Employment Opportunities


This following was posted on 6-8-2023:

Line/Prep Cook

College of the Ozarks is looking for an experienced Line/Prep Cook at the College’s Pearl Roger’s Student Dining Hall.

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a high-volume kitchen with a solid background of supervisory skills.  The facility is an all you can eat feeding about 2,000 daily meals. Key skill requirements are to lead a staff of 30 students and teach basic food preparation techniques and kitchen sanitation. Preferred qualifications include good communication skills, a positive attitude, an eye for detail, and can relate well with the Academic, Vocational, Christian, Cultural, and Patriotic mission points of the College. This is a full time (year-round) position and includes benefits such as paid medical insurance, retirement fund, and vacation/sick paid time off.  This position will be a morning shift Sunday through Thursday.  Successful applicant must pass a background check. Please submit applications/resumes to Human Resources, College of the Ozarks, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726 or e-mail hr@cofo.edu.

This following was posted on 6-6-2023:

Business Faculty

College of the Ozarks is seeking applicants for a nine-month faculty position in business at the rank of assistant or associate professor in its division of business, applied, and technical sciences. This position requires an M.B.A., with a doctorate in the field preferred. Specific teaching assignments include introductory accounting and all levels of finance courses, as well as the possibility of business law. This is a 100% teaching appointment, and the successful applicant will primarily be evaluated on teaching/advising; however, other forms of scholarship as well as service to the college and community are actively encouraged and supported.

The successful candidate must embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission and demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate students, a commitment to serving as a mentor and positive role model, and an interest in the relationship of business and economics to Christian faith. College of the Ozarks is a small (1,400 students), liberal arts, work-study college with a commitment to evangelical Christian faith and service located in southwest Missouri near Branson (www.cofo.edu) Send letter of application, CV, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation (including one from your pastor) to: Dr. Eric Bolger, Dean of the College, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726, or email hitchcock@cofo.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

This following was posted on 5-31-2023:

Keeter Center - Restaurant Supervisor

The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks is a hotel, restaurant and conference center that has an excellent opportunity for a Restaurant Supervisor. The ideal candidate for this position is one who can lead with a passion for excellent service and staff development. The successful candidate will also provide strategic leadership expertise that ensures the effective and efficient operations of the business while improving on the current model, and in doing so, helps the operation thrive in the Work Education program at the college.  

The right individual will be responsible for multiple aspects of service including restaurant, room service, bakery, creamery, and catered events. Duties include floor supervision, training, inventory, scheduling, daily income reconciliation, shift reports and upholding high standards of service. 

The successful candidate must embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission and five-fold vision and demonstrate a commitment to service. Other important qualities necessary for this position include strong organizational skills, attention to detail, as well as the ability to communicate effectively across the spectrum of current communication media. This is a full-time position with paid benefits including: 

  • Competitive salary  
  • 100% employer paid medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance   
  • 403b retirement savings plan  
  • 2 weeks of paid vacation each year 

Please submit a resume and application for employment to Vicki Wrosch in the Business Office, College of the Ozarks, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726 or via e-mail hr@cofo.edu. Applications and resumes will be considered until the position is filled.   

This following was posted on 5-24-2023:

Public Safety Officer Position

The College of the Ozarks is looking for a public safety staff officer.  The general duties of the staff officers include general patrol of the campus, building security (locking and unlocking facilities on a set schedule), regulating access to the campus through the front gates, directing traffic, and parking cars for special events. The public safety department provides 24/7 coverage, which often requires working, holidays, and varied shifts. The successful applicant should be Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Law Enforcement certified, possess knowledge of public safety and security standards and regulations, as well as demonstrate strong qualities that will represent the five-fold mission of the College through Academic, Vocational, Christian, Cultural, and Patriotic Missions.  This position is full-time with benefits. Please submit a resume/application to Vicki Wrosch in the Business Office or Mail to Vicki Wrosch, College of the Ozarks, P.O. Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726, or email hr@cofo.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

This following was posted on 5-23-2023:

Retail Coordinator-The Keeter Center/Guest Destinations

The College of the Ozarks® is looking for the ideal candidate for a position supporting the Retail of The Keeter Center. This person is one who can lead with a passion for excellence in customer service and staff development while optimizing profits and maintaining a thriving operation in the Work Education program at the college. Areas of responsibility include directing restocking efforts, visual management, monthly inventory, student/guest development, brand activation, scheduling, and training. This involves working closely with the Retail Operations department to accurately forecast, plan stock levels, and monitor performance. The ideal candidate is visually driven and strives to ensure operationally we are meeting all standards, targeting guest needs, ensure staff development, focuses on growing business, and maximizes the financial performance of the operation while embracing the College’s Christ-centered mission and five-fold vision.

Essential Responsibilities: (this list is not all inclusive)

Note: Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

  •  Train, manage, and regularly evaluate student’s performance to maintain proper student/guest development.
  •  Maintain and use appropriate data to understand daily sales goals and budgeting.
  •  Prepare stock and inventory plans
  • Visual coordination and brand activation between The Keeter Center and other Guest Destinations.
  • Upholding Handbook standards throughout managed location
  • Daily monetary management and customer confidentiality
  • Schedule development
  • Understanding specific computer software for POS and inventory management.
  • Communicating proper marketing opportunities for student-made and college.
  • Loss Prevention
  • Uphold compliance with all legal, health, and safety guidelines

Skills You will need:

  • creative direction signage and displays
  • strong analytical and numerical skills to work out budgets and understand sales figures
  • the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment and to quickly identify problems and recommend solutions
  • excellent communication skills
  • the ability to plan and prioritize
  • the capability to work well as part of a team and to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people
  • computer literacy and efficient with MS 365 software and Shopify platform.
  • Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 40 pounds without assistance.
  • A drivers license is required.

Please submit applications/resumes’ to Kiley Hutcheson in the Retail Operations Department, College of the Ozarks, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, Missouri 65726 or e-mail khutcheson@cofo.edu. 

This following was posted on 5-15-2023:

Landscaping Supervisor

The College of the Ozarks is looking for a Landscaping Supervisor. This is a full-time position with benefits.  The College seeks an individual capable of facilitating a safe and healthy Christ-centered learning environment for student development. The candidate should have experience in turf management, irrigation systems, landscape maintenance, and general maintenance of equipment.  The successful applicant should possess good supervisorial skills, have a positive attitude, and appropriate organizational skills. The candidate must demonstrate strong qualities that will represent the five-fold mission of the College through Academic, Vocational, Christian, Cultural, and Patriotic Missions.  This position requires a background check.  Please submit resume/application to Vicki Wrosch in the Business Office or Mail to Vicki Wrosch, College of the Ozarks, P.O. Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726, or email hr@cofo.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

This following was posted on 4-28-2023:

Part-time English Faculty

College of the Ozarks invites applicants for a part-time faculty member position in English. A master’s degree in English or a related field required. The successful candidate will teach composition courses. Start date: Ongoing.

College of the Ozarks is a small (1,400 students), liberal arts based, work-study college with a commitment to evangelical Christian faith and service, located in southwest Missouri near Branson (www.cofo.edu). 

Send letter of application and CV to Dr. Eric Bolger, Dean of the College, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726, or email hitchcock@cofo.edu. Review of applications begins immediately, with placement dependent upon credentials and current course needs.

This following was posted on 3-6-2023:

Keeter Center – Maintenance Supervisor

The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks invites professional and service-oriented individuals to apply for a position in our Maintenance Department. The Keeter Center is a hotel, restaurant and catering facility focused on serving guests and student development. The right candidate will have a can-do attitude with experience in installation and repair of all electrical and mechanical systems throughout the facility to ensure safety and efficiency. Must possess mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and basic carpentry skills as well as the ability to repair kitchen equipment and refrigeration, with the knowledge and or ability to learn HVAC systems.

This is a full-time position with benefits. Position requires working some nights and weekends. The successful candidate must embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission, five-fold vision and demonstrate a commitment to service. 

  • Competitive salary 
  • 100% employer paid medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance. 
  • 403b retirement savings plan 
  • 2 weeks of paid vacation each year 

Please submit applications/resumes’ to Vicki Wrosch in the Business Office, College of the Ozarks, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, Missouri 65726 or e-mail hr@cofo.edu.  

This following was posted on 6-28-2022:

Adjunct Faculty in Biology/Chemistry/Computer Science/Physics

College of the Ozarks invites applicants for part-time faculty member positions in the sciences, starting August 2022. 

 

College of the Ozarks is committed to hiring faculty members who embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission, pursue excellence in teaching undergraduate students, commit to serving as a mentor and positive role model, and seek integration of their academic discipline and Christian faith.  Faculty are expected to be self-motivated and versatile with strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other faculty and staff.

Primary responsibilities for this position are developing and teaching undergraduate science courses based on the candidate’s credentials and expertise. Preference will be given to candidates with credentials in biology, chemistry, computer science, or physics.

Candidates should hold an M.S. in computer science or the basic sciences. A Ph.D. is preferred, as is undergraduate teaching experience.

College of the Ozarks is a small (1,500 students), liberal arts focused, work-study college with a commitment to evangelical Christian faith and service, located in southwest Missouri near Branson (www.cofo.edu). 

Send letter of application and CV to Dr. Eric Bolger, Dean of the College, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726, or email hitchcock@cofo.edu.  Review of applications begins immediately, with placement dependent upon credentials and current course needs.