Description

About the Job

The Student Financial Specialist is a full-time, non-exempt, remote position that works within the College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS) Office of Student Financial Services. The Specialist accepts incoming calls and emails regarding student financial aid, awarding, student accounts, and some registration inquiries. The office works with students enrolled in CAGS and also with internal constituents. This position will specifically serve our returning student team.

The  Financial Specialist maintains excellent student support in the areas of financial aid, payment arrangements, and student accounts and resolves student financial issues, pro-actively assisting students and parents to enable them to successfully investigate all payment options. The Student Financial Specialist also supports and assists inbound and outbound email communication from students with all accompanying questions and concerns. 

About CCU

Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.

Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914.  CCU’s motto is--grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV) 

CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.

CCU embraces an educational model that was present at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities. It is made up of three pillars—competence, character and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time.

A leader in higher education, CCU has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had ten consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its two colleges--the College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.

What is most appealing about working at CCU?

1. Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
2. Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
3. Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
4. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

We’re looking for candidates who have:

1. Desire to develop client relationships and provide excellent customer service with internal and external constituencies.        
2. Ability to process multiple tasks and a wide variety of constituent issues. 
3. Proficiency in a computer environment and able to handle confidential information with integrity.     
4. A bachelor’s degree (preferred).

Key Job Duties

1. Contribute to CCU’s mission, Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Service Specialist contributes to the mission by promoting Christ-centered higher education and by exemplifying Christ as they create relationships with students and their parents.
2. Troubleshoot account issues regarding payments, student aid, and financial arrangements.
3. Work with new and current students to ensure payment/aid is in place.
4. Respond to inbound calls, e-mails, and initiate outbound communication to students, regarding financial aid and student account concerns.
5. Understand and communicate CCU policy and processes.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

What we offer our employees:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process.  

Colorado Christian University’s pay philosophy is based on internal and external data for pay equity; along with budgetary considerations for effective stewardship. Pay will be assigned based on relevant experience at a range of $17.00 - $18.25 per hour. We reserve the right to pay an equitable rate that we believe is within our salary structure or that may fit a candidate’s qualifications or experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage range for a job offer. CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations to attract the best possible talent. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.

Spiritual Requirements

1. Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.
2. Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.
3. Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.
4. Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU’s Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Colorado Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status. CCU is committed to an environment free from discrimination and harassment and calls on every member of the university community to be vigilant in deterring and reporting all violations. CCU does reserve the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices. All employees who work at CCU must demonstrate a spiritual testimony consistent with our evangelical mission and follow our lifestyle expectations.

Description

About the Job

The Student Resource Specialist (SRS) is a full-time, non-exempt position serving Colorado Christian University's College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS). This position works out of the Office of Student Success department, specifically on the Student Services team, supporting the Director of Student Success Systems and Projects, and other specific functions for the Student Success staff. The SRS is the primary source for ensuring that the best resources are available for our students.

About CCU

Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.

Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914.  CCU’s motto is--grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV)

CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.

CCU embraces an educational model that was present at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities. It is made up of three pillars—competence, character and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time.

A leader in higher education, CCU has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had ten consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its two colleges--the College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.

What is most appealing about working at CCU?

1. Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
2. Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
3. Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
4. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

We’re looking for candidates who have:

1. 2-5 years of experience working in advising and student retention.
2. Excellent customer service, organization skills, and timeliness, with a strong work ethic.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
4. Working knowledge of technology, software, and programs that will improve and enhance the student experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, and knowledge of learning management systems Blackboard and Brightspace/D2L . 
5. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and have a working knowledge of a wide variety of topics pertaining to student success.
6. Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and within the boundaries of federal and state laws, as well as University policy and procedures.
7. The ability to work collaboratively on a team and be flexible as project demands change.
8. Spanish speaker preferred.
9. Master’s degree preferred. 

Key Job Duties

1. Contribute to CCU’s mission: CCU provides Christ-centered higher education to transform students to impact the world with grace and truth. The SRS contributes to this mission by ensuring that students have the best resources available and by fostering strategic partnerships to enhance the overall student experience, thus creating avenues through which students can make the most of their Christ-centered education, and be transformed with grace and truth.
2. Develop relationships and work directly with key vendors (Tree of Life/Bookstore, Brainfuse, Straighterline, Prior Learning Credit/CAEL) to ensure the best resources are available for students.
3. Identify and provide key information to the Vice President of Student Success and to the Director of Student Success Systems and Projects regarding data and metrics, based on usage and trends of the most helpful resources.
4. Maintain, edit, and update the information in the Learning Management System to ensure accuracy and to confirm resources are functioning effectively and efficiently. Update CAGS Writing Guide and Video Tutorials on an ongoing basis, working with University Communications.
5. Assist in Developing Student Success plans and resource-based interventions.
6. Assist with the transition of the Learning Management System, providing insight and direction based on best practices and mitigating questions by providing proactive timelines based on the integration and implementation of the new platform.
7. Work with other departments on an as-needed basis for the development of Office of Student Success resources.
8. Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

What we offer our employees:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process.

Colorado Christian University’s pay philosophy is based on internal and external data for pay equity; along with budgetary considerations for effective stewardship. Pay will be assigned based on relevant experience at a range of $23.08 - $24.04/hour. We reserve the right to pay an equitable rate that we believe is within our salary structure or that may fit a candidate’s qualifications or experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage range for a job offer. CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations to attract the best possible talent. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.

 Application Deadline

 Applications will be accepted until position is filled. 

Spiritual Requirements

1. Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.
2. Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.
3. Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.
4. Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU’s Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Colorado Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status. CCU is committed to an environment free from discrimination and harassment and calls on every member of the university community to be vigilant in deterring and reporting all violations. CCU does reserve the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices. All employees who work at CCU must demonstrate a spiritual testimony consistent with our evangelical mission and follow our lifestyle expectations.

Description

 About the Job

The Master of Arts in School Counseling Program Director reports to the Dean of Counseling and directs all aspects of the degree program, including curriculum, clinical practicum and internships, faculty hiring, training and development, student and program assessment, and CACREP accreditation. The Program Director teaches an annual load of 12 credit hours.  The Program Director is the contact point for student, staff, and faculty issues prior to escalation to the dean. The Program Director maintains core faculty status; faculty rank is assigned per the CCU Faculty Handbook.

About CCU

Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.

Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914 on two principles — grace and truth. CCU’s scriptural foundation comes from John 1:17: For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (ESV)

CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

A leader in higher education, the University has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had nine consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.

Scripture states all Christians are called to serve Christ and to minister to others. Because Christians are individuals with different gifts and callings, we serve Christ in a variety of ministry vocations. CCU invites you to explore how you may use your calling and gifts at the University.

What is most appealing about working at CCU?

1. Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
2. Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
3. Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
4. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

We’re looking for candidates who have:

1. A terminal degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from a regionally accredited college/university, CACREP accreditation preferred.
2. LSC (or state-based equivalent) license is required.
3. Teaching and clinical counseling experience required, which includes two years or more of clinical experience in a variety of counseling settings.
4. Knowledge of ethical standards of practice and ability to effectively teach the same.
5. Demonstrate superior oral, interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with the CCU community, ministry partners, corporate partners and general audiences interested in or related to the program.
6. Demonstrate competence in a variety of computer applications including MS Office Suite, Blackboard, and other software used in the program.
7. An understanding of adult learning and distance learning theory.
8. Exhibit a servant spirit and behavior.

Key Job Duties

Contribute to CCU’s mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Program Director contributes to the mission by ensuring graduates are prepared to advance the restorative mission of Jesus Christ through ethical clinical mental health services and emulate His character and compassion in all they do.

Program Development

1. Maintain curriculum development oversight for all courses within the program.
2. Oversee and enhance inseat and online delivery of the program.
3. Oversee (and conduct when appropriate) trainings specific to the program including enrollment, marketing, and student service advisor training.

Program Administration

1. Responsible for the day to day operations of the program under the supervision of the Dean of Counseling.
2. Supervise and support the Clinical Coordinator.
3. Identify and interview new full-time and affiliate faculty as assigned by the dean.
4. Oversee student learning and program assessment by developing, modifying, and executing the assessment plan. Write annual assessment report.
5. Oversee and serve on committees as assigned by the dean.
6. Address student and faculty concerns prior to issue escalation to the dean.

Instruction

1. Teach an annual load of 12 credit hours, reflecting a 12-credit hour load reduction for administrative responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. You may be required to work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Colorado Christian University expects all faculty and staff to become a part of the University community by participating in activities and events that occur on the campus throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends.

What we offer our employees:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings.

Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process. Faculty pay will be assigned by rank at a range of $65,000-$90,000 annually. Pay is assigned by reviewing a combination of job-related factors that may include: internal/external pay equity, the salary structure/pay grade, or a candidate’s qualifications/experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage and CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.

 

Spiritual Requirements

1. Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.
2. Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.
3. Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.
4. Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU’s Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Colorado Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status. CCU is committed to an environment free from discrimination and harassment and calls on every member of the university community to be vigilant in deterring and reporting all violations. CCU does reserve the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices. All employees who work at CCU must demonstrate a spiritual testimony consistent with our evangelical mission and follow our lifestyle expectations.

Description

1. Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
2. Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
3. Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
4. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.   

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one or more professional systems or network certifications (preferred). 
2. A minimum of 5 years of recent work experience as a System Administrator/Engineer in a small to midsize Microsoft environment is required. 
3. In-depth knowledge of Windows Server (Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Radius), Linux, VMware or MS Hyper-V, and PowerShell. 
4. In-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Cloud environment, AWS, and the Google Cloud Platform 
5. Experience procuring server hardware, software, services, and other equipment. 
6. Ability to self-start, correctly prioritize issues, and find solutions to problems in unfamiliar situations with little or no assistance. 
7. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. 
8. Ability to adapt and learn quickly. 
9. Demonstrated soft skills required, such as presenting ideas and clearly articulating concepts to senior management. 
10. Ability to perform advanced network support and system administration duties as assigned. 
11. Able to effectively interface with technical and nontechnical staff at all organizational levels.
       

Spiritual Requirements

1. Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.
2. Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.
3. Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.
4. Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU’s Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Colorado Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status. CCU is committed to an environment free from discrimination and harassment and calls on every member of the university community to be vigilant in deterring and reporting all violations. CCU does reserve the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices. All employees who work at CCU must demonstrate a spiritual testimony consistent with our evangelical mission and follow our lifestyle expectations.