The following was posted on 10/31/2024:
Admissions Representative
College of the Ozarks invites applications for a full-time admissions representative. A bachelor's degree is required. The starting date is January 2. Responsibilities include but are not limited to representing the College at college fairs and high school visits (overnight travel required), interviewing prospective students, assisting with the coordination and planning of annual recruiting events, admitted student events, and other duties as needed. This is a ten-month position: August 1-May 31). This position reports to the Director of Admissions Operations.
The successful candidate must embrace the College's Christ-centered mission and vision. Other essential qualities for this position include strong organizational, writing, and communication skills. The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel and enjoy marketing and creativity. The admissions representative serves prospective students by helping them navigate the application process and high school counselors by sharing information about the College.
Admissions representatives gain valuable experience in outreach, interpersonal and professional communication, networking, and sharing the C of O opportunity with prospective students and families. The admissions department reports to the Vice President for Vocational Activities and Dean of Admissions, who also oversees the work education program, financial aid, career development, and alumni affairs. This group of student service professionals is a great team that values student development and success.
This position requires a background check. Please submit your resume to Vicki Wrosch in the Business Office at College of the Ozarks, P.O. Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726, or hr@cofo.edu. Please also submit an application for employment (see link above).
The following was posted on 10/28/2024:
Admissions Manager
The admissions manager must be a living example of Hard Work U and be committed to the College. This exciting and complex position focuses on three core skill sets: admissions management, administrative assistance, and student work supervision. The successful candidate enjoys challenges and the thrill of consistently striving for improvement in delivering services to prospective students and their families. The person who fills this important role will have the privilege of managing the process that helps prospective students navigate the application process while positively impacting lives. A bachelor’s degree, at minimum, is required.
Managing
The admissions manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the admissions office, including but not limited to scheduling, operating admissions software and imaging technology, multiple aspects of customer service, and efficiently processing all admissions decisions and acceptance information. Important matters the admissions manager oversees include, but are not limited to, processing decisions regarding admission, purchasing, budgeting, and creative marketing.
Assisting
This position reports and serves as an assistant to the Dean of Admissions (who is also the Vice President of Vocational Activities-VPVA). The VPVA, in addition to admissions, oversees vocational activities, financial aid, alumni affairs, and the career center. Essential duties include, but are not limited to, scheduling, corresponding, and communicating for and on behalf of the VPVA.
Supervising
This position also serves as a work supervisor for at least twelve student workers; therefore, the person who fills it must have an innate ability to interact and communicate with college students. The work supervisor must be able to set high expectations for student workers and hold them accountable while also striking the appropriate balance of compassion and understanding of their unique needs as college students. Essential matters include, but are not limited to, student development, making decisions about student work scheduling, work instruction, training, and accountability.
The successful candidate must embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission, as well as its academic, vocational, cultural, and patriotic goals. Additionally, the successful candidate should possess excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and outstanding organizational skills, be involved in the campus community, and participate in college activities. An individual able to meet the demands of a fast-paced environment by adapting to unique situations that occur frequently is ideal. Maintaining a positive and professional atmosphere is vital.
Annually, the admissions office processes nearly 4,000 applications and thousands of inquiries and conducts hundreds of prospective student tours. The office is staffed by the director of admissions operations, the admissions manager, three admissions representatives who travel, and twelve student workers. The admissions office uses Jenzabar, Perceptive Content imaging software, and the Microsoft Office suite.
This is a full-time position with paid benefits and requires a background check. 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 at hr@cofo.edu. Applications and resumes will be considered until the position is filled. The start date is no later than January 2, 2025. Salary commensurate with experience.
The following was posted on 10/16/2024:
Biblical and Theological Studies Faculty Position
College of the Ozarks is seeking applicants for a full-time faculty position in Biblical and Theological Studies at the rank of assistant or associate professor. Specific teaching assignments include the college's general education Christian worldview classes, as well as major classes in Christian Mission and Apologetics. A master's degree in a theological discipline is required; a Ph.D. in Mission or Apologetics is preferred. The department also prioritizes those with considerable ministry/mission experience.
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 history 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, Provost, 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.
The following was posted on 10/15/2024:
Senior Director of Human Resources and Administration
College of the Ozarks invites applications for an experienced human resources professional to join our team as the Senior Director of Human Resources and Administration. This pivotal role will drive the College's human resources initiatives across campus.
The Senior Director of Human Resources and Administration will champion the College’s mission, vision, and employee commitments, especially as it relates to employee selection and development. Our mission statement clearly states our intention to provide an explicitly Christian education for our students. Similarly, the College’s vision statement focuses on developing citizens of Christ-like character. To achieve these goals, we expect our faculty and staff to support and adhere to our faith and practice commitments. This position will be instrumental in ensuring that these values are upheld and integrated into every aspect of our employee selection and development processes.
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, resume, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation (including one from your pastor) to: Vicki Wrosch, Human Resources, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726, or email hr@cofo.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer/Vice President for Finance and Administration, this position provides leadership, strategic planning, direction, and oversight for all human resources functions, including day-to-day oversight for organizational development and institutional human resources policies and strategies.
This position coordinates and implements assigned projects in support of College initiatives, manages the annual human resources budget, and supervises the Director of Human Resources and Insurance. This is both a hands-on and managerial role, with expectations for leading the HR team and working across all academic and administrative divisions.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Strategy Partner
- Brings forward innovative ideas to build institutional capacity and positive organizational culture.
- Serves as a trusted advisor to College leadership and a strategic partner on all human resources matters.
- Provides overall leadership and plans, develops, and administers a wide range of services emphasizing organizational design, change management, and culture enhancement.
- Builds and maintains an office environment that encourages quality interactions.
- Creates a vision for programs, policies, and practices that enhance employee engagement, recruitment, and retention.
- Drives continuous improvement efforts within human resources operations to standardize and simplify processes.
- Provides administrative leadership and supervision for the College’s human resources operations, including:
- Recruitment
- Employee selection and retention
- Corrective action and dismissal
- Student employment
- New employee orientation/onboarding
- Classification and compensation
- Leave
- Performance management
- Employee benefits and wellness initiatives
- Recordkeeping
- Compliance
- Employee relations
- Employee training and development
- Employee recognition programs
- Personnel records
- Directs the preparation and maintenance of reports necessary to carry out department functions and prepare periodic reports to senior management as necessary or requested.
- Monitors legal and compliance risks related to the human resource function.
- Consults with appropriate stakeholders to ensure desired and required training programs are implemented that address needs across the College.
- Ensures compliance with applicable legal guidelines, employment agreements, policies, regulations, rules, and procedures.
- Oversees Protected Health Information and is required to complete HIPAA training as a condition of employment within a reasonable timeframe after employment and on an as-needed basis thereafter.
Administration
- Develops, implements, and maintains institutional policies and procedures related to human resources and administration.
- Directs several of the College’s insurance programs, ensuring adequate coverage and compliance with regulations.
- Maintains and updates Staff Handbook.
- Coordinates administrative projects and initiatives as assigned by the CFO/VP for Finance and Administration.
Talent Management
- Organizes and participates in HR activities to maintain and improve positive employee relations.
- Directs the communication/reporting of information related to employment, employee relations, faculty and staff benefits, wage and salary compensation and classification, employee development/training, and special projects.
- Ensures appropriate learning and growth opportunities are identified and acted on for individuals and teams.
- Counsels individual College employees and/or supervisors to address and, where possible, resolve workplace problems.
- Administers employee grievance procedures, investigates complaints, mediates disputes, and recommends administrative actions. Determines and recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and support high employee morale.
Required Education and Experience
- Degree in Human Resource Management or applicable field (master’s degree preferred), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ten years of related experience in human resources and/or payroll, including at least four years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses
- SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of core functional areas in human resources such as recruiting; position analysis and classification; compensation; benefits; immigration; training and organizational development; performance management; employee relations; data analytics or reporting; HR information systems and data management.
- Knowledge of employment law, regulations, and operations.
- Knowledge of payroll, staffing, and risk management.
- Demonstrated experience building a successful, service-oriented team.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth.
- Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding (i.e., verbal and written communication).
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The following was posted on 10/14/2024:
Electrician/Construction
The College of the Ozarks Construction Department has an immediate opening for an electrician. Applicants should have 2 years of experience as an electrician, good supervisory skills, and demonstrate strong qualities that will represent the five-fold mission of the College. The position is full-time with benefits. 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. We will accept applications until the position is filled. (Please no phone calls.)
The following was posted on 8/28/2024:
American History Faculty Position
College of the Ozarks is seeking applicants for a full-time faculty position in American history at the rank of assistant or associate professor. Specific teaching assignments include American history survey classes, upper-division American history courses, and a research seminar. A master’s in history is required; a Ph.D. in American history is preferred. Ability to teach introductory political science courses and/or a background in secondary education is desirable but not required. The starting date for this position is fall 2025.
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 history 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, Provost, 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.
The following was posted on 8/12/2024:
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 possess basic 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. Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Law Enforcement certification is preferred, but not required. 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.
The following was posted on 7/29/2024:
Keeter Center – Executive Chef
The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks is currently hiring for the position of Executive Chef. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a high-volume kitchen with a solid background in supervisory skills. A passion for food and extensive knowledge of kitchen operations including food preparation in a classical kitchen, inventory management, staff supervision, menu development, and health and safety leadership skills are necessary.
Other important qualities necessary for this position include:
- Hands-on management of meal services
- Ensuring a positive guest experience
- Engaging with and taking an active part in the professional development of staff and students
- Leading a team
- Good communication skills
- Positive attitude
College of the Ozarks is a small (1500 students) liberal arts, work-study college with a commitment to Christian faith and service with employment benefits that include:
- 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.
The following was posted on 7/29/2024:
Keeter Center – Kitchen Supervisor
The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks is currently hiring for the position of Kitchen Supervisor. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a high-volume kitchen with a solid background in supervisory skills. A passion for food and extensive knowledge of kitchen operations including food preparation in a classical kitchen, inventory management, student supervision, and health and safety leadership skills are necessary.
Other important qualities necessary for this position include:
- Hands-on management of meal services
- Ensuring a positive guest experience
- Engaging with and taking an active part in the professional development of student workers
- Working as a team
- Good communication skills
- Positive attitude
College of the Ozarks is a small (1500 students) liberal arts, work-study college with a commitment to Christian faith and service with employment benefits that include:
- 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.
The following was posted on 3/8/2024:
Agriculture Education Faculty with an emphasis in Agriculture Business or Animal Science
The agriculture department at the College of the Ozarks is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Agriculture Education/ Agriculture Business or Animal Science with responsibilities that include teaching in these subject areas, working with secondary education institutions, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and advising in the subject area of agriculture education.
An ideal candidate will be a talented, enthusiastic individual who will enhance our agriculture education instruction program by providing primary instruction in agriculture education, and leadership for courses related to agriculture education and preparing future agriculture teachers, advising undergraduate students, supervising agriculture education teaching candidates and student teachers. This candidate must also be willing to teach classes in either animal science or agriculture business.
This position requires an earned M.S. in Agriculture Education with an emphasis in either Animal Science or Agriculture Business, with a Ph.D. preferred. The ideal starting date for this position is spring 2025 or fall 2025.
Successful candidates 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 agriculture and 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, official 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.
The following was posted on 2-12-2024:
Adjunct Faculty in Agriculture/Biology/Chemistry/Computer Science/Physics
College of the Ozarks invites applicants for part-time faculty member positions in the sciences.
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 agriculture, biology, chemistry, computer science, or physics.
Candidates should hold an M.S. in agriculture, chemistry, biology, computer science or the basic sciences. A Ph.D. is preferred, as is undergraduate teaching experience.
College of the Ozarks is a small (1,450 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 a 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.
The following was posted on 10-26-2023:
Biology Faculty Position
College of the Ozarks invites applications for a full-time teaching position in its biology department. The primary responsibilities for this position will include classroom and laboratory instruction for upper-level human physiology and general biology for majors. The successful candidate may also teach additional courses in immunology, embryology or other courses related to their field of expertise. Most biology majors are pre-professional students in health-related fields (pre-med, pre-dental, pre-PA, etc.) or students seeking admission to biology graduate programs. A Ph.D. in biology or a terminal degree in a related field is preferred. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; may lead to a multi-year letter of appointment.
Non-teaching responsibilities include maintaining laboratory equipment, advising students, supervising student workers in the biology department, participating in semiannual faculty workshops, serving on campus committees, and attending monthly division meetings.
Our student-focused undergraduate institution values self-motivated, versatile faculty with strong teaching skills and the ability to work and communicate effectively with other faculty members. The successful candidate will embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission, demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence, desire to serve as a mentor and positive role model, and pursue integration of biology and 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). Class sizes are small, generally 15-30 students in STEM courses. There is a strong sense of community among faculty, staff, and students not found at many institutions.
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. The preferred start date is January 2024 or August 2024.