Course Materials Coordinator

Description

University Overview: 

MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) is a private, liberal arts university with a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and adult education programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.  Located in the Kansas City metropolitan area, MNU seeks to educate students to serve with purpose within the educational context of the liberal arts, and a Wesleyan-holiness theological perspective.  MNU has an enrollment of approximately 1300 students with over half considered traditional undergraduate students.  For more information about MNU, see our website:  www.mnu.edu.

Job Summary: This position is primarily responsible for gathering course material adoptions and providing solutions to the students of MNU. Regular communication with academic department administrative assistants and University professors is vital to ensure accurate delivery of course materials and related information. This position also aids the retail operations of the store.

Course Materials Coordination:

• Coordinate the EasyText program, MNU’s inclusive access solution
• Gather and manage textbook adoptions
• Maintain course schedule information
• Prepare enrollment estimates
• Accurately record and manage data in the university textbook management system
• Process invoices for payment

Retail Operations:

• Greet and assist customers
• Operate cash register
• Assist with maintenance of sales floor merchandise
• Receive merchandise and stock shelves
• Participate in general merchandise year-end inventory
• Assist with special events
• Direct tasks of assisting retail associates/student workers
• Assume some store manager responsibilities when necessary

Qualifications

Qualifications/Skills Required:

• Attention to detail and ability to work with interruptions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to manage concurrent activities
• Capable of decision making and problem solving
• Knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Office, email, internet)
• Ability to use specialized software for course material information management
• Demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service

Education and/or Experience:

• Course materials management experience highly preferred
• Previous experience with record keeping preferred
• Retail experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

• Occasional weekend availability
• Flexible schedule necessary

Work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position, please attach the following required documents.

• Resume and/or Cover Letter
• References
• Personal Statement Faith - see below

Questions about the application process and position may be directed to Abigail Harris, HR Generalist, at abrubaker@mnu.edu.

Statement of Faith: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an intentionally Christian Community and desires that all employees in positions of leadership reflect a foundational Christian position in word, attitude and action. While there is no predetermined length or format for the Personal Statement of Faith, the norm is a one or two-page narrative document describing the applicant’s central Christian beliefs, significant formative influences in the applicant’s Christian experience (e.g., religious experiences of conversion or the affirmation of one’s faith, one’s family and/or home life, spiritual aspirations), and ways in which the applicant’s faith is being demonstrated in daily patterns and practices.

MidAmerica is very much interested in reviewing applications from qualified members of traditionally underrepresented groups in America, including women and racial and ethnic minorities. MidAmerica Nazarene University policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, marital status, or disability in the recruitment and admission of students and in the operation of all university programs, activities, and services.   Any concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of gender or disability should be addressed to the Associate Academic Vice President, university coordinator of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, in the Academic Offices in Lunn Hall, (913) 971-3573.

*Christian faith and employment at MidAmerica Nazarene University: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. It reserves the right to prefer employees based on 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.

Read the university’s full Non-Discrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement at www.mnu.edu/jobs.