Employment

Job Title: Financial Aid Specialist

Department: Financial Aid 

Reports to: Financial Aid Director

Status: Full-time, Exempt 

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience 

Summary 

The Financial Aid Specialist is a team member of the Financial Aid Office and is primarily responsible for determining student eligibility for financial aid. The Financial Aid Specialist assists the students with processing financial aid forms and advising them about available aid, such as grants, scholarships, and loans. 

Essential Duties

• All employees have an element of responsibility to recruit and retain students. 
• Counsels and guides students and parents throughout the financial aid application process.
• Regularly communicates with students, parents, coworkers, lenders, and government agencies regarding financial aid eligibility and awards. 
• Maintains compliance with Federal, State, and institutional policies and regulations. 
• Processes FAFSA applications in an accurate and timely manner and verifies the accuracy and consistency of the data received from federal tax return transcripts and student financial information. 
• Determines financial aid eligibility and inputs appropriate awards, adjustments, and/or corrections to assure eligible students receive the opportunity to attend Grace Christian University. 
• Participates in appropriate professional development workshops and seminars as determined by the Financial Aid Director. 
• Any additional responsibilities that advance our mission and uphold our organizational values, according to your supervisor. 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and demonstrate personal maturity and godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ. 
• A genuine interest in the ongoing success of Grace Christian University and the support of the mission statement of “Graduating courageous ambassadors for Christ who make an eternal impact wherever they go.” 

• Education/Experience 
• A high school diploma; Bachelor Degree preferred. 
• Experience in Financial Aid is highly valued. 

• Computer Skills
• Possess a working knowledge of computer applications. 
• Ability to accurately and efficiently perform required tasks and learn new technology. 
• Experience with Jenzabar Student Information Systems is a plus. 

• Communication and Customer Service Skills
• Skilled to communicate in a manner that is courteous, respectful, and professional. 
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, void of jargon.
• Capable of establishing appropriate, professional rapport with courtesy and tact.
• Listening effectively and accurately to determine others’ needs; collecting necessary information; following through appropriately; handling escalating situations with concern and confidence. 

• Decisiveness/Reasoning
• Skilled to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, collaboratively with others to come to a reasonable resolution. 
• Capable of approaching new ideas or challenges with a sense of possibility, openness, and positivity with highest consideration for organizational priority. 

• Self-Sufficient/ Team Player
• Must display the ability to be a team player, yet have self-drive to work independently, take initiative, and perform with minimal supervision. 
• Express genuine interest in the team’s well-being, and proactively model organizational customs, beliefs, and values. 

• Physical Demands 
• Travel is required as needed for meetings and presentations for various events.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to type.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. 
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to kpostma@gracechristian.edu and talentmanagement@gracechristian.edu.

Job Title: Chapel Technology Assistant
Reports to: Campus Pastor
Department: Student Affairs
Status: Part-time, hourly
Salary: $18 hourly

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Summary

The Chapel Technology Assistant is a part-time, hourly position reporting to the Campus Pastor. He/she is responsible for running and/or staffing Audio/Visual equipment for chapels and other chapel events including lights, sound mixing, streaming video, and more.

Essential Duties:

• Assist with ProPresenter, lights, sound mixing, and streaming video at Tuesday and Thursday chapels, and Wednesdays as needed
• Be available for occasional supplemental events held in Baker Chapel, scheduling help or assisting with sound-mixing and technology troubleshooting as needed.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace technology issues as they arise
• Train and prepare student volunteers to run ProPresenter, lights, sound mixing, and streaming video as needed
• Oversee chapel technology scheduling to ensure proper coverage
• Assist with set-up and tear-down of worship instruments and sound equipment
• Any additional responsibilities that advance our mission and uphold our organizational values according to your supervisor.

Expectations:

• Attend all regular chapel sessions for set up, notifying Campus Pastor in advance of scheduling conflicts.
• Attend chapel worship rehearsals (typically Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons)
• Attend chapel committee meetings
• Approximately 10 – 15 hours per week.
• Be available for chapel experiences and other Baker Chapel events during the months of August – December and January through May.

Qualifications – 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Grace Christian University employees must:

• Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and demonstrate personal maturity and godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ.
• A genuine interest in the ongoing success of Grace Bible College and the support of the mission statement of “Graduating courageous ambassadors for Christ who make an eternal impact wherever they go.”

Computer Skills –

• Demonstrates familiarity with technology in Baker Chapel, including equipment and sound board, and other sound equipment
• Comfortable using Planning Center

Communication Skills –

• Is willing and able to communicate well with the Student Affairs Team and chapel teams.
• Skilled to communicate in a manner that is courteous, respectful, and professional
• Ability to use cultural intelligence to interact effectively with a culturally diverse population and a variety of stakeholders, students, alumni, administrative staff, etc.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, void of jargon
• Proven capabilities in establishing appropriate professional rapport with courtesy and tact; listening effectively and accurately to determine others’ needs; collecting necessary information; following through appropriately; and handling escalating situations with concern and confidence

Customer Service Skills –

• Skilled to deal effectively, respectfully, and professionally with people of culturally diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures
• Capable of establishing appropriate, professional rapport with courtesy and tact
• Equipped to listen attentively, for verbal and non-verbal cues to ensure accuracy for necessary information and to follow through appropriately, to make informed decisions, and to handle escalating situations with empathy

Decisiveness/Reasoning –

• Skilled to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, collaboratively with others to come to a reasonable resolution
• Capable of approaching new ideas or challenges with a sense of possibility, openness, and positivity with highest consideration for organizational priority

Self-Sufficient/ Team Player –

• Must display the ability to be a team player, yet have the self-driven to work independently, take initiative, and perform with minimal supervision
• Express genuine interest in the team’s well-being, and proactively model organizational customs, beliefs, and values

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to jgamble@gracechristian.edu.

Job Title: Male Resident Director and Campus Communications Coordinator
Reports to: Dean of Students
Department: Student Affairs
Status: Full-time, salary
Salary: $25,000 + housing, meal plan, and insurance benefits

Summary
The Male Resident Director and Communications Coordinator is a full-time, live-in professional staff
member who supports the creation of Christ-centered community and oversees the Resident Assistant
team. They coordinate campus communication efforts as a member of the Student Affairs staff. The
Resident Director and Campus Communications Coordinator reports to the Dean of Students. The
Resident Director works on an 11-month contract, from July 1 – May 31.

Essential Duties:
A. Residence Halls
● Support the creation of a collegiate and Christ-centered community.
● Oversee and manage Residence Assistants (RAs) under direction of Dean of Students:
o Lead weekly meetings with RA team
o Plan, coordinate and implement on and off-campus activities in conjunction with the
RAs
o Provide consistent presence in dining hall for meals
o Set relevant goals with RA team members and monitor progress
● Disciple and personally mentor students.
● Be available as needed for emergencies including physical and mental health needs of students.
Assist with hospitalization, etc.
● Responsible for knowing the policies listed in the Student Handbook and enforcing the policies
through fines and other sanctions.
● Be aware of students’ spiritual needs and development while also providing leadership in
prayer and Bible study as needed.
● Conduct Residence Hall meetings as needed.
● Respond to disciplinary issues as needed and assist RAs
● Submit and ensure timely completion of maintenance requests.

● Contact Wash Laundry and schedule access to halls for washer/dryer maintenance.

B. Create a Media Strategy for Community Life
● Create and implement student engagement processes
● Use student engagement metrics to inform student event offerings
● Identify campus communication inefficiencies and create solutions as needed
● Manage Community life portlet on the JICS Portal
● Oversee the creation and distribution of the monthly Scoop and campus advertisements
● Utilize appropriate social media platforms to promote campus events and activities
● Create media, including graphics, photos and videos, as needed.
● Manage slides for campus Digisigns
● Manage campus events using Google Calendar

C. Professional/Personal Development
● Meet for weekly team meeting with Dean of Students/supervisor
● Meet bi-weekly with supervisor one-on-one
● Meet weekly with Student Affairs Team

D. Additional Roles/Responsibilities
a. Full-time, 40 hours per week, with some hours flexing outside of traditional 8-5 work hours,
including some hours in on-call rotation. Coordinate with supervisor to ensure coverage of
Student Affairs office hours to connect with student affairs staff and respond to student needs.
b. Intentional involvement in student leadership development and training including RA training
and
Fall and Spring New Student Orientation
c. Plan on-campus and off-campus events as needed.
d. Conduct assessments and evaluations to better understand student needs and interests
e. Ensure adherence to budget and timely completion of Centercard transaction reports
f. Log and track meaningful conversations through CL Engage system.
g. Regular attendance at chapels.
h. Participation in All-Staff meetings.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.

Grace Christian University employees must:
● Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and demonstrate personal maturity and
godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ.
● A genuine interest in the ongoing success of Grace Christian University and the support of the
mission statement of “Graduating courageous ambassadors for Christ who make an eternal
impact wherever they go"
● An ongoing and continual striving for improvement of his/her understanding of the Scriptures,
relationship with God, and regular church attendance and involvement.
● Must live on campus, no roommate (unless spouse), and no pets.
● Completed Bachelor’s Degree with no outstanding credits.
● Willing to be accessible by phone (provided by Grace) during Fall and Spring semesters
● Consistent prior experience with leadership in a church or Christian college environment.
● Possess a mindset of empowerment, encouragement, and engagement.
● Leadership experience including ability to perform supervision and team management
● Ability to provide unbiased correction and discipline for the student body.

To apply please email resume to jgamble@gracechristian.edu

Position: Head Coach – Men’s & Women’s Cross Country 

Reports to: Athletic Director 

Department: Athletics 

Status: Part Time 

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Summary 

The Head Coach at Grace Christian University is responsible for all aspects of their respective program, with a  commitment to cultivate a team culture in which student-athletes can thrive. The Head Coach will lead the program in  alignment with the Grace Christian University mission to ‘Graduate courageous ambassadors for Christ who make an  eternal impact wherever they go’. 

Essential Duties:

• Recruiting and retaining a full team of student-athletes 
• Driving excellence in the area of Spiritual growth, competition, and academics within team 
• Managing meet/invitational schedule  
• Booking travel accommodations and coordinating team itineraries 
• Keeping record of expenditures and staying on track with budgeted allowance for program 
• Building and supervising assistant coaching staff and provide direction and oversight 
• Practice planning and coordination of gym time/field usage with Athletic Director 
• Providing Assistant AD/SID with information needed pertaining to respective sport 
• Coordinating consistent devotions and service projects within team for Grace ROOTED program 
• Any additional responsibilities that advance our mission and uphold our organizational values according to your supervisor

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution 
• Experience coaching at High School or Collegiate level 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends 
• Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and demonstrate personal maturity and godliness,  growing in conformity to the image of Christ
• A genuine interest in the ongoing success of Grace Christian University and the support of the mission statement of “Graduating Courageous Ambassadors for Christ Who Make an Eternal Impact Wherever They Go. 

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to cjamieson@gracechristian.edu and talentmanagement@gracechristian.edu

Position: Athletic Trainer 

Reports to: Athletic Director 

Department: Athletics 

Status: Part-time (25 hours weekly, 10 month contract) 

Salary: Commensurate with experience

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Summary 

The Athletic Trainer at Grace Christian University is an essential role within the athletics department, with a commitment to provide services to our student-athletes that pertain to their health and well-being, focusing on injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. 

Essential Duties:

• A.T. coverage at all home sporting events throughout the year 
• Flexible scheduling for student-athlete treatment within 25 hour/week timeframe 
• Responsible for inventory of medical and training supplies
• Maintain a clean and functional athletic training room in the Aldrich Athletic Center 
• Liaison for Athletic Insurance 
• Build trusting relationships with student-athletes 
• Any additional responsibilities that advance our mission and uphold our organizational values according to your supervisor

Required Qualifications 

• Current NATA BOC Certification 
• State of Michigan Athletic Trainer licensure 
• First Aid, CPR, AED Certification 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends 
• Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and demonstrate personal maturity and Godliness,  growing in conformity to the image of Christ
• A genuine interest in the ongoing success of Grace Christian University and the support of the mission statement of “Graduating Courageous Ambassadors for Christ Who Make an Eternal Impact Wherever They Go. 

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to cjamieson@gracechristian.edu and talentmanagement@gracechristian.edu