Employment Opportunities

Missouri Valley College seeks a dynamic and energetic professional to join our advancementteam as the Director of Alumni and Community Engagement.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning and implementation of programs and projects that strategically engage alumni in strengthening programs and provide tangible benefits to alumni and current students. The director will create and maintain pathways for alumni participation that advance the goals of the college; working with the advancement office to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward alumni giving; and serving as a liaison between the college and Alumni Association Board. In addition, they will be tasked with creating meaningful community programs and initiatives for Saline County residents and businesses, while working to expand the college’s engagement reach regionally.

Work Environment

• This position operates in a professional office environment but also requires flexibility for attending events on and off-campus.
• Travel and working evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Advancement team to develop and implement an effective strategic plan that creates meaningful alumni and community engagement with the college.
• Lead the Alumni Association Board in developing alumni engagement strategies and programs that build and maintain strong and productive relationships with alumni.
• Partner with academic and athletic departments to foster alumni involvement in student mentorship, career development, and college activities.
• Plan, organize, and execute alumni and community engagement programs and events that support the college’s strategic plan as well as the goals of the Office of Advancement.
• Ensure accurate and complete alumni database records; capture contact, biographical and career information of alumni via surveys, projects (e.g. alumni directory), correspondence, website, etc.
• Establish and build relationships with a wide range of alumni, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally; maintain regular communication with alumni via direct contact, email, alumni web pages, and print publications.
• Educate graduating students about alumni benefits and engage them in programs.
• Collaborate closely with Advancement Office to increase support from alumni; routinely identify and qualify alumni prospects for gifts.
• Oversee and balance the budget for the department;
• Provides support for the programming and events for alumni and community engagement including planning, registrations, marketing, and promotions.
• Provides weekly and monthly activity reports.
• Supports the work of other departments within the Advancement Office in planning, organizing, and execution.

Skills

• Honesty, integrity, and character are of the highest quality.
• Excellent strategic, organizational and project management skills, and the ability to simultaneously plan and execute multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal, team and leadership skills; tact and flexibility in working with diverse population groups. 
• Experience in team and strategy collaboration within a broad organizational structure.
• Excellent management skills, including coaching and developing student employees and volunteers.
• Strong ability to understand alumni needs, show good judgment and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with decision makers across many levels of an organization.
• Experience with volunteer recruitment, management, and stewardship.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Strong track record as relationship builder and collaborator.
• Excellent written and oral communication, and advanced presentation skills.
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Experience in event planning and execution.
• Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree
• 5+ years’ experience in alumni relations and/or community relations and/or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in higher education/non-profit fundraising.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or a similar constituent database preferred.

Application Instructions

To apply for the Director of Alumni and Community Engagement position, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role to Dan G. Grigg, Sr.

VP of Institutional Advancement at griggd@moval.edu.

Additional Information

As a pre-condition of employment, the applicant must be authorized to work in the United States. Employment at MVC is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background check. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. May require occasional overnight travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Missouri Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Missouri Valley College does not discriminate on the grounds of color, race, sex, religion, marital status, disability, national origin, veteran’s status, age, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

About Missouri Valley College

Founded in 1889, Missouri Valley College is a private, four-year liberal arts college located in Marshall, Missouri. Known for its dynamic, richly diverse, and friendly educational environment, Missouri Valley College offers many opportunities to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Faculty are personally and professionally engaged in preparing thoughtful citizens for meaningful lives and careers. Grounded in the liberal arts, undergraduate and graduate studies empower students to master interdisciplinary skills needed to succeed in a knowledge-based global society. Stewardship of resources will sustain innovative teaching to stimulate critical thinking, creativity, aesthetic appreciation, and the joys of lifelong learning.

Missouri Valley College, with one of the largest athletic departments in the country, has a full-time opening for head tennis coach. Responsibilities include planning, development, and implementation of activities surrounding team practices and contests, budget management, equipment and supplies, fundraising and recruiting, retention, and more.

The head coach is accountable for modeling professional demeanor and mentoring student-athletes with an emphasis on the NAIA Champions of Character model. This position is responsible for ensuring that all tennis related activities are aligned with the mission of the college and remain in compliance with Missouri Valley College, Heart of America Conference, and NAIA rules and policies.

Responsibilities:

• Administers and plans all aspects of the tennis program.
• Assist in building strong relations between the community and the athletic department.
• Administers the team budget effectively according to department and college guidelines; complies with policies related to requisitioning and purchasing; monitors team budget making sure not to exceed the allotted budget.
• Approves and manages all team travel, hotel costs, meal costs, and other expenses.
• Cooperates with athletic trainers and other college health personnel in the care and prevention of injury and illness. Immediately notifies ATC staff concerning all injuries/illnesses.
• Ensures that all student-athletes have completed all required eligibility forms prior to participation.
• Establishes and enforces all team and department regulations regarding personal conduct.
• Evaluates, selects, recommends purchase, and works actively with the athletic administration to create and maintain inventory of team supplies, equipment and uniforms.
• Coordinates recruitment of well-qualified student athletes, who will thrive as students and in their sport.
• Recruit and retain a minimum roster size, including varsity and varsity reserve team experiences as directed by the administration.
• Makes recommendations to the Director of Athletics for annual scheduling.
• Manages invoices, credit card reconciliations, and all financial and administrative documentation as needed by the supervisor.
• Supports the team’s adherence, individually and collectively, to the MVC policies for student conduct, both implicit and explicit, and works with the VP of Student Affairs as needed to support these policies.
• Supports, monitors, and evaluates the academic and athletic performance of tennis student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, master’s preferred.
• Coaching experience at a NCAA, NAIA, Junior College institution or professional tennis league equivalent preferred.
• Working knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations -Ability to lead and manage others successfully.
• Valid chauffeur’s; driver’s license.
• Must be able to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective relationships with the community, faculty, students, and staff.
• Demonstrated integrity, honesty, and principled behavior.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Comfortable with using and managing social media, electronic mail and Hudl.
• Enthusiastically supports the mission and values of Missouri Valley College.
• Treats each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect.

Application Instructions

Please send resume and cover letter to Athletic Director Scott Queen at queens@moval.edu.

Additional Information

As a pre-condition of employment, the applicant must be authorized to work in the United States. Employment at MVC is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background check. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. May require occasional overnight travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Missouri Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Missouri Valley College does not discriminate on the grounds of color, race, sex, religion, marital status, disability, national origin, veteran’s status, age, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

About Missouri Valley College

Founded in 1889, Missouri Valley College is a private, four-year liberal arts college located in Marshall, Missouri. Known for its dynamic, richly diverse, and friendly educational environment, Missouri Valley College offers many opportunities to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Faculty are personally and professionally engaged in preparing thoughtful citizens for meaningful lives and careers. Grounded in the liberal arts, undergraduate and graduate studies empower students to master interdisciplinary skills needed to succeed in a knowledge-based global society. Stewardship of resources will sustain innovative teaching to stimulate critical thinking, creativity, aesthetic appreciation, and the joys of lifelong learning.

Missouri Valley College has an opening for a creative programmer analyst, responsible for designing, developing, coding, testing, and maintaining a variety of dashboards and reports within Argos and also Microsoft Power Bi, accessing SQL databases within our Ellucian Colleague Student Information System (SIS). You will work closely with end-users, and other team members to identify business needs and translate them into technical solutions. Programmer Analyst is also responsible for developing computer software applications in C#.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in programming languages C# and Microsoft T-SQL
• Experience developing reports and dashboards within Argos
• Experience using Ellucian Colleague UI and Self Service
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Power Bi and Excel
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server database management systems
• Ability to analyze complex data and design efficient, effective software solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Preferred Knowledge

• Familiarity with web development technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript,ASP.NET).
• Understanding of programming languages such as Java, C++, Python is a plus
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies and life cycles (Agile, Waterfall).

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborates with department heads, managers, and other stakeholders to fully understand the tasks that must be accomplished by the software or report requested.
• Ensures accuracy of data.
• Serves as point of contact for Ellucian Colleague administration including Self-Service. Administrator for the D2/ILP integration with Brightspace
• Co-manages College’s GitHub repository.
• Creates SQL queries to provide ad-hoc reports, analysis and datasets based on business needs. Develops and designs standard reports, custom reports and dashboards using SQL data query and reporting tools.
• Leads data discovery, data verification and mapping.
• Designs, or assists with design of graphical user interface (GUI) as needed.
• Manage data imports into Colleague.
• Collaborates with systems analysts to obtain and analyze project specifications and flow charts.
• Develops a flow chart of data input & potential problems that could emerge in a given environment; creates contingencies within the program for these possibilities, including error messages or alternate data flows.
• Tests programs; coordinates and observes beta testing of new or updated programs. Debugs or corrects any issues discovered during beta testing.
• Issues stable release.
• Serve as point of contact to submit Colleague related support tickets with Ellucian.
• Perform Colleague software updates including SA Valet and related applications.
• Upload applications from EMP into Colleague utilizing an internal import process. Analyzes, reviews, and revises programs as needed to increase operating efficiency or adapt programs to new requirements.
• Resend welcome email information to students as needed.
• Develops and maintains documentation of program development and revisions.
• Provides training and support to end users (resetting passwords, 2-Step verification, account access)
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Initiative, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
• Continuous Professional Improvement

Qualifications

• 1+ years Information Technology or related discipline preferred
• Previous experience with Argos and Colleague
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Physical and Attendance Requirements

• Stamina to perform duties as required, including the ability to stand or sit for extended time periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance as scheduled or expected by the supervisor.
• Inform the supervisor in advance (if possible) of any absence.
• Attend College events as requested by the supervisor or administration.
• Full-time position with the potential for occasional evening or weekend work for system maintenance and upgrades.
• On-call availability may be required for urgent system issues or outages.
• After-hours availability required for system updates and maintenance

Application Instructions

Please send cover letter, resume, and references to Alicia Jones at jonesa361@moval.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Missouri Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Missouri Valley College does not discriminate on the grounds of color, race, sex, religion, marital status, disability, national origin, veteran’s status, age, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

Missouri Valley College

Founded in 1889, Missouri Valley College is a private, four-year liberal arts college located in Marshall, Missouri. Known for its dynamic, richly diverse, and friendly educational environment, Missouri Valley College offers many opportunities to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Faculty are personally and professionally engaged in preparing thoughtful citizens for meaningful lives and careers. Grounded in the liberal arts, undergraduate and graduate studies empower students to master interdisciplinary skills needed to succeed in a knowledge-based global society. Stewardship of resources will sustain innovative teaching to stimulate critical thinking, creativity, aesthetic appreciation, and the joys of lifelong learning.

Missouri Valley College is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual for the position of Head Cross Country/Distance Coach. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and developing the cross country program, overseeing distance events on the track, fostering a competitive team environment, and ensuring a positive experience for student-athletes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership: Develop and maintain a successful cross country program that competes at a high level within the conference and nationally.
• Coaching and Training: Design and implement training plans that enhance athletic performance, focusing on developing athletes’ skills and strategies for both individual and team success.
• Recruitment: Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes who will contribute positively to the program and meet the academic standards of Missouri Valley College.
• Student-Athlete Development: Mentor student-athletes academically and athletically, promoting their personal growth, sportsmanship, and commitment to team values.
• Scheduling and Competitions: Plan, organize, and coordinate all aspects of the cross country schedule, including practices, meets, and travel arrangements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the track coach and athletics administration to support the college’s mission, vision, and goals, including fundraising efforts and community relations.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to all NAIA, conference, and institutional regulations and policies.
• Program Management: Oversee budgeting and financial planning for the cross country program, including equipment, travel, and other operational needs.
• Community Engagement: Promote the cross country and track program within the local community and engage in outreach activities to enhance the visibility of the program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in a related field
• Previous coaching experience in cross country at the collegiate level is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of distance training techniques and strategies.
• Proven ability to recruit and develop student-athletes in a competitive environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships within the team and with the wider college community.
• Commitment to the academic success and welfare of student-athletes
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of professional references to Scott Queen at queens@moval.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

As a pre-condition of employment, the applicant must be authorized to work in the United States. Employment at MVC is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background check. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. May require occasional overnight travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Missouri Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Missouri Valley College does not discriminate on the grounds of color, race, sex, religion, marital status, disability, national origin, veteran’s status, age, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

About Missouri Valley College

Founded in 1889, Missouri Valley College is a private, four-year liberal arts college located in Marshall, Missouri. Known for its dynamic, richly diverse, and friendly educational environment, Missouri Valley College offers many opportunities to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Faculty are personally and professionally engaged in preparing thoughtful citizens for meaningful lives and careers. Grounded in the liberal arts, undergraduate and graduate studies empower students to master interdisciplinary skills needed to succeed in a knowledge-based global society. Stewardship of resources will sustain innovative teaching to stimulate critical thinking, creativity, aesthetic appreciation, and the joys of lifelong learning.

Missouri Valley College seeks a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant/HR Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this dual role, you will be responsible for managing financial transactions and records while also handling various human resources functions to support our organization’s growth. This position requires a blend of accounting expertise and human resources acumen to maintain our financial health and foster a positive work environment.

You will work closely with management to ensure compliance with all financial regulations and HR policies, contributing to the overall success of our organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels. Your role will involve processing accounts payable, producing budget to actual expense reports, and assisting with employee onboarding process, benefits, and payroll. By leveraging skills in both accounting and human resources, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our operational efficiency and supporting a thriving workplace culture. If you are passionate about numbers and people, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily expenses and manage general ledger expense detail.
• Prepare and maintain annual budgets by forecasting fixed and variable expenses.
• Produce timely budget vs. actual expense reports for management and campus wide departments.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Process payroll and manage employee benefits administration.
• Maintain employee records and ensure all HR policies are up-to-date and compliant.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee relations matters and foster a positive workplace culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, human resources or related field.
• Preferred experience as an accountant or HR specialist.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and HR practices.
• Familiarity with accounting software and HR management systems.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Application Instructions

To apply, please email a letter of interest and resume to Jada Sherry at sherryj@moval.edu.

Additional Information

As a pre-condition of employment, the applicant must be authorized to work in the United States. Employment at MVC is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background check. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. May require occasional overnight travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Missouri Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Missouri Valley College does not discriminate on the grounds of color, race, sex, religion, marital status, disability, national origin, veteran’s status, age, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

About Missouri Valley College

Founded in 1889, Missouri Valley College is a private, four-year liberal arts college located in Marshall, Missouri. Known for its dynamic, richly diverse, and friendly educational environment, Missouri Valley College offers many opportunities to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Faculty are personally and professionally engaged in preparing thoughtful citizens for meaningful lives and careers. Grounded in the liberal arts, undergraduate and graduate studies empower students to master interdisciplinary skills needed to succeed in a knowledge-based global society. Stewardship of resources will sustain innovative teaching to stimulate critical thinking, creativity, aesthetic appreciation, and the joys of lifelong learning.

Missouri Valley College seeks an energetic senior leader to serve as its next director of athletics.

The director of athletics provides administrative direction and oversight for intercollegiate athletics staff, programs, facilities, and activities. The AD is responsible for overseeing the Missouri Valley College athletic program including planning, implementing, and directing all administrative activities, budgeting, hiring and development of all coaches and athletics staff; fundraising; strategic planning; and monitoring the individual intercollegiate athletic programs.

The AD is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, NAIA, Heart of America Conference and college regulations, administering departmental funds and accounts in a fiscally responsible manner and sustaining and modeling a culture of sportsmanship, professionalism, and respect at all levels.  The director also collaborates with student administrative offices and admissions on the recruitment and retention/persistence of student athletes. In addition, the AD ensures quality game experiences for student athletes, families, and guests. The AD works with the Advancement staff to conduct several important fundraising and community events each year.

The athletic director reports directly to the president. The AD maintains oversight of athletics budgets, operational accounts and booster accounts. Moderate travel is required for conference, regional and national meetings, team travel and fundraising visits.

Responsibilities

• Must be results-oriented and demonstrate a commitment to the college and department missions.
• Create a long-term strategy for athletic programs at MVC with corresponding initiatives and tactics; Coordinate, update and implement strategic planning process for athletics.
• Must be committed to the development of the whole student: mind, body, and spirit.
• Must ensure the program rewards student academic success, retention, and graduation, along with success on the field.
• Must always work to enhance the student-athlete experience, including developing strategies for student-athlete input in the experience.
• Must regularly attend athletic contests.
• Must also oversee the recruitment and retention of student-athletes to meet roster expectations.
• Must recommend team squad sizes and manage overall athletic recruitment process.
• Supervise athletics facilities and team travel.
• Monitor and report student-athlete course performance and assist coaches and student success with appropriate interventions.
• Coordinate use of facilities by outside organizations
• Coordinate team travel for athletics teams, including leasing and/or renting vehicles
• Develop and manage Athletics Department budget and then monitor its implementation.
• Develop athletics department and sport Key Performance Indicators and report on them regularly
• Maintain and report regularly on eligibility, participation, compliance and develop training programs in these areas for new coaches and those needing professional development
• Approve schedules and contracts for all contests.
• Approve all purchase orders, check requests, expense reports, and travel arrangements.
• Oversee the department’s office procedures and work.
• Hire mentor, guide and evaluate coaching and athletics staff.
• Oversee the Head Athletic Trainer and athletic administrative staff, including game management, marketing, attendance promotion, and half-time games/entertainment.
• Oversee the Sports Information Director’s role and duties as assigned.
• Coordinate or delegate the search process for open positions in the athletics department.
• Comply with all rules and regulations set forth by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, Heart of America Athletic Conference and Missouri Valley College
• Manage the student-athlete handbook and update it regularly, while coordinating appropriate changes to student handbook through the VP of Student Affairs;
• Evaluate, approve, and submit, in cooperation with the Faculty Athletic Representative, eligibility forms of all student athletes to the eligibility chair.
• Correspond with the NAIA on any special eligibility cases, such as hardships and other pertinent concerns.
• Support the NAIA’s Champions of Character initiative and implement it on campus
• Support the NAIA’s life skills and anti-drug education program.
• Represent the institution within the Heart and NAIA governance structure.
• Serve as the athletics department’s main liaison with various constituents.
• Lead the fundraising outreach for the athletic department in collaboration with the Advancement Office.
• Use the gameday experience to build community connections.
• Participate in the college’s annual fund endeavors and capital campaign projects
• Oversee the planning and implementation of the annual athletics department fundraising events
• Secure sponsorship for various athletics events, programs and facilities.
• Coordinate with the Alumni Office to develop alumni athletics events.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required; preferably in athletics management or related field
• Valid driver’s license, and current CPR certification
• Experience developing and implementing multi-faceted assessment plan in athletics or related area. Familiarity and experience with NAIA athletics
• Coaching experience, and multiple years of senior leadership in an athletic department, with experience managing all facets of an athletic department budget

Application:

Please send resume, cover letter, and references to Scott Queen at queens@moval.edu.

Additional Information

As a pre-condition of employment, the applicant must be authorized to work in the United States. Employment at MVC is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Missouri Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Missouri Valley College does not discriminate on the grounds of color, race, sex, religion, marital status, disability, national origin, veteran’s status, age, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

About Missouri Valley College

Founded in 1889, Missouri Valley College is a private, four-year liberal arts college located in Marshall, Missouri. Known for its dynamic, richly diverse, and friendly educational environment, Missouri Valley College offers many opportunities to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Faculty are personally and professionally engaged in preparing thoughtful citizens for meaningful lives and careers. Grounded in the liberal arts, undergraduate and graduate studies empower students to master interdisciplinary skills needed to succeed in a knowledge-based global society. Stewardship of resources will sustain innovative teaching to stimulate critical thinking, creativity, aesthetic appreciation, and the joys of lifelong learning.

Missouri Valley College has an opening for a thorough and energetic public safety and security officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, staff and visitors by patrolling the campus, reporting crime and enforcing college policies.

Responsibilities:

• Secures premises by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment and inspecting buildings and access points
• Upholds Missouri Valley College’s standards and reputation by complying with legal requirements of the Clery Act
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the College’s Emergency Action Plan
• Enforces campus parking regulations
• Completes incident/accident reports for missing or stolen property and criminal activity; assures accurate reports, including detailed, complete observations and information
• Conducts surveillance
• Interviews witnesses and obtains signatures
• Supports the College mission and service excellence while serving as an ambassador
• Models, supports and holds others accountable to the College’s values – integrity, dedication, excellence, creativity and teamwork
• Accompanies visitors, students and employees on campus upon request
• Provides public assistance, including lockout services, first aid, vehicle jump‐starts and traffic direction
• Prevents loss and damage via consistent reporting of concerns
• Educates violators on proper policies and procedures
• Job may require other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.
• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Acceptable criminal background check
• CPR and First Aid certifications must be obtained in a timely manner
• Security, military or law enforcement experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Ability to use good judgement, think critically and problem solve
• Ability to mediate, intervene and remain calm during emergencies, hostile situations and physical altercations
• Ability to work with large groups of students
• Effective communication skills
• Strong personal integrity

Physical Abilities

Must have ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hours daily; Ability to sit for extended periods of time; Ability to use a two-way radio; Ability to walk and stand for duration of shift; Ability to lift 25 pounds; Ability to report to work during emergencies, unless otherwise notified.

Application Instructions

To apply, please email a letter of interest and resume to Dr. Terry Russell at russellt@moval.edu.

Additional Information

As a pre-condition of employment, the applicant must be authorized to work in the United States. Employment at MVC is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background check. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. May require occasional overnight travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Missouri Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Missouri Valley College does not discriminate on the grounds of color, race, sex, religion, marital status, disability, national origin, veteran’s status, age, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

About Missouri Valley College

Founded in 1889, Missouri Valley College is a private, four-year liberal arts college located in Marshall, Missouri. Known for its dynamic, richly diverse, and friendly educational environment, Missouri Valley College offers many opportunities to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Faculty are personally and professionally engaged in preparing thoughtful citizens for meaningful lives and careers. Grounded in the liberal arts, undergraduate and graduate studies empower students to master interdisciplinary skills needed to succeed in a knowledge-based global society. Stewardship of resources will sustain innovative teaching to stimulate critical thinking, creativity, aesthetic appreciation, and the joys of lifelong learning.

Missouri Valley has an opening for the Director of Public Safety, who is responsible for maintaining public safety on campus, progressive community policing, as well as directing the enforcement of all federal, state, and local laws. The director oversees a full-time police officer and several part time officers.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining the Missouri Valley College Police Department mission and the policies and procedures in support of the college mission.
• Supervising departmental operations and directing departmental planning necessary to provide comprehensive law enforcement and public safety services.
• Recruiting a diverse police department, overseeing staff development and training, as well as staffing, hiring, disciplinary action, evaluation, and promotion.
• Managing and appropriately allocating the police department budget; analyzes, monitors and evaluates staffing utilization against budgeted staffing base.
• Promoting an interactive, positive relationship between the College Police Department and other departments or offices of the College, students, parents, faculty and staff with the goal of building trust and strong working relationships between the department and the community.
• Planning and developing strategies in conjunction with the Chief of Police in Marshall for the preparation and response to college emergency management.
• Serving as a member of the College Crisis management team.
• Developing and reviewing department policy ensuring compliance with state and national accreditation standards and best practices.
• Analyzing crime trends and incident reports; developing program utilizations of personnel to offset the trends; maintaining department crime statistics, including the compiling and filing of the annual security and fire safety report to the Department of Education (Clery Act) and monthly summary reports for the Vice President of Student Affairs.
• Addressing security concerns of College buildings and property, including security technology and routine security inspections on main and satellite campuses.
• Collaborating with other College leaders to develop policies and procedures for and to carryout effective, unified responses to emergencies, planned and unplanned events and community needs; issues crime and emergency alerts as appropriate; acts as responsible authority for the department in emergency response situations; and participates in supporting college-wide emergency response efforts.
• Developing campus outreach, education, and prevention programs related to public safety. Advises campus administrators of legal and liability issues related to campus safety.

Requirements:

On call responsibility required; valid license to operate a motor vehicle; must successfully undergo a comprehensive background investigation, eligible to obtain and maintain a commission to carry a firearm. Must possess academic credentials and experience suitable to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Must also possess at least five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in campus safety and protection or other law enforcement with at least three years of experience in a related supervisory position. Experience and knowledge of law enforcement policies and procedures, crime prevention, investigations, training for law enforcement personnel, and life safety programming required.

And must also demonstrate ability to address community concerns in a compassionate, forthright manner and to be visible on campus and to participate in the life of the campus and possess an understanding of mental health issues, as well as the value of having officers trained as mental health officers and being front-line contacts in this area.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience and knowledge of higher ed security and law enforcement, higher ed operations, and higher ed traffic and parking control management is preferred, as well as ability to speak Spanish or Portuguese, and understand social media platforms and their use in community engagement, crisis management, and law enforcement

Application Instructions

To apply, please email a letter of interest and resume to Dr. Terry Russell at russellt@moval.edu.

Additional Information

Applicants must be commission as a reserve officer through the Marshall, Mo Police Department. As a pre-condition of employment, the applicant must be authorized to work in the United States. Employment at MVC is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background check. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. May require occasional overnight travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Missouri Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other legislation prohibiting discrimination in employment and access to educational programs. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, and all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

About Missouri Valley College

Founded in 1889, Missouri Valley College is a private, four-year liberal arts college located in Marshall, Missouri. Known for its dynamic, richly diverse, and friendly educational environment, Missouri Valley College offers many opportunities to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Faculty are personally and professionally engaged in preparing thoughtful citizens for meaningful lives and careers. Grounded in the liberal arts, undergraduate and graduate studies empower students to master interdisciplinary skills needed to succeed in a knowledge-based global society. Stewardship of resources will sustain innovative teaching to stimulate critical thinking, creativity, aesthetic appreciation, and the joys of lifelong learning.