SBU Staff Employment Opportunities
Admissions Assistant
Reports To: Admissions Coordinator
Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Purpose:
This position is responsible for providing support to the admission and recruiting efforts for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Essential Functions:
- Data entry and processing applications, transcripts and other paperwork required from applicants and students of SBU‑Springfield.
- Enter student prospect information on computer.
- Generate required correspondence to all applicants and students, as directed by Coordinator.
- Prepare applicant files for selection of nursing students.
- Assure completion of all paperwork, by nursing students prior to entrance.
- Works with Coordinator to build a solid recruitment program in order to build the ASN/BSN program.
- Assists Coordinator in scheduling recruitment meetings and travel itineraries.
- Screen applicants for interest and Answer applicant questions via phone, email and face-to-face communications.
- Conducts group informational admissions meetings as necessary.
- Advise applicants and their families on the admissions process.
- Travel to local recruiting events on a limited basis.
- Assist Coordinator with prospective student follow‑up and callbacks.
- Displays tact and courtesy to students, prospective students and their families, faculty and staff
- Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle.
- Maintains office and building security.
- All other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Education and Experience
Required:
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Good computer and data entry skills
Good oral presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Preferred:
Associate’s Degree
Two to Three years’ secretarial (clerical) experience.
Apply to:
Amy Phillips
St. John’s/SBU College of Nursing
4431 S. Fremont St.
Springfield, MO 65804
aphillips@sprg.mercy.net
417-820-5300
Admissions Counselor Salem/Mtn. View
Location: Salem/Mtn. View
Status: Nonexempt
Purpose:
To execute recruitment strategies and plans within an assigned recruiting area for the recruitment of prospective students for the Salem and Mountain View campuses. The assigned area will have designated recruitment expectations and job responsibilities.
Essential Functions:
- Promotes SBU to prospective students, families and church leaders with a rough percentage of time designated as follows: 60% Salem and 40% Mountain View.
- Recruits prospective students through frequent travels to high school, churches, junior colleges and college fair programs.
- Develops relationships with prospective students, parents and church leaders for the purpose of recruiting new students.
- Understands and effectively communicates the basic essentials of all University academic, scholarship, financial assistance, and ministry opportunities.
- Acts as student financial aid advocate. Works with the Center Directors and staff to help coordinate scholarship and financial aid packages.
- Provides marketing insights needed for print and video material.
- Maintains accurate records in budgets, expense reports and visitation summaries.
Initiates phone calls to applicants and prospects. - Communicates effectively with prospective students, families and church leaders.
- Organizes effective follow-up for the recruitment of students.
- Performs all duties and other activities and responsibilities as directed by the Associate Provost.
Education & Experience
Required:
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution.
- Evidence of self-motivation, enthusiasm and excitement about SBU and Christian higher education.
- Aptitude for practical use of information systems.
- Valid Missouri Driver's License
To apply for this position send cover letter and resume or application to:
Dr. David Whitlock
Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, Missouri 65613
dwhitlock@sbuniv.edu
Resident Director
Location: Bolivar Campus
Reports to: Director of Resident Life
Status: Exempt
Job Summary
The Resident Director promotes a safe, comfortable, and caring environment for students that live in the residence hall and for guests that visit the residence hall. The RD manages the daily operations of the residence hall and works with the Physical Plant office and the Office of Student Life to ensure appropriate physical, social, spiritual, and academic conditions. In addition, this person will coordinate Chapel services, which is a function of the University Missions and Ministries office.
Essential Functions
- Supervises student staff consisting of Resident Assistants (RAs) and work-study staff (office workers).
- Organizes and coordinates Monday and Wednesday Chapel services.
- Handles disciplinary problems within the residence hall.
- Facilitates communication among students, faculty, staff, and administration including meetings and other forms of communication.
- Administers and interprets application of policies as outlined in the Student Handbook
- Maintains positive communications with students.
- Monitors physical conditions of the residence hall.
- Participates in programs sponsored by Residence Life and provide leadership for programs as necessary.
- Manages and maintains budget for residence hall.
- Provides assistance for students needing medical or other special attention, working in cooperation with the University nurse as necessary.
- Refers at risk students to the Counseling Center and University Success Center for academic challenges.
- Oversees check-in and check-out procedures for students (and summer camps optional) each semester.
- Maintains key inventory.
- Maintains forms and complete reports as directed by the Director of Residence Life.
- Participates in training sessions
- Checks rooms for damages, needed repairs, and general condition (including cleanliness) after spring semester, summer camps (as applicable) and before the students arrive for the fall semester.
- Assist with chapel bi-weekly and manning of chapel doors.
Education & Experience
Required:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Demonstrates job related competencies
Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree
Job related experience
Send cover letter and resume/application to:
Amy Welch
Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, MO 65613
awelch@sbuniv.edu
General Groundsperson
Location: Bolivar
Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Grounds Supervisor
Purpose:
- To provide a positive grounds environment for campus personnel and visitors.
- To mow, weedeat, edge, etc. the general campus grounds on the main campus.
- Supervise assigned student workers whose main emphasis is general grounds.
- Assist Grounds Supervisor with snow removal from sidewalks, parking lots and drives on the main campus.
- Assist Grounds Supervisor with moving of equipment, graduation setup & tear down, etc. when it does not interfere with general grounds duties.
- Communications with persons of various backgrounds professionally and in a courteous manner.
- Assist other physical plant disciplines when directed by the Director of Physical Plant, Assistant Director of Physical Plant and/or Grounds Supervisor.
- Attend departmental and/or university meetings (i.e., in-service educational classes, on-the-job- training, safety, staff/faculty forums, etc.).
- Do general preventive maintenance on assigned grounds equipment.
- Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff and faculty.
Education & Experience
Required:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Basic lawn care knowledge.
Preferred:
Knowledge of basic lawn care equipment maintenance.
Some experience in herbicides.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Send cover letter and resume/application to:
Jim Hillman
Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, MO 65613
jhillman@sbuniv.edu
Patron Services Assistant (Part-Time)
Location: Bolivar Campus
Reports to: Patron Services Technician
Status: Part-Time Nonexempt
Job Summary
The Patron Services Assistant acts as an assistant to the Patron Services Technician, providing assistance in daily tasks of efficiently managing the Circulation/Reserves desk and Interlibrary Loan department of the library. The Patron Services Assistant assists in the circulation of library materials, maintains patron and circulation records, maintains the library stack areas, assists in providing building security for patrons and library materials, and performs the necessary duties in the processing of Interlibrary Loan requests, and the circulation of ILL requests through the MOBIUS Library System.
Essential Functions
- Checks-in and checks-out circulating library materials (except media) including regular materials, reserve materials and keys to study room.
- Takes money for fines and other library services, writes receipts and balances the money drawer.
- Deals with students, instructors and the general public as patrons.
- Collect in-house materials and enter statistics in the computer
- Assists library patrons, students and instructors.
- Collects in-house materials and enters statistics in the computer.
- Checks overdue shelf list, prepares and mails overdue notices.
- Assists with stack maintenance including shelving, shelf reading-projects, shifting books and identifying materials that need repair.
- Assists with security, checking patron when the alarm goes off, checking and securing the library at closing.
- Keeps logs for patron count, alarm count, study room usage, faculty and circulation desk copy counts.
- Opens the library.
Education:
Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Preferred: Some college education.
Experience:
Required: Previous work experience, responsible and self-motivated work habits, basic computer skills, good command of written and spoken English, ability to be discreet about confidential matters, ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public and maintain good working relations with other library personnel.
Preferred:
Some office or clerical experience, familiarity with filing systems, and some supervisory experience.
Send cover letter and resume/application to:
Ed Walton
Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, MO 65613
ewalton@sbuniv.edu
Head Coach Women's Basketball
Located in Bolivar, Missouri, SBU is an evangelical Christian university with roots stemming from a long-standing Baptist heritage. Since 1878, this legacy continues to grow with our everlasting belief that all people are to be treated with respect since they have been created in the image of God. Our institution is committed to helping students grow mentally and spiritually and encourages students to integrate knowledge, character and faith into their everyday lives.
Responsibilities:
The Head Coach of Women’s Basketball is responsible for managing the University’s women’s basketball program and preparing SBU student-athletes to be capable of competing at the NCAA Division II level.
Essential Functions:
- Manages the department and program including the development and maintenance of department policies and procedures.
- Recruits student-athletes.
- Coaches, prepares and teaches student athletes to compete at NCAA Division II level of play.
- Monitors academic progress of student-athletes.
- Facilitates reports and information concerning program as required.
- Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle for students.
- Comply with and abide by all rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA); the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA); and Southwest Baptist University.
- The employee is required to report any violation or possible violations of NCAA, MIAA, and SBU regulations.
- The employee may be suspended or terminated for serious or deliberate violations of NCAA, MIAA, and/or SBU rules and regulations.
Education and Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree, experience playing and/or coaching women’s basketball at the collegiate level, knowledge of the NCAA rules, experienced recruiter of student-athletes.
Preferred:
- Masters degree
Send application or resume to:
Brent Good, Director of Athletics
Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, MO 65613
bgood@sbuniv.edu
Fax-417-328-2009
Director of Annual Fund
Status: Exempt
Location: Bolivar Campus
Purpose: The Director of Annual Fund develops and maintains the Annual Fund program, plans and directs all phone solicitation activities, and develops and implements all fundraising strategies related to all community scholarship activities.
Essential Functions:
- Coordinates and directs all call-center initiatives
- Develops and manages budget as relates to call-center and related donor initiatives
- Selects, supervises, and evaluates call-center employees
- Develops goals and strategies as well as implements plans related to the annual Polk County Community scholarship program
- Develops and implements all university direct mail fundraising campaigns and strategies
- Develops goals and strategies related to fundraising for assigned projects or donors
- Serves as a development officer in all major campaigns and all development solicitations, activities, and events
- Participates in the planning of the special events related to donor relations, alumni relations, and church/denominational relations
Required
- Committed Southern Baptist and active church member
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Preferred
- Fundraising and/or public relations experience
- Marketing and/or communications experience
Application Process:
Send cover letter and resume/application to:
Dr. Stan Norman
Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, MO 65613
Snorman@sbuniv.edu
Technical Director of Pike Auditorium
Location: Bolivar Campus
Reports to: Dean of College of Music, Arts and Letters
Status: Exempt
Job Summary
This position is responsible for managing and overseeing the Pike Auditorium operation, facilities and equipment.
Essential Functions
- Supervises events that occur in Pike Auditorium.
- Selects, trains, evaluates and supervises employees of Pike Auditorium.
- Serves as safety officer for Pike Auditorium and ensures compliance with applicable OSHA requirements and other state and federal regulations. This includes developing comprehensive safety plan and related employee training.
- Serves as risk management officer regarding University liability for Auditorium and makes safety and usage recommendations to limit University liability.
- Establishes policies regarding the use, pricing and operating practices of the Auditorium.
- Manages Auditorium budget and purchasing requests.
- Resolves grievances and issues related to the scheduling, usage and policies of the Auditorium.
- Coordinates and supervises all sound, lighting, and stage design needs for internal and external groups, conferences, graduations and other requested activities.
- Schedules activities and events in Pike Auditorium.
- Negotiates with outside and campus groups regarding equipment and event specifications and needs.
- Facilitates load-in, technical requests, and load-out.
- Determines and orders equipment in the Auditorium and ensures the upkeep of the facility and facility equipment.
- Oversees general theater equipment in the Jane A. Meyer Recital Hall.
- Generates billing statements and coordinates payments for use of facility.
- ssists with safety program at Davis-Newport Theater.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Education & Experience
Required: Bachelor’s Degree; 1 yr experience and technical knowledge in sound, lighting and staging; supervisory experience.
Preferred: 1 year of previous management experience.
Send cover letter and resume/application to:
Dr. Bill Brown
Dean, College of Music, Arts and Letters
Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, MO 65613
bbrown@sbuniv.edu
Director of Career Services and External Studies
Purpose:
The Director of Career Services and External Studies assists students seeking career information and promotes External Studies opportunities, directs the Dual Credit program and coordinates the international student. This is a 12 month faculty position, non-tenured track.
Essential Duties:
- Directs the activity of the Career Services Program
- Develops and coordinates testing programs for students
- Assists students and alumni with career information and general vocation information
- Compiles resources for placement services
- Provides education regarding how to prepare a resume, how to interview, etc
- Plans, promotes, and conducts Career Fairs in cooperation with South West Missouri Consortium
- Promote SBU dual credit to area high schools
- Promote opportunities for studying abroad to SBU students
Education & Experience
Required: Committed evangelical Christian and active church member
Master’s Degree or equivalent
Desire to instill Christian values through teaching and personal example
Preferred: Committed Southern Baptist
Previous work experience in higher education
Doctor’s degree in field of employment
Application Process:
Send cover letter and resume/application to:
Dr. Stephanie Miller
Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, MO 65613
smiller@sbuniv.edu