Job Openings
Title of Position: Coordinator of Reformed Church in America Relations
Central College invites applications for the position of Coordinator of Reformed Church in America Relations. This position is directly responsible to the Director of Development and the Dean of Admission for recruitment of students affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and fund-raising from Reformed Church in America congregations through strengthened relationships with individual churches and classes.
The Coordinator of Reformed Church in America Relations (RCA) cultivates productive relationships with RCA constituencies involving personal travel and face-to-face meetings with pastors, youth leaders, classis leaders, congregations, alumni and students throughout the United States . A recruitment plan will be developed and implemented to achieve the goal for RCA students attending Central College . The Coordinator will execute a plan to reach the fund-raising goal for church gifts for the annual fund. The successful candidate for this position will also coordinate web presence, the RCA Classis Scholarship program, represent Central College at RCA events and coordinate RCA general synod meetings when on Central's campus.
Qualifications include a b achelor's degree, extraordinary communication and interpersonal skills, an eagerness to work intelligently, efficiently, and persuasively to meet enrollment and fund-raising objectives; demonstrated success in team building; the capacity to interact effectively with the broad range of constituencies served by the college, and willingness to support the mission of Central College as a liberal arts college in the Christian tradition; the ability to travel (ground and air) and furnish own transportation. Candidates with one to two years of related experience and working knowledge and appreciation for the Reformed Church in America will be given preference.
To apply send a completed application(access application through www.central.edu/jobseekers), cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references to: Human Resources Office, Central College, Campus Box 6000, 812 University, Pella, IA 50219 or by e-mail to employment@central.edu. Review of applicants will begin immediately and proceed until the position is filled. Candidates recommended for employment are subject to a background investigation.
Central College is a private residential liberal arts college founded in an ecumenical Christian tradition that serves over 1600 students. The college maintains a long-standing commitment to international education with nationally recognized residential programs in nine locations: Paris; London and Colchester, England; Vienna; Granada, Spain; Leiden; Wales; Merida, The Yucatan, Mexico; and Hangzhou, China. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church of America and NCAA Division III athletics. Please visit the college website at www.central.edu.
Central College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to creating a diverse community. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
