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 toΒ hr@lcuniversity.edu.
Current Open Positions:
PURPOSE:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
- General Ledger Accounting and Reconciliation-
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Maintains the general ledger by recording, balancing, and reconciling daily activity to ensure accounts are complete, accurate, and properly classified.
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Prepares, documents, and posts journal entries, including recurring, adjusting, and correcting entries, with appropriate supporting documentation.
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Records online banking activity, including ACH and wire transfers, electronic deposits, and bank fees, in the general ledger.
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Reconciles all bank accounts monthly and resolves reconciling items in a timely manner.
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Reconciles and balances interfund accounts.
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Bills, records, and reconciles receivable accounts other than student and rent receivables.
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Performs the monthly close and prepares periodic financial reports and account analyses.
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Assists departments in analyzing their accounts and provides financial information upon request.
- Auxiliary and Internal Billing (The Wildcat Exchange)-
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Reconciles daily sales and deposit reports for The Wildcat Exchange, which includes the general retail store, graphic services, and the post office, to cash receipts and the general ledger.
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Prepares, reconciles, and posts monthly charges to internal departments for retail sales, graphic services, and postal services.
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- Federal Funds Accounting-
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Records G5 drawdowns of federal financial aid funds and prepares and posts the related journal entries.
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Maintains the Universityβs annual System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration.
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- Investments, Endowment, and Related Entity-
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Assists in recording and reconciling investment and endowment transfers to, and distributions from, the Louisiana Baptist Foundation.
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Prepares billing to Louisiana Athletic Club, LLC (LAC) for shared costs and related activity, including, but not limited to, payroll, repairs and maintenance, and distributions, and records the related entries.
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- Tax and Regulatory Compliance-
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Calculates, prepares, and files sales tax returns; remits payments and records related entries in the general ledger.
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Remits and records Form 990-T estimated tax payments.
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Administers the unclaimed property process, including due-diligence notices and annual reporting and remittance to the State of Louisiana.
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Prepares and submits the annual Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) report for the Universityβs NAIA athletic programs, in coordination with the Athletics Department.
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Prepares and submits required filings with the Louisiana Secretary of State.
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Maintains current registrations for University-owned vehicles.
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- Prepares audit schedules and supporting documentation and assists with the annual financial statement audit.
- Completes special projects as assigned by the Business Office Director.
- Provides guidance and cross-training support to other Business Office staff.
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned by the Business Office Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), including not-for-profit and fund accounting
- Demonstrated proficiency in general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing
- Working knowledge of, or ability to learn, G5 drawdown accounting, sales tax, unclaimed property, Form 990-T, and EADA reporting requirements
- Ability to skillfully utilize Word and Excel; experience with an integrated accounting system (Jenzabar One preferred)
- Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
- Analyze fiscal reports, spreadsheets, and other materials and draw logical conclusions
- Ability to plan, organize, implement, and administer record-keeping systems and procedures
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive financial information
- Ability to multitask and meet performance goals and deadlines
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Provide pleasant and effective customer service to all constituents of the University
- Perform physical activities including light lifting, bending, and kneeling for short periods of time
EDUCATION:
- Commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
- People are treated with dignity and respect.
- Relationships are built on honesty, integrity, and trust.
- Excellence is achieved through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic
- Efficiency is achieved through wise management of human and financial resources.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate an active Christian faith and a calling to engage in a βChrist-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
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:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
- Financial Aid Leadership
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Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Financial Aid Office.
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Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate Financial Aid staff.
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Establish departmental goals, procedures, and performance expectations.
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Develop and implement processes that improve efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and student service.
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Prepare reports and provide financial aid updates to University leadership.
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Participate in Enrollment Management planning and University committees.
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Promote a professional, student-centered, and service-oriented environment.
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- Financial Aid Administration
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Administer and oversee federal, state, institutional, private, and veteran financial aid programs.
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Oversee programs including Pell Grant, FSEOG, Federal Work-Study, Direct Loans, Parent PLUS, TEACH Grant, TOPS, GO Grant, GEAUX Teach, institutional scholarships, endowed scholarships, and private/alternative loans.
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Review student eligibility and oversee accurate and timely financial aid awarding.
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Manage verification and required documentation.
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Review and approve Professional Judgment and Dependency Override requests.
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Administer Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policies and financial aid appeals.
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Develop and implement annual financial aid awarding strategies.
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Ensure accurate and timely disbursement and reconciliation of financial aid.
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- Compliance and Regulatory Oversight
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Ensure compliance with federal Title IV regulations and applicable provisions of the Higher Education Act.
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Maintain compliance with requirements of the U.S. Department of Education, Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
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Monitor changes in federal and state regulations and implement required changes.
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Develop and maintain financial aid policies and procedures.
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Coordinate federal and state audits, program reviews, and compliance reviews.
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Maintain institutional eligibility for participation in federal financial aid programs.
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Ensure the confidentiality and security of student financial aid records.
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- Financial Aid Systems and Technology
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Serve as the primary administrator or functional lead for financial aid systems, which may include PowerFAIDS, Jenzabar, COD, FAFSA Partner Portal, NSLDS, EdConnect, ELMSelect, and other applicable systems.
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Coordinate annual system setup, testing, regulatory updates, and reconciliation.
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Monitor data integrity and ensure accurate transmission of financial aid information.
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Work with Information Technology and other campus departments to resolve system and processing issues.
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- Veterans Education Benefits
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Serve as the University's School Certifying Official (SCO) or oversee VA certification activities.
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Certify enrollment for eligible veterans and dependents.
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Maintain compliance with applicable Veterans Affairs regulations.
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Provide guidance to students regarding VA educational benefits.
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- Scholarship Administration
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Oversee institutional scholarship awarding and administration.
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Administer endowed and private scholarship funds.
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Ensure scholarship awards comply with donor restrictions and University policies.
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Collaborate with Admissions, Athletics, and Academic Departments regarding scholarship awarding and eligibility.
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- Reporting and Reconciliation
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Coordinate timely completion of required federal, state, institutional, and regulatory reports, including FISAP, IPEDS financial aid reporting, Common Data Set, Financial Value Transparency/Gainful Employment reporting, COD closeout, Louisiana state reporting, Veterans Affairs reporting, and athletic financial aid reporting.
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Oversee annual reconciliation of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs.
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Maintain accurate records and documentation to support audits and compliance reviews.
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- Student Service and Counseling
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Provide financial aid counseling to students and families.
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Explain financial aid eligibility, regulations, borrowing options, and repayment responsibilities.
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Assist students in resolving complex financial aid issues.
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Exercise sound professional judgment when evaluating individual student circumstances.
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Support financial literacy initiatives.
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Participate in orientation, registration, recruitment, and other student-focused events.
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- Campus Collaboration
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Develop effective working relationships with Admissions, Business Office, Registrar, Student Accounts, Athletics, Academic Affairs, Information Technology, Institutional Advancement, and Student Affairs.
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Collaborate on enrollment planning, retention initiatives, scholarship strategies, and student success efforts.
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Serve as a knowledgeable resource to campus leadership regarding financial aid regulations and trends.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
- Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in financial aid or a related field.
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Demonstrated knowledge of federal Title IV financial aid regulations.
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Experience interpreting and applying federal and state financial aid regulations.
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Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
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Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial aid management systems.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a highly regulated environment.
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- Preferred Qualifications
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Master's degree.
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Previous Director or Associate Director-level financial aid experience.
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Experience with PowerFAIDS and/or Jenzabar.
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Experience serving as a VA School Certifying Official.
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Experience administering institutional and endowed scholarships.
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Experience with federal program reviews, audits, or compliance reviews.
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Experience working in a higher education environment.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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The successful candidate will demonstrate:
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Comprehensive knowledge of federal financial aid regulations and Title IV programs.
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Knowledge of Louisiana state financial aid programs.
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Strong understanding of financial aid awarding, compliance, and reconciliation.
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Effective leadership and staff development skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
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Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and meet critical deadlines.
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Commitment to exceptional service to students and families.
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Ability to work collaboratively with individuals across all areas of the University.
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- Commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
- People are treated with dignity and respect.
- Relationships are built on honesty, integrity, and trust.
- Excellence is achieved through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic
- Efficiency is achieved through wise management of human and financial resources.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate an active Christian faith and a calling to engage in a βChrist-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
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:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
- Leadership and Accountability: Provides overall leadership for LAC operations at both locations and ensures the Assistant Manager and Alexandria Location Manager effectively carry out their assigned areas, including member services, staffing, programming, aquatics, camps, events, and facility readiness, through clear expectations, regular check-ins, and follow-up. Holds managers accountable for ensuring their direct reports understand, follow, and consistently enforce established club rules and guidelines with members.
- Staff Leadership: Builds a positive, service-minded team culture and shares leadership authority across the management team. Interviews, hires, manages, and evaluates Pineville fitness staff. Considers hiring recommendations from the Assistant Manager, who interviews, manages, and evaluates Pineville front desk staff, and from the Alexandria Location Manager, who interviews, manages, and evaluates Alexandria staff. Ensures each manager onboards and trains the staff they supervise, and coordinates personnel matters with the LCU Office of Human Resources.
- Strategic Planning: Develops and carries out annual goals and a multi-year growth plan; sets measurable targets; tracks performance and profitability; and follows through on business development, member growth, program revenue, and other initiatives assigned by the University CFO and President.
- Board Reporting: Schedules and prepares quarterly LAC Board meetings, including reports on membership, marketing, retention, program revenue, member satisfaction, facilities, and financial results, with clear recommendations; assists the University CFO in preparing LAC reports for LCU Board of Trustees meetings as needed.
- Membership Growth and Retention: Leads membership sales and retention strategies, including lead generation, prospect follow-up, tours, referrals, renewals, and recovery of inactive or at-risk members; tracks new members, cancellations, freezes, and retention rates.
- Member Experience: Monitors member satisfaction through surveys and feedback; responds promptly and professionally to member concerns and service issues, escalating significant or unresolved matters to the University CFO and President; and upholds professional dress and front-desk standards.
- Programs and Events: Leads the planning, promotion, and growth of revenue-generating programs and events, including camps, tournaments, wellness programs, corporate and group memberships, member appreciation events, and signature community events, in coordination with the staff/managers assigned to them. Ensures the Assistant Manager effectively plans and manages group fitness, aquatics and swim lessons, and childcare.
- Community Relations and Partnerships: Serves as the clubβs primary community representative; builds relationships with businesses, schools, churches, healthcare providers, athletic groups, alumni, and other partners to increase memberships, referrals, sponsorships, and program participation; and represents the club at community, University, and industry events.
- Marketing: Works with University and LAC marketing, graphic design, and communications personnel to promote membership, programs, events, and partnerships, maintaining brand consistency and measuring results against goals.
- Personal Training: Oversees independent personal training contractors, including agreements, credentials, scheduling, and quality of service, and grows personal and small-group training revenue.
- Budget and Financial Performance: Participates in annual budget preparation and revenue forecasting; reviews the monthly compiled financial statements prepared by LACβs outside accountant; manages expenses within approved budgets and recommends corrective action when results are off target; and works with the University CFO on broader financial reviews and reporting.
- Purchasing and Internal Controls: Approves purchases and enforces the LAC Purchasing Policy, including purchase orders, competitive quotations, and limited credit-card use; ensures vendor invoices are approved and submitted timely for payment through Bill.com; ensures proper handling of payments, refunds, chargebacks, membership freezes, complimentary memberships, and past-due accounts; and supports internal and external audits.
- Systems and Records: Oversees the membership-management system (Club Systems) to ensure accurate member records, billing, and reporting; provides the outside accountant with timely, accurate information for recording and reconciling club revenue; and maintains contracts, vendor, incident, personnel, and other records needed for financial, legal, insurance, and audit purposes.
- Facilities and Safety: Coordinates with facilities staff, vendors, and University personnel to keep the pool, locker rooms, showers, steam rooms, courts, indoor track, fitness floor, equipment, and common and exterior areas clean, safe, functional, and well maintained.
- Β Policies and Quality Assurance: Develops, implements, and regularly updates written policies and procedures; ensures staff are trained on them; and conducts regular quality reviews of the facility, staff, programs, and member service, with corrective action as needed.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains a visible presence at both locations, with flexible hours that include early-morning, evening, and weekend availability, and responds promptly to requests from LCU leadership and the LAC Board, including outside normal business hours when needed. Makes periodic visits after 5:30 p.m. to audit staff performance and adherence to club rules and procedures.
- Serves as weekday manager on duty for the Pineville location (the Alexandria Location Manager serves as weekday manager on duty for Alexandria) and shares a rotating Saturday and Sunday manager-on-duty schedule with the other managers.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Business Affairs/CFO or the University President, including special projects related to LAC operations, membership development, financial performance, service quality, risk management, and University initiatives.
- Physical Requirements: Must be able to drive.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of health club, fitness, aquatics, and recreation-facility operations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, develop, and hold managers and staff accountable, and to delegate effectively.
- Ability to develop and independently carry out membership growth, retention, program revenue, event, and community partnership strategies.
- Working knowledge of budgeting, revenue forecasting, expense control, financial reporting, KPI tracking, and internal controls.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with members, staff, University leadership, vendors, community partners, and Board members.
- Proficiency with membership-management, scheduling, and billing systems, Microsoft Office, and other technology used for club operations and reporting.
- Sound judgment, initiative, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Education:
- Required: Bachelorβs degree in exercise science, kinesiology, sport/recreation management, business, or a related field; related experience may be considered. Β
- Preferred: Masterβs degree in a related field.
Experience:
- Required: Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in fitness, wellness, athletic club, recreation, hospitality, sales, or comparable service-based operations.
- Required: Supervisory experience, including scheduling, training, coaching, performance accountability, and member issue resolution.
- Preferred: Experience managing a fitness center, health club, aquatics program, recreation facility, or multi-program membership organization.
- Preferred: Experience with membership sales and retention, community partnerships, event and program development, budget management, KPI reporting, and Board or executive-level reporting.
Equipment
- Computer, printer, copier, and other standard office equipment; Microsoft Office and email; membership-management and point-of-sale software (e.g., Club Systems); Bill.com; fitness and aquatics equipment and systems; AED and first-aid equipment.
- Physical Requirement: Ability to work throughout an athletic club environment, including offices, fitness and aquatics areas, locker rooms, courts, track, and exterior areas.
- Physical Requirement: Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift or move moderate equipment and supplies as needed to inspect operations, set up programs and events, and assist with club needs.
- Physical Requirement: Ability to demonstrate exercises and respond to emergencies, including water emergencies.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or certification obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Nationally accredited fitness certification (e.g., ACE, ACSM, NASM, or NSCA) preferred.
- Commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
- People are treated with dignity and respect.
- Relationships are built on honesty, integrity, and trust.
- Excellence is achieved through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic
- Efficiency is achieved through wise management of human and financial resources.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate an active Christian faith and a calling to engage in a βChrist-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
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:
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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.
- Provides security at special events.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to drive.
- Commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
- People are treated with dignity and respect.
- Relationships are built on honesty, integrity, and trust.
- Excellence is achieved through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic
- Efficiency is achieved through wise management of human and financial resources.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate an active Christian faith and a calling to engage in a βChrist-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
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.