Southwestern College is accepting applications for the following position(s) until filled:

Faculty Positions

Clinical Nursing Instructor
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Director of Jazz Program
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Full Time Special Education Faculty Position
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Administrator and Staff Positions

Performing Arts/Discipleship Admission Coordinator

Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for increasing the number of students who come to the college to participate in its Fine Arts programs and in Discipleship Southwestern (a service learning program). As such, the employee will be expected to increase the number of student applications, cultivate and maintain a portfolio of 60 students to matriculation, and increase the number of activity grants (scholarships) awarded for programs in the Fine Arts and for Discipleship Southwestern. The ability to build effective relationships is vital to the success of this position. The employee will be expected to provide weekly reports to the Director of Admissions, the Division Chair of Fine Arts and the Division Chair of Social Sciences, ensure that faculty members connect to hot prospects, and expand critical contacts in public schools, community colleges, and churches.

Qualifications:
Master’s degree preferred, Bachelor’s degree required; experience with sales through Facebook and other social media tools; outstanding written and oral communications skills; experience with teaching, arts administration, or event promotion a plus.

Supervision:
This is a 12 month contract position reporting to both the Director of Admissions and the Division Chair of Fine Arts.

Application:
To apply, submit cover letter, resume and complete contact information for three professional references to: Director of Human Resources, 100 College St., Winfield, KS 67156 or humanresources@sckans.edu by September 10, 2010. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. Southwestern College is an AA/EOE employer.

Coordinator of Marketing and New Media for Southwestern College Professional Studies (Wichita, KS)

Reports to: Associate Vice President for Professional Studies

Position Description
Have a thorough understanding of key target market(s) and provide direction and oversight for developing, deploying, enhancing and monitoring marketing initiatives and tactical plans. Serve as a ‘front-line’ marketing resource person staying abreast of both traditional channels and new media. Employ a series of metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing initiatives and materials while continually measuring return on investment (ROI).

Driving Growth

  • Support all day-to-day marketing activities by delineating specific goals, objectives and outcomes to ensure marketing activities “sell” our learning environments.
  • Engage integrated marketing campaigns, creative concepting and strategic branding based on the marketing plan.
  • Execute all marketing initiatives in order to reach and exceed college enrollment goals.
  • Educate internal stakeholders on the value and effective use of marketing materials and activities including new materials release training.

Analysis

  • Design and implement the market research required to facilitate in-depth understanding of target markets and develop appropriate market opportunities.
  • Employ a series of ‘track and measure’ metrics to evaluate effectiveness of marketing initiatives and materials.
  • Optimize the use of databases (e.g., prospect learner, learner, ESO, business/industry) in executing a comprehensive communications strategy based on the marketing plan.
  • Continually track and analyze competitive trends and their marketplace implications while also benchmarking best practices both in educational circles and related industries.
  • Manage inventory of marketing materials.

Strategy Development and Deployment

  • Ensure all marketing materials (e.g., brochures, course schedules, website) are continually up-to-date and “on-brand.”
  • Assist with concept development of marketing materials (e.g., course schedule, degree sheets, brochures, posters, conference displays) and actively maintain throughout product lifecycle.
  • Review and develop a full range of marketing initiatives (e.g., learner referral communications, alumni referral communications, micro-websites).
  • Play a key role in the development of overall communication strategy.
  • Manages social media presence including running social media campaigns.
  • Assist with the development of a retention marketing plan.
  • Assist in all aspects of public relations including press releases and media pitches.

Collaboration

  • Identify and develop relationships with internal and external partners for implementation support (e.g., graphic design, website design, copy writing, photography, production planning, press releases).
  • Ensure college policies are being enforced by having a thorough knowledge of all academic and operational policies.
  • Serve on committees as appropriate.
  • Represent PS and SC at internal and external events and meetings when needed.
  • Provide a professional, collegial atmosphere when representing Professional Studies to the general public, campus offices, faculty members, learners and other staff members.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
  • Implement an internal communication plan.

Experience

  • Four or five years of marketing experience with a proven track record of driving tangible results.
  • Solid technical background – e.g., web development standards, database knowledge, e-mail service provider tools.
  • Exposure to the areas of traditional marketing, communications and brand development.
  • Understanding of online marketing including search engine optimization, Google AdWords, and other online marketing tactics as well as web analytics software.
  • Understanding of relevant marketing research tools.
  • Previous exposure to social media (e.g., TWITTER, MySpace, Facebook, etc.) and an understanding of the implications of Web 2.0 on traditional marketing activities.

Qualities

  • Driven to meet and/or exceed learner expectations.
  • Results oriented and eager to take ownership of initiatives while collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
  • Ambitious in the pursuit of goals given the highly competitive nature of higher education.
  • Passionate about new ideas and innovation while balancing that with the development of solid frameworks, systems and metrics for deploying and measuring ongoing marketing activities.
  • Comfortable taking calculated risks in order to experiment and learn from new approaches and/or finding resourceful solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills with an ability to work collaboratively both internally and externally.
  • Demonstrates personal integrity.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a closely related field required.
  • Maintain membership in relevant professional organizations (e.g., American Marketing Association) and consider becoming a Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) if not already one.

Application
To apply, submit cover letter, resume and complete contact information for three professional references to: Associate VP of Professional Studies, 2040 S. Rock Rd., Wichita, KS 67207 or deb.stockman@sckans.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. Southwestern College is an AA/EOE employer.

Operations Specialist for Southwestern College Professional Studies (Wichita, KS)

Reports to: Associate Vice President for Professional Studies

Position Overview
Provide overall operational support for Southwestern College Professional Studies. Assist senior leaders in meeting and exceeding enrollment goals and providing quality services to learners.

Position Responsibilities

  • Provide general office duties including greeting visitors, answering telephones, filing, filling fax and copier with paper, and replenishing coffee supplies.
  • Coordinate administrative activities (e.g., planning/scheduling meetings, lunches, calendar management, SMART Goal review schedule).
  • Coordinate first week of class hospitality efforts.
  • Attend designated conferences and meetings and be responsible for taking/transcribing/distributing meeting minutes.
  • Ensure timely delivery of action items assigned at meetings.
  • Engage in the orderly establishment, maintenance and retrieval of information and correspondence on a daily basis to ensure immediate access to electronic and hard files (file maintenance).
  • Maximize office productivity through own proficient use of appropriate software applications.
  • Perform independent research and manage special projects with multiple deadlines as assigned.
  • Gather data from a variety of sources for inclusion in reports and presentations.
  • Maintain up-to-date dashboard indicators for ongoing review by senior administrators.
  • Order office supplies to facilitate local operations.
  • Perform general operations support work such as running reports, copying, filing, scanning, faxing, etc.
  • Handle confidential material relevant to college operations.
  • Assist with proofing proposals and reports (e.g., MIVER, HLC, etc.).
  • Handle office needs for new employees and transitioning employees.

Collaboration

  • Ensure college policies are being enforced by having a thorough knowledge of all academic and operational policies.
  • Work closely with all Professional Studies staff and Main Campus personnel where applicable in order to ensure all operations functions are being conducted and goals are being attained.
  • Serve on College and/or Professional Studies committees as appropriate.
  • Provide a professional, collegial atmosphere when representing Professional Studies or Southwestern College to the general public, campus offices, faculty members, learners and other staff members.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Experience

  • Three or more years of similar work experience with a proven track record in office practices and procedures

Skills and Qualifications Needed

  • Driven to meet and/or exceed expectations.
  • Results oriented and eager to take ownership of initiatives while collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
  • Strong knowledge of current office technologies (Microsoft Office suite), project management background and database maintenance.
  • Ability to create spreadsheets, presentations, documents and reports.
  • Interest and willingness to be trained on the effective use of college technologies (e.g., PowerCampus, Self-Service, Elluminate Live!, Blackboard).
  • Ability to navigate effectively within the organization to obtain resources needed to perform duties.
  • Outstanding organizational and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with little to no direction.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong phone presence and phone etiquette.
  • Well organized, flexible, and able to work under pressure.
  • Demonstrates personal integrity.
  • Must be discrete, maintain confidentiality and make sound judgment.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree required.

Application
To apply, submit cover letter, resume and complete contact information for three professional references to: Associate VP of Professional Studies, 2040 S. Rock Rd., Wichita, KS 67207 or deb.stockman@sckans.edu.  Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. Southwestern College is an AA/EOE employer.

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