitor academic progress of student athletes, counsel students, assist them in working through problems.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist in the maintenance of the field for practice and games.

Position may be combined with other responsibilities assigned by the Athletic Director or Supervisor.

Perform other related duties as required.  (i.e. Event Management)

Special Requirements:

• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Louisiana Christian University
• Commitment includes general support for Christian liberal arts education.
• A willingness to serve the broader university community through service and committee work.
• Active member in a local evangelical Christian church

Louisiana Christian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants should send an application and resume, including the names and addresses of three references to the LCU HR Department, 1140 College Drive, Box 318, Pineville, LA 71359 or email information to hr@lcuniversity.edu.

LCU staff application may be found here.

Purpose:

Organize and maintain safe supervision and care of children between the ages of 6 months and 12 years of age.  Follows the Guidelines related to the Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information.    

Essential Function:

• Demonstrate basic first aid, emergency, and documentation procedures.
• Demonstrate proper room and toy cleaning procedures.
• Implement child care registration procedures & policies.
• Demonstrate assertive behavior management techniques.
• Operate TV/VCR.
• Demonstrate techniques to arrange equipment, toys, and activity areas in a manner which ensures that all children are in an attendant's field of vision.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Special Requirements:

• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Louisiana Christian University
• Commitment includes general support for Christian liberal arts education.
• A willingness to serve the broader college community through service and committee work.
• Active member in a local evangelical Christian church

Louisiana Christian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants should send an application and resume, including the names and addresses of three references to the LCU HR Department, 1140 College Drive, Box 318, Pineville, LA 71359 or email information to hr@lcuniversity.edu.

LCU staff application may be found here.

Purpose:

Operates the service desk by greeting all members and guests appropriately.  Washing and folding all towels during each shift. Keep the cash drawer and POS system accurate during all shifts. Take pictures of new members. Follows the guidelines related to the Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information.

Essential Function:

• Greeting Members and guest with appropriate courtesy and manners.
• Dispensing towels and locker keys per policy.
• Answering phones appropriately and redirecting calls.
• Maintaining an adequate stock of folded towels.
• Maintaining a neat work area.
• Handling cash register transactions accurately.
• Maintaining a neat and clean appearance within dress code policy.
• Operating office equipment associated with front desk operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Requirements:

• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Louisiana Christian University
• Commitment includes general support for Christian liberal arts education.
• A willingness to serve the broader college community through service and committee work.
• Active member in a local evangelical Christian church

Louisiana Christian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants should send an application and resume, including the names and addresses of three references to the LCU HR Department, 1140 College Drive, Box 318, Pineville, LA 71359 or email information to hr@lcuniversity.edu.

LCU staff application may be found here.

Louisiana Christian University is seeking applicants for an Athletic Trainer position.  The Athletic Trainer will be responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer with all aspects of the Louisiana Christian University Sports Medicine Program.  This encompasses, but is not limited to, providing primary healthcare for the student-athletes at Louisiana Christian University, providing coverage for sports practices and contests as assigned; prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries; maintaining up-to-date injury documentation and treatment records, physician referrals as appropriate, and other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from a CAATE-accredited program

BOC certified

Eligible for Louisiana State Licensure

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Sports Medicine or related field

2-3 years collegiate experience

Applicants should send an application and resume, including the names and addresses of three references to Louisiana Christian University HR Dept, 1140 College Drive, Box 381, Pineville, LA 71359 or e-mail information to hr@lcuniversity.edu.

Part-time

Louisiana Christian University is seeking applicants for an Exercise-Fitness Tech position at the Louisiana Athletic Club.

An Exercise-Fitness Tech promotes a safe and nurturing workout environment by properly maintaing/cleaning fitness equiptment, assisting with towel service, greeting and interacting with members, and other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or the general manager. Must be a visible CHRISTIAN leader and give witness as a person who lives a life that honors the Lord Jesus Christ and is consonant with the Statement of Christian Standards of Louisiana Christian University and the Baptist Faith and Message.

Skills/Experience:

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Experience in the fitness field preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Applicants should send an application and resume to Louisiana Athletic Club, 1135 Expressway Drive, Pineville, LA 71360 or e-mail information to lachr@lcuniversity.edu.