The list below provides information about staff jobs currently available on Harding University's campus. (For faculty positions, please contact the dean or department chair of the appropriate academic department.)
Qualified persons filing timely applications will be given consideration for the positions listed. Applications must accompany resumes to be considered for a position. Posted positions are open for a minimum of five (5) working days.
Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Harding University are available and interested. The policy for employees requesting to transfer can be found in the Employee Handbook on Pipeline.
Unless otherwise noted, posted positions are 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.
Applicants are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources with any questions. Please do not contact departments directly.(Updated: 05-09-2008)
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** The "Open for Hire" date indicates the position has been posted for a minimum of five working days and can be offered to a candidate.
Financial Aid/Customer Relations--Student Financial Services--Under general supervision advises students and parents regarding financial aid process and the steps necessary to procure student financial aid. Provide to students and families the first tier of technical assistance in the office computer lab, on the phone and via email for completion of federal student aid requirements. Respond to internal and external request for information with questions regarding financial aid and other student needs. Troubleshoot and problem-solve each guest’s financial aid need. Conduct proactive calling campaigns for current and prospective financial aid applicants, advising students and families regarding their financial aid options. When necessary deferral to the student’s designated counselors is made.
Secretary--Honors College--Under direct supervision this position is the primary point of contact for the Honors College to the public and university community. This position performs a variety of office support and/or secretarial duties for the program, such as composing and word processing a variety of standard documents and correspondence, relaying and resolving routine telephone and/or walk-up inquiries, scheduling calendar items and meetings, making travel arrangements, processing forms, performing data entry, and establishing and maintaining records. Edits and proofreads documents to ensure accuracy. May perform duties involving simple mathematical calculations.
Secretary/Receptionist--Business Office--Schedules appointments; answers incoming calls, gives information to customers, or directs customers to appropriate personnel; maintains filing system; and otherwise relieves office staff of clerical work and minor administrative and business detail.
Creative Coordinator--Admissions--Under general supervision, creates and coordinates all external messages for the Office of Admissions Services with the main purpose of recruiting prospective undergraduate students. Prefer degree in Graphic Design, Marketing or related field, and a minimum of three (3) years experience. Please submit samples of previous graphic design or marketing work with your application.
Secretary--College of Bible--Schedules appointments, gives information to callers, and otherwise relieves faculty and administrative personnel of clerical work and minor administrative and business detail.
Circulation Assistant--Brackett Library--Under direct supervision, follows the policies of the Circulation Department: in providing service to library patrons; maintaining stacks and reserve collections; providing services both public and technical required for efficient access to library information and leads the student workers attached to the Circulation Department.
Information Services Assistant--Brackett Library--Under general supervision, performs defined tasks and/or services for customers at the reference service desk with inquiries concerning the online databases, print reference sources, government documents, etc. The position will direct the student reference assistants and assist other library employees as needed.
Assistant to the Director--Brackett Library--Provides assistance to the library director which include but are not limited to secretarial and receptionist duties for the library; schedules and coordinates the annual Christian School Librarians Conference held each July, is the contact person for attendees, maintains a listserv for attendees communication throughout the year; collects statistics and assists in creation of the annual report; assists in the acquisitions process of library materials including gifts; makes travel arrangements for library personnel; supervises a student worker.
Administrative Assistant--Center for World Missions--Provide clerical and secretarial support to the Center for World Missions and Global Outreach.
Assistant to Sports Information Director--Athletics--Assists the Harding Sports Information Director in all facets of promoting the intercollegiate athletic program and its sports teams.
Administrative Assistant--Academic Advising--Under general supervision, performs and oversees a variety of administrative duties, including providing assistance to the advising center Director. Duties include, but are not limited to, secretarial and receptionist duties and a variety of office support functions. Additional duties include helping to coordinate scheduling for graduate assistant or student interns, outcomes assessment reporting, monitoring departmental budget/expenses, managing the calendar, scheduling appointments, contacting students, assigning advisors, as well as help with advising.
Secretary--Student Life--Under direct supervision, performs a range of basic office support activities for the assistant deans, such as answering the phones and directing calls, greeting and directing visitors, answering questions and performing routine clerical, data entry, and/or word processing work as assigned.
Assistant Athletic Director--Athletics--Assists the Athletic Director in operating the Athletic Department at Harding University. This position involves the supervision of all aspects of the administration of the Athletic Department. Responsible for some decision making, as well as communication with other departments and groups on campus and associates outside the University.
Administrative Assistant--American Studies Institute--Under general supervision, performs a variety of administrative duties for the ASI office, which require a range of skills and a knowledge of organizational policies and procedures. Assists and directs visitors, and resolves administrative problems and inquiries; composes, edits, and proofreads correspondence and reports, and prepares a range of administrative documents.
Secretary--Public Relations--Under direct supervision, performs a range of basic office support activities for the department, such as answering the phones and directing calls, greeting and directing visitors, answering questions and performing routine clerical, data entry, and/or word processing work as assigned.
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