WORKING AT FLORIDA COLLEGE

Florida College is seeking qualified individuals with a masters or higher level degree to submit their curriculum vitae for consideration for future face-to-face and/or online adjunct positions in all academic departments.  Applicant materials will be retained for a period of two years and reviewed as needed to fill open adjunct positions.

To be considered, submit your curriculum vitae to Judy Bertram at BertramJ@floridacollege.edu.

Florida College is seeking qualified adjuncts to teach Spanish, French, or American Sign Language for our online dual enrollment program.   Applicants with a master’s or doctoral degree with at least 18 hours of graduate credit in the specific language are preferred.

To be considered, submit your curriculum vitae to Judy Bertram at BertramJ@floridacollege.edu.  

The Office of Financial Aid administers the entire college program for providing financial aid to students, including (a) determining eligibility for scholarships, grants, and loans; (b) compliance with all federal and state regulations, endowment restrictions, or requirements of other award-granting institutions; and (c) managing and monitoring the disbursement of all financial aid funds.

Financial Aid Officer

The Financial Aid Officer reports directly to the Director of Financial Aid and assists with all functions of the Office of Financial Aid as needed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform clerical functions in the Office of Financial Aid with efficiency, integrity, and confidentiality:
   1. importing Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs);
   2. verifying and correcting information;
   3. sending and receiving financial aid award letters and disbursement letters;
   4. applying accepted financial aid to student accounts;
   5. transferring awards over to Accounting office;
   6. tracking over-awarding for Cost of Attendance (COA) and Pell Grants
   7. certifying private loans and Direct Loan, including tracking Direct Loan Entrance/Exit Counseling;
   8. tracking subsidized eligibility, Adopt funding for over awards, Satisfactory Academic Progress, state and institutional applications, outside scholarships;
   9. maintaining and closing out student files; maintaining separate software accounts for accuracy;
   10. managing credit on accounts due to federal funding.
2. Work with prospective and current students and their parents regarding issues of student financial aid as needed, including;
   1. conducting group presentations on financial aid;
   2. assisting students with special needs or circumstances.

Job Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field
2. Previous experience in a financial aid office or other financial institution preferred
3. Detail oriented with excellent organizational and data entry skills
4. Ability and desire to read, research, understand and apply regulations established by the federal and state governments as well as consistently execute institutional policies
5. Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication and customer service skills
6. Self-starter with ability to work under minimal supervision
7. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
8. Ability to understand fundamental and advanced financial aid concepts
9. Ability to use financial aid software efficiently and effectively
10. Strong multitasking skills
11. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word and Outlook
12. Strong problem solving skills
13. Knowledge of finance, accounting and management policies and procedures preferred

Interested applicants should send a résumé and letter of interest to Jamie Lewis at lewisj@floridacollege.edu.

Florida College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not engage in prohibited discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, or prior military service. Florida College complies with applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws. All applicants must respect and comply with the established goals and practices of Florida College as a Christian oriented educational institution.

Florida College is seeking applicants for the position of Business Professor. This position is a full-time, tenure track position as a professor in our business department with primary or secondary experience in Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Operations Management, or Information Systems.  Other areas of expertise will be considered insofar as they complement existing areas of emphasis and experience in the Business department.

All qualified applicants for this position must be Christians and be active, faithful members of a church of Christ willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the college.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach an average of four courses each semester.
• Establish rapport with students in the classroom and engage with students beyond the classroom by supporting and attending student activities.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to be available for students in accordance with FC personnel policy.
• Serve as an academic advisor for Florida College students helping to develop degree plans, identify required and recommended courses, assist with transfer questions (as necessary) and mentor them through the college process.
• Serve on institutional committees and sponsor student organizations, as assigned by the Provost.
• Participate regularly in professional development, committed to personal growth and excellence as a business practitioner, scholar, and member for the Florida College faculty.
• Engage in service and scholarly activity with an interest in continued growth and enhancement of the department’s critical role among Florida College’s academic programs.
• Work collaboratively with the Florida College faculty, staff, and administration to contribute to the Florida College mission.

Faculty in the Florida College Department of Business are committed to the college’s mission and relevancy in the 21^st century. They are known for their teaching excellence, industry experience, and engagement with student success in and beyond the classroom.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Qualified candidates should have completed a master’s degree in a business-related discipline or be actively progressing toward a master’s degree in business with at least 18 graduate hours of discipline-specific coursework.
• Preferred candidates will have occupational experience that enables them to educate students with practical and scholarly relevance.
• Teaching experience, preferably at the college level, is preferred.
• Candidates must be able to work with a diverse group of faculty, staff, administrators, and students while maintaining a professional and healthy attitude.
• We are seeking qualified candidates who demonstrate dedication to God’s word with high spiritual and moral values.

Florida College is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the college’s financial and physical assets. Therefore, Florida College conducts background checks on all finalists for employment in faculty positions.

Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Chair of Business Programs, Brian Gilliam at gilliamb@floridacollege.edu. Application letters and CV should be submitted to Ms. Judy Bertram at bertramj@floridacollege.edu. Applications received by July 31 are assured of full consideration.

Florida College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not engage in prohibited discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, or prior military service. Florida College complies with applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws. All applicants must respect and comply with the established goals and practices of Florida College as a Christian oriented educational institution.

The office of admissions & retention services at Florida College is seeking applicants for the position of admissions counselor.

This position is responsible for marketing the College to prospective students and their families through phone, email, social media and face-to-face interactions. The office of admissions & retention services is a high-energy environment, requiring professionalism and teamwork from every employee. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position and reports to the director of admissions & retention services.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make personal visits with prospective students throughout the country
• Take personal responsibility for assigned region of U.S. for recruitment purposes, working conventions, college nights, and various recruitment events for that region
• Assistance in recruiting activities among the summer camps and the training and selection of Camp Friends
• Supervise and assist student ambassadors on call nights in the communication flow to prospective students and at on-campus events
• Assist in creation and production of recruitment materials
• Assist in implementation of on-campus events (e.g., Falcon Days, campus tours, etc.)
• Assist in processing applicant files and correspondence
• Data entry and tracking of prospect and student records in CAMs software system
• Manage a special project as assigned by the director
  to encompass such things as direct supervision/training of student ambassadors, coordination of marketing materials, or management of our social media efforts
• Other duties as assigned by the director of admissions & retention services

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Admiration for Florida College and what we offer today’s students
• Experience in college admissions preferred
• Team-oriented self-starter with the ability to work unsupervised
• Highly organized with great attention to detail
• Good written and verbal command of English, comfortable speaking in front of crowds
• Strong customer service orientation
• High level of ability in Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to speak one-on-one to prospective students and parents, representing the college in a professional manner via phone calls, emails, social media and face-to-face presentations
• Ability to focus even with continued interruptions
• Ability to follow established processes consistently and accurately
• Ability to work non-standard hours when necessary
• Ability to travel for up to 15 weeks a year and potentially eight weeks at a time
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner
• Willingness to adhere to the Florida College dress code and code of conduct in personal and professional life

Interested applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest outlining their qualifications to Clay Soto, Associate VP of Enrollment,  at sotoc@floridacollege.edu