Colorado Christian University Careers

Description

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.

1. A Master’s degree with a concentration in higher education administration, student personnel, counseling, or a related field (is preferred).
2. Experience in large scale event planning.
3. Progressive management experience, overseeing an array of fiscal and operational complexities.
4. Strong organizational, communication, detailed-oriented and strong interpersonal skills.
5. A record of successful administrative leadership and experience managing and supervising professional and support staff.
6. An ability to sustain communication with diverse groups, anticipate problems, reconcile conflicts, and maintain a strong philosophical base for student engagement.
7. A student-centered philosophy and approach to the role.

1. Ensure that all activities align with the CCU's mission and values, promoting spiritual development and a sense of community among students. 
2. Monitor campus and departmental programming to evaluate the need for alternative or additional programming.
3. Orchestrate and guide major large-scale and student programs such as Orientation (Fall & Spring), Fall Retreat, Commencement, Community, and student-led traditional events.
4. Supervise and advise student-led programming efforts. 
5. Collaborate with the Admissions department for on-campus programming and participating on informational panels in support of recruitment efforts.

1. Champion the vision and mission of CA&L as enhancing the student experience through holistic care and leadership development by facilitating interactions and programs outside of the classroom.
1. Use effective communication and encourage honest feedback from key stakeholders to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiencies are accomplished. Foster a team atmosphere and environment among department staff.
2. Comprehensively manage, administer, and prepare budgets associated with the department. Modeling and fostering practices that demonstrate responsible stewardship of available resources.
3. Collaborate with other Student Life departments.

1. Train, educate, and develop the Assistant Directors so they can build student leaders in their programming areas and lead effective teams.
2. Support the leadership development of students chosen for implementing campus programs and events that add to the vibrancy and belonging of students at CCU. 
3. Innovate and design campus-wide student leadership marketing, application, vetting, and hiring process encouraging diverse engagement.  

1. Oversee operations of the Anschutz Student Center, including staffing/operation of fitness center, student center game room, great room, amphitheater, and front desk.
2. Supervise the processes informing the calendars, event registration, fundraising, vendor, and student marketing or posting processes to ensure compliance with student handbook and institutional policies and procedures to work effectively and ensure strong working relationships within the University.
3. Participate as a member of the Student Life staff, performing other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students or the Vice President of Student Life.

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.