OUR UNIVERSITY
Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas.
Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.
JOB SUMMARY
Position assists the University Chaplain in faith programming and leadership for all installations of Ottawa University (including virtual and adult learners). In addition to the overall university faith element, this position is also responsible for all aspects of barrier reduction and assistance programming for faculty, students and staff and coordination of events which are sponsored or supported by the Fredrikson Center; the American Baptist Churches and community faith and civic partners. The position will also serve and support the faith needs of current students, faculty, staff, board, and alumni as requested and/or needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND REQRUIED DUTIES OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role):
- Support and organize monthly programming at the university’s residential and adult locations as well as online programming*. This will include, but is not limited to:
SEPTEMBER - Labor of Love in a Box September 3-5 www.ottawa.edu/laboroflove
- Adventures in Faith September 21-24 www.ottawa.edu/AIF
NOVEMBER - Braving Discipleship November 6 www.ottawa.edu/braving
- Hope for the Holidays www.ottawa.edu/youareloved
DECEMBER - Elves and Angels www.ottawa.edu/elves
- 12 Days and Angel Tree www.ottawa.edu/angeltree
- “Living Christmas Cards” www.ottawa.edu/livingcard
- Lessons and Carols--www.ottawa.edu/lessons
JANUARY - MLK Day of Service January 17 ---www.ottawa.edu/mlkserve
FEBRUARY - You are Loved February 12&13---www.ottawa.edu/urloved
APRIL - Triduum programming , Easter faith programming , Community Easter Egg Hunt*can be done by working with volunteers in the various market places to help support and assist students, faculty, and staff at those locations.
- Work with churches and lay leaders inside and outside of the American Baptist denomination in order to support faith partnerships and expand the reach of the faith mission of Ottawa University. This includes providing leadership and support for individual church(es’) programming.
- Possess and demonstrate talents and skill to support prayer and worship service(s) events (pre-recorded, live and video streamed); including aspects of scripture, music and. worship leadership.
- Provide leadership to those with whom you work through your conduct, attitude, professionalism and contagious joy.
- Other duties as assigned
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Some college or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of five years of church leadership in the areas of Bible Study, worship or faith in action programming.
- Outstanding writing, editing and presentation skills.
- Must be creative, team-orientated and constituent-focused.
- Must have the ability to set priorities and manage several projects at once with minimal supervision.
- Resourceful and self-motivated.
- Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Understanding of and appreciation for the mission of a church-and its application in relationship to the university.
STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:
- Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
- Understand the University's policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University's Code of Conduct and Ethics.
- Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
- Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
- Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University’s Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.
Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
QualificationsGRADUATE ASSISTANT GENERAL INFORMATION:
The applicant must first be accepted into an Ottawa University graduate program to be eligible to apply for a Graduate Assistant position.
The Employment Application can be found on the Ottawa University website within the Careers Section where University Positions are posted. To complete the application process, the applicant must attach the Graduate Program Acceptance Document which is provided by the University upon acceptance into the program.
All Graduate Assistants must be eligible to work in the United States and present the proper documentation to the Human Resources Department prior to beginning their graduate assistantship role. These requirements and information are provided to you as a part of your onboarding process through Human Resources.
Qualifications and requirements are as follows:
- Earned bachelor’s degree.
- Accepted to a qualified graduate degree program (see appendix for qualified programs).
- Any other required criteria established in the position posting.
Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for employment.
- A completed employment application is required.
- An attached cover letter and resume.
Skills Required
- Earned bachelor's degree.
- Accepted to a qualified Ottawa University graduate degree program (must attach Graduate Program Acceptance Document).
- Eligible to work in the United States and present proper documentation prior to beginning the assistantship.
- Completed employment application.
- Attached cover letter and resume.
- Minimum of five years of church leadership in Bible study, worship, or faith-in-action programming.
- Outstanding writing, editing, and presentation skills.
- Creative, team-oriented, constituent-focused.
- Ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
- Resourceful and self-motivated.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Understanding of and appreciation for the mission of a church and its application to the university.
What We Do
Ottawa University is a private, Christian university that prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment, and service.
