Administrative / Staff Employment Opportunities
Louisiana Christian University is a private, Baptist, coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences with selected professional programs, located in Pineville, Louisiana. The College was founded in 1906 and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Louisiana Baptist Convention. It has an enrollment of about 1200 students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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
All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of background screening checks.
Louisiana Christian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Current Open Positions:
Purpose:
Exercises management responsibility and performs a variety of administrative tasks related to directing the activities and operations of the Business Office including preparing the University’s annual financial statements, accounting & reporting, monitoring budgets, billing and collections, accounts payable, and fixed asset accounting.
Essential Function:
Plans, organizes, and directs the accounting activities of the University in the daily accounting processes encompassing accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, Federal Title IV cash reporting, and fixed asset accounting.
Coordinates the establishment of major schedules and task assignments with Business Office personnel to ensure compliance with specified objectives, policies, and completion dates.
Compiles statistical and financial data for the Vice-President for Business Affairs/Chief Financial Officer. Develops informational reports for various offices as needed.
Coordinates annual audit procedures, prepares audit work papers, and develops the University’s annual financial statements.
Maintains working relationships and open communication with various departments as they relate to the operations of the Business Office, including Human Resources/Payroll, Financial Aid, Registrar’s Office, Student Housing, and Information Technology.
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs all other related duties as assigned by the Vice-President of Business Affairs/Chief Financial Officer.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and manage time effectively in a busy environment.
- Demonstrated innovative analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to work with little to no supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present financial information.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel with the ability to use spreadsheets, graphing, tables, calculations, and automation efficiently to process large quantities of data relevant to business tasks.
Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Financial/Business-related Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 9 accounting hours.
Experience:
- Required: At least 2-3 year of related experience.
- Preferred: At least five to seven years of related experience.
- Jenzabar EX experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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.
About:
Louisiana Christian University is seeking applicants for an Assistant Registrar position. The Assistant Registrar at Louisiana Christian University performs a multitude of tasks to support the Office of the Registrar, including data entry, maintenance and preparation of student records, problem solving student record and system errors, assistance in faculty grading and attendance, and preparing for the start and end of a semester through various reports and other tasks. He or she is responsible for managing the daily operation of the registration system, monitoring and ensuring compliance with University policies regarding registration procedures, evaluating the effectiveness of said policies, and recommending changes. The Assistant Registrar is the primary liason for FERPA compliance and will manage and enforce campus compliance initiatives. The Assistant Registrar serves to aid students and staff across the University in helping to navigate and resolve registration needs and errors in support of student registration activity.
Qualified applicants for the Assistant Registrar at Louisiana Christian University will have experience in higher education, academic records, registration, and computer databases. Jenzabar EX experience preferred. Duties of this position may require working long hours during peak times and may involve attendance at weekend events. A Bachelor level Degree is required and a Master level degree is preferred.
Satisfactory completion of a background check and the submission of original transcripts within two weeks of hire is required for employment. Applicant 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 and the Baptist Faith and Message.
Special Requirements:
Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Louisiana 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:
Provides a variety of duties in enforcing laws and campus rules to protect lives and property within the campus community.
Essential Function:
- Patrols assigned area 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, 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 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 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:
A Financial Aid Counselor assists with the University’s financial aid program by ensuring the applicants receive assistance in the application process for loans, grants and scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students.
Essential Function:
- Process all financial aid for undergraduate & graduate students, this includes institutional & outside scholarships, federal loans, federal work-study, state & federal grants & TOPS.
- Maintaining the student’s financial aid files
- Basic secretarial duties: answering the phone, filing, assisting students who come into the lobby for financial aid help.
- Assisting with maintaining Federal work-study for students. This includes checking eligibility, creating work-study agreements and making sure all work-study timesheets are turned in and calculated correctly before turning them over to Payroll.
- Assisting students with any FAFSA or studentaid.gov issues they may have
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with other departments on campus.
- Performs other duties as requested.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Will be required to work a few Saturdays a year for special events i.e. Front of the Line, Preview Day
- Maybe asked to visit local High Schools for special FAFSA workshops we are invited to.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of the University, State policies regarding TOPS and grants, and federal policies concerning student’s financial aid.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed.
- Ability to attend seminars, meetings, and other professional development opportunities at or away from LCU.
- Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives, and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational, state & federal policies.
- Ability to communicate effectively – orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
- Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
- Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment including university software and email
Education:
- Required: Four-year college Business degree preferably in Accounting or Management, OR at least five years of related experience.
Experience:
- Experience working in Financial Aid is a plus
- Five years of experience working in accounting or business fields
Equipment:
- Database management and technology skills are required
- Experience with integrated financial aid/student information systems and proficiency with PowerFAIDS financial aid software preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to operate computer and other equipment, answer telephone calls and direct telephone calls, and use email and text messaging to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents
- Ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally for brief periods of time for training or seminars
- Ability to work nights and weekends and on-call when the need arises
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:
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.