Department: Athletics

Availability: Full-Time position. Start Date: TBA.

Responsibility: The primary function of this position is to assist the Head Coach in planning practice and game strategies, on the court coaching, coordinating travel, assisting in monitoring academics and other responsibilities as directed by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics. This individual will be responsible for recruiting quality student athletes who compete at a high level in both athletics and academics and who is a good Mission fit. He or she will need to have an understanding of and abide by all institutional, Great American Conference, and NCAA II rules and regulations.

Qualifications: Committed to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the mission and
core values of the Church of the Nazarene. Position requires attention to detail, organizational skill, excellent verbal and written communication skills. Because of the interface with various locations on campus and the community, you must be self motivated and “people oriented.”

Salary: Commensurate with experience and in harmony with the SNU
salary structure.

Benefits: Generous benefit structure including family health insurance plan,
retirement matching, tuition remission, vacation, sick leave,
personal days, holidays and much more.

Application Procedure:

Please submit cover letter, resume, and references to:
abohac@snu.edu
405.717.6291 (fax)
in person in room 306 in Bresee Hall

For additional details regarding SNU or how to apply for this position, please scroll to the bottom of the page and read the "ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION".

Department: Facilities Management

Availability: Immediate Opening – Full Time

Purpose: Maintain the landscaping and grounds of Southern Nazarene University properties, including the main campus and athletic fields, in excellent condition. Create a safe and inviting outdoor space for all campus users, to be a suitable environment for learning and living.

Scope: Under the supervision of the grounds supervisor, crew leader and/or officials responsible for the coordination and accomplishment of plant maintenance and operation work, perform the duties peculiar to, and normally required in, the trade of groundskeeper, following recognized procedures, practices and techniques for such work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Including, but not limited to...

• Mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, watering, weeding, seeding, fertilizing, and maintaining lawns and athletic fields.
• Pruning and transplanting shrubs and trees.
• Flower bed maintenance, including weeding, pruning, mulching, and planting seasonal annuals.
• Trash and related refuse clean up from grounds, and emptying campus waste receptacles and trash chutes.
• Equipment maintenance and repair.
• Irrigation system installation, maintenance and repair.
• Ice and snow removal as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Skills Required:
High school, technical or trade school graduate or equivalent preferred. Good oral and written communications skills a must. Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus. Previous experience in field of Grounds maintenance, Horticulture, Agriculture, Landscaping, Irrigation or Athletic turf management preferred. 

Physical Requirements:
· Work is medium; drives, pushes, pulls, lifts or carries a variety of grounds maintenance equipment.
· Must be able to individually lift a minimum of 50 lbs and be able to, with assistance, move and transport heavier materials and equipment.
· Must be able to climb ladders, work from lifts, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch to gain access to work
· Required to work outside in all weather conditions.
· Must be able to work in confined spaces and from heights.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience and in harmony with the SNU hourly pay structure. Additional compensation available for candidates with irrigation technician experience.

Benefits:  Generous benefit structure including family health insurance plan,
retirement matching, tuition remission, vacation, sick leave,
personal days, holidays and much more.

For additional details regarding SNU or how to apply for this position, please scroll to the bottom of the page and read the "ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION".

Department: SNU Safety & Security

Availability: Immediate Opening – Part-Time (Approximately 20 hours/week)

Purpose:
Assist in providing a safe environment for students, faculty and staff of Southern
Nazarene University. Provide first line communication between the public, students,
faculty and staff with the Safety and Security officers and local authorities.

Scope:
Under the supervision of the Safety and Security Director or superior(s), perform duties
and actions described below.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Including, but not limited to…

• Answering and logging all incoming and outgoing calls to the Security Dispatch
• Office.
• Directing emergency calls and providing information to local police and fire
• departments.
• Directing calls to officers and advising actions for the officers.
• Monitoring campus fire and emergency systems.
• Monitoring severe weather situations and advising of impending weather events.
• Monitoring campus and emergency radio systems.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Skills Required:
- High School Education or equivalent.
- Good oral communication skills.
- Good interpersonal relation skills.
- Radio communication knowledge.
- Ability to write concise notes and take reports accurately.
- Good computer skills.

Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stay alert and awake through shifts. (Overnight shifts)
- Ability to walk buildings, climb stairs and unlock/lock doors when covering for safety officers.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience and in harmony with the SNU hourly pay structure.

Benefits: Generous benefit structure including retirement matching, vacation, sick leave, personal days, holidays and much more.

For additional details regarding SNU or how to apply for this position, please scroll to the bottom of the page and read the "ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION".

Department: SNU Safety and Security

Availability: Immediate Need – Part-Time

Purpose: Assist in providing a safe environment for students, faculty and staff of Southern Nazarene University. Provide people, building and property security against unlawful activities on the Southern Nazarene University Campus and off campus facilities.

Scope: Under the supervision of the safety and security director or superior(s), perform duties and actions described below.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Including, but not limited to…

• Scheduled securing and unlocking of campus facilities, etc.
• Patrolling campus parking and enforcing parking regulations, etc.
• Providing assistance to students, faculty and staff by jumping batteries, help changing tires, etc.
• Parking and crowd supervision at major events on campus.
• Assistance with disturbances and violations of the law on campus.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Skills Required:

• High School Education or equivalent.
• CLEET Certification (Level I & II) or ability to get certification ASAP.
• Good interpersonal relation skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to write concise incident and crime reports.
• Radio communication knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

• Required to work inside and out in all weather conditions.
• Must have good visual acuity, depth perception, field of vision, night vision, and color vision in order to perform required duties.
• Must be able to individually lift 50 pounds and with assistance, lift heavier objects in the performance of duty.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch in performance of duty.
• Good driving skills and an acceptable driving record.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience and in harmony with the SNU
hourly pay structure.

Benefits: Generous benefit structure including retirement matching, vacation, sick leave, personal days, holidays and much more.

For additional details regarding SNU or how to apply for this position, please scroll to the bottom of the page and read the "ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION".

Position:
Southern Nazarene University is seeking to fill a part time (25 hours/week) lab manager position in the Department of Biology beginning August 2013.

Qualifications:
The candidate must have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree with a major in biology or chemistry. The candidate should be a recent graduate with experience as a teaching assistant or have prior experience as a research technician in a research lab. The candidate should be committed to the pursuit of academic excellence with an enthusiasm for student interactions.

Responsibilities:
· Preparation- Order lab materials and coordinate with teaching assistants preparation of materials for the lab exercises.

· Teaching- Assist teaching the anatomy, physiology, cadaver dissection, freshmen biology laboratory courses and others as needed.

· Safety- Compile MSDS information on all chemicals used in each lab and make sure the correct safety precautions and equipment are present in each lab.

· Equipment Maintenance- Coordinate all maintenance on large equipment as well as smaller instruments such as microscopes and pipettors.

· Chemical Monitoring- Oversee disposal of all expired chemicals with the CHO and work with the CHO to compile a list of all chemicals used by the biology faculty.

· Updating of Lab Exercises- Keep up with lab techniques, which are rapidly changing.

Hourly Pay Structure:
Commensurate with experience and in harmony with the SNU hourly pay structure.

The Department:
SNU offers B.S. degrees in biology, biology/chemistry (as a joint major with the Department of Chemistry) and environmental studies. The majority of students are preparing for a medical or physician assistant graduate school program. Thus, the department is committed to offering the quality of coursework necessary to prepare students for successful admission into graduate and professional programs. In addition, the Biology Department operates a field station in Costa Rica; the Quetzal Educational Research Center (QERC) is a 4000 sq. ft. laboratory, classroom, and dormitory complex situated on a 400 acre site along the Savegre River in San Gerardo de Dota. The department maintains and staffs the facility while coordinating visiting research scientists and student education groups as well as conducts a spring semester study abroad program through QERC.

The University:
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the State Board of Education, Southern Nazarene University (SNU) is a private, liberal arts university with a variety of undergraduate, graduate and adult education programs. As a Christian community of scholars, we model the hospitality of grace, the pursuit of truth and the practice of discipleship, all within the Wesleyan-holiness tradition, as we prepare graduates who THINK with clarity, ACT with integrity and SERVE with purpose. SNU has an enrollment of approximately 2000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Location:
SNU is located on a 44-acre site in Bethany, a western suburb of Oklahoma City. Oklahoma’s largest city, Oklahoma City is at the crossroads of three interstate highways (I-40, I-44, and I-35) and is served by several national and regional airlines. Oklahoma City was listed in August 2011 as one of the top 10 best places to live in the United States by the Wall Street Journal. SNU also has an additional campus in Tulsa, OK, which is 90 miles from Oklahoma City.

Application Process:
Contact Dr. Carrie Bentley (cbentley@snu.edu), Biology Department Chair, directly to indicate your interest and ensure that your name is considered.

Candidates wishing to apply for this position should submit:
1) letter of application;
2) curriculum vita;
3) a two-page statement highlighting the candidate’s perspective and understanding with regard to the integration of Christian faith and learning, as well as the integration of Christian faith and science;
4) three letters of reference;
5) and copies of academic transcripts to:

Mr. Chris Peterson
Director of Human Resources
Southern Nazarene University
6729 N.W. 39th Expressway
Bethany, OK 73008

Emailed application packets preferred, please send to cpeterso@snu.edu or in person at Rm 306 Bresee Hall

For additional details regarding SNU or how to apply for this position, please scroll to the bottom of the page and read the "ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION".

Supervisor: Dean, College of Professional & Graduate Studies

Primary Purpose:
To support Professional & Graduate Studies (PGS) through the development, maintenance, and oversight of all functions related to marketing Professional & Graduate Studies (PGS) programs

Availability: Immediate Opening – Full Time

Salary: Commensurate with experience and in harmony with the SNU
salary structure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Marketing
Attract and enroll new students for in PGS programs through the design, development and placement of advertising and other marketing activities, including a major emphasis on online marketing:

• Coordinate all phases of advertising and marketing of PGS programs including design and placement of ads.
• Coordinate all phases of lead-to-applicant-to-enrollment process for PGS programs.
• Prepare and maintain reports, forms, timelines, and other enrollment tracking projects, as needed.
• Support PGS programs through development and implementation of effective, creative marketing campaigns. 
• Oversee and manage budget for marketing and advertising. Develop and implement strategic marketing plan for PGS. 
• Work with radio reps and voice talent to develop and produce radio spots. 
• Oversee development and placement of print ads. 
• Coordinate WEB page development and ensure it is up-to-date. 
• Develop and manage online presence for all PGS including, but not limited to, creation of Google strategies and use of social media. 
• Develop and establish relationships across PGS programs to develop and maintain “brand” continuity.

Enrollment
Responsible for coordination of enrollment process from initial contact to enrollment. Responsibilities require position to:

• Generate on-line and paper applications. 
• Ensure reception of official transcripts. 
• Coordinate oversight of applicant’s progress through Financial Aid. 
• Manage communication with applicant throughout application process. 
• Coordinate enrollment operations for PGS. 
• Oversee operations and use of “Recruiter” portion of Ellucian system. 
• Perform other tasks and activities as assigned by Dean of College of PGS

General
Oversee and coordinate events and activities related to the attraction and enrollment of new PGS students:

• Attend and represent SNU at various Chamber events. (NW, OKC, MWC) 
• Ensure attendance at Higher Ed Alliance monthly meetings. · Coordinate all activities at Tinker Air Force Base including, but not limited to Tinker Education Guide.
• Coordinate all activities specifically related to OCCC Transfer Day and OCCC Job Fair and any like events on or away from campus.
• Act as point person and responder for invitations to represent SNU at Education Fairs, college transfer days, trade shows, etc.
• Maintain relationships with 2-year feeder colleges. (Rose State, Oklahoma City Community College, Redlands, and OSU-OKC)
• Monitor and guarantee an adequate number of promotional supplies are always on hand.
• Participate on SNU committees that oversee enrollment, marketing, and publishing.

Special Skills and Qualifications

• Must have MBA or equivalent
• Must have experience with social marketing
• Must be familiar with Google and Google Analytics
• Must exhibit human relations skills
• Must exhibit excellent communication skills—verbal, written, phone
• Must be self-directed and capable of multitasking
• Organizational, time management, administrative
• Must have an understanding of the relationship between strategic marketing and financial performance
• Understand customer acquisition and retention strategies - and make appropriate investments
• Have a thorough understanding of Marketing’s 5Cs (Customer, Company, Competition, Collaborators, Context), STP (Segmentation, Targeting, Positioning), and the 4Ps (Product, Price, Place, Promotion)

For additional details regarding SNU or how to apply for this position, please scroll to the bottom of the page and read the "ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION".

Position: Full time (12 month) staff position. Start date: July/August 2013.

Reporting: The Associate University Pastor of Worship and Chapel will work with and report directly to the Lead University Pastor/Dean of the Chapel.

Scope: This position focuses primarily on spiritual care for students through incarnational/relational ministry. This position works directly with the Lead University Pastor to develop holistic Christian ministries with the campus community. Programming responsibilities could include leading musical worship in chapel, organizing worship teams and working with Lead Pastor to plan chapel experiences on campus.

A successful candidate will:

Be ordained as an elder or deacon – or be pursuing/be willing to pursue such ordination – in the Church of the Nazarene. Have been involved in ministry in the local church setting. Have achieved an undergraduate degree and be working towards or willing to work towards graduate degrees in worship, theology, or ministry.

General Pastoral Responsibilities:

Be present and available to students building strong and authentic Pastor/Student relationships with them. Spend time in prayer for students and bring specific requests to staff. Be available to give solid Christian advice and spiritual direction consistent with SNU’s philosophy and theology. Meet personally with no less than 15 or 20 students per week, which includes attending SNU events and sharing no less than 5 meals per week on campus with students. Write notes and cards of encouragement to students on a weekly basis. Be aware of student issues and work closely with student development to address these issues when possible. Have an open door policy in your office for any and all students, faculty, and staff. Work with Lead University Pastor to develop holistic Christian ministries for the campus community.

Specific Responsibilities: 

Lead worship and organize bands for chapel experiences. We would prefer this applicant be able to sing and lead worship as well as serve in pastoral role for students. Attend and organize weekly sound checks. Identify students who have interest in singing and playing in chapel and organize them, teach, and disciple them. Hire, work with and schedule our student chapel technology crew making sure they are adequately trained and equipped and that chapel runs smoothly and professionally. Work with the Lead University Pastor to set chapel themes. This includes working to visually portray the theme on stage. Help set the chapel speaker schedule by communicating with speakers once Lead Pastor has contacted them. This includes making sure speakers are paid and their needs for chapel are met. It also includes working with speaker or assistant to arrange transportation, housing, and meals for speakers. Work as “Producer” for Chapel. This not only includes being present and often leading in chapel but also working with student workers and interns. Work with SGA to schedule and organize class chapels and special chapel events. Work with Campus Ministries to strengthen Student Led Chapel. Help launch any new services on campus. Be willing and ready to speak in chapel several times throughout the year. Work with Lead Pastor to make improvements in Herrick to upgrade chapel experience.  CCLI Reporting (Track all music that is performed in chapel, Report all of that music on the CCLI website, Communicate with Remedy to see if they performed any music that needs to be reported.)

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefit package included.

For additional details regarding SNU or how to apply for this position, please scroll to the bottom of the page and read the "ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION".

Additional Application Documents Requested:
In addtion to the items requested in the "ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION" at the bottom of this page, in order to apply for this position please also send the following directly to Blair Spindle, bspindle@snu.edu:

• A statement describing applicant's call to pastoral ministry and philosophy of worship in the church.
• A statement defining these six phrases in your own words. What do they mean in the context of pastoral ministry to college students? “Hospitality of Grace” “Pursuit of Truth” “Practice of Discipleship” “Think with Clarity” “Act with Integrity” and “Serve with Purpose.”
• All undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies of official transcripts are accepted for initial application)
• Three (3) letters of reference. 

The following information applies to all positions found above.

Application Procedure:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department:
cpeterso@snu.edu
405.717.6291 (fax)
in person in room 306 of Bresee Hall

Southern Nazarene University's mission is to transform lives through higher education in Christ-centered community. As a Christian community of scholars, we model the hospitality of grace, the pursuit of truth and the practice of discipleship, all within the Wesleyan-holiness tradition, as we prepare graduates who THINK with clarity, ACT with integrity and SERVE with purpose.

Southern Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national or ethnic origin, marital status, or disability in the recruitment, admission, and treatment of students or access to university programs or activities including the operation of all university programs, activities, services and employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies including Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Age Discrimination:

University Provost
Southern Nazarene University
Bresee Hall
6729 NW 39th Expressway
Bethany, OK 73008
405-491-6300

Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene.It reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Section 702-703, U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964).Preferred candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian faith, active participation in a local Church, and a philosophy of Christian higher education consistent with the Wesleyan tradition.