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Centenary College of Louisiana invites applications for the part-time, non-exempt position of Administrative Assistant to the Department of Theatre effective immediately.
The Administrative Assistant to the Dean is responsible for performing administrative and clerical duties that require the application of Centenary College policies and procedures and will serve as the project manager for the Centenary Theatre Program Strategic Plan. Applicants to this position must have at minimum a Bachelor’s degree, excellent social and communication skills, and the ability to be resourceful and efficient in a high-energy environment. Knowledge of theatre preferred.
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, is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South, and enjoys NASM accreditation. Centenary College is located in the Shreveport-Bossier City metroplex in NW Louisiana, within easy driving distance of Dallas, Houston, Austin, and New Orleans. Centenary was named #1 among baccalaureate colleges sending students abroad in the Institute of International Education's 2014/15 "Open Doors" report.
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.
Salary is commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will be accepted until the position is filled.
To apply, send a letter of application, resume, and references sent to hr@centenary.edu or:
Assistant to the Theatre Department
c/o Department of Human Resources
Centenary College of Louisiana
2911 Centenary Boulevard
Shreveport, LA 71104
The Administrative Computing Specialist provides assistance with the ERP/SIS (Banner) Administrative Computer program to all departments of the College to maximize the use, knowledge and skills of the end-users. Coordinate with Information Technologies, in providing assistance to end-users enabling the best use of system, hardware and software used in conjunction with Banner. Reports directly to the Director of IT. Works closely with third party database administrators and the College’s Database Administrator.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide guidance and counsel to ensure that Banner and ancillary systems work well at Centenary College. Expand knowledge about Banner and other software so that, as a whole, the college is improved administratively.
Provide creative solutions to information needs on campus and work with Information Technology and end-users to see fruition of those ideas. Develop strong professional relationships among Banner users and Administrative Computing, and foster a team approach to problem solving.
Increase the effectiveness of Banner as a decision-making tool by helping create reporting methods suitable for each administrative department.
Work with Information Technology to create the best approach for end-users to access their data for reporting. Help end-users develop reports.
Assists with routine system upgrades of the Administrative Computing System. Ensures privacy and security of sensitive user information.
Participates in the establishment of strategic initiatives and the assessment of the department’s key performance indicators.
Import and export data into or from Administrative Computing system-related software as needed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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
PREFERRED
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
Fax: 318.869.5281
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.
Centenary College of Louisiana invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Community and Civic Engagement. The Assistant Director provides support and leadership for the College’s experiential Trek program, which includes civic/community service learning as a graduation requirement. The Assistant Director develops, plans, implements, and evaluates projects that promote community and civic engagement with and between Centenary College and the Shreveport-Bossier and ArkLaTex communities.
Responsibilities of the Assistant Director include:
A Master’s degree in a relevant field is required.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience with service-learning, civic engagement, and/or experiential learning and/or experience with a selective, residential liberal arts college. The successful candidate can begin immediately, but no later than August 2021.
To apply, send a letter of application and resume that includes references to hr@centenary.edu or:
Assistant Director of Community and Civic Engagement
c/o Department of Human Resources
Centenary College of Louisiana
2911 Centenary Blvd.
Shreveport, LA 71104
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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 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 the position of Assistant Director of Residence Life and Student Involvement This is a full-time position with benefits. This position reports to the Director of Residence Life.
The Assistant Director of Residence Life and Student Involvement supports the overall educational experience of Centenary's students by providing direct support for one of the College's residential areas and a substantial collateral assignment in Student Involvement. This position requires residence to be taken on campus.
This position works with members within the Student Development department as well as other divisions across campus to mentor students and contribute the development of student leaders. This position supervises student members of the Resident Assistant staff.
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree and previous working experience in residence life. Candidates must be people oriented, have good verbal communication and presentation skills; and the ability to work well with diverse individuals, teams, and constituencies, proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to work in high-energy, high traffic areas, and meet deadlines while demonstrating attention to detail.
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.
To apply, send a letter of application and resume that includes references to hr@centenary.edu or:
Assistant Director of Residence Life and Student Involvement
c/o Department of Human Resources
Centenary College of Louisiana
2911 Centenary Blvd.
Shreveport, LA 71104
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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 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 the position of Assistant Director of Residence Life and Student Conduct. This is a full-time position with benefits. This position reports to the Director of Residence Life.
The Assistant Director of Residence Life and Student Conduct supports the overall educational experience of Centenary's students by providing direct support for one of the College's residential areas; and will serve as the Title IX Deputy Coordinator. This position requires residence on campus.
This position works with members within the Student Development department as well as other divisions across campus to mentor students and contribute the development of student leaders. This position supervises student members of the Resident Assistant staff.
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree and previous working experience in residence life. Candidates must be people oriented, have good verbal communication and presentation skills; and the ability to work well with diverse individuals, teams, and constituencies, proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to work in high-energy, high traffic areas, and meet deadlines while demonstrating attention to detail.
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.
To apply, send a letter of application and resume that includes references to hr@centenary.edu or:
Assistant Director of Residence Life and Student Conduct
c/o Department of Human Resources
Centenary College of Louisiana
2911 Centenary Blvd.
Shreveport, LA 71104
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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 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.
Maintain, evaluate, and configure administrative software, production/non-production databases, and the associated servers. Major technical duties include installation and upgrade of Oracle products and application system software, monitoring and tuning system performance, establishing user access controls, database security, defining new/modified database tables, and device configuration and planning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
As required, help resolve application problems.
Monitor error logs, database and log space, disk usage, user activity and resource utilization of production environment.
Create and maintain all instances, tablespaces, tables, indices and views.
Provide SQL statement tuning to improve performance. This includes, but is not limited to, re-writing SQL statements, creating new indexes and altering existing indexes.
Using software packages (e.g. OEM) and/or local scripts, monitor performance, space, Oracle database parameters and tune as required.
Troubleshoots and resolves functional and technical problems and errors.
Other related projects, duties and responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary.
Utilize mobile computing beyond the confines of the office for the purpose of assisting faculty, staff, and students with information technology needs
Accessible and reachable by telephone or text messaging at times other than College business hours for the purpose of assisting faculty, staff, and students with immediate information technology needs.
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, skills, and/or ability required.
MINIMUM
PREFERRED
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 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 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 seeks a dynamic and results-oriented Director of Career Development and Internships. The Director is a key leader for the College’s experiential Trek program, which includes a career experience as a graduation requirement. The Director builds relationships with students, proactively working to prepare graduating seniors for the processes of seeking employment, admittance to programs of postgraduate study, or another intentional opportunity or pathway.
The Director of Career and Internships supports students in identifying their interests, talents, passions, and vocational opportunities and works proactively to support the successful transition of Centenary students and graduates from college to profession, with particular attention to capstone and internship experiences. The Director provides advice, assistance, and support to facilitate employer connections, graduate school admissions, and professional commencement, working in close coordination with faculty.
The Director reports to the Provost and Dean of the College and works closely with academic departments and faculty to provide relevant and engaging coursework, workshops, online content, and one on one support for students. The Director also collaborates with Institutional Research to gather, analyze, and report both quantitative and qualitative data related to student and graduate outcomes and program effectiveness.
A Master’s degree in a relevant field is required. Preference will be given to candidates with progressive experience in career counseling/related experience and/or experience with a selective, residential liberal arts college. The successful candidate can begin immediately, but no later than August 2021.
To apply, send a letter of application and resume that includes references to hr@centenary.edu or:
Director Career Development and Internships
c/o Department of Human Resources
Centenary College of Louisiana
2911 Centenary Blvd.
Shreveport, LA 71104
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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 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 Human Resource Director will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organizations mission and talent strategy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Serves as one of two college risk managers overseeing the organizations comprehensive insurance and risk management program, assessing and identifying risks that could impede the reputation, safety, security, or financial success of the organization. Supports the Vice President for Finance and Administration in the evaluation of contracts.
Monitors the application and effectiveness of employee development and employee training programs and provide guidance and counsel to responsible supervisory personnel.
Conducts employee orientations, conduct employee exit interviews, and calculates reports such as attrition rates and analyses on a quarterly and annual basis. Provides appropriate feedback to the Department Head and to the President’s Cabinet to aid in the effective recruitment and retention of employees.
Coordinates the establishment of personnel records and report periodically on progress and adverse trends and recommend solutions.
Other related projects, duties and responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary.
Serves on a variety of committees and represent the college at local, state, and national professional organizations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
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
PREFERRED
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
Fax: 318.869.5281
Candidates are invited to visit the College's website at www.centenary.edu/jobs.
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 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 Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field Head Coach reports to the Director of Athletics and Recreation and is responsible for managing all aspects of the men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs. The head coach must make prospective student-athletes aware of all policies and procedures. The head coach must recruit players each season in accordance with Centenary College, Department of Athletics and Recreation and NCAA rules and regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
· Organization including managing the budget responsibly.
· Administration and coaching of the men’s and women’s cross country and men’s and women’s track and field programs.
· Travel required to attend SCAC, NCAA meetings, conferences and other professional development opportunities
· Recruiting qualified student-athletes and monitoring student-athlete academic progress
· Provide leadership and guidance in the personal and athletics development of student-athletes
· Scheduling contests and practices; organizing travel and game day preparations.
· Promotes a favorable image of the University. Encourages surrounding community partnerships that enhance Centenary College.
· Fundraising for the men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs.
· Oversee and administer boys and girls running camps.
· Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Athletics and Recreation
· Committing to College, Department of Athletics, SCAC and NCAA rules and regulations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assistant coaches, Volunteer Coaches, Student Workers (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
3-5 years directly related experience dealing with a relatively large and dynamic group of college students.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and written skills.
Ability to recruit, supervise and evaluate student athletes
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
Fax: 318.869-5281
Candidates are invited to visit the College’s website at www.centenary.edu/jobs.
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 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 Development Officer builds deeper relationships with existing donors. Collaborating with the Director of Development and the Vice President for Development, the Senior Development Officer will develop effective cultivation strategies and perform direct solicitation independently or in tandem with volunteers or other gift officers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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
PREFERRED
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
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 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 seeks applications for the position of Technical Services and InterLibrary Loan Librarian. This is a full-time, twelve-month position with the possibility of holding the rank of faculty (non-tenure track).
Centenary College of Louisiana’s library system includes the John F. Magale Memorial Library, the Hurley School of Music Library, and the Centenary Archives and Special Collections and has as its mission to foster intellectual development and community engagement by offering a rich academic environment in which students, faculty, and staff can study, research, collaborate, and explore while also discovering the resources and accessing the support they need to succeed and grow.
The ideal candidate for this position will be a proactive and organized individual who will provide leadership and coordination for the college’s interlibrary loan and technical services to provide timely access to resources for all library patrons while also assisting in the day-to-day operations of the library.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Consideration of applications will begin on July 1st and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, send a letter of application and resume to hr@centenary.edu or:
Department of Human Resources
Centenary College of Louisiana
2911 Centenary Boulevard
Shreveport, Louisiana 71104
Email: hr@centenary.edu
Fax: 318.869-5281
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 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.
Please note Sodexo and National Management Resources are companies contracted by Centenary. The employees are hired by Sodexo and National Management Resources respectively and are NOT direct employees of Centenary
More Information
More information about staff openings is available from the Human Resources office. Faculty openings are handled by the Provost's Office and the advertising department.
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Applying as an Internal Candidate
In addition to completing job specific requirements for application, internal candidates applying for a position must complete the Internal Employment Application and attach it to their resume.
Annual Security & Fire Report Notification
The Centenary College Annual Security and Fire Safety report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Centenary College and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes information and institutional statements concerning campus security, such as information concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety or by visiting the website.
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