Colorado Christian University Careers

Description

About the Job

Colorado Christian University (CCU) is looking for a Graduate Assistant (GA) to administer leadership and management of 5280 Altitude Fitness Center, CCU’s Best of Colorado program, and event programming within the department of Campus Activities & Leadership. We believe teamwork is necessary for organizational success and so our team fosters innovation, creativity and problem solving. As such, candidates must understand, believe and actively contribute to accomplishing the mission and vision of the Campus Activities & Leadership department which is to enhance the student’s educational experience through holistic care and leadership development by facilitating interactions and programs outside of the classroom. 

Graduate Assistants at Colorado Christian University (CCU) are responsible for assisting the Campus Activities Department achieve departmental goals, as well as those of the Division of Student Life. The position has an expected time commitment of an average of 25/hours/week, including office hours, meetings, and program attendance. Some evenings (depending on schedule) and weekend hours will be necessary.  The Graduate Assistant must understand the dynamics of a small university setting and be a committed member of the CCU Campus Activities Staff.

About CCU

Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.

Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914. CCU’s motto is--grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV)

CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.

CCU embraces an educational model that was present at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities. It is made up of three pillars—competence, character and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time.

A leader in higher education, CCU has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had ten consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its two colleges--the College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.

What is most appealing about working at CCU?
    

1. Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
2. Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
3. Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
4. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

We're looking for candidates who have:    

1. Bachelor’s degree required with acceptance into a CCU Graduate program.
2. Undergraduate experience in the area of student activities, events and/or leadership development is preferred.
3. Candidates seeking to enter the student activities field are highly desired

Key Job Duties
 
Mission Contribution

CCU’s mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Graduate Assistant contributes to the mission by enhance the student’s educational experience through holistic care and leadership development by facilitating interactions and programs outside of the classroom.   

Fitness Center    

1. Manage Fitness Center front desk student employees to accomplish the 5280 Altitude Fitness Center mission statement through leadership and training to ensure safety standards, quality customer service and proper care of equipment.
   1. Oversee and diversify Fitness Center equipment maintenance, upkeep, and overall safety standards.
2. Design and arrange monthly Fitness Center programs/events to empower students to build affinity and embody the mission of the Fitness Center through play, to encourage healthier ongoing personal fitness, and use of available workout resources.
   1. Leverage at least one large initiative event led by the Graduate Assistant role but facilitated by the front desk staff as a “traditional” fitness event within the first month of each semester.
3. Expand and refine Fitness Center workout class offerings, structure, solutions to problems and assessment to enhance student workout experience.
   1. Manage the hiring, supervision, and evaluation of workout instructors.
4. Assess and strengthen the “Sweat for Swag” program, which empowers ownership and incentivizes students for consistency in personal fitness and overall health.
5. Implement successful marketing of Fitness Center programming initiatives through a range of created or newly discovered marketing channels, maintaining visual standards of excellence in all areas of the Fitness Center.

1. Coach and catalyze the intramural coordinators to provide opportunities to enhance the growth of student leaders, participants, spectators, and the program as a whole.
2. Provide operational management of intramurals by collaborating with athletics and various outside vendors to reserve the proper space to create a complete schedule for upcoming seasons.
3. Attend and observe one event per season to enforce intramural policies and procedures and implement immediate feedback loops.
4. Manage the hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation of referees throughout each intramural season.
5. Prepare, manage, and steward the Intramural budget.

Departmental Contribution    

1. Engage as a team member in the implementation of major campus events, complete special projects as assigned, contribute towards CA&L professional development and training opportunities including retreats and attend chapel once a week.
2. Meet with the CA&L Assistant Director supervisor weekly for direction and progress.
   1. Work to support the CA&L Assistant Director supervisor in the execution and preparation of Orientation and New Student Retreat programming. 
3. Reflect upon area of oversight, as a part of program assessment practices, to create a report as evidence to back up data-based decisions for change.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand for 6 hours at a time, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. You will be required to work nights, weekends and holidays. Colorado Christian University expects all faculty and staff to become a part of the University community by participating in activities and events that occur on the campus throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends.

Graduate Assistant Program Details

The Graduate Assistant position is a minimum of a two year commitment and coincides with the entrance into and completion of a graduate program at CCU. Students may take 2-3 years to complete their academic program, depending on the program selected. Graduate Assistants are expected to complete a minimum of two years of service, and to stay in their role through the end of the fiscal year (June 30) in which they complete their graduate program.

The Graduate Assistant must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university and be accepted and enrolled in one of CCU’s graduate programs. A complete listing of degree opportunities and admissions requirements is posted at http://www.ccu.edu/ccu/grad/. The standard workweek is 25 hours per week and will not exceed an average of 29 hours per week during the year.

Compensation includes an hourly rate of $14.42 per hour and tuition waiver for completion of a master's degree through Colorado Christian University's College of Adult and Graduate Studies. The recipient is responsible for student fees each semester.    

Spiritual Requirements

1. Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.
2. Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.
3. Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.
4. Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU’s Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Colorado Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status. CCU is committed to an environment free from discrimination and harassment and calls on every member of the university community to be vigilant in deterring and reporting all violations. CCU does reserve the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices. All employees who work at CCU must demonstrate a spiritual testimony consistent with our evangelical mission and follow our lifestyle expectations.