Employment Opportunities at ACU

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.

1. Create and collaborate in deploying a vision for the Landon Saunders Center for Joy and Human Flourishing, a new academic center based at ACU that will work to instill themes of joy, belonging, and flourishing in ACU students, faculty, and staff.

2. Cultivate strategic partnerships between religious and non-religious institutions that promote joy and human flourishing, both inside and outside the ACU community.

3. Work in partnership with the Saunders Center’s Senior Fellow(s) to amplify relevant programming, content, and operations locally, nationally, and internationally.

4. Manage day-to-day operations of the Saunders Center, supervising a team of student workers hired to assist with the center’s mission.

5. If credentialed, may teach university courses in the director’s area of subject expertise.

I.  Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

1. Work with the advisory committee to develop the mission and vision for the center.

2. Use survey data from the Thriving survey and NSSE survey to determine how the community will be best served by the center. 

3. Develop and manage a physical space on the ACU campus to promote and implement the center’s goals.

4. Host and curate conversations in the form of curricular planning, conferences, multimedia content, and lecture events for religious, corporate, and academic groups who are stakeholders within the ACU community. 

5. Develop partnerships with academic centers and religious communities that strategically align with the goals of the center.

6. Promote the Center and raise awareness of its mission and activities.

II.  Accountable for program operations, including annual operating budget and management of human and capital resources.

1. Ensure compliance with all applicable university policy and procedures.

2. Track, measure and report on progress and impact of Center programs to relevant stakeholders.

3. Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support the Center.

Skills

1. Proficiency in office management software including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe, etc.

2. Strong abilities in oral and written communication.

3. Collaborative leadership.

Training Required

1. Adobe Sign (electronic forms)

2. Anaplan (budget software)

3. Banner (enterprise software)

4. Concur (travel and expense management)

5. Compass (student engagement software

1. Professional
   
   

   1. Master’s degree required. Doctoral degree or equivalent preferred.

   2. Five years of relevant work experience in higher education, marketing, non-profit management, or ministry

   3. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement or supervise strategic plans, events, programs, or conferences.

   4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through speaking and writing.

   5. Demonstrated ability to manage budgets; prior fundraising or grant writing experience is preferred

   6. The person in this position frequently communicates with faculty, senior leaders and external constituents. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

1. Personal
   
   

   1. High energy level, ability to maintain several activities at one time.

   2. Demonstrated ability to manage stress and be an independent problem solver.

   3. Demonstrated ability to remain focused and in one place for long periods of time.

   4. Demonstrated ability to multi-task diverse projects and work cooperatively with others

1. Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.

2. Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.

3. Frequently moves about to attend meetings and access files and office machinery.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets.  Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.