• Lectures and/or labs for
• • Introductory Biology (e.g. Cells, Genes, Ecology, Evolution, Environmental Science, Organismal Biology) or
  • Introductory Chemistry (majors or non-majors)
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Pathophysiology
• Conduct all class sessions according to the assigned schedule (in-person and/or online).
• Provide instruction, activities, assignments, assessments, and feedback to adequately cover all objectives for the specific course(s) taught,
• Deliver content using effectual methods which are appropriate to students with differing abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experience,
• Work effectively with the program Chair and/or the Laboratory Manager,
• Perform other duties as needed related to assigned courses.
• Remote appointments possible depending on course needs and at the discretion of the Dean

Qualifications include:

• Master’s degree or higher in specific discipline relevant to teaching responsibilities or a Master’s degree in another area with 18 credit hours of discipline graduate coursework from an accredited university/college
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching,
• Teaching experience with a diverse population (preferred),
• Experience with a Learning Management System such as Canvas (preferred).
• Experience with effective methods for engaging students through online learning (preferred)

academicemployment@avila.edu.

Avila University is not currently sponsoring or transferring H1B visas.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis.

Kansas City is a highly diverse community with African-American, Latino, Native American, Asian, Irish, Italian, German, Nordic, Anglo-Saxon, Slavic, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern communities.

Position Title

Position Available

Responsibilities

• Lectures and/or labs for introduction and advanced courses in kinesiology
• Conduct all class sessions according to the assigned schedule (in-person and/or online).
• Provide instruction, activities, assignments, assessments, and feedback to adequately cover all objectives for the specific course(s) taught,
• Deliver content using effectual methods which are appropriate to students with differing abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experience,
• Work effectively with the program Director and/or the Dean,
• Perform other duties as needed related to assigned courses.

• Master’s degree or higher in specific discipline relevant to teaching responsibilities or a Master’s degree in another area with 18 credit hours of discipline graduate coursework from an accredited university/college
• In specific circumstances, a Bachelor’s degree with advanced specialty credentials may be considered
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching,
• Teaching experience with a diverse population (preferred),
• Experience with a Learning Management System such as Canvas (preferred).
• Experience with effective methods for engaging students through online learning (preferred)

academicemployment@avila.edu.

Avila University is not currently sponsoring or transferring H1B visas.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis.

• Teaching chemistry courses, with labs, in general, organic, and biochemistry, with a possibility of teaching advanced courses in the applicant’s area of expertise that will strengthen the existing programs in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Professional Health Science.
• Willing to contribute to the college’s liberal arts core curriculum.
• Create an environment in the classroom which facilitates effective student learning
• Advise and motivate students to think, to question, and to critically analyze.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and assessing a chemistry curriculum
• Potential to maintain professional scholarship with the opportunity to mentor students as part of our capstone research experience program.
• Participate in service efforts in the College of Science & Health.

• Candidates must possess an earned doctoral degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Doctoral candidates with All but Dissertation (ABD) status would also be given full consideration for the position if the completion date is in the near future.
• Full time faculty will be academically and experientially qualified and maintain expertise in previously mentioned areas of responsibility.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a wide variety of settings.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Postdoctoral and/or industrial experience is desirable.
• Teaching experience desirable in baccalaureate education.

Strong preference will be given to candidates that have demonstrated ability to incorporate evidence-based practices in undergraduate chemistry lecture, laboratory, and research courses.

Successful candidates should highlight their experience and also be committed to contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, and contributions to equity and social justice through teaching, committee work, and/or scholarship.

Avila University is not currently sponsoring or transferring H1B visas.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis.

Kansas City is a highly diverse community with African-American, Latino, Native American, Asian, Irish, Italian, German, Nordic, Anglo-Saxon, Slavic, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern communities.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion are critically important to Avila University’s mission and the University is fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students.

Preferred: The successful candidate will preferably hold a Building Administrator license, and have experience as an elementary building principal.

Teach 6 credit hours in both fall and spring semesters.

Design and assist/oversee student designs and build of 2 mainstage productions per semester.

Serves as Technical Director in the day-to-day operations of the Scenic/Props, Electrical, and Sound for Goppert Performing Arts Center. Will ensure superior production values, safety, and smooth technical operations in all venues.

Maintain all logistical elements of operating and maintaining Goppert Performing Arts Center, including the mainstage, black box, and  music hall, and smaller rehearsal spaces. This includes maintaining a budget and maintenance of all equipment in the theatres and scene shops and overseeing external rental of the PAC spaces.

Supervise students and student employees including applying and enforcing safe working practices. Effectively mentor, supervise, and coordinate the work of students and others.

Serve as Technical Supervisor and client liaison for PAC shows, events, work calls and rehearsals as assigned. Responsible for backstage safety, communicate with Front of House personnel, communicate with outside crews, maintain and protect house equipment, and enforce house rules.

Support client production staff members by providing access to and specialized knowledge of equipment and facilities and keeping PAC equipment operating efficiently.

Ensure rigging system inspections, automation system upkeep and upgrades, and safety systems.

Communicate well with others and maintain confidentiality.

Successful candidates should highlight their experience and also be committed to contributing to a climate that supports a diverse study body, serves first-generation college students, and contributes to equity and social justice via teaching, committee work, and/or research.

Required Qualifications

• MFA in Theatre Design and Technology
• Experience teaching design and technical theatre at the university level with a record of excellence in teaching. Scenic, lighting, and sound are all required areas of competency.
• Experience supervising student projects and meeting production deadlines.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate a spirit of collegiality.  Positive collaborative interactions with diverse populations—performance faculty as well as other faculty in musical theatre, music, and dance,  faculty/staff/students from across Avila University, and the public—is essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to network in the community to promote Avila Performing Arts.
• OSHA certification(s)
• MiG welding experience.
• Theatrical automation experience.
• Experience managing performing arts spaces.
• Experience with stage management a plus.

Academic Affairs
Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64145-1698

Kansas City is a highly diverse community with African-American, Latino, Native American, Asian, Irish, Italian, German, Nordic, Anglo-Saxon, Slavic, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern communities

Avila University is committed to teaching students to be advocates for social justice, regardless of their professional and academic field. We are committed to educating our students as global citizens, capable of engaging across social and cultural boundaries.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are critically important to Avila University’s mission and the University is fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students.

• Meet and interact with public and employees in routine situations which require tact, discretion and courtesy.
• Answer phones and address caller issues, and route calls to appropriate individuals.
• Handles enrollment, major changes, graduation applications, agreement plans, and exception forms. Transcribes incoming transcripts from Kansas City area colleges/universities with agreement plans.
• Provide a variety of clerical duties including accurately entering data and maintaining student files and imaged files.
• Review and monitor new student files for completion and move to electronic files.
• Process and record student verifications, change of personal information, and other student requests.
• Sort and classify incoming mail and other information for efficient disbursement to appropriate recipients. Responsible for weekly deposits to the Business Office.
• Ability to handle confidential information with complete security.
• Assists with maintaining confidentiality of student information per FERPA.
• Supports and follows directives of Registrar and Associate Registrar.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High Diploma or GED and up to one-year experience.
• Must have a strong working knowledge with MS Word and Excel. Establish cooperative relationships in a calm tactful manner.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at one time.
• Excellent customer service required. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Associate degree or higher.
• Understanding of a Registrar’s Office and/or other areas of Higher Education.

Office of Human Resources
Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64145-1698

• Collaborate with academic advisors and other relevant staff to manage a caseload of at-risk students enrolled and/or interested in Avila’s nursing and allied health programs
• Provides one-on-one and small group academic coaching and tutoring for students taking foundational/gateway pre-nursing and pre-allied health science classes (such as biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and anatomy and physiology) and first-year courses in Avila’s nursing and allied health programs
• Observes, diagnoses, and discusses academic support needs with students and provides explanation, clarification, and reference materials
• Observes, mentors, and provides feedback and oversight to Peer Academic Coaches within Avila’s STEM, nursing, and allied health spaces
• Works with the Academic Success and Tutoring Services Director to develop, coordinate, and deliver tutor training and professional development activities related to providing academic support for nursing and allied health science students
• Works closely with faculty to identify academic support needs
• Develops, revises, and maintains Open Educational Resources (OERs), handouts, and other academic support resources
• Helps develop, deliver, and participate in relevant program assessment activities
• Provides basic problem solving and troubleshooting support for hardware/software/operations
• Advises Academic Success and Tutoring Services Director of resources needed
• Maintains an organized, orderly, and safe learning environment
• Participates in planning meetings
• Participates in creating and maintaining a positive team environment
• Coordinates special projects and activities as assigned

Kansas City is a highly diverse community with Black, Latino/Latina, Native American, Asian, Irish, Italian, German, Nordic, Slavic, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern communities.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are critically important to Avila University’s mission, and the University is fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students.

Office of Human Resources
Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64145-1698

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience of Mac computer labs and the Mac Server support
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with help desk support or like experience

Preferred Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience of Mac computer labs and the Mac Server support

Office of Human Resources
Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64145-1698

• Education:       Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• Skills:  Must have superior organizational and computer skills, the capability to manage several projects at once, strong attention to detail, plus the ability to work independently as well as part of a dynamic team. Must have exceptional customer service / donor relations skills.
• Other:  Database proficiency a must;
• Experience:     Two to three years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience in a fundraising environment
• Raiser’s Edge and/or Jenzabar experience a plus

Full-time Faculty Example:  This is a full-time position, eligible for the usual and customary benefits.  Avila University’s comprehensive benefit package includes a generous holiday schedule, tuition remission for employee and dependents, sick leave, retirement benefits and health insurance.

Part-time Example: This is a part-time position, eligible for a part-time benefit package.  Avila University’s benefit package includes generous holiday schedule, tuition remission for employees and dependents, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and health insurance.

N/A – If benefits are not available

Send cover letter and résumé to employment@avila.edu (email preferred) or mail to:

Office of Human Resources
Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64145-1698

• Provide support services by covering office phone and emails and assisting students and visitors.
• Provide counseling to prospective and continuing students and families regarding financial aid program requirements and procedures.
• Oversee weekly disbursement of Federal, State, Institutional, and Outside Aid
• Review Daily Add/Drop report to ensure any changes needed to student aid is made in a timely manner.
• Assist business office and Director of Financial Aid with Return to Title IV calculations.
• Perform Monthly Reconciliation of Federal Pell and Loan programs
• Coordinate Avila’s Financial Literacy Program, focused on personal finances, college affordability, and student loan debt
• Manage financial workshop each semester to meet the goals of the financial literacy program
• Participate in all Financial Aid events as assigned (extended hours on nights and weekends may be required at identified times of the year).
• Participate in office goal setting, planning, and policy/procedure updating.
• Maintain expertise in all areas of financial aid so that the department can plan and react positively to constantly changing Federal, State and institutional regulations concerning student aid.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Absolute attention to detail
• Superior communication, customer service and problem solving skills
• Preferred Qualifications include:
• One year of experience working in a Financial Aid Office
• Knowledge of financial aid programs and procedures

Office of Human Resources
Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64145-1698

Position Available

Responsibilities

The Director of Foundation, Government, and Corporate Relations is responsible for comprehensive oversight of Avila’s grants program. The incumbent will be responsible for constituency prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship; internal stakeholder engagement in grants prospecting, program design, and proposal development; application project management, writing, editing, budgets, submissions, and post-award activities.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Develop, write and edit grant proposals and reports. Submit 60-75 proposals/year, including 4-6 federal proposals/year.
• Proactively seek to identify 4-6 new prospects annually from corporate, foundation and government sources.
• Submit grant proposals/applications and reports on time and accurately.
• Assist with other writing projects, like case statements, Accent magazine articles, etc., as needed.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Program Oversight / Strategy:

• Create and manage a well-coordinated, strategic foundation/corporate development plan including assessment, cultivation, solicitation, including stewardship activities with the goal of raising maximum support for Avila priorities and critical initiatives.
• Identify and build relationships with faculty leading research and programs that align with institutional priorities and the needs of funders.
• Monitor the development of academic programs at the university to identify opportunities to engage foundations, government, and corporate prospects.
• Provide suggestions/recommendations to Advancement/University leadership for new, potential mission critical initiatives, which will assist in raising Avila’s profile with major funders.
• Attend Deans’ Council and other meetings as directed by Advancement leadership.

Grants Management:

• Identify and maintain current inventory of relevant foundations, government, and corporate grant opportunities.
• Work with Advancement/University leadership and campus colleagues to align Avila’s relevant strategic programming with prospective foundations, government, and corporate grant opportunities.
• Project manage select federal proposals, working with campus colleagues to complete and submit proposals approved by Avila leadership.
• Serve as primary liaison with external consultants to develop and submit select federal proposals.

Constituent Relationship Management:

• Identify and effectively match the needs and initiatives of government, foundation, and corporate funders with Avila’s needs and critical initiatives, serving as an expert liaison for the Avila community.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with community members and campus colleagues in order to strengthen and increase Avila’s ties to foundations, government, and corporate funders.
• Initiate appropriate stewardship activities through prospect proposals and personal visits.
• Serve as the primary relationship stewardship manager for a portfolio of foundations, government, and corporate entities.
•  Identify and cultivate corporate executives as prospects for individual giving.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  The employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the department.

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree, GPC or CFRE certification preferred.

Experience:

• 5-7 years’ experience in grants leadership capacity and successful documented corporate/foundation fundraising experience, preferably in higher education.

Skills:

• Demonstrate intellectual depth, professionalism, and collaborative skills required to gain the trust and confidence of both internal and external constituents.
•  Excellent communication skills, with the proven ability to produce compelling communication materials and present complex subjects in a clear, concise and persuasive manner.
• Excellent writing skills, with demonstrated proficiency in writing highly-competitive proposals that clearly articulate the need to funding the significance of the program.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to conduct research, analyze a variety of reference material, compile, evaluate and disseminate data.
• Strong organizational skills, with the proven ability to manage multiple, complex tasks and relationships with initiative and independence.
• Strong initiative with the ability to work with minimal oversight, exercise sound judgment and work effectively under pressure.

Other:

• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
• Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge as well as Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint a plus.
• Some travel may be required.

Office of Human Resources
Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64145-1698

Background check may be required.

• Lead staff person in implementation of all details of all events held by the Advancement & Alumni Relations department. Also, play a lead role in strategizing for virtual and new engagement events.
• Work closely with Senior Director of Development & Alumni Relations to manage Steer Dinner.
• Manages logistics and pre-event planning activities with vendors and hotel event planning.
• Oversees all auction item solicitations, pick-up, pre-event organization, setup at the event and post event follow up.
• Manage a committee of volunteers that assists in outreach for auction items, and recruit and train student volunteers at the event.
• Assist in recruitment of alumni to attend, support, organize tables, and volunteer at the event.
• Serve as lead staff person for registrations and night of registration/check-in area, and event volunteer management activities.

Event Planning and Production

• Assist with negotiations for space contracts and book event space, arrange food and beverage, order supplies and audiovisual equipment, and ensure appropriate décor (florals, linens, color schemes, etc.) meet the quality expectations for the event.
• Assist with preparing budgets and track event finances including check requests, invoicing, and reporting.
• Assist with managing on-site production, including event materials, clean up, and close out for events as necessary.
• Manage the Advancement & Alumni webpages and social media.
• Assist with promotions of events through web and social media postings.
• Ensure accuracy of Advancement & Alumni Relations webpages on university website.
• Create engagement opportunities on Avila Alumni social media pages.

• Must have superior interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills plus the ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team.  Excellent writing skills a must. Creativity a plus and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Experience: Three years of related experience.
• Proficiency with Greater Giving and Raisers Edge a plus.  Experience in a fund raising atmosphere or higher education a bonus.

Office of Human Resources
Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64145-1698

2.Work collaboratively with Center for Student Excellence (CSE) staff to implement persistence strategies targeted to meet the needs of Avila’s at-risk student groups.

3.Conduct regular student success meetings with students, as referred by the academic probation committee, utilizing progress reports, mid-term grades, and/or student probation records.

4.Provide academic support as requested via referrals from the Care Team and/or faculty and staff.

5.Work within Avila’s Early Alert system to identify struggling students, working with identified students to overcome obstacles in order to remain in school.

6.Collect data related to students served, the issues they face, services offered, or referrals made through personal data collected as well as Retention Management systems.

7.Work with students to ensure a successful fall/spring registration process.

8.Educate/conduct workshops/outreach for campus community as it relates to meeting the unique needs of at-risk students.

9.Identify and implement best practices for working with at-risk student groups.

10.Monitor potential barriers to student success and recommend modifications to processes, policies, and systems impacting student success.

11.Develop and coordinate transition orientation program(s) for transfer students with mentors.

Preferred qualifications – Master’s Degree in related field and member of at-risk student group preferred.

Office of Human Resources
Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64145-1698

Position Available

Responsibilities

• Correspond with appropriate community member for courses and articulation agreements.
• Responsible for updating Articulation Agreements.
• Correspond with appropriate faculty, chairs and deans for course evaluations.
• Process course evaluation updates.
• Update agreement worksheets and course evaluations for the web.
•  Become familiar with Core 42 and course MOTR numbers. Understand the impact on course articulations and articulation agreements.
• Relay updates to the Registrar.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Current student who has been accepted into a graduate program at Avila University.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor degree.

EXPERIENCE:

• Appropriate work experience in an office setting.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:

• Excellent customer service skills. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and data entry.
• Attention to detail. Willingness to learn.
• Strong problem solving and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to research and review data for accuracy.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (IN ADDITION TO MINIMUM) EDUCATION:

• Bachelor degree in business, communication, education, or English.

EXPERIENCE:

• One year in an academic environment.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft office and Jenzabar EX or other academic administrative software system.

Office of Human Resources
Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64145-1698