The Competitive Cheer and Dance Assistant Coach aids in all facets of the Competitive Cheer and Dance programs, particularly in the areas of recruiting, training, scheduling, conditioning, and choreographing/teaching of material particularly to the dance team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists the Head Cheer/Dance Coach & Spirit Coordinator in the administration and
  coaching of the Competitive Cheer and Dance program.
• Potential travel required to attend SCAC, NCAA meetings, conferences, recruit
  combines, and potential post-season tournament games and national competitions.
• Assists in the recruiting of qualified student-athletes and monitoring student-athlete academic progress.
• Provide leadership and guidance in the personal and athletics development of student-athletes.
• Assists in organizing practice plans, travel, and game day preparations.
• Assists in choreographing and teaching game day, performance, and national
  material/routines.
• Promotes a favorable image of the College. Assists in encouraging surrounding community partnerships that enhance Centenary College.
• Assists in fundraising for the Competitive Cheer and Dance programs.
• Assists in administering and overseeing Competitive Cheer and Dance camps.
• Working knowledge of Competitive Cheer and Dance rules and guidelines, knowledge or experience with USA Cheer, ICU Worlds, UCA/UDA and/or NCA/NDA College National rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Cheer and Dance Coach/Spirit Coordinator or Director of Athletics and Recreation.
• Committing to College, Department of Athletics and Recreation and NCAA rules and regulations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Workers and Volunteer Coaches

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

MINIMUM

• 3 or more years as a cheerleader or dancer or experience in dance or cheer coaching at the college or junior college level preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in choreographing game day, performance, and national’s material specifically in dance.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and written skills.
• Well organized and self-motivated.
• Ability to assist in recruiting, supervising, and evaluating student athletes.

Please send cover letter and resume to:
Department of Human Resources
Centenary College of Louisiana
2911 Centenary Boulevard
Shreveport, Louisiana 71104
Email: hr@centenary.edu

Centenary College of Louisiana is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi river and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South.

Candidates are invited to visit the College’s website at www.centenary.edu/jobs.

Centenary recognizes that diversity is essential to its goal of providing an educational environment where students explore the unfamiliar, invent new approaches to  understanding, and connect their work and lives to the world at large. We thus welcome applicants who would add to the College's
diversity of ideas, beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. EOE.

The Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach reports to the Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the Men’s Lacrosse program. The assistant coach must make prospective student-athletes aware of all policies and procedures. The assistant coach must recruit players each season in accordance with Centenary College, Department of Athletics and Recreation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in the administration and coaching of the men’s lacrosse program
• Assisting the Head Coach with practices; organizing travel and game day preparations
• Assists in organizing including managing the budget responsibly
• Works with the Head Coach in recruiting qualified student-athletes and monitoring student-athlete academic progress
• Provide leadership and guidance in the personal and athletics development of student- athletes
• Travel required to attend SCAC, NCAA meetings, conferences and other professional development opportunities
• Promotes a favorable image of the University. Encourages surrounding community partnerships that enhance Centenary College.
• Assists in the operating and administering of lacrosse camps and clinics
• Works on approved fundraising activities under the coordination and direction of the Director of Athletics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Director of Athletics and Recreation
• Committing to College, Department of Athletics and Recreation, SCAC and NCAA rules and regulations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

MINIMUM

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1-3 years of directly related experience dealing with a relatively large and dynamic group of constituents
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, written, leadership, problem-solving, organizational, analytical and skills
• Must have knowledge of rules and regulations set forth by NCAA and conference

PREFERRED

• Master’s degree

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Department of Human Resources

Centenary College of Louisiana

2911 Centenary Boulevard

Shreveport, Louisiana 71104

Email: hr@centenary.edu

Centenary College of Louisiana is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi river and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South.

Candidates are invited to visit the College’s website at www.centenary.edu/jobs.

Centenary recognizes that diversity is essential to its goal of providing an educational environment where students explore the unfamiliar, invent new approaches to understanding, and connect their work and lives to the world at large. We thus welcome applicants who would add to the College’s diversity of ideas, beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. EOE.

The Biology Department and Neurosicene program at Centenary College of Louisiana invites applications for a tenure track position at the assistant professor level in the Biology Department beginning August 2024. We are considering applications from a broad range of areas including cell biology, genetics, physiology, neuroscience, etc. Applicants must have a terminal degree in Biology or a related field, demonstrated strength or a commitment to excellence in teaching, and a willingness to mentor undergraduate students in research. We seek candidates whose research, teaching and/or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to engagement and inclusion of culturally diverse audiences in higher education, and particularly in the field of Biology and/or Neuroscience.

Successful candidates will be able to teach introductory, general education, and upper-level undergraduate courses. Centenary values interdisciplinary teaching and encourages faculty to contribute to and/or connect course offerings and scholarship.

Centenary College of Louisiana is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college. Centenary’s beautiful campus in Shreveport’s Highland neighborhood is home to a community of faculty, staff, and students who encourage each other to think critically, care deeply, and achieve more. Centenary is Louisiana’s only U.S. News & World Report Top National Liberal Arts College and is ranked as one of Princeton Review’s “Best 388 Colleges.” The College is located in the Shreveport-Bossier City metroplex in NW Louisiana which boasts a rich cultural heritage and easy access to other major cities in the South.

Centenary offers excellent benefits to faculty including comprehensive insurance options, retirement matching, tuition remission and exchange programs, free on campus benefits including membership to the campus fitness center and entry to all athletic and performance events, and annual support for professional development. Start-up funds are available, along with professional development funds (e.g., for conference travel), and competitive internal research support.

Centenary College is committed to providing students with a firm foundation in the liberal arts and to the value of civic debate, the integrity of science, and the inherent usefulness of the liberal arts to help students lead lives of meaning. Centenary recognizes that diversity is essential to its goal of providing an educational environment where students explore the unfamiliar, invent new approaches to understanding, and connect their work and lives to the world at large. We thus encourage applicants who would add to the College's diversity of ideas, beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. EOE.

For full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 1st. Applicants should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae. Candidate materials should address experience and/or commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and to advancing the College’s commitment to diversity.

Candidates who advance in the search will be asked to provide unofficial transcripts and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references. Background checks are required before candidates can be brought to campus for interviews.

Official transcripts and a background check are required before a candidate can be hired. To apply, send application materials to hr@centenary.edu or:

Department of Biology

Centenary College of Louisiana

2911 Centenary Boulevard

Shreveport, Louisiana 71104

Email: hr@centenary.edu

Centenary College of Louisiana invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in the Kinesiology Department beginning August 2024. This is a new academic program and we are seeking candidates who are excited to grow and shape the department.

This position requires teaching and scholarship in Kinesiology. Priority will be given to candidates with an interest in biomechanics or related disciplines. Candidates must be able to teach Biomechanics, as well as other lower- and upper-level undergraduate courses in Kinesiology, such as Exercise Assessment and Prescription and General Wellness. Candidates should also appreciate and take advantage of the connections possible at a liberal arts institution and be passionate about involving undergraduate students in their research. A Ph.D. in Kinesiology or other appropriate field is required.

Opportunities for collaborative research exist at the nearby Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, there are excellent funding opportunities, and the College has a high success rate in securing funds for teaching and research.

Centenary College is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our college community. Centenary College recognizes that diversity is essential to its goal of providing an educational environment where students explore the unfamiliar, invent new approaches to understanding, and connect their work and lives to the world at large. We thus welcome applicants who would add to the College's diversity of ideas, beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds.

To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts from all institutions of higher learning, and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references. Candidate materials should address experience and/or commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and to advancing the College's commitment to diversity. Official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a background check are required before a candidate can be hired.

The Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Send application materials to:

Kinesiology Search Committee

c/o Department of Human Resources Centenary College of Louisiana

2911 Centenary Blvd.

Shreveport, LA 71104

hr@centenary.edu

Centenary recognizes that diversity is essential to its goal of providing an educational environment where students explore the unfamiliar, invent new approaches to understanding, and connect their work and lives to the world at large. We thus welcome applicants who would add to the College's diversity of ideas, beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. EOE.

Centenary College of Louisiana is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South. Centenary College is located in the Shreveport-Bossier City metroplex in NW Louisiana.

Centenary College of Louisiana invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in the Department of Physics beginning in August 2024. We are considering applications from a broad range of areas. Applicants must have a terminal degree in physics or a related field, a commitment to excellence in teaching, and a willingness to mentor undergraduate students in research. We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and service have prepared them to engage and include culturally diverse audiences in higher education.

Successful candidates will be able to teach introductory, general education, and upper-level undergraduate physics courses. Centenary encourages faculty to connect course offerings and scholarship. Centenary College has an active 3/2 pre-engineering program, and the successful candidate will participate in recruiting students for a newly reestablished physics major. Opportunities for collaborative research exist both on campus and at the nearby Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Centenary has a high success rate in securing funds for teaching and research.

Centenary offers excellent benefits to faculty including comprehensive insurance options, retirement matching, tuition remission and exchange programs, free on campus benefits including membership to the campus fitness center and entry to all athletic and performance events, and annual support for professional development. Start-up funds are available, along with professional development funds (e.g., for conference travel) and competitive internal research support.

Centenary College is committed to providing students with a firm foundation in the liberal arts and to the value of civic debate, the integrity of science, and the inherent usefulness of the liberal arts to help students lead lives of meaning. Centenary recognizes that diversity is essential to its goal of providing an educational environment where students explore the unfamiliar, invent new approaches to understanding, and connect their work and lives to the world at large. We thus welcome applicants who would add to the College's diversity of ideas, beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. EOE.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 1 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae. Candidate materials should address experience and/or commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and to advancing the College’s commitment to diversity.

Candidates who advance in the search will be asked to provide unofficial transcripts and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references. Background checks are required before candidates can be brought to campus for interviews.

Official transcripts and a background check are required before a candidate can be hired. To apply, send application materials to hr@centenary.edu or:

Department of Physics

Centenary College of Louisiana

2911 Centenary Boulevard

Shreveport, Louisiana 71104

Email: hr@centenary.edu

The Department of Psychology at Centenary College of Louisiana invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in August 2024. We seek a colleague who is committed to excellent undergraduate teaching, who can develop a productive line of research involving undergraduate students, and who is committed to working with students who are diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and economic background.

A strong commitment to teaching in a student-centered liberal arts environment is essential. Teaching duties will include a lower-level Biological Psychology course, upper-level courses in their area of expertise, and core psychology courses (e.g., intro, methods, stats). We are especially seeking a candidate who will contribute to developing new courses to add to our existing psychology offerings. The teaching load is six courses per year, with the opportunity to teach courses in the Centenary in Paris program and/or May immersion terms as part of the load. We provide opportunities for mentorship and professional development in teaching and advising, and we hope to find a colleague who values continued growth in these areas.

We are seeking a colleague who can broaden the disciplinary scope of the department in neuroscience or health psychology. We are open to a broad range of expertise, but we are particularly interested in candidates who fit one of the following: 1. use neuroscience or physiological methods in their research (in ways that can incorporate undergraduates), 2. investigate areas of health psychology or health equity, OR 3. have expertise in clinical and/or counseling psychology. Start-up funds are available, along with professional development funds (e.g., for conference travel) and competitive internal research support.

The Department of Psychology at Centenary consists of three full-time tenured faculty members with expertise in cognitive, social, and developmental psychology. This position would add a fourth member and a new tenure-line to our department. Psychology is one of the largest majors on campus, and this position would involve teaching classes that could include students in biology, neuroscience, and kinesiology as well. Potential for research collaboration exist at Centenary with our departments of biology, neuroscience, kinesiology, and others as well as with the nearby Louisiana State University Health Science Center at Shreveport. We are also a convenient drive to Chimp Haven, the NIH-funded sanctuary for more than 300 retired research chimpanzees. For more information about our department, visit our website at https://www.centenary.edu/academics/departments- schools/psychology/

Centenary College of Louisiana is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college. Centenary’s beautiful campus in Shreveport’s Highland neighborhood is home to a community of faculty, staff, and students who encourage each other to think critically, care deeply, and achieve more. Centenary is Louisiana’s only U.S. News & World Report Top National Liberal Arts College and is ranked as one of Princeton Review’s “Best 388 Colleges.” The College is located in the Shreveport-Bossier City metroplex in NW Louisiana which boasts a rich cultural heritage and easy access to other major cities in the South.

Centenary College offers excellent benefits to faculty including comprehensive insurance options, retirement matching, tuition remission and exchange programs, free on campus benefits including membership to the campus fitness center and entry to all athletic and performance events, and annual support for professional development.

Centenary College is committed to providing students with a firm foundation in the liberal arts and to the value of civic debate, the integrity of science, and the inherent usefulness of the liberal arts to help students lead lives of meaning. Centenary recognizes that diversity is essential to its goal of providing an educational environment where students explore the unfamiliar, invent new approaches to understanding, and connect their work and lives to the world at large. We thus encourage applicants who would add to the College's diversity of ideas, beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds.

Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. EOE.

Review will be ongoing, starting October 1 and continuing until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and three references (names, telephone numbers, and email addresses). Candidate materials should address experience and/or commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and to advancing the College’s commitment to diversity.

Candidates who advance in the search will be asked to provide unofficial transcripts and letters of recommendation. Official transcripts are required before a candidate can be hired. Background checks are required before candidates can be brought to campus for interviews. Candidates must have an earned doctorate by the time of employment.

Submit materials to hr@centenary.edu or to:

Psychology Search Committee

c/o Department of Human Resources

Centenary College of Louisiana

2911 Centenary Blvd.

Shreveport, LA 71104

Centenary College of Louisiana invites applications for a tenure-track sociology position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2024. Candidates should be prepared to teach both introductory and upper level courses, including Introduction to Sociology, Race and Ethnicity, and Social Theory. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in race and ethnicity, particularly as it intersects with any of the following: criminal justice, healthcare inequalities, environmental justice, or social movements. Candidates should also be prepared to contribute to the development and implementation of various social justice and diversity initiatives on campus.

Faculty at Centenary are expected to be student centered, focusing heavily on engaged, innovative teaching in small class settings, advising individual and group student research projects, and mentoring students. Candidates are also required to have a strong record of scholarship and a clear research agenda. The standard teaching load is six courses per year, with opportunities to teach in immersive May and August terms and to participate in college-wide programs such Centenary in Paris. A completed Ph.D. by August 2024 is required.

Centenary College recognizes that diversity is essential to its goal of providing an educational environment where students explore the unfamiliar, invent new approaches to understanding, and connect their work and lives to the world at large. We thus welcome applicants who would add to the College’s diversity of ideas, beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. Centenary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample (approximately 15-20 pages), unofficial transcripts from all institutions of higher learning, and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references. Candidate materials should address experience and/or commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and to advancing the College’s commitment to diversity. Official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a background check are required before a candidate can be hired.

Priority review of applications will begin on September 15, 2023.

Send application materials to:

Sociology Search Committee

c/o Department of Human Resources

Centenary College of Louisiana

2911 Centenary Blvd.

Shreveport, LA 71104

email: hr@centenary.edu

Centenary College of Louisiana is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South. Centenary College is located in the Shreveport-Bossier City metroplex in NW Louisiana.

Centenary College of Louisiana invites applications for a faculty position of Assistant Professor, tenure line for Centenary Theatre Program during the 2024-2025 academic year beginning August 2024.

Centenary Theatre Program (CTP) seeks candidates skilled in teaching general and specialized courses in scenic design, lighting design, Vectorworks and AutoCAD, stagecraft, and other departmental offerings as needed in a liberal arts environment. Other duties include designing scenery and lighting or supervising student designers for our four annual mainstage productions. A terminal degree in Theatre (MFA) in areas of Scenic and/or Lighting Design is required. Professional experience in scenic and/or lighting design is preferred. We seek candidates whose research, teaching and/or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to engagement and inclusion of culturally diverse audiences in higher education.

CTP is a vibrant, growing theatre program focused on the professional success of our students. We view CTP as a brief, yet crucial period in the professional lives of our students. When they graduate, they will have both the skills and professional acumen to flourish either in graduate school or straight into their professional careers.

To achieve this goal our department is organized with individual responsibilities clearly communicated, while at the same time working together closely as a team. CTP is currently in year two of a 10-year Strategic Plan for growth in terms of size and effectiveness. Our department is highly valued and supported by college administration, faculty, students, and alumni.

The unique format of our semester consists of a regular term and a short, immersion term – Centenary in Paris in the fall and optional immersion classes in May. This allows faculty to be more creative in developing their own departmental or interdisciplinary courses. The annual teaching load is 3-3 (4-credit courses).

CTP offers an excellent work environment for a professor who is eager to share their knowledge and skills to enrich the lives of our students and to grow with a progressive, forward-looking program. We work hard to build and perfect CTP for the sake of our students, but we do it together and we share in the opportunities and gratification along the way.

Centenary College of Louisiana is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college. Centenary’s beautiful campus in Shreveport’s Highland neighborhood is home to a community of faculty, staff, and students who encourage each other to think critically, care deeply, and achieve more. Centenary is Louisiana’s only U.S. News & World Report Top National Liberal Arts College and is ranked as one of Princeton Review’s “Best 388 Colleges.” The College is located in the Shreveport-Bossier City metroplex in NW Louisiana which boasts a rich cultural heritage and easy access to other major cities in the South.

Centenary offers excellent benefits to faculty including comprehensive insurance options, retirement matching, tuition remission and exchange programs, free on campus benefits including membership to the campus fitness center and entry to all athletic and performance events, and annual support for professional development. Start-up funds are available, along with professional development funds (e.g., for conference travel), and competitive internal research support.

Centenary College is committed to providing students with a firm foundation in the liberal arts and to the value of civic debate, the integrity of science, and the inherent usefulness of the liberal arts to help students lead lives of meaning. Centenary recognizes that diversity is essential to its goal of providing an educational environment where students explore the unfamiliar, invent new approaches to understanding, and connect their work and lives to the world at large. We thus welcome applicants who would add to the College's diversity of ideas, beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. EOE.

To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of unofficial transcripts from all institutions of higher learning, a teaching philosophy, portfolio/work samples, and the names and contact information for three references to hr@centenary.edu (pdfs preferred) or to:

Assistant Professor of Theatre Search

c/o Department of Human Resources

Centenary College of Louisiana

2911 Centenary Blvd.

Shreveport, LA 71104

Candidate materials should address experience and/or commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and to advancing the College’s commitment to diversity. Official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a background check are required before a candidate can be hired. Applications will be reviewed as received and review will continue until the position is filled.

Centenary College of Louisiana invites applications for the position of Associate Provost for Institutional Research and Planning. This is a full-time, twelve-month position. The Associate Provost supports the College in using institutional research data to inform continuous improvement of academic programs and institutional initiatives. The Associate Provost reports to and works under the guidance of the Provost.

The Associate Provost provides statistical analyses and predictive modeling to support program and institutional decision making, oversees accurate and timely completion of mandatory federal and state reports, and connects internal data, needs, and initiatives to national and regional trends and needs to support innovation and continuous improvement.

Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in a related field that includes statistical analysis and/or research methodology; experience with Banner student records systems or comparable institutional data management software; and demonstrated experience in research methodology, data organization, and analysis.

Centenary College of Louisiana is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college. Centenary’s beautiful campus in Shreveport’s Highland neighborhood is home to a community of faculty, staff, and students who encourage each other to think critically, care deeply, and achieve more. Centenary is Louisiana’s only U.S. News & World Report Top National Liberal Arts College and is ranked as one of Princeton Review’s “Best 388 Colleges.” The College is located in the Shreveport-Bossier City metroplex in NW Louisiana which boasts a rich cultural heritage and easy access to other major cities in the South.

Centenary College offers excellent benefits to employees including comprehensive insurance options, retirement matching, free on campus benefits including membership to the campus fitness center and entry to all athletic and performance events, and annual support for professional development.

Centenary recognizes that diversity is essential to its goal of providing an educational environment where students explore the unfamiliar, invent new approaches to understanding, and connect their work and lives to the world at large. We thus encourage applicants who would add to the College's diversity of ideas, beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. EOE.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application, resume or curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references. Candidate materials should address experience and/or commitment to advancing the College’s commitment to diversity.

Candidates who advance in the search will be asked to provide unofficial transcripts and letters of recommendation. Official transcripts are required before a candidate can be hired. Background checks are required before candidates can be brought to campus for interviews.

To apply, send application materials to hr@centenary.edu or:

Associate Provost for Institutional Research and Planning

c/o Department of Human Resources
Centenary College of Louisiana
2911 Centenary Boulevard
Shreveport, Louisiana 71104
Email: hr@centenary.edu

The Development Officer for Athletics builds relationships with existing donors to Athletics and engages new potential prospects for cultivation. Collaborating with the Director of Development, the Vice President for Development, and the Director of Athletics, the Development Officer for Athletics will develop effective cultivation strategies and perform direct solicitation independently or in tandem with volunteers or other gift officers for gifts to support operational, special project, and campaign gifts for Athletics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains a portfolio of 150 prospects for annual, major, and restricted gifts.
• Reviews unmanaged donors at President’s Circle giving levels to determine their gift capacity and make recommendations to the Director of Development for possible prospect for management.
• Serves as the Development Department liaison to Athletics.
• Serves as the liaison to athletics for special project-based initiatives.
• Works with the Development Communications Coordinator on digital and mass appeals for athletics fundraising efforts.
• Represents the College at community events.
• Utilizes mobile computing beyond the confines of the office for the purpose of being accessible and resourceful while traveling.
• Accessible and reachable by telephone or text message at times other than College business hours for the purpose of staying in touch with the office or donors while traveling.
• Other related projects, duties and responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

MINIMUM

• Bachelor’s Degree plus three years’ experience.
• Ability to establish priorities, set objectives, and achieve stated goals.
• Experience working with customers or clients with a wide range of differing needs and high expectations who can be demanding of individual attention.
• Must have computer skills that include word processing, spreadsheets, email, and database applications.
• Must be available for night and weekend hours as needed. Travel a necessity and is estimated at 50% or greater for this position.
• Fundraising experience through personal gift solicitation or comparable experience.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills as well as an ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

PREFERRED

• Master’s Degree.
• Educational and/or work experience at a selective, private, residential liberal arts college.

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Department of Human Resources

Centenary College of Louisiana

2911 Centenary Boulevard

Shreveport, Louisiana 71104

Email: hr@centenary.edu

Candidates are invited to visit the College’s website at www.centenary.edu/jobs.

Centenary recognizes that diversity is essential to its goal of providing an educational environment where students explore the unfamiliar, invent new approaches to understanding, and connect their work and lives to the world at large. We thus welcome applicants who would add to the College's diversity of ideas, beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. EOE.

Centenary College of Louisiana invites applications for a director-level position to lead the College’s highly successful intercultural and international programs. Centenary maintains a vibrant international education program with 3/4ths of students traveling abroad at least once during their undergraduate education; the College consistently ranks #1 in Open Doors reports in the percentage of undergraduate students participating in study abroad programs among baccalaureate colleges in the United States.

Intercultural Engagement is an experience required of all Centenary students as part of the College’s innovative Trek program. The Director of Global Engagement oversees intercultural and internationally focused educational programs, pursues new opportunities for students to engage in global service or study abroad, and coordinates support for all international degree-seeking and exchange students.

The Director works closely with the Provost and Dean of the College and liaises with key offices on campus. Primary responsibilities include:

•  Serving as the lead administrator for intercultural travel programs including course development, travel orientations for faculty and students, and assessment of intercultural and study abroad programs.
• Leading marketing and promotion of international opportunities.
• Supporting international exchange and degree-seeking students throughout their tenure at Centenary.
• Serving as the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) to all F-1 visa holding international students on our campus.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree in a related field, United States citizenship, and experience in study abroad. The successful candidate will demonstrate cross-cultural sensitivity, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage project development and implementation. Preferred qualifications include three to five years related experience; prior teaching or training experience, including familiarity with SEVIS and student Visas; working knowledge of a second language; and/or experience with a selective, residential, liberal arts college. The salary range for this position is $58,000-69,500, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Centenary College recognizes that diversity is essential to its goal of providing an educational environment where students explore the unfamiliar, invent new approaches to understanding, and connect their work and lives to the world at large. We thus welcome applicants who would add to the College’s diversity of ideas, beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. centenary.edu. EOE.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application, resume or curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts from all institutions of higher education, and the names and contact information for three references. Candidate materials should address experience and/or commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and to advancing the College’s commitment to diversity. Official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a background check are required before a candidate can be hired.

To apply, send application materials to hr@centenary.edu or:

Director of Global Engagement Search Committee

Office of Human Resources

Centenary College of Louisiana

2911 Centenary Boulevard

Shreveport, Louisiana 71104

Email: hr@centenary.edu

Centenary College of Louisiana is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South.

Centenary College of Louisiana seeks an individual to lead the college’s grants and endowments programs. Centenary maintains a vibrant endowment program and the College has been consistently awarded significant grants at the local, state, and national level. The next Director will maintain these programs, as well as diversify and extend the College’s grants and endowment initiatives.

The Director reports to and works closely with the Provost and Dean of the College and liaises with Development and the Business Office. Primary Responsibilities include:

• Identifies, analyzes, and coordinates the application processes for potential funding sources for academic and operational programs.
• Reviews all extramural grant applications including budget preparation.
• Assists in tracking and recording post-award grant accounts and expenditures.
• Supports faculty and staff members throughout the entire grant-making process from pre- to post- award.
• Ensures timely reporting and compliance with grants and endowments requirements.
• Serves as the College's liaison with the Louisiana Board of Regents, non-profit advocacy organizations, and government agencies in coordination with Cabinet members.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree; strong writing skills, including experience in professional or technical writing and successful experience writing grant proposals and grant reports.

Preferred qualifications include educational and/or work experience at a selective, private, residential liberal arts college and experience writing academic grants.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applicants should submit a letter of application, resume or curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references. Candidate materials should address experience and/or commitment to advancing the College’s commitment to diversity. Official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a background check are required before a candidate can be hired.

To apply, send application materials to hr@centenary.edu or:

Office of the Provost

Centenary College of Louisiana

2911 Centenary Boulevard

Shreveport, Louisiana 71104

Email: hr@centenary.edu

Centenary recognizes that diversity is essential to its goal of providing an educational environment where students explore the unfamiliar, invent new approaches to understanding, and connect their work and lives to the world at large. We thus welcome applicants who would add to the College's diversity of ideas, beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. EOE.

Centenary College of Louisiana is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South.

The Head Tennis Coach will direct and coordinate the planning, organizing and coaching of the intercollegiate Men’s and Women’s Tennis program at Centenary College.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

• Recruits student-athletes in accordance with Centenary College and NCAA policy guidelines.
•  Provide leadership and guidance in the personal and athletics development of student athletes at Centenary College.
• Arranges and organizes yearly competition schedules.
• Over 25 percent travel required to attend SCAC and NCAA meetings, conferences, and training seminars, as well as traveling to support team competitions.
• Schedules, organizes, and supervises practices in compliance with College and NCAA rules and City of Shreveport (Querbes Tennis Center).
• Ensures that athletic venue is properly maintained and set-up for practices and official athletic competition.
• Counsel team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters; consult with College administration and faculty for resolution of problems as needed.
• Direct and coordinate activities, ensuring compliance with College, Conference, and NCAA policies and regulations.
• Maintain control of college-issued credit card and submit timely reimbursement requests with accompanying support documentation.
• Work with the Director of Athletics and Athletics Administrative Assistant to develop and monitor annual budgets.
• Participates in approved fundraising activities under the coordination and direction of the Director for Athletics.
• Monitoring of Athletic facilities as assigned by Athletic Director
• Other related projects, duties and responsibilities as assigned and deemed necessary.

As an institutional staff member actively involved with NCAA Division III prospects, student-athletes, and athletic department personnel, you are responsible to uphold all conference and NCAA rules and regulations. In accordance with NCAA bylaw 11.1, you are responsible to report any known violations and will be accountable for any violations committed within your department.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assistant coaches, student workers, volunteers (if applicable).

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

MINIMUM

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three or more years as a competitive player or experience in college tennis coaching at the assistant or head coaching level.
• Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Must be people-oriented individual, have good communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Must be well organized and self- motivated.
• Must be able to obtain First Air / CPR / AED certification and van driving clearance.

PREFERRED

• Master’s degree
• 5 years as a competitive player or experience in college tennis coaching at the assistant or head coaching level.
• Specific experience with a campus admission/recruiting office, NCAA compliance, event management, outdoor field management, or coaching in another sport.
• Experience in a NCAA Division III program.
• Experience with a selective, residential, Liberal Arts college.

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Department of Human Resources

Centenary College of Louisiana

2911 Centenary Boulevard

Shreveport, Louisiana 71104

Email: hr@centenary.edu

Centenary College of Louisiana is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South.

Candidates may visit the College’s website at www.centenary.edu/jobs.

Centenary recognizes that diversity is essential to its goal of providing an educational environment where students explore the unfamiliar, invent new approaches to understanding, and connect their work and lives to the world at large. We thus welcome applicants who would add to the College’s diversity of ideas, beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. EOE.

The Senior Accountant assists the controller in all aspects of posting, reviewing, and reconciling general ledger activity for the department including preparing financial statements and other external reports for the College.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs as the budget manager for the College’s Capital Budget program.  Interprets policy in coordination with the Controller to ensure expenses meet the fixed assets guidelines/requirements.  Enters data into fixed asset accounting system; reconciles PPE accounts (property, plant, and equipment accounts) and related depreciation and amortization accounts.

• Acts as the backup to the accounts payable clerk.
• Performs monthly and annual investment accounting and reporting for endowment funds;
• Performs monthly and quarterly account reconciliations and related journal entries;
• Assist with the preparation of internal financial statements for monthly and quarterly financial reporting;
• Assists in preparation for an annual external audit, including supporting schedules and footnote preparation;
• Ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance with College, local, state, and federal requirements, and standard accounting and auditing procedures;
• Analyzes and interprets financial data and prepares financial reports, both on a regular and ad hoc basis;
• Assists in the preparation of cash transfers and draws;
• Assists in the preparation of IRS Form 990 annual returns;
• Assists on the counter during peak student registration periods;
• Document processes as necessary to assist in risk and control identification (includes interviewing, reviewing policies and procedures and performing analyses of transactions and processes);
• Performs general ledger system (SCT Banner) maintenance and controls;
• Oversees the records retention and destruction processes for the Business Office;
• Support the Development Division in their activities as necessary;
• Performs special projects and other job-related duties as assigned by the Controller.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements to perform this job successfully: an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

MINIMUM

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of accounting experience
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting functions
• Good organizational and strong communication skills
• Must be able to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and be detail-oriented
• Must possess the computer skills necessary including MS Excel and MS Access

PREFERRED

• Advanced Degree (Accounting and/or CPA certification or ability to sit for exam) and three years’ experience
• Experience in a Public Accounting Firm
• Higher Education or Non-Profit experience
• Experience with SunGard Banner Financial software

Centenary College of Louisiana is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South.

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Director of Human Resources

Centenary College of Louisiana

2911 Centenary Boulevard

Shreveport, LA 71104

Email: hr@centenary.edu

Fax: 318-869-5281

Candidates are invited to visit the College’s website at www.centenary.edu/jobs.

Centenary recognizes that diversity is essential to its goal of providing an educational experience where students explore the unfamiliar, invent new approaches to understanding, and connect their work and lives to the world at large. We thus welcome applicants who would add to the College’s diversity of ideas, beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. EOE.

Centenary College of Louisiana invites applications for a two-year position starting August 2023. The position will be at the Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor rank depending on qualifications of the candidate. The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers an undergraduate major in mathematics as well as a minor in computer science. We are seeking a faculty member who is committed to teaching excellence in undergraduate mathematics, statistics, and/or computer science, and who is committed to teaching students who are diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and economic background.

Applicants for the Visiting Assistant Professor position should have a Ph.D. in mathematics, computer science, statistics, or related field by the start date. For the Instructor position, applicants should have a Masters in one of the listed disciplines. Teaching responsibilities are six courses per year, including a mix of general education courses and major or minor courses in your area of expertise. There are also opportunities to teach courses in the Centenary in Paris program, May immersion term, and Summer term.

Centenary College recognizes that diversity is essential to its goal of providing an educational environment where students explore the unfamiliar, invent new approaches to understanding, and connect their work and lives to the world at large. We thus welcome applicants who would add to the College’s diversity of ideas, beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. (www.centenary.edu) Centenary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts from all institutions of higher learning, and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references to hr@centenary.edu (pdfs preferred).

Candidate materials should address experience and/or commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and to advancing the College’s commitment to diversity. Official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a background check are required before a candidate can be hired.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue considering applications until the position is filled.

Send all applicant material to:

Mathematics Search Committee

c/o Department of Human Resources Centenary College of Louisiana

PO Box 41188

Shreveport, LA 71134-1188.

Centenary College of Louisiana is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi river and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South.