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CAREERS AT DCC

CHANGE THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO WILL CHANGE THE WORLD

OPEN POSITIONS


WOMEN'S RESIDENT HALL COORDINATOR

Department: Student Development/Student Life                            Reports To: Director of Student Life and Engagement

Work Schedule: Irregular Hours; some weekends/evenings        Positions Supervised: Resident Assistants/Volunteers

Benefits: Compensated room and board, utilities included, educational opportunities available.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Women’s Resident Hall Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the effective

administration and development of the Housing Program. The Women’s Resident Hall

Coordinator plays a vital role in fostering a safe and caring atmosphere for all residents. They

are responsible for creating student and community development initiatives, both proactive

and reactive, that directly influence the success and spiritual growth of our resident students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Process and maintain Housing paperwork and files.
  • Evaluate processes and protocols consistently to maintain strategic vision.
  • Oversee leasing process and proper communication to residents.
  • Maintain tracking system of keys, remotes, and other apartment property.
  • Recruit, train, supervise, and retain Resident Assistants (RAs)
  • Arrange all logistical elements for move-in and move-out days.
  • Must live on-campus to respond to emergencies.
  • Must share off-campus work schedule to ensure availability and coverage.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Life and Engagement
  • Assist in coordination with other departments (Admissions, Finance, Athletics, etc.)

Facility Responsibilities

  • Submit work orders to the Facilities Department for any needed maintenance orcustodial service.
  • Responsible for the cleanliness and order of the Residence Hall as a whole (even in the absence of RAs or student leaders/workers) with willingness to be hands on with cleaning.
  • First point of contact for emergency situations (i.e., flooding, plumbing issues, electrical outages, pests, etc.)
  • Assists in check-in and check-out for Summer Renters and other outside guests.
  • Organize and oversee the use and cleanliness of public facilities and rooms when school is in and out of session.
  • Assist in all accommodation and logistical elements for outside guests.

Leadership Responsibilities

  • Weekly check-ins with Resident Assistants.
  • Oversee the Spiritual Formation curriculum/programs of the Residence Hall.
  • Facilitate and lead evening devotionals twice a month.
  • Establish venues and relationship for mentoring.
  • Enforce Housing Handbook in response to the disciplinary issues along with the Director of Student Life and Engagement.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Residential management experience

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Technical Skills:

  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and a demonstrated ability to learn other software.

General Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Required:
    • Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the mission of biblical
    • higher education.
    • Commitment to DCC’s Statement of Faith and Statements on Sexuality,
    • Marriage, and the Sanctity of Human Life? (www.dallas.edu/about/#aboutaccreditation)
    • Ability to effectively manage conflict management.
    • Ability to think ‘outside of the box’ and to lead and manage change.
    • Ability to communicate effectively, skilled in presenting ideas and concepts
    • orally and in writing with the ability to compose correspondence and reports.
    • Ability to work effectively with and develop collaboration in ethnic, cultural,
    • and socially diverse employee and student populations.
    • Demonstrated competence in the areas of organization, supervision, and office
    • management.
    • Must have high level of interpersonal skills including courteous demeanor and
    • appropriate exercise of confidentiality.
    • Organizational skills to coordinate projects, set priorities, meet deadlines, and
    • follow-up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
    • A strong desire and ability to spiritually lead and build relationships.
  • Preferred:
    • Demonstrated understanding and experience with student engagement.
    • Experience in project management.
    • Experience in higher education, church, and/or non-profit settings.
    • Familiarity and commitment to the ideals of the Restoration Movement
    • (Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposure to standard office conditions, including but not limited to extended sitting and/or

standing, reading, writing, typing, speaking, and use of technology. Able to climb stairs.

Occasional evening and weekend duties and travel are required.

To apply: Please send cover letter, resume, and three references to hr@dallas.edu.

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

Open positions:
English Composition

Requirements for adjunct teaching are 1) minimum of a master’s degree and 2) minimum of 18 graduate hours in the area taught.

Required documents:   1) completed Adjunct Teaching Employment Application, 2) resume/bio, and 3) unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate work.

Please send all documents to Karla Bacon.  You can fax the documents to her attention at 972-241-8021, scan/e-mail the documents to her at kbacon@dallas.edu, or mail the documents to her attention at Dallas Christian College, 2700 Christian Parkway, Dallas, TX  75234

Once received, documentation will be given to the appropriate department chair.  The applicant will be contacted by the department chair at such time as there is a possible instructor assignment.  At that time, further documentation will be required.

Adjunct Teaching Employment Application

STUDENT ACCOUNTS MANAGER

The Student Accounts Manager manages the operations of student accounts. They provide oversight for tuition and fee structure, student billing and receivables. They provide excellent customer service to students entailing the maintenance of student accounts, the processing refunds, collecting balances owed, and applying payments collected.

Personal Responsibilities

  • Agree to conduct yourself on and off the job in such a way as to demonstrate support of college leadership, support of the Statements of Faith, and positive representation of Dallas Christian College (DCC).
  • Agree to the DCC Policies and Employee Handbook, without stipulation or contingency because of behavior.
  • The job description will be reviewed at least annually.
  • The job description is intended to reflect the critical elements essential for performing the position. It is not to be construed to be any form of employment contract.

Essential Functions:

  • Manages all payments (cash/credit cards) collected for student accounts (tuition, room and board, and fees) during enrollment periods and throughout the school year for students on multi-month payment plans.
  • Performs day-to-day interaction with students, parents, and outside agencies regarding financial aid activities.
  • Performs all accounting functions necessary to maintain accurate student accounts receivable records.
  • Reconciles student receivable accounts with the Business Office.
  • Presents a positive attitude to those who encounter you at the College.

General Responsibilities:

  • Ensures the integrity of the student account financial data.
  • Prepares account reconciliations and various individual delinquent accounts analyses. Sends delinquent accounts to collections.
  • Maintenance of student accounts receivable.
  • Reviews charges to student accounts to ensure their validity prior to billing the student.
  • Ensures that the College has exception-free student accounting audits and program reviews by keeping abreast of and implementing all federal and state laws and regulations that pertain to the programs administered by student accounts.
  • Coordinates with third-party companies to processes 1098T forms
  • Makes student billing adjustments and ensures accurate activity and balances.
  • Processes cash receipts for student accounts.
  • Issues credit memos on student accounts.
  • Rechecks student balances after financial aid or scholarship is posted.
  • Initiates refunds for overpayments, financial aid, or deposits.
  • Calculates refunds and repayments for students who withdraw from classes or school.
  • Establishes and maintains files and records as required.
  • Prepares various reports.
  • Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business regarding students, supervisors or other employees.
  • Assists the Controller on accounts payable and contribution tasks.
  • Performs miscellaneous duties as requested by the President’s Cabinet members.
  • Performs other duties related to the position, as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

  • Associate degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred) or a minimum of three years of increased responsibilities for accounting or student accounts at a college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to deal effectively with a diverse student body.
  • Experience with need analysis, counseling, and packaging aid.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet timelines and objectives.
  • Evidence of strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
  • Basic experience with student information systems.
  • Intermediate experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines.

Other Skills/Attributes:

  • Self-starter; ability to follow instructions and follow-through on responsibilities.
  • Hardworking, conscientious, good natured and friendly.
  • Excellent customer service, verbal, and communication skills.
  • Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and flexibility while interfacing with students, faculty, staff and the public.
  • Ability to multi-task and stay focused, with good organizational skills.
  • Skilled in operating a computer and proficient with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required.
  • Willingness to acquire new skills and perform new tasks as needed.

Work Environment and Schedule:  Exposure to standard office working environment; working at a desk in a climate-controlled office or attending meetings with no exposure to work hazards

Special Requirements

  • Ability to travel to workshops and conferences on behalf of the College.
  • Ability to work flexible work schedules including evenings as needed.
  • Subject to criminal background check prior to employment.