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[Part Time (15 hours per week), start September 1]
The Teacher Education Assistant Coordinator provides development, leadership, and vision to the education majors in the AGS program. S/he is an advocate for non-traditional education processes and will be asked to provide relevant information for decision-making that impacts the students studying in these majors. S/he will be responsible for serving as a liaison to the Owatonna and surrounding community and school districts to promote the program. S/he will be directly supervised by the AGS Teacher Education Coordinator. S/he will supervise the AGS Teacher Education students at the Owatonna, Minnesota extension facility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
Recruit and develop school sites for field experiences. Represent the Non-Traditional Teacher Education programs in public and community relations. Serve as a liaison to the Owatonna and surrounding community and school districts to promote the program. Work with the AGS Program Director for the reservation of classrooms and facilitate Education professor needs on class nights. Assist with all processes and procedures for the Non-Traditional Teacher Education program in Owatonna under the direction of the AGS Teacher Education Coordinator. Understand current educational trends in Minnesota and national levels. Design and develop strategies to guide the Non-Traditional Teacher Education students and programs. Assist with the process of student advising and retention. Give leadership to the academic progress of students as they move toward graduation. Other duties may be assigned that are deemed appropriate by the Dean for Non-Traditional Studies, the Director of Adult and Graduate Studies or AGS Teacher Education Coordinator.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Good communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both in oral and written formats.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
Possession of effective problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning and good judgment.
Ability to establish and achieve priorities in the work environment.
Must be able to socially, physically, and mentally perform all essential functions of the position in the working conditions described above.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with other employees, the public and other governmental agencies.
Available to work overtime as needed to complete required work.
Ability to recognize and comply with appropriate task deadlines.
Ability to work both independently and in a team setting, as deemed by assignment.
Ability to create, proofread and edit documents.
Well-organized and detail-orientated with a positive attitude and able to collaborate with other offices within the institution.
Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Word and Excel. Experience in institutional systems such as POISE and/or EMAS experience is preferred.
Willingness to travel on occasion.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education Licensure in Elementary Education or Early Childhood (Elementary Preferred) Successful experience in leadership and advising roles Demonstration of administrative skills with a working knowledge of database, spreadsheets and word processing
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters Degree in Education
Send cover letter and resume to Matt Newby, Director of AGS, newbym@crown.edu
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[Full Time, exempt, start September 1]
Faculty Specialist
The Faculty Specialist provides leadership, development, and vision to the adjunct faculty in the Adult & Graduate Studies Program. The Faculty Specialist supports the adjunct faculty and is the primary point of contact. The Faculty Specialist develops and implements professional development opportunities. The Faculty Specialist monitors adjunct faculty for engaging and effective instruction. This position will report directly to the Director of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum. The Faculty Specialist will provide oversight and leadership to all AGS faculty both seated and online.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
- Evaluate instructor effectiveness for all AGS adjuncts including observations, evaluation tools, and course evaluations.
- Coordinate with the IT department regarding instructor's knowledge and use of instructional technologies.
- Develop and implement Professional development opportunities for adjuncts.
- Collaborate with directors and program coordinators to revise assessment processes and procedures.
- Assist in the hiring process for adjunct professors.
- Prepare periodic reports.
- Attend professional conferences and seminars related to specific duties.
- Assist with orientation and graduation needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Familiarity with performance measurement tools both face to face and online Knowledge of adult learning theory Possess conflict resolution skills Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Strong student-centered focus; commitment to student satisfaction and success. Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately, orally and in writing. Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information. Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to take ownership of issues and see them through to resolution with minimal supervision. Ability to demonstrate flexibility and creative problem-solving skills. Effectiveness in working in teams, focusing on student success, customer service, and service excellence is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or Educational Administration/ Supervision or related field Experience in a supervisory role Higher Education teaching experience
To apply send cover letter and resume to Matt Newby, Director of AGS at newbym@crown.edu
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[Part Time (15 hours per week), start September 1]
The Nursing Coordinator will provide leadership, development and vision to the AGS Nursing program, including advising and advocating for the Nursing students. This person provides input to the Nursing Chair regarding curriculum revision opportunities, faculty hiring recommendations, and offsite programming. This position will report directly to the Director of Adult and Graduate Studies. The Nursing Coordinator will supervise all BSNC Nursing students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
Assist with clinical coordination and placement Advise and advocate for students Provide direction for the program in conjunction with the Chair of the Nursing Department for revision and improvement. Assist in the recruitment of Nursing faculty. Review course evaluations to monitor student satisfaction. Collaborate with the Director of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum and the Nursing Chair on curriculum matters Collaborate with the Faculty Specialist regarding instructional concerns Work with Advising and Retention Coordinator Work with enrollment personnel regarding potential students for Nursing Maintain the online Nursing Community group Track retention of Nursing students Assist with external partnerships Assist with orientation and graduation
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Possess conflict resolution skills Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Strong student-centered focus; commitment to student satisfaction and success. Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately, orally and in writing. Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information. Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to take ownership of issues and see them through to resolution with minimal supervision. Ability to demonstrate flexibility and creative problem-solving skills. Effectiveness in working in teams, focusing on student success, customer service, and service excellence is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Possess a current Minnesota RN License (must be active and in good standing)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Nursing Familiarity with online learning Knowledge of adult learning theory
Send cover letter and resume to Matt Newby, Director of AGS, newbym@crown.edu
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Start: Immediately
[Part-time, non-Exempt, 10 month contract, 30 hours per week]
The Office Manager is responsible to provide administrative support to the Athletic Director, Head and Assistant Coaches and to assist in the planning, promotion and execution of various athletic events on and off campus.
The successful candidate shall:
- Maintain a presence to represent the department to those who make contact via walk in, email or telephone.
- Provide secretarial support to the Director of Athletics and Coaches.
- Coordination and scheduling of athletic events through ServiceU.
- Coordination of summer sports camps scheduling and administration.
- On-campus communication of sports events, information.
- Assist coaches with transportation and accommodation arrangements for away games.
- Assist coaches with information management.
- Coordinate locker room arrangements.
- Manage equipment and supplies.
- Maintain sports information (proof communications, maintain and file records, maintain website).
- Manage contest contracts.
- Schedule team photography.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.
- Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, to multi-task and remain organized.
- Agreement with the Crown College Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of professional reference to Josh Dunwoody, Director of Athletics, at dunwoodyj@crown.edu. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Start: July 1, 2010
[Part-time, non-Exempt, 20 hours per week]
The Office Manager assists and reports to the Director of IT and works within a fast-paced IT department.
Essential functions of the position:
- Provide administrative support for the Director including the following:
o Helping to manage their calendar and correspondence
o Prepare financial reports as needed
o Receive vendors and other guests and answer phone calls for the department
o Complete purchasing requisitions
o Reconcile monthly credit card statements
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor's degree required
- 3 years of administrative assistant/office experience
- Understanding and skills to function as an administrative assistant in a fast-paced work environment
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and the use of the Internet
- Aptitude to learn new systems, comfortable with computers and technology
- Strong verbal and interpersonal skills
- Agreement with the Crown College Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to staffjobs@crown.edu
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The head coach is responsible for the direction, instruction, supervision, and coaching of the women's soccer program and the oversight and development of assistant coaches. Responsibilities also include the overall administration of the program including, but not limited to, compliance with all NCAA regulations, adherence to the standards of the college, budget management, academic support, scheduling, and the recruitment of qualified student-athletes.
Candidate Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree, Master's preferred
- Successful experience as a Head Coach or substantial experience as an
Assistant Coach
- NCAA Division III coaching and recruiting experience preferred
- Must have a level of understanding and adherence to rules and regulations
of Crown College, the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference and the NCAA
Division III
- Must pass NCAA certification examination on an annual basis and adhere to all rules and regulations of Crown College, the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference and the NCAA III.
- Must agree with the Crown College Mission, the Statement of Faith, and the
Community Covenant
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The head coach position will be combined with other duties within the athletic department. Preference will be given to those with strong communication/sports information experience or demonstrated recruiting ability.
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of professional reference to Josh Dunwoody, Director of Athletics, at dunwoodyj@crown.edu. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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[Start July 1, 2010, Full-time]
The Help Desk Manager oversees Crown Colleges technical support offerings, including managing and supervising the Rapid Response Technicians, organizing technical training classes, coordinating large scale maintenance projects with the college community, and managing help desk ticket distribution.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
- Manage Rapid Response Technicians
- Schedule Rapid Response Technician hours
- With the Director of Information Technology, interview, hire, and perform bi-annual reviews of Rapid Response Technicians
- Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Rapid Response Technicians
- Provide regular training to Rapid Response Technicians
- Coordinate the customer support activities of the IT department
- Monitor the help desk software and distribute tasks to Rapid Response Technicians or escalate to other areas within IT when appropriate
- Perform follow-up after ticket completions, both those completed by Rapid Response Technicians and those escalated elsewhere within IT, to ensure high quality customer service
- Monitor the computer labs, classrooms, and other public technology and proactively dispatch Rapid Response Technicians when necessary to maintain services
- Work closely with the Lead Technician/PBX Administrator to ensure that escalated tickets are completed efficiently and to facilitate communication between support staff and clients
- Provide support when Rapid Response Technicians are unavailable
- Answer the help desk telephone and provide first-tier support
- Use remote management tools or make occasional office-visits to resolve issues
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Fluency with common office software products, including the Microsoft Office suite
- Experience with recent Windows and OS X operating systems
Comfort with basic computer hardware support - Ability to be interrupted and return to previous task
- Be in agreement with the Crown College Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to work with desktop computers, which may be under or beside desks
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3 years Full time experience in the IT field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Supervisory experience
- Experience in higher education
- Experience in a customer support role
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
