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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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requires organizations to invite applicants to self-identify race and gender. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or terms or conditions of employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other personnel records only accessed by the Human Resources department. Please return completed forms to the HR department in a separate email from your application to hr@lcuniversity.edu.
Current Open Positions:
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 FUNCTIONS:
- 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 AND 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
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.
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 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 1,200 students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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.
PURPOSE:
The position reports to the VPAA, works closely with issues related to academic affairs, and works independently performing a wide range of complex and confidential administrative and clerical support duties. This position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to provide information and service to a wide range of internal and external contacts. The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive support to the VPAA and requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs duties independently and exercises a high degree of initiative in determining the approach/action;
- Exhibits a high degree of confidentiality;
- Provides an advanced level of work including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
- Gathers information requiring a determination and evaluation of sources, compiles data, and prepares reports;
- Responds to requests for information from the VPAA and other University administrators, which may require in-depth research of University policies and procedures;
- Prepares all full-time and adjunct contracts and tracks them through the approval and distribution process;
- Prepares payroll requests for all adjunct faculty, faculty overload, DIS and Internship courses, and other exceptions to salaried teaching;
- Prepares materials and handles correspondence for meetings, which can include sensitive and non-routine matters;
- Attends Faculty Meetings, Board of Trustees Academic Affairs Committee Meetings, and other meetings, and serves as recorder and composer of minutes and distributes them to all parties involved;
- Maintains and assists in auditing faculty personnel files as well as maintains all files kept in the Academic Affairs office;
- Handles academic job postings as well as receives and processes applications for postings as well as schedules interviews;
- Prepares items for the Academic Affairs Committee and the Board of Trustees, including Tenure and Promotion materials;
- Assists in coordinating, planning, executing, and managing academic functions;
- Assists with gathering academic information for IPEDS;
- Oversees the process for the Presidents and Deans List certificates;
- Coordinates requisitions for all academic divisions and prepares all requestions for expenses out of the VPAA Office;
- Makes travel arrangements for VPAA and various incoming visitors, including candidates for academic and related staff positions in Academic Affairs;
- Schedules all interviews for academic and related staff positions;
- Consistently monitors office inventories and anticipates needed supplies or services and orders supplies as needed;
- Writes and edits letters, reports, emails, memos, and other related documents from rough drafts, corrected copy, and detailed materials; proofreads completed materials;
- Supervises office student workers;
- Maintains and updates handbooks and manuals per VPAA requests; and
- Manages the faculty evaluation process.
- Manages various calendars
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Performs other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
- Demonstrate integrity and professionalism in appearance and demeanor.
- Manage confidential information.
- Ability to share and impart knowledge and reasoning to others under stressful conditions
- Strong attention to details, ability to organize work, and perform duties with a high level of accuracy,
- Strong interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills, listening skills and team building and the ability to think critically.
- Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a team.
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
- Ability to accept instruction and learn.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality.
- Ability to relate to individuals from diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to maintain accurate, complete, and confidential student and faculty records.
- Knowledge of general office policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of FERPA.
EDUCATION:
- Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, preferred in English
EXPERIENCE:
- Track record of superior customer service, or 2-3 years of experience in an administrative position
EQUIPMENT:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook; TEAMS, ZOOM, experience working in data management systems; experience working with Google documents.
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.
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 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 1,200 students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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.
PURPOSE:
Performs administrative and secretarial services for Institutional Advancement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Planning and managing alumni events including, but not limited to Homecoming, Town Hall meetings, special projects, etc.
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Donor/Alumni communications—Coordinates the flow of incoming communications and outgoing communications by receiving, routing, and/or responding to incoming communications and determining the appropriate office, department, or agency for outgoing communications.
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Receipt/reconcile donations, track donations, print/mail donation letters. Receipt and track online donations.
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Complete LBC receipts.
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Maintains departmental records; maintains financial records for operating and equipment expenses; orders and maintains office supplies.
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Safeguards the confidentiality of the University by exercising discretion in communicating information to faculty, students, staff and the handling of records, files and similar confidential items.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Answers incoming phone calls, routes to appropriate individual; answers questions when appropriate. Places outgoing calls as necessary.
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Performs other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
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Ability to skillfully utilize Word and Excel
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Ability to plan, organize, implement, and administer record keeping systems and procedures
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Ability to multitask and meet performance goals and deadlines
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Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
EXPERIENCE:
- Two years employment experience as an administrative assistant
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.
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 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 1,200 students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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.
PURPOSE:
Performs administrative and secretarial services for a senior officer of Louisiana Christian University.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Prepare correspondence for distribution or approval and signature, checking the documents for completeness and accuracy.
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Gathers information requiring a determination and evaluation of sources; compiles data involving an understanding of programs, policies, and procedures. May assist with drafting financial, statistical, and/or narrative reports.
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Coordinates the flow of incoming communications and outgoing communications by receiving, routing, and/or responding to incoming communications and determining the appropriate office, department, or agency for outgoing communications.
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Schedules appointments; arranges and participates in conferences and meetings; and disseminates minutes; recommends agenda items; makes travel arrangements.
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Maintaining and updating the physical and online policy manuals.
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Perform records management of a complex filing system by overseeing the filing system, creating files and records as necessary using judgment and knowledge of office requirements, updating files and records, determining retention, and purging schedules, and retrieving files and documents as needed.
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Maintains departmental personnel records; maintains financial records for operating and equipment expenses; orders and maintains office supplies.
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Assists with insurance risk management compliance/monitoring and policy renewals as needed.
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Safeguards the confidentiality of the University by exercising discretion in communicating information to faculty, students, staff and the handling of records, files and similar confidential items.
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Operates office machines including calculators, copiers, and computers. Knowledge of Excel, Adobe, PowerPoint, Google Drive, and Microsoft Word.
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Manage the rental properties owned by the University.
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Learn the payroll process to be a backup for payroll and help with payroll as needed.
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Assist student workers with hire paperwork. Input paperwork into Jenzabar.
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Track completed trainings and evaluations
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Answers incoming phone calls, routes to appropriate individual; answers questions when appropriate. Places outgoing calls as necessary.
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Performs other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
- Ability to skillfully utilize Word, Excel, Google Drive
- 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
EXPERIENCE:
- Two years employment experience as an administrative assistant
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.
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 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 1,200 students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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.
PURPOSE:
Assist in the oversight and administration of the varsity and junior varsity football program at Louisiana Christian University.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- 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, recommend equipment purchases, and assist with inventory of equipment.
- Monitor academic progress of student-athletes, counsel students, and assist them in working through problems.
OTHER DUTIES AND 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)
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.
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 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 1,200 students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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.
PURPOSE:
Perform basic maintenance, including but not limited to, plumbing, electrical, painting and pressure washing projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrate care and concern for students and faculty through excellence in service ticket
- resolution and preventative maintenance.
- Resolve maintenance issues in the area of electrical, plumbing and appliance repair.
- Prepare vacant apartments for move-in through turn-over repairs and improvements.
- Preserve the beauty of the building and the safety of the community through general upkeep and cleanliness.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide residents with outstanding customer service.
- On call for after hour emergencies.
- Perform any and all other duties assigned.
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.
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 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 1,200 students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 1,200 students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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.