Blue Mountain College Employment Opportunities

Faculty Employment Application

FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS

There are no full-time faculty positions available at this time.

ADJUNCT FACULTY POSITIONS

There are no adjunct faculty positions available at this time.

FULL-TIME STAFF POSITIONS

Enrollment Services Student Recruiter

POSITION SUMMARY:

Realize that BMCU Recruiters are front line ambassadors for the University. A prospective student’s image of Blue Mountain Christian University is many times formed by the conduct, conversation, and appearance of BMCU Recruiters. BMCU Recruiters are expected to represent the institution in a professional and intentionally Christian manner both on and off campus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Serve as an enrollment advisor and the primary contact person for prospective students through the initial admissions, financial aid, and enrollment processes. This will include extensive advising on matters related to financial aid, cost, and scholarships.
Recruit and enroll a pre-determined number of qualified students from a well-defined geographical area. Maintain records of contact and follow-up communication regarding prospective students within recruitment territories.
Coordinate with Associate Director of Admissions to schedule campus tours.
Conduct on-site visits to high schools and represent Blue Mountain Christian University at career fairs, college nights, and church programs. This will involve extensive travel in both urban and rural settings. May include some evening and weekend travel.
Provide extensive personal follow-up to prospective students and their families through ongoing email, letters, social media, and telephone calls. (Personal follow-up is essential at each stage of the enrollment process.)
Work with Associate Director of Admissions, Blue Crew, faculty and staff to plan, promote, and conduct Preview Days.
Plan regional recruiting receptions for prospective students and their parents to meet with BMC administrators and faculty to discuss issues related to financial planning, academic interests, and the overall enrollment process.
In association with the Enrollment Services Data Manager, coordinate the follow-up procedures necessary to obtain all enrollment forms needed to complete the application process.
Develops a yearly recruitment plan for achieving goals.
Seek networking opportunities to build relationships that will expand BMC’s influence in new student markets and strengthen those in existing markets.
Assist with other duties as assigned by the Vice President for External Relations or the President.
Works as a team player, assisting others as needed.
Have a working knowledge of FERPA, rules and regulations.
Lives a lifestyle congruent with the mission of the University both on and off campus.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree and relevant work and/or life experience that will result in demonstrated successful recruitment. (BMCU Graduates preferred.)
A passion for Christian Higher Education and a strong personal commitment to Christ.
A strong work ethic with excellent organization and interpersonal skills; and a high degree of initiative.
The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and other office technology are also required.
Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated commitment to customer service and successful track record in sales.
Ability to work in a fast-paced university environment, and the ability to follow directions with minimum guidelines and supervision.
Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support BMCU’s mission and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life.

TO APPLY: Please submit a completed BMCU employment application, resume, and cover letter to Dr. Robert Cloyd, P.O. Box 160, Blue Mountain, MS 38610 or by email rcloyde@bmc.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Associate Director of Financial Aid

POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Director, the Associate Director will primarily monitor the institution’s compliance pertaining to the FFELP Student Loan program, Work Study and Scholarship programs. Assists with implementation of policies and procedures for areas of responsibility, reconciling financial assistance programs, and in the Director’s absence, supervises other staffin the office of financial aid.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
These responsibilities include but are not strictly limited to the following activities:

With the Director, establish goals and strategies for the delivery of financial aid to students
Develops innovative plans in Financial Aid to support the University’s goals of attracting and retaining a diverse student population
Disseminates Financial Aid information via presentations/publications, working with both current and prospective students in applying for financial aid
Manages collection/retention/storage of Financial Aid data
Stays abreast of all Financial Aid deadlines
Stays current with all federal and state regulations governing financial aid programs
Communicates eligibility and delivers financial aid to students in a timely manner
Monitors changes to all state/federal financial aid programs for institution compliance
Assesses the effectiveness of the financial aid process at BMCU
Prepares/provides accurate reporting to institutional/state/federal agencies
Maintains current policies and procedures for administering financial aid
Has a working knowledge of FERPA, rules and regulations.
Lives a lifestyle congruent with the mission of the University both on and off campus.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves on university committees as assigned
Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Financial Aid and the VP for External Relations as needed

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree/Master’s preferred
Knowledge of regulations pertaining to state and federal financial aid programs
Exceptional organizational skills
Excellent computer skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment

PART-TIME STAFF POSITIONS
There are no part-time staff positions available at this time.

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