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Position Openings

Admissions Counselor

Dordt College has an opening for an Admissions Counselor beginning in May of 2013. Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management, this person will be responsible for working with prospective students and families to communicate the opportunities available to them at Dordt College. This person will effectively communicate the programs offered, extra-curricular activities that are available, and engage and enhance their interest and participation in Christian Higher Education as a whole.

Duties include contacting students by phone as well as at schools, churches, homes and at college fairs across the country. This work involves planning trips, preparing itineraries, and traveling to various destinations to meet with prospective students and parents.

Desired qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts degree, strong computer skills, and effective and efficient organizational and coordination skills. Excellent public relations and written and oral communication skills, as well as a desire to work with prospective students who are high school age are desired. Candidates must have or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license and be willing to do extensive traveling, which would include evenings and weekends.

Qualified candidates with a personal commitment to a Reformed, biblical faith and a desire to work with faculty, staff and students at a Christian college should forward a letter of application and resume to the Director of Human Resources. A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.


Please follow the application process indicated for administrative staff positions.

Application Procedure

Career Center Coordinator

Dordt College has an opening for a Career Center Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Alumni and External Relations, this person will assist in all aspects of the Career Center services. This is a full-time administrative staff position.

Duties include developing and maintaining relations with external constituents for internship and job placement opportunities, providing resources for students on resume development and graduate school application and preparation, developing and coordinating workshops and presentations on job placement issues as well as working with academic departments regarding internships and career positions.

Desired qualifications include a BA with a minimum of 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. Communication skills, including the ability to speak before groups, are required along with administrative skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with multiple entities.

Qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment to the vision of the college and desire to work with faculty, staff and students should forward a letter of application and resume to the Director of Human Resources. A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Please follow the application process indicated for administrative staff positions.

Application Procedure

Coaching Opportunities

Dordt College is currently seeing individuals to serve in the following positions.

Assistant Volleyball Coach
The Assistant Volleyball Coach would assist with the varsity team and serve as head coach for the junior varsity team. The position would be for approximately 350 hours from mid-August – February.

Assistant Hockey Coach
The Assistant Hockey Coach will assist the head coach with the men’s hockey program. The position would be for approximately 350 hours from mid-September – February.

Evening games and numerous Saturday contests can be expected for both positions.

Qualified candidates with a passion for coaching college students and a personal commitment to a Reformed, biblical faith and perspective should forward a letter of interest and resume to the Director of Human Resources.A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Please follow the application process indicated for support staff positions.

Application Procedure

Database Administrator (DBA)/Programmer

The Computer Services Department at Dordt College is seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Database Administrator(DBA)/Programmer.

Desired qualities include:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or combination of education and experience.
• Strong technical ability, good interpersonal skills and a commitment to working as a team player.
• Candidates will be expected to meet deadlines and be capable of working on multiple projects at any given time.

Qualified candidates with a desire to work with students and staff at a Christian college should send a resume and letter of interest to the Director of Human Resources. A review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.

Please follow the application process indicated for administrative staff positions.

Application Procedure

Dean for Campus Life

Dordt College is searching for an individual to serve as Dean for Campus Life. Reporting to the Vice President for Administration, this person will collaborate with campus departments to integrate all aspects of college life in order to nurture a Christian community of relationships and scholarship among faculty, staff, and students. The Dean will provide leadership and development for staff serving in the areas of residence life, counseling, campus health services, campus security and the academic skills Center.

Duties include recruiting and providing leadership for professional staff, overseeing and resolving housing issues, administering student discipline, making decisions regarding departmental initiatives, and budget oversight.

Desired qualifications include a minimum of 5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. A MA degree is required and a PhD is preferred. Advanced leadership, short and long term planning skills along with demonstrated communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are also required.

Qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment to the vision of the college and a desire to work with faculty, staff and students should forward a letter of application and resume to the Director of Human Resources. A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Priority consideration will be given to those submitting application materials by July 8.

Please follow the application process indicated for administrative staff positions.

Application Procedure

Nursing

Dordt College is seeking an individual to fill a part-time opening in the Nursing Department beginning August 2013. Responsibilities within this position include development and maintenance of clinical agreements and relationships with clinical sites. In collaboration with other nursing faculty, this individual would be responsible for student orientation, on-going oversight and evaluation of nursing students while in their clinical experiences, and assessment of clinical sites. The position includes student advising and may also include classroom teaching, depending on qualifications and experience. The position will range from 50-70% of full-time. A Master’s degree in nursing is required.

Qualified persons committed to a Reformed, Biblical perspective and educational philosophy are encouraged to follow the faculty application procedure at the link below. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Application Procedure

Preschool Teacher

Stepping Stones, the preschool operated by Dordt College, is searching for individuals who are passionate about working with young children.

The Preschool Teacher would be responsible for planning and leading lessons. For this position a BA in elementary education or early childhood development (with an early childhood endorsement) is preferred.

Candidates should have a commitment to the Reformed faith and a desire to work with students and staff at a Christian college. To apply, please send a letter of application and resume to the Director of Human Resources.

Please follow the application process indicated for support staff positions.

Application Procedure