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Admission Communication Manager

Birmingham-Southern College has an immediate opening for Admission Communication Manager. This position will coordinate the design, production, distribution and evaluation of all print and electronic communications used to recruit students. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining a comprehensive communication plan, including an effective social media presence. The Admission Communication Manager will also coordinate appropriate, consistent and up-to-date content for the admission website. This professional member of the Admission Staff will be responsible for managing the search process, including selecting prospective student data, and coordinating marketing to the search pool. The Admission Communication Manager will stay current with high education marketing trends and developments and provide data and analysis to be used in the selection of new markets for the College. Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree and several years marketing experience, preferably in higher education. The desired candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively with the admission staff, faculty and students to effectively develop and implement recruitment messages.

Located in Birmingham, Alabama, BSC is a four-year, private institution that consistently has been identified in recent years as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country for its academic quality and its value. The college currently enrolls 1,300 undergraduate students and is a sheltering institution for Phi Beta Kappa. For more on the college’s talented faculty, staff and students, educational mission, and national reputation, visit www.bsc.edu.

BSC is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their teaching, research, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest with contact information for three professional references, salary requirements, and resume to: Birmingham-Southern College, Box 549090, Birmingham, AL 35254; email: humanresources@bsc.edu.

BSC complies with the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and E-Verify. EOE.

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Admission Counselor

Birmingham-Southern College has an immediate opening for Admission Counselor. This position is responsible for effectively managing a geographic territory and developing and utilizing a network of counselors and alumni to assist in the recruiting process. This position calls for fall travel to assigned territories for an average of 6 to 8 weeks. Travel responsibilities include attending college fairs, making private visits to high schools and individual meetings with prospective students and their families. The individual selected for this position must establish and maintain outstanding relationships with prospective students, their parents, high school counselors and alumni in their assigned market. The candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a private, liberal arts setting. The desired candidate will be a self starter with strong planning and communication skills. The Admission Counselor must feel comfortable in selling the value of a private liberal arts education.

BSC is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their teaching, research, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

BSC complies with the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and E-Verify. EOE.

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Assistant Coach of Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving

Birmingham-Southern College has an opening for Assistant Coach of Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving effective June 1, 2012. The Assistant Coach will recruit, train, and coach members of the Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving programs, coordinate practice and competition schedules, and perform various administrative duties. This is a full-time, twelve month position. Birmingham-Southern College is a member of the Southern Athletic Association and a member of the NCAA at the Division III level. Bachelor’s degree required. A strong commitment to the Student-Athlete concept and a working knowledge of the NCAA rules and regulations is required. One to two years collegiate coaching experience including effective leadership, communication, coaching and recruiting skills is preferred.

Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest with contact information for three professional references, salary requirements, and resume to:

BSC
Box 549090
Birmingham, AL 35254
email: humanresources@bsc.edu.

BSC complies with the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and E-Verify. EOE.

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Assistant Director, Financial Aid

Birmingham-Southern College has an opening for Assistant Director for the Financial Aid Office. The Assistant Director is a member of the Financial Aid Services staff who performs day-to-day activities of a professional financial aid administrator and provides lead support for the financial aid management system. As such, this person supports and works with the director in various capacities of financial aid administration, including departmental research and data exchange. Bachelor’s degree is required. Knowledge of and demonstrated successful experience with Excel, Access, query building, report development, database management software, as well as creative problem solving is required. Experience in Datatel or other financial aid management software preferred. Knowledge of financial aid programs helpful. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to converse with students and parents of various educational and socio-economic backgrounds in a professional and helpful manner. Must be able to adapt to changing work situations and responsibilities. Must be able to communicate effectively on and off campus and must be able to learn and adapt to changing federal, state, and institutional rules and regulations and policies. Must be willing to occasionally work outside of the regular office hours.

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, salary requirements, and contact info for three professional references to:

BSC
Box 549090
Birmingham, AL 35254
email: humanresources@bsc.edu.

BSC complies with the Alabama Child Protection Act. EOE.

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Coordinator of Admission Events

Birmingham-Southern College has an immediate opening for Coordinator of Admission Events. This position is responsible for planning, hosting and evaluating recruitment-related events for the college. The coordinator is responsible for managing all details of recruiting events including reserving facilities, coordinating catering details and contracts and inviting Birmingham-Southern College personnel (staff, faculty, students and alumni) to events. Coordinating the development and production of event-related printed and electronic invitations, information and programs is also the responsibility of the coordinator. Other important aspects of the position include maintaining a master calendar and planning timeline for all recruiting events. Conducting evaluations of each event and making improvements based upon the evaluations will be a requirement for this position. The candidate will possess a bachelor's degree and preferably have experience in event planning. The desired candidate will also have familiarity with a liberal arts college environment and strong organizational and communication skills.

BSC is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their teaching, research, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

BSC complies with the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and E-Verify. EOE.

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Director of Residence Life

Birmingham-Southern College, a nationally ranked private liberal arts institution, is currently seeking a Director of Residence Life. The Director provides leadership for all features of our residence life program and community, comprised of approximately 1,100 of our 1,250 students living in eight traditional and suite-style halls, campus apartments, and houses.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, programming and community development, communications, policies, services, and overall administration of the program. Additional duties involve numerous collaborative efforts within student life areas and across the College.

This position requires a master’s degree in higher education administration, counseling, or related fields is required, along with a minimum of 3-5 years experience in increasingly responsible and professional roles related to residence life and overall student life areas. Experience with small, liberal arts colleges, either professionally or educationally, is preferred. An established record of excellent leadership and mentoring relationships with students, collegial relationships with staff and faculty, and strong written and oral communication skills, particularly with students and their parents, are required. Outstanding organizational and management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest with salary requirements, resume, and contact information for three professional references to: Birmingham-Southern College, Box 549090, Birmingham, AL 35254; email: humanresources@bsc.edu.

BSC complies with the Child Protection Act and E-Verify. EOE.

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Grants Writer

Birmingham-Southern College has an immediate opening for a Grants Writer. The position is responsible for researching foundation, corporate, and government funding sources and prospects in response to current and future institutional priorities and needs, identifying promising opportunities, and writing proposals. This position serves as the primary source for all philanthropic grant requests and ensures a high level of quality in the content of proposals and grant applications. The Grants Writer communicates frequently with the Provost and members of the faculty and staff to understand and promote the educational mission of the College. Qualifications include: bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred. Two or more years of grant writing experience preferred. Outstanding written communication skills required. Ability to understand and promote the educational mission of Birmingham-Southern College. Strong organizational skills and attention to planning and details. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills. Analytical and strategic thinking capabilities is a must. Demonstrated ability to take primary responsibility for diverse number of projects and to complete them in a timely manner with limited supervision. Ability to be flexible, adjust to fluctuating priorities and produce reliable work. Ability to maintain confidentiality

Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, salary requirements, and contact information for three professional references: BSC, 900 Arkadelphia Road, Box 549090, Birmingham, AL 35254; e-mail: humanresources@bsc.edu.

BSC complies with the Child Protection Act and E-Verify. EOE.

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International Admission Counselor

Birmingham-Southern College has an immediate opening for International Admission Counselor. This position is responsible for planning and implementing an international recruitment strategy that meets the College’s enrollment goals. Responsibilities include researching inquiry, application and enrollment trends in international markets and making recommendations for international recruiting expansion. Working with admission and communication staff, the International Admission Counselor will develop culturally appropriate and effective print and electronic recruiting materials. This individual must develop and foster strong relationships with international brokers, high school counselors and independent counselors. The candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and be willing to do extensive international travel. The desired candidate will have extensive international travel experience, foreign language skills and a demonstrated ability to recruit diverse student populations.

BSC is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their teaching, research, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

BSC complies with the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and E-Verify. EOE.

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Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Birmingham-Southern College, a nationally ranked private liberal arts institution of 1300 students, is seeking a Vice President for Institutional Advancement. The Vice President is the chief development officer of the College and provides leadership for securing the public and private support essential to fulfill Birmingham-Southern’s mission. This position is responsible for the management of all fund-raising endeavors, and actively collaborates with the President, the College’s senior leadership, and the Board of Trustees to define and implement an overarching advancement strategy. In accomplishing these goals, the Vice President develops and maintains relationships with alumni, donors, potential donors, and the community at large. The Vice President for Institutional Advancement reports to the President.

Qualified candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree, advanced degree preferred, and have a minimum of ten years of experience in increasingly responsible fundraising and management positions. At least five of those years must have been in a leadership role at the corporate level of an organization where organizational strategy and responsibility for organizational performance resides. Candidate must have demonstrated success in motivating and working with many types of constituents and personalities. He or she will have a highly developed sense of propriety in dealing with sensitive and confidential information, related to alumni and donors as well as employees and colleagues. Applicants should be willing to travel and work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends.

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest including salary requirements, a resume, and contact information for three professional references to: Birmingham-Southern College, Box 549090, Birmingham, AL 35254; E-mail: humanresources@bsc.edu. BSC complies with the Alabama Child Protection Act, and E-Verify. EOE.