Staff Openings
Current Full Time Openings
Office Staff
Assistant Director for Community Engagement
Full-Time | Main Campus
The Assistant Director for Community Engagement will collaborate with Oakland City University and regional community partners to connect and identify community-based needs through which OCU students, faculty, and staff can engage and address. As a branch of the newly developed Center for Calling & Career, the assistant director will collaborate with students, faculty, staff, civic leaders, and community agencies to develop strategic reciprocal partnerships that engage students in the development of a personal commitment to “go forth to serve” in their careers and their personal lives modeled on Christian principles.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of and experience with community-based learning
- Demonstrated effectiveness in cultivating and sustaining community partnerships and knowledge of the nonprofit sector
- Experience in Grant Writing with local community partnerships
- Demonstrated experience in addressing issues of diversity and multiculturalism
- Experience working with diverse community and university groups in engagement activities
- Strong organizational skills with experience developing, implementing, and evaluating programs
- Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Responsibilities:
- Develop and sustain meaningful, reciprocal community partnerships and projects with community-based organizations to promote engaged learning opportunities through community engagement activities.
- Promote involvement in community service and civic engagement through student clubs and organizations, residence halls, orientation programs, and other campus activities throughout the academic year.
- Lead Bike Share Grant for OCU and the Oakland City community.
- Lead and facilitate the following on-campus and community programs:
- Coordinate operations for service-learning programming such as purchasing, room reservations, transportation, and special events.
- Prepare reports for funding sources, plan and monitor budgets, and advocate for additional funding as needed.
- Develop and maintain databases, social media accounts, and promotional outreach for service programs and opportunities. (ENGAGE)
- Operate mechanisms for tracking outcomes for campus volunteers and for community members served, and report annual community service participation and hours served.
- Occasional evening and weekend work is expected
Business Office Assistant
Full-Time | Main Campus
This position will provide customer assistance via the front desk, phone calls, emails, etc. This position will also assist with Accounts Receivables (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) as directed by the Assistant Director of the Business Office.
Qualifications:
B.S. in Business, preferable; high school diploma required. Experience with computerized accounting Procedures; bookkeeping skills/experience; must be accurate, efficient, and capable of handling detailed work assignments; ability to get along and communicate with staff, administrators, students and the public.
Essential Functions:
- Always maintains respect for confidential information.
- Operates, as directed, and understands the University’s computerized accounting system.
- Assists in maintaining financial records.
- Prepares bank deposits and distributes the daily accounting batches.
- Assists with clerical duties as assigned.
- Balances the student housing deposit lists with the general ledger.
- Distributes inner office mail to the Business Office employees.
- Distributes student paychecks and prepares the mail out lists.
- Assists with the registration process each semester.
- Assists customers at the Business Office window.
- Answers phones and takes messages as needed.
- Processes and distributes gift deposits.
- Process AP and related duties.
- Maintains Business Office supply stock and replenishes it as needed.
- Keeps paper, toner, and ribbons in office machines. Calls necessary vendors for repairs.
- Assists with scheduling Business Office work study.
- Processes all additional data as requested by Management.
- Receipts payments into accounting software.
- Assist in running monthly billing statements and mailing to students.
- Assist with student financial agreements, collection processes and other AR related duties.
Personal Counselor
Part-Time | Main Campus
Counsel individuals and groups to promote optimum health and well-being. Help individuals cope with life and transition issues in healthy ways.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in social work or equivalent in the area of specialized training or experience.
- Knowledge of human behavior and development; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment of mental and emotional disorders.
- Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical or emotional disorders, and for career counseling and guidance.
- Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
- The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and Spanish.
Essential Functions:
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment.
- Encourage individuals to discuss emotions and experiences and help them develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
- Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their struggles.
- Prepare and maintain all required records and reports.
- Counsel individually and in group sessions and provide periodic assistance in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making healthy changes. Current topics include, but are not limited to, anxiety, substance abuse, bullying, anger management, depression, stress, transition issues, relationships, loss, etc.
- Actively help clients build coping mechanisms to guide them through stressful situations.
- Collect information about clients through interviews and observation.
- Act as an advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
- Maintains current with licensing, professional development, and best practices.
- Participates in Behavioral Intervention & Threat Assessment Meetings
Upward Bound Academic/Guidance Coordinator
Full-Time | Main Campus
The Academic/Guidance Coordinator is a key member of the Upward Bound team and is responsible for the development, implementation, and coordination of the program’s services. This individual will provide academic advising, personal counseling, and college/career guidance to high school students in the rural area we serve. The coordinator plays a crucial role in guiding student through high school and into postsecondary education.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Professional experience working in advising, counseling, or teaching.
- Knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing disadvantaged youth.
- In-depth knowledge of the college admissions process.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a collaborative team.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to target schools.
Essential Functions:
- Assist in identifying and recruiting eligible students from target high schools.
- Provide academic advising and monitor progress.
- Oversee the academic tutoring component of the program, including hiring, training, and supervising tutors.
- Design and facilitate engaging workshops for students on topics such as study skills and financial literacy.
- Play a lead role in the planning and implementation of the summer residential program.
- Plan, coordinate, and chaperone college visits.
Facilities
Facilities Service Worker I
Part-Time | Main Campus
Performs housekeeping which relate to the University plant, University buildings, facilities, and grounds.
Qualifications:
5 years experience in field of housekeeping, minimum; High school diploma; Valid Driver’s license.
Essential Functions:
- Accepts the responsibility for the care, condition, and appearance of all buildings, facilities and grounds; which may or may not require working on weekends. (Check with Director of Facilities Services or Facilities Services Coordinator for specific work days.
- Recommends purchase of necessary parts for repairs to Facilities Coordinator and/or Director of Facilities Services.
- Assists in the promotion of good safety practices and procedures.
- Assists in the inventory procedures for supplies, materials, and equipment.
- Assists in development and operation of housekeeping records.
- Serves as source of information on areas involving buildings and grounds.
- Completes paperwork as required by the Facilities Coordinator, Director of Facilities Services and the University administration.
- Keeps informed of new housekeeping techniques and operations.
- Conducts other duties related to those assigned by the Facilities Coordinator, Director of Facilities Services or the Vice President for Administration.
Athletics
Athletic Trainer
Full-Time | Main Campus
The Athletic Trainer will work in coordination with the Director of Athletics to provide medical care for intercollegiate student-athletes. The position will require weekly afternoon, evening, and weekend hours.
Qualifications:
MS degree; at least 1 year of experience that is directly related to Athletic Training; specialized training required Certified Athletic Trainer. Must have athletic trainer license through the State of Indiana.
Essential Functions:
- Direct coverage of intercollegiate athletic contests, intercollegiate athletic team practices, and general athletic training room activities.
- Keep records for injury evaluations, therapeutic treatments provided, physician referrals, and any incidents occurring during qualifying incidents.
- Develop, implement and maintain overall sports medicine program for the University, including: injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student-athletes and athletic staff.
- Perform duties with professionalism, which includes relating to others in a courteous, cooperative, sensitive and congenial manner.
- Maintain the confidentiality of athletic training room records and university information by following HIPPA and FERPA procedures.
- Practice OSHA and OCU Guidelines for Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Control.
- Perform other duties to assist the department of athletics.
- Provide emergency care for all student-athletes and athletic staff personnel and coordinate an Emergency Action Plan in the event of an emergency situation occurring during athletic events.
- Responsible for the formation of the University’s athletic training staff, including training and supervision of assistant/associate athletic trainers. Hiring for the Athletic training staff should be completed in collaboration with the VP for Administration.
- Assist Athletic Director and Business Manager in the development of the athletic medical program budget.
- Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the athletic medical program.
- This position will require travel and weekly afternoon, evening and weekend hours.
Current Part-Time Openings
There are no part-time openings at this time.
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