Assistant/Associate Professor of Health Care Administration

Lourdes University, a 4-year private, liberal arts institution located in Sylvania, Ohio seeks a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of Health Care Administration to teach a flexible combination of required courses in the undergraduate Health Care Administration major (e.g. Health Care Management, Health Care Finance, Health Care Policy and Ethics for Health Care Professionals) and the Management major. The candidate will also teach a limited number of courses in the Master of Organizational Leadership program. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will coordinate the undergraduate Health Care Administration major. The ideal candidate will be expected to develop new program initiatives, mentor students and successfully interact with the larger heath care community to build strong relationships that support student internship and scholarship opportunities.

An earned doctorate or A.B.D. with imminent completion date in Health Care Administration, Health Care Services/Management or in Management/Business with a health care focus, along with professional background in health care administration or management is preferred. Candidates having both a master’s (MBA, MHA) and extremely strong professional qualifications will also be considered. Candidate should provide evidence of successful college/university teaching and demonstrate an accomplishment in scholarly research. Rank is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Faculty members are expected to maintain academic qualifications consistent with accreditation standards for scholarship and intellectual contributions as well as fulfilling service obligations including university and college governance, academic advisement, professional development and other needed activities. Experience in program development desired.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume and contact information for five professional references (all in MS Word or .pdf format only) to resume@lourdes.edu.  Review of applications will begin immediately.

For more information on Lourdes University please visit our website at:  www.lourdes.edu.

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Assistant Professor of History

Lourdes University, a 4-year private, liberal arts institution located in Sylvania, Ohio invites applications for the position of a full-time Assistant Professor in U.S. History before 1860, beginning in the fall of 2013. This individual must be an active scholar, teach four courses per semester at the survey and upper level and provide service to the department, university and community as required.

The preferred candidate will hold a Ph.D., but ABD will be considered. In addition to relevant teaching experience, the candidate must also be able to teach courses on Asian, African, and/or Latin American history.

Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae and three letters of reference (all in MS Word or .pdf format only) to resume@lourdes.edu.  Screening of applications will begin March 4, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.

For more information on Lourdes University please visit our website at:  www.lourdes.edu.

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The Art Department at Lourdes University is seeking adjunct instructors for Fall 2013 to teach Art History, Sculpture and 3D Design. The Art History position will teach various courses in the subject. Applicants with experience in this area need only to apply. Applicants must hold, at minimum, a Master of Arts in Art History, though a Ph.D. in Art History is preferred.

The Sculpture and 3D Design position will teach the Fundamental and Advanced courses in both subjects. Applicants must hold, at minimum, a M.F.A. in Fine Arts (Sculpture/3D concentration).

To apply, send a cover letter, CV and contact information for three professional references (all in MS word or PDF format only) to resume@lourdes.edu. Materials may be addressed to Todd A. Matteson, Chair-Art Department. Applicants for the Sculpture and 3D Design position must also include 20 images in MS Word or a web link to your work. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For more information, please contact Todd A. Matteson, Chair of the Art Department at tmatteson@lourdes.edu

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The Academic Support Center at Lourdes University seeks a part-time, 20 hour per week Academic Success Associate. This position pays a rate of $8.50 an hour.

The Academic Success Associate assists with the daily operations of the Academic Support Center (ASC), while also providing direct services to students and ASC patrons by assisting with computers and software programs.

Essential Functions

• Provides assistance to students, faculty and staff using the ASC
• Answers phones, logs patrons in and out of the ASC, and records students activity
• Provides assistance in the testing area
• Assists scheduling appointments (tutoring, testing, and workshops)
• Assists users with computer software packages, scanning, printing, copying, and laptop use
• Assists with ASC Intro's and class visit requests from faculty
• Maintains ASC mailboxes
• Maintains equipment (printers, hole-punches, staplers, etc.)
• Supports all ASC staff

Qualifications

• Associates Degree
• Must be team oriented
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of current software packages
• Effective communication skills.
• Must work well with people and be committed to providing a nurturing approach to learning with technology.
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and is flexible with schedule changes.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume with cover letter detailing applicable skill sets and experience to resume@lourdes.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All documents must be in MS Word or pdf format only.

EOE

Job Summary

The primary function of an advisor in Academic Advising Services is to assist students in making accurate, clear and informed academic decisions consistent with their individual educational goals and the mission of Academic Advising Services at Lourdes University and to participate in initiatives that further these purposes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote and integrate the Franciscan values of Community, Learning, Reverence and Service.
• Develop and maintain student/advisor relationship:
  • Advise students regarding coursework required for individual majors.
  • Meet with students to discuss individual educational goals
  • Assist students in registering for courses that align with their majors and goals.
  • Refer students to tutoring/counseling services when needed.
  • Initiate and maintain contact with students to encourage registration.
  • Assist students with appropriate paperwork in regard to adding/dropping courses, graduation, etc.
• Facilitate communication between advisees and their major department chairperson.
• Maintain student files and the transition of files to department advisors.
• Participate in the University's early alert and probationary initiatives to improve retention.
• Maintain office hours so the Academic Advising Center is adequately staffed.
• Maintain open and regular communications with other advisors, faculty and staff.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in other activities deemed necessary by the Director of Academic Advising.
• Take part in developing and carrying out goals for Academic Advising Services.
• Contribute to annual assessment process of Academic Advising Services.
• Participate in Advising Council and other professional development opportunities.
• Participate in University committee work as time permits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in post-secondary or higher education.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills along with a focus on student needs and a sincere desire to provide excellent service.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing the administrative support to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, as well as to all departments within Institutional Advancement, including Development & Alumni Relations, University Relations, and Corporate, Foundation & Government Relations.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and organize events, and perform duties as assigned by the Vice President of Institutional Advancement and the directors of IA, including:

• Provide administrative and clerical support services for Institutional Advancement departments
• Take minutes at IA staff meetings
• Schedule meetings and provide additional arrangements as needed.
• Monitor and procure supplies
• Coordinate all bulk mailings
• Process and forward daily gifts
• Maintain the Memorial Brick Plaza
• Manipulate and organize the raw data from Banner for special purposes, i.e. donor reception, segmentation of data for major mail appeals.
• Update the Institutional Advancement's display case
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years experience in office and data management is preferred.
• High degree of organizational skills.
• Multi-task oriented and ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of skill in Microsoft Office and Banner.
• Ability to manage within a budget.
• Ability to organize and lead a team.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume with cover letter detailing applicable skill sets and experience to resume@lourdes.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All documents must be in MS Word or pdf format only.

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Job Summary

This position is an integral member of the Finance Department and will work closely with the various University departments. Primary responsibilities are to assist the Assistant Controller with the coordination of grant finances, from their initial set up through their final fiscal reporting and any subsequent audits. Additionally, this position will take on various University accounting responsibilities related to general ledger entry and management, serve as a the primary back up for Accounts Payable and cash management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review appropriateness of expenditures on all institutional grants in accordance with grant award.
• Regularly produce and distribute reports of grant activity to grant directors.
• Assist with various audits as they arise, including but not limited to the annual A-133 audit of Federal Grants and the annual audit.
• Help establish and maintain effective internal controls around University accounting that may be applicable to all accounting functions.
• Record journal entries and ensure the accuracy of information through monthly analysis and reconciliation of assigned balance sheet account and variance research.
• Participation in various accounting automation projects.
• Produce accurate and timely rebilling to various entities.
• Perform other various University accounting functions as requested.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in relevant field of study or equivalent work experience required.
• Prior experience working with Federal grants and knowledge of OMB Circular literature preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to strive in a fast paced environment.
• The Financial Analyst should be a confident team player with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills who can work across multiple functions to achieve positive results.
• Prior Accounts Payable experience preferred
• Experience with general ledger reconciliations
• Experience with various accounting software packages, database/spreadsheets and MS Office applications are required.
• Experience with Sunguard Banner preferred.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume with cover letter detailing applicable skill sets and web platform experience to resume@lourdes.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All documents must be in MS Word or PDF format only.

EOE

Lourdes University, a private, four-year liberal arts institution sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis in Sylvania, Ohio is seeking applicants for the full-time twelve-month position of Database Administrator.

Position Summary:

Maintain and upgrade institutional academic and administrative system. Maintain all oracle or non-oracle database related issues, such as, database administration, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. Assist users, developers, and other college personnel with any of their database needs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides DBA duties to maintain, tune Oracle databases and Oracle Fusion Middleware, which includes implement and administer daily database backup, database recovery strategies and processes
• Proven abilities to provide administration support of Oracle Fusion Middleware and integration infrastructure
• Continually apply all upgrades and patches for Banner modules, Oracle databases and Oracle Fusion Middleware
• Write stored procedures, triggers, batch jobs for database maintenance
• Provides recommendation for project leaders and programmers based on database performance issues
• Provides technique support for Access databases, implement the migration of data from Access database to Oracle database
• Interacts with Banner/Oracle action line for technical support and trouble shoot
• Has knowledge about Oracle Portal, portlet design, and J2EE developer suite, or willingness to learn those technologies to help the Portal development team
• Proactively explore new software and technologies to improve campus wide computing services
• Lead and manage various projects such as conversions, upgrades, patches and provide leadership within a growth oriented academic environment

Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in related field such as, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, or equivalent
• A good understanding of relational database management system, especially Oracle
• Two years experience as an Oracle database administrator in a production environment preferred
• Leadership and development experience preferred
• Proficiency in PL/SQL programming and OS scripting language required
• Experience with SunGard Banner applications preferred
• Experience with Linux operating system and shell scripting preferred
• Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional (OCP) preferred

To apply, send cover letter and resume to resume@lourdes.edu. All documents must be submitted in MS Word format only.

Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

EOE

Lourdes University, a private, four-year liberal arts institution sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis in Sylvania, Ohio seeks a Web Content Administrator to manage the institution's brand, messaging and imagery via the Lourdes website and portals. The Web Content Administrator reports directly to the Director of University Relations, supervises a web content officer, works closely with a local firm to maintain the functionality and usability of the site on various platforms, and generates monthly and quarterly reports that provide web analytics and trends.

Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills, have achieved a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related field, possess managerial and higher education experience, have a strong understanding of the web as a marketing tool, demonstrated ability to work as a team player, knowledge of internet concepts, be able to utilize and understand the latest web 2.0 tools, have strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to complete concurrent projects.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume with cover letter detailing applicable skill sets and web platform experience to resume@lourdes.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All documents must be in MS Word or pdf format only.

EOE

Please review the Provost Prospectus (PDF)

Lourdes University seeks a Provost to provide dynamic leadership for academic and faculty development programs. The Provost reports directly to the President and is responsible for overseeing faculty matters, curricular development, academic standards, and other duties traditionally associated with the office of chief academic officer. In addition to demonstrated experience and success in the above areas, candidates must possess an earned doctoral degree and have a record of successful experience as a University faculty member and as an academic administrator in strategic planning, program management, budgeting, faculty governance, assessment, and accreditation processes.

A Catholic baccalaureate institution sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Sylvania, Ohio, Lourdes University offers bachelor and graduate degrees in the liberal arts and professional studies to a diverse population of approximately 2,600. The campus is located on 113 acres of wooded land in a suburban area west of Toledo, Ohio. Reflecting Franciscan values and tradition, Lourdes is committed to liberal arts education and professional development, preparing students with the skills and attitudes they need to lead rich and meaningful lives in a complex, changing world.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Completed applications should include a statement of interest and a current curriculum vitae that includes names and contact information for at least five references. All inquiries and applications will be held in confidence.

Please submit application materials to: Scott Simon, Director of Human Resources, Lourdes University at resume@lourdes.edu. All documents must be in MS Word or pdf format only.

EOE

Lourdes University, a private institution located in Sylvania, Ohio is bringing the spirit of athletics to its campus through the establishment of a “Gray Wolves” Athletics Program. The institution is currently seeking applications for a Head Women’s Basketball Coach.   

The head coach, under the supervision of the director of athletics, will develop, implement and supervise all phases of the Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball program.  This is a full-time, twelve-month position.

Responsibilities:   ongoing recruiting of student athletes; knowledge and compliance of NAIA rules; supervision and guidance of players during both games and practices; provide direction and/or assistance for academic success of the individual student athletes; prepare schedules for practices and competition; hire and supervise the assistant coach and other staff  while ensuring their compliance with the University ’s mission; assist with fundraising and promotion of the program as needed; maintain inventory of all equipment, uniforms and supplies; and engage the basketball team with the campus community as requested.

Qualifications: candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree; coaching experience required, University level coaching preferred, recruiting experience required; must demonstrate strong organizational skills; effective communication skills; a high degree of professional integrity; a commitment to developing the student athlete in both sport and in citizenship; and respect for the Franciscan values of the University. The head coach will serve as a positive role model who strives for excellence representing the University both on and off campus.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Completed applications should include a statement of interest and current resume that includes names and contact information for at least five professional references. 

For more information on Lourdes University please visit our website at:  www.lourdes.edu

To apply, send application materials (all in MS Word format only) to resume@lourdes.edu   

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