McPherson College welcomes applications for the position of Coordinator of Academic Records and I-20 Services (International Student Documentation). This is a full-time position, which reports to the college’s registrar.  This position is on a 12-month calendar and is eligible for college benefits.

This position provides support to our students, faculty and staff and provides outstanding customer service to include helps students navigate processes; works with faculty regarding rosters and grades; provides first point of contact for visitors; operations to include administering and providing services related to student academic records and registration, records retention management; updates, interprets student information in databases. Additionally technology to include data entry with student information system; serves as the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) with the SEVIS portal to manage international student registration and government-mandated documentation that schools must complete and keep on record; help troubleshoot learning management system with faculty and students; work directly with third party vendors for textbook adoptions. Assist other areas as needed.

Experience: Positive personality; strong computer literacy and data entry skills including proficiency with Microsoft products are required. Skills in database management and experience with student management systems preferred. Must be detail-oriented.

Education: An associate’s degree and at least two years of office experience are required.

Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communications skills are necessary.

To serve as the college’s Principal Designated School Official the successful applicant must be either a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.

To apply please complete the online application below and attach a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references.

McPherson College seeks a full-time, 12-month, non-exempt Administrative Assistant, Admissions Operations in the Admissions Department. This position reports to the Director of Admissions Operations and is eligible for the college’s full benefits package.

Essential functions include but are not limited to: processing student applications and inquires on a daily basis, maintaining the  communication series for prospective students, processing students through the admissions funnel, developing and maintaining databases; processing mail daily, providing primary backup to front reception desk, facilitating weekly reports, assisting with visit day duties, managing communication with international applicants and any other duty as assigned by the  Director of Admissions Operations.

Qualifications:

• A high school degree or equivalent is required.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Organized self-starter.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and a willingness to learn college databases including Jenzabar CX and Slate
• Honesty, integrity, and confidentiality are imperative.
• Experience in higher education is preferred.

To apply, please complete the online application below and include your cover letter, your resume and the contact information for one professional reference.

McPherson College welcomes applications for the position of Maintenance Technician.

A  Maintenance Technician is a full-time staff member of the Facilities Management department.  This is a non-exempt or hourly position and is eligible for a generous employee benefits package.

As a staff member, a Maintenance Technician is expected to work toward the objectives of the Facilities Management department.   This position provides a wide variety of support to maintain the upkeep and structural integrity of all campus facilities. Responsibilities would include, but are not limited to, maintenance and repairs on electrical, plumbing and HVAC building equipment, technical and diagnostic duties and any construction task, including carpentry, on campus buildings. A building maintenance technician must be able to work in a team environment as well as external contractors, display excellent customer service skills at all times and complete duties within deadlines.

A building maintenance technician will be expected to work 40 hours per week – 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.   Additional day, evening and occasional weekend hours may be required.  The position participates in a weekly 24/7 rotating schedule of on-call responsibilities.

Some tasks may be performed in adverse environmental conditions such as wind, rain, ice and snow or may exposure the building maintenance technician to dust, pollen, bacteria or mold.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include:

1. High School Diploma or equivalency.  College degree is preferred.
2. Five years of skill-related experienced is required.  May substitute part of the required experience with two years of technical training.
3. Ability to use basic word processing and spreadsheet programs is required.  Some knowledge of computer-based HVAC scheduling and energy management and control.
4. Ability and willingness to understand and communicate with others including people with diverse opinions and values.
5. Demonstrate leadership abilities and the embodiment of the college mission related to Scholarship, Participation, and Service.
6. The ability to lift, carry, push and/pull objectives and materials of a medium weight up to 50 lbs.

Please complete an application at our Facilities Management office on our college campus between the hours of 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.  Applicants may also complete the online application below.

This position is open until filled.

McPherson College is seeking an energetic, detail oriented, multi-tasker to join its Student Affairs team. The Student Affairs Operations Coordinator is an integral member of the Student Affairs team that provides administrative, operational, clerical, and project support for Student Affairs.

The Student Affairs Operations Coordinator is a full-time, 12-month, hourly position and is eligible for the college’s full benefits package.  This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students.

The ideal candidate is capable of engaging diverse student populations in a fast-paced environment and working across the campus community to foster and support the student population. The Student Affairs Operations Coordinator is responsible for cultivating a welcoming and productive environment, ensures compliance and efficiency within all Student Affairs processes and procedures, and promotes excellent student satisfaction.

The ideal candidate would possess at least one year of experience working in an office or administrative position. Experience in a student life or student affairs office is a plus and have earned a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, excellent interpersonal communication skills are essential and a proficiency in using Microsoft Office products is expected. Advanced-level ability with Excel is desirable as well as institutional technology such as Formstack, Guardian, Pharos 360, etc.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume and three professional references including name and contact information per the online application below.

Position is open until filled.

McPherson College is seeking a full-time Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor.  This position is a full-time, 12-month, hourly position.  This position reports to the Associate VP of Enrollment and is eligible for college benefits.

The Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for extensive contact with prospective students and their families. The position will be expected to manage a pool of prospects for multiple recruiting years as well as contribute to and be responsible for the successful achievement of the overall goals established for the admissions office as well as individual recruitment goals.   Duties also include special programs, recruiting event and presentations.

Bachelor’s degree required; 1-2 years experience in a small college setting preferred. Ideal candidate will be skilled at communicating with a diverse range of individuals, energetic in reaching out to prospective students and determined to set and achieve high recruiting goals. Accuracy, organization and attention to detail will be essential.

Travel is required.  Additional evening hours once or twice a week with occasional weekend hours.

Please complete the online application below with a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references.

McPherson College is seeking an energetic multi-tasker to join its Career and Experiential Learning team. The Assistant Director of Career and Experiential Learning will dedicate focus toward student retention through various efforts that assist in student employment and career development, experiential learning opportunities, maintenance and development of off-campus employer relations, and support of the student debt project.

The Assistant Director of Career and Experiential Learning is a full-time, exempt position. The successful applicant will be eligible for college benefits and will report to the Executive Director of Career and Experiential Learning.

The ideal candidate is capable of engaging diverse student populations in a fast-paced environment and working across the campus community to foster and support student persistence.

The Assistant Director of Career and Experiential Learning responsibilities will include collaborating with campus partners, employers, and mentors to help support college and career success; assist in the growth and implementation of mentoring programming, deliver career readiness strategies ensuring students are career ready at graduation; coordinate student employment focused programming; assist in campus retention efforts; and support efforts in the student debt project, all in a teaching and mentoring manner.

The ideal candidate would possess at least two years relevant experience in employment practices, payroll or human resources and have earned a bachelor’s degree. Experience working with a diverse student and/or volunteer population and program administration skills are preferred. College-level writing, math, and analytical skills are expected.  Additionally, excellent interpersonal communication skills are essential and a proficiency in using Microsoft Office products is expected. Advanced-level ability with Excel is desirable.

Please complete the online application below and include cover letter, resume and the contact information for three professional references.

Position is open until filled.

Want to join a close-knit office setting for a college with a future of tremendous possibility? Do you like to work behind-the-scenes, focusing on the details of an operation while also arranging programs and events? If yes, then now is an opportune time to join one of the most productive and impactful higher education Advancement Offices in the state of Kansas.

The advancement team at McPherson College preserves the legacy and builds the future of McPherson College through alumni and constituent engagement, events, and highly personalized fundraising.

Overseeing the area of advancement services, the Advancement Manager ensures an efficient and productive operation. Primary responsibilities of the position are charitable gift processing & reporting, data integrity, and donor relations.

About 40% of the job involves record keeping for charitable gifts, processing those gifts, and preparing regular reports on charitable giving. 30% of the role is managing the Jenzabar Advancement constituent relationship management (CRM) database. This role creates, maintains, and follows the processes and procedures developed for advancement services. The final 30% is donor relations activities, including recognition events and other efforts to show appreciation to supporters of McPherson College.

Ideal characteristics that the new hire will possess are consistency, accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness.

This is a full-time, 12-month, non-exempt position which is eligible for all college benefits, including an industry-leading 10% employer match to the employee’s retirement plan. Tuition reimbursement and annual compensation increases are also available for this position.

Experience and proficiency working with the Jenzabar Advancement CRM or comparable CRM is highly desired. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills necessary. Expert user in Microsoft Office and Teams, Adobe, and Smartsheet. A bachelor’s degree is required.

Please complete the online application below and attach a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information for three professional references.

Position is open until filled.

McPherson College seeks dynamic and innovative candidates for the position of Director of Enrollment Development.  This is a full-time, 12-month, college benefits eligible, exempt position that reports to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment

The Director of Enrollment Development is responsible for developing enrollment opportunities for program growth. This position will work with faculty, staff, special interest groups and high school organizations to develop connections and interest that leads to program growth.  This position focuses on new program recruitment development for areas like Auto Restoration, Health Sciences, and emerging programs. Additionally, this position will implement recruitment plans for other academic programs as they strive to increase enrollment; this includes planning visit days, outreach opportunities, and industry connections. This position will provide recruitment updates to the VP for enrollment, faculty and academic affairs departments. This position will be responsible for developing other opportunities for development such as high school counselor outreach strategies, alumni pipeline development, and other duties as assigned by the Associate VP for Enrollment.

Minimum qualifications include proficiency with Microsoft Office products and Outlook email. In addition, the successful candidate will be courteous and professional with their customer service skills and will have exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Additionally, the ability to navigate institutional technology is expected.

A bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience of five to seven years in higher education recruitment is required.
Ability for occasional overnight travel.

Please complete the online application below and attach a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information for three professional references.

Position is open until filled.