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Along with competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package, employment at Principia includes the unique advantage of a professional workplace embedded in a family-friendly environment. Employees are welcome to attend the many concerts and talks on campus as well as student athletic events, productions, and presentations.
In addition, both campuses are close enough to St. Louis that employees and their families can easily take advantage of the city’s museums, theaters, professional sports teams, symphony and jazz venues, and more.
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Principia is currently seeking applicants for the following positions:
St. Louis, Missouri, Campus:
- Assistant to the Chief Advancement Officer New!
- Campus Security Officer New!
- Chief Financial Officer
- Choir Director
- Head Band Director
- IT Applications Developer New!
- IT Network/Telecom Engineer
- National Field Recruiter
- Prospective Family Contact
- School Store Manager New!
- Seasonal Assistant Coach (any sport)
- Substitute Teachers--Pre-K through Upper School
Elsah, Illinois, Campus:
- Academic Advising Coordinator New!
- Academic Technology Assistant New!
- Administrative Assistant (Career Office) New!
- Campus Security Officer New!
- Career Coordinator, Internships and Career Programs New!
- College Faculty (Visiting)
- College Faculty: Computer Science New!
- Engineering Program Advisor/Assistant New!
- On-Call Staff
- Public Services Manager/Collections Registrar (Library) New!
- Seasonal Assistant Coach (any sport)
- Student Support Specialist and Instructor New!
St. Louis, Missouri, Campus:
| Assistant to the Chief Advancement Officer |
| - Full-time, 12-month position beginning as soon as possible |
| The Assistant to the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) is responsible for the overall operation and management of the CAO's office, performing a variety of professional and administrative duties that facilitate the day-to-day operations. The assistant must be able to multitask and be mission- and results-driven. The ideal individual should exercise good judgment and possess strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills. The assistant should be able to work independently and have discretion with handling confidential information. The assistant assists the CAO and coordinates ongoing initiatives and special projects associated with the Advancement Office. Full-time, 12-month position. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; administrative assistant and project coordination experience required; professional knowledge of Microsoft Office software; facility with graphic design and web content a plus. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| Campus Security Officer |
| - Full time, 12-month position, beginning ASAP |
| Summary: Serves the Principia community, guests, and the general visiting public through upholding and prayerfully supporting Principia’s standards of safety and security. Responsible for providing a security presence, while monitoring traffic flow, cameras, card access systems, parking, special events, and everyday activities of people on campus. Officers are required to maintain professional training and standards in accordance with departmental requirements. It is the duty of this position to respond to and assist the campus community with security matters and/or emergencies as campus first responders. As a position requirement, officers must obtain an American Red Cross certification in CPR and First Aid (training provided). Officers are expected to conduct ongoing safety patrols during the school day, providing special attention to student-occupied buildings. During after-school hours, the focus shifts to pedestrian and fan safety during athletic events, while the safety and protection of boarding students is the focus during the evening. Minimum Qualifications: • Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership • Christian Science class instruction required within two years of hire date • Willingness to turn readily to God for guidance • Experience in working security preferred • Ability to endure frequent periods of standing, walking, climbing stairs, traversing uneven or slippery terrain, and lifting heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) without assistance • Must have a valid driver’s license • Must pass police/agency background security check, as well as the police/security professional training course(s) • Work schedule may include weekends and holidays; shift hours may change and officers may be required to rotate shifts for short- or long-term periods based on department and School needs as determined by the security director. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| Chief Financial Officer |
| - Full-time, 12-month position beginning as soon as possible |
| The Chief Financial Officer must be a forward-leaning strategic thinker who can creatively and prudently position Principia’s finances for the immediate, medium, and long-term future. The CFO is a critical member of Principia’s leadership team and must be a highly collaborative team member who both generates and communicates financial information in a timely, useful, and transparent way that builds trust and supports good strategic decisions. We seek a CFO who strives to shape financial information to deliver insight and to frame clearly decisions faced by managers at all levels. A central responsibility is budgeting – the financial expression of Principia’s strategic aims. More than anything else, the CFO is accountable for information – for knowing what the organization needs to know when it needs to know it, for planning ahead, and for making sure that administrators with budgets to manage have the current information they need without necessarily having to ask for it. In addition to producing the annual budget, the CFO has line responsibilities. These include responsibility for payroll, accounting, financial reporting and compliance, treasury and cash-flow management, oversight of restricted and designated funds, billing and accounts-payable, relations with auditors, insurance coverage, employee benefit plans, and other financial operations. We look to the CFO to: act as a financial navigator and problem solver, both adapting to change and driving innovation; build effective working teams; develop performance measures aligned with strategic direction that inform leadership decision making and action; create efficient operating systems and processes along with reliable control systems; understand and mitigate financial risk. The CFO role is the center, but not the boundary, of this position. The post will include other functional roles, but those will be determined by what portfolio best fits the best candidate for the central CFO role. A successful candidate for this post must have experience managing the budget process for an organization of some complexity. They must be oriented toward collaboration, shared accountability, and transparency. They must have the demonstrated ability to lead teams. A background in accounting or financial management – directly or indirectly – is important. An MBA or equivalent degree is preferred. Five or more years of comparable experience is also preferred. A commitment to the cause of Christian Science and to its active practice, as well as Christian Science class instruction, is required. Applications will be accepted through July 20, 2018. |
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| Choir Director |
| - Full-time, school-year position beginning August 2018 |
| Summary: Teaches a wide range of ages and levels in a choral music program, instilling an appreciation of music and the students’ unique musical talents. Nine-month teaching position. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; Willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; Experience directing large and small ensembles as well as soloists; Ability to teach a wide variety of musical styles; Experience teaching voice, preferably at the middle and high school level; Strong vocal technique and keyboard skills; Kodaly certification a plus; Ability to work well with students Applications currently being accepted. |
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| Head Band Director |
| - Full-time, school-year position beginning August 2018 |
| Summary: Teaches a wide range of ages and levels in a band program, instilling an appreciation of music and the students’ unique musical talents. Has an Assistant Band Director with whom some work is shared. Nine-month teaching position. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership. Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period. Willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; Experience directing concert and jazz bands, small ensembles, and private lessons; Ability to teach a wide variety of musical styles; A knowledge of all instruments, and experience teaching all skill levels; Professional experience a plus; Ability to work well with students including caring how you are affecting them Applications currently being accepted. |
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| IT Applications Developer |
| - Full-time, 12-month position beginning as soon as possible |
| Summary: Focuses on report and application development to support Ellucian-Banner products Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; degree in computer science or MIS preferred; familiarity with web programming languages and tools (i.e. HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Java, AJAX, XML); experience in data processing with increasing responsibility in application development; experience with relational databases, data reporting, and desktop productivity tools; ability to learn new languages and tools quickly. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in systems analysis and customer account management; experience with Ellucian-Banner software, Oracle RDBMS, and SQL (Structured Query Language); experience with Evisions-Argos reporting tool. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| IT Network/Telecom Engineer |
| - Full-time, 12-month position beginning as soon as possible |
| Summary: Manages operations and maintenance of the voice and data network infrastructure, wireless network, telephone system, and inside/outside cable plant on both campuses, including technical support, billing, and switchboard procedures and operations; creates a respectful and productive team atmosphere; represents the face of the IT/Network Department to the Principia community. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; bachelor’s degree and/or other technical certifications not listed here; minimum three years’ experience with data networking, wireless, and/or telecommunications; Cisco Routing and Switching, Cisco Voice, and Cisco Wireless experience required; CCNA Routing and Switching, CCNA Voice, and CCNA Wireless certifications desired; ability to be 24/7 on-call and on-site support in emergencies; backup for Elsah staff. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities and responsibilities assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| National Field Recruiter |
| - Full-time, 12-month position beginning as soon as possible |
| Summary: This position is responsible for local and national recruiting for the school, and for supporting college recruiting as needed. The individual filling this post will identify, cultivate, and recruit qualified prospective families with eligible students and manage Principia’s outreach to these families/students in cooperation with faculty, administrators, alumni and other Christian Science organizations. Full-time, 12-month position. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction preferred (required within two years of hire date);Willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; Bachelor’s degree; 4-6 years relevant work experience; Must be able to travel; Understands Principia’s mission and has desire to share Principia with prospective families and students; love for and appreciation of Principia as an educational institution; At certain times of the year, ability to shift work hours in order to reach prospects by phone or other means at hours when they are most available; Excellent organizational skills; Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Programs Applications currently being accepted. |
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| Prospective Family Contact |
| - Part-time, on call, beginning as soon as possible |
| Summary: Contact prospective families; maintain Principia’s relationship with them, research and update their contact information and family profile, encourage their interest and participation in Principia and its activities/offerings. Part time/hourly, non-benefits eligible. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; Willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; B.A. or B.S. degree; Working knowledge of computers, word processing, data entry Applications currently being accepted. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits. |
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| School Store Manager |
| - Part-time, 10-month school year position for 2018-19 |
| Summary: Works closely with students to motivate, train, and inspire them to run an efficient bookstore. This person will be responsible for creating an environment that is warm, friendly, and inviting for everyone. Manages every aspect of the day-to-day supervision of store operations including sales, student staffing, customer service and ensuring the right product mix is in place, appropriately priced and merchandised in order to maximize School Store’s sales. This position is part-time (25 hours/week)10 months for the 2018-19 academic year. Minimum qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and/or Christian Science branch church membership College degree or two years significant applicable experience in bookstore or related retail management. Working knowledge of contemporary computer software and ability to learn new software Demonstrated history of superior customer service. Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Applications currently being accepted. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits. |
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| Seasonal Assistant Coach (any sport) |
| - Part-time, seasonal position, as needed |
| Summary: Assists in management of intercollegiate program at the College or secondary program at the School; fosters students' character growth and sense of completeness; demonstrates care for each student. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; demonstrated knowledge and support of Principia's policies; bachelor's degree; School only: group coaching, teaching, and/or other instructional experience; College only: master's degree preferred and 3-5 years' progressive collegiate coaching experience preferred; will consider recent experience at high school, amateur, or professional levels. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities and responsibilities assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits. |
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| Substitute Teachers--Pre-K through Upper School |
| - On-call, part-time opportunities available immediately |
| Summary: Supervise students and presents lesson plans prepared by lead teacher; work individually and in small groups with students; act as classroom teacher if lead teacher is away; in Preschool and Lower School, substitutes normally take the role of teaching assistant. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction preferred; bachelor's degree (education degree or certification preferred); classroom experience; ability to work well with children and adults; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance. This description includes some, but not all, of the activities and responsibilities assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits. |
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Elsah, Illinois, Campus:
| Academic Advising Coordinator |
| - Full-time, 10-month position beginning as soon as possible |
| Utilizes professional advising and guidance skills to assess the diverse needs of Principia College students. Designs, implements, oversees, and evaluates advising programs that support student learning and faculty advising. Advises new students about Principia’s academic requirements and campus resources. May teach credit classes and develop programming in support of academic post-graduate opportunities. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred (required within a reasonable period); three (3) years professional experience in applicable field (counseling, education, advising, etc.); competence with software including MS Office and database applications. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities, responsibilities, and minimum qualifications assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| Academic Technology Assistant |
| - Full-time, 10 month position beginning as soon as possible |
| This position actively supports the director of Academic Technology as well as faculty, academic staff, and students' use of educational technology. In addition, this position maintains technological resources in the classroom (physical and virtual) while ensuring all classroom technology is fully supportable and supported. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; bachelor’s degree, preferred; strong understanding of current operating systems, hardware, academic software applications, and audio/visual equipment; strong interest in and understanding of the potential academic benefits of information technology; ability to lift some heavy equipment, carry it between buildings, and climb on high ladders. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities, responsibilities, and minimum qualifications assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| Administrative Assistant (Career Office) |
| - Full-time, nine-month position beginning as soon as possible |
| Receives visitors and responds to or directs inquiries to the appropriate staff member. Supports administrative aspects of career activities within the department to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Uses technology and other resources to implement projects and programs. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction preferred (required within reasonable time); willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; strong working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and of email and online calendars and internet and social platforms; bachelor’s degree preferred. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities, responsibilities, and minimum qualifications assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| Campus Security Officer |
| - Full-time, 12-month position beginning as soon as possible |
| This position serves the Principia community, guests, and the visiting public through upholding Principia’s standard of safety and security, while prayerfully and metaphysically supporting campus safety and security. The security officer is responsible for providing a security presence and monitoring traffic, events, and the activities of people on campus. The officer is also expected to attend professional development and maintain professional training and standards in accordance with departmental requirements. It is the duty of this position to respond to and assist the Principia community, visiting public, and/or the police with security matters and/or emergencies. The ideal candidate should express good judgment, be detail oriented, respect and maintain confidentiality, and display a strong sense of principle and integrity, along with a high comfort level working with a diverse campus population and having frequent public contact. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; a valid driver’s license; ability to pass a police/agency background security check and to pass police/security professional training course(s); working background in security, preferred. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities, responsibilities, and minimum qualifications assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| Career Coordinator, Internships and Career Programs |
| - Full-time, 12-month position beginning as soon as possible |
| Plans, manages, promotes, counsels, and teaches internship-related curricula for students, faculty, staff, and alumni; develops understanding of preparing and planning intentionally for academic and career success; keeps current with industry standards on internships in higher education programs (as well as current cohort internship programs); has a current understanding of legal issues, employer concerns, and best practices regarding undergraduate internships; manages Career Conference and winter Job Fair Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred (required within a reasonable time); three years' professional experience in applicable field (career development, counseling, education, event planning/promotion, marketing, etc.); competence with software including MS Office and database applications. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities, responsibilities, and minimum qualifications assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| College Faculty (Visiting) |
| - Temporary, Part-time and Full-time opportunities |
| We welcome applications for any Principia-offered academic programs not currently posted, to assist academic programs on a part-time, temporary basis, as needed. Submitting a resume and application for a visiting/ancillary faculty post does not guarantee employment. Principia is seeking to review talent for temporary current needs and in anticipation of future temporary needs and program offerings. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; master's degree required, terminal degree, preferred; Demonstrated successful experience working with and motivating learners from diverse backgrounds, and diverse learning abilities in a classroom setting. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| College Faculty: Computer Science |
| - Full-time, nine-month position beginning July 2019 |
| Teaches computer science to undergraduate students and supports other activities of the department and the overall academic program (e.g., advising and committee work), in addition to supporting the College and the department with regular metaphysical work. Principia faculty should possess a commitment to a liberal arts education and to the spirit of "Education at The Principia," including the whole-person concept of education, nurturing and developing Christian character, and abiding by Principia's Purpose and Policies. Minimum Qualifications: Active practice of Christian Science, membership in The Mother Church and a local branch church; Christian Science class instruction preferred (required within a reasonable period); doctoral degree preferred, masters (or exceptional equivalent experience) accepted; college teaching experience preferred; working knowledge for many of these subject areas: programming in several modern languages, object-oriented programming, data structures, computer hardware architecture, software engineering, project management, compilers, computer software architecture, computer security, and networking; an interdisciplinary outlook and readiness to work with colleagues in other disciplines (e.g., math and engineering); ability to work with students with a wide range of skills and academic preparation. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities, responsibilities, and minimum qualifications assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| Engineering Program Advisor/Assistant |
| - Full-time, 10-month (43 weeks) position beginning as soon as possible |
| Summary: This person serves as the coordinator for Engineering Program advising and manages the contact with distance learning coordinators in engineering programs at other schools. This position is responsible for advising engineering students as needed, in addition to supporting the processes, logistics, and organization of the Engineering Program. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; bachelor’s degree; academic advising or college administrative experience, preferred; writing, editing, and budget/bookkeeping experience at the college level, preferred. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities, responsibilities, and minimum qualifications assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| On-Call Staff |
| - Part-time, on-call positions, as needed |
| Summary: On-call support is needed in various departments across both campuses. Departments in need include Early Learning Center, Campus Security (St. Louis and Elsah), Christian Science Nursing (Campus House and Cox Cottage), Telecommunications. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction preferred within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities, responsibilities and minimum qualifications assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| Public Services Manager/Collections Registrar (Library) |
| - Full-time, 12-month position beginning as soon as possible |
| This is a dynamic and multifocused position that combines managing/supervising a team of student workers, regular interaction with faculty, students, and community members, responsibility for the relationship between the library’s online circulation system and our patron base, and community outreach and promotion of the library’s services and resources, including duties as registrar for Principia’s collection of fine art. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; bachelor’s degree; related work experience with art or coursework in museum studies, preferred; facility with computers, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the internet and an ability to learn specialized software; experience with integrated library software and/or museum software, preferred. Special Requirements: Ability to lift 30 lbs., push a loaded book cart (approx. 200 lbs.), and climb stairs. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities, responsibilities, and minimum qualifications assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| Seasonal Assistant Coach (any sport) |
| - Part-time, seasonal position based on need |
| Summary: Assists in management of intercollegiate program at the College or secondary program at the School; fosters students’ character growth and sense of completeness; demonstrates care for each student. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; demonstrated knowledge and support of Principia's policies; bachelor’s degree; School only: group coaching, teaching, and/or other instructional experience; College only: master's degree preferred and 3-5 years' progressive collegiate coaching experience preferred; will consider recent experience at high school, amateur, or professional levels. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities and responsibilities assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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| Student Support Specialist and Instructor |
| - Full-time, nine-month position beginning as soon as possible |
| This position is responsible for teaching courses supporting our international students and our less-prepared students, working with them one-on-one and supporting faculty in their work with them. This individual also conducts faculty workshops, works with individual students on academic needs, and teaches academic courses. As a member of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) team, this individual creates and implements programs that support faculty development and student learning. This position also advises conditionally admitted students and serves as student ombudsman. This position has primary responsibility for maintaining Chalk & Wire (the online assessment program), supporting faculty and students with Chalk & Wire, and working with the CTL director in supporting the assessment system. This individual assists in the development and implementation of the academic assessment program, including the development and tracking of the assessment and effectiveness of academic programs; assists in documenting assessment practices; and assists in the day-to-day operations of CTL. Minimum Qualifications: Active Christian Science Mother Church and local branch church membership; Christian Science class instruction required within a reasonable period; willingness to turn readily to God for guidance; master’s degree in a related field; experience assisting students in an educational setting, post-secondary or secondary experience, preferred; experience in higher education assessment and outcome-based assessment of student learning, preferred. *This description includes some, but not all, of the activities, responsibilities, and minimum qualifications assigned to this position. Applications currently being accepted. |
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