Lourdes University offers a challenging, flexible, and fulfilling work environment, driven by the our mission to provide job opportunities for intellectual discovery for our students. We offer numerous benefits, as well as many opportunities for personal and professional enrichment -- and our employees value the sense of family they gain from working in a small, caring community. Our campus is situated on 113 beautiful wooded acres in Sylvania, Ohio (10 miles west of Toledo).  Please review available job opportunities below.

Faculty Positions

Adjunct Faculty - Art Department - Now accepting applications

The Art Department at Lourdes University is seeking an adjunct instructor for Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 to teach American Art History. Applicants must hold, at minimum, a Master’s Degree in Art History, a Ph.D in Art History is preferred, with American Art History course experience.

To apply, send a cover letter, CV and contact information for three professional references (all in MS Word or pdf format only) to resume@lourdes.edu. Materials may be addressed to Erin Palmer Szavuly, Chair – Art Department. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

EOE

Interim Assistant/Associate Professor of Business and Internship Coordinator - this position has been filled

Lourdes University, a private institution of higher education offering bachelor and graduate degrees in the liberal arts and professional studies, invites applicants for the position of Interim Assistant/Associate Professor of Business and Internship Coordinator. This is a full-time, ten month, one year, faculty position.

Lourdes University seeks an Interim Assistant Professor/Instructor of Business who will serve as both departmental faculty and Internship Coordinator across the Business curriculum. The Internship Coordinator will work with the business community, faculty across majors, the Office of Career Services, students, and other University staff, facilitating the building and promotion of the internship program; creating processes for developing internship sites; assessing outcomes; publicizing the internship program to both internal and external audiences; and refining and maintaining an internship database. The position entails teaching a full, four course faculty load each semester including two BUS 340 (Business Internship) and two BUS 100 (Career Planning and Personal Finance) courses. More senior rank will be considered based on experience and other credentials. This position reports to the Director of Undergraduate Programming.

Qualifications: Minimum of an M.B.A. (terminal degree in human resources preferred), experience and excellence in teaching and advising; experience with field/internship placements; experience in creating and maintaining databases. The successful candidate must be able to work cooperatively and productively with the business community, faculty, staff and students, show evidence of excellent teaching and student advocacy, professional development and productivity and a commitment to department, college and university service. Ideal candidate would have the capacity to assume additional administrative responsibilities.

To apply, candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and contact information for three professional references (all in MS Word format only) to resume@lourdes.edu  

Screening of applications will begin immediately.

EOE

Staff and Administrative Positions

Director of Facilities and Grounds - now accepting applications

The Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio, a religious congregation founded in 1916, and the sponsoring organization of The Sylvania Franciscan Village (comprised of the Sisters of St. Francis, Lourdes University, Franciscan Academy of Lourdes University, and Sylvania Franciscan Health) invite applicants for the position of Director of Facilities and Grounds. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Responsible to Sisters of St. Francis and its sponsored ministries for effective and efficient coordination of all services pertaining to facilities and grounds for the Sylvania Franciscan campus and off campus properties in the Sylvania area. Responsible for organizing, directing, and monitoring the effective and cost efficient activities of the department.

Provides leadership and oversight for facility and grounds maintenance, environmental services, landscaping supervisors, staff, and outside contractors. Ensures that supervisors carry out their responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include the oversight of interviewing, selection, and orientation of new employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; ongoing training and development of employees; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Promotes the values of the Sisters of St. Francis and Lourdes University by demonstrating behaviors supportive of a commitment to reverence, service, and stewardship, including respect and involvement, teamwork, open and effective communication, and efficient and effective resource use. Adheres to Sisters of St. Francis policies, procedures, and objectives. Exhibits professional attitude in attire, work space, and interpersonal communications.
  • Chairs the campus Facilities and Grounds Committee whose purpose is to review and determine Facilities department budget priorities, oversee capital project planning, and develop guidelines for the care and use of land and buildings.
  • Participates in the Campus Master Planning Committee whose purpose is to set vision, strategic direction, and policy.
  • Maintains a preventive maintenance program within the confines of an annual budget. This includes all heating, air conditioning, and maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.
  • Prepares an annual operating and capital budget for all facilities and grounds departments and is responsible for monthly budget performance.
  • Recommends and negotiates utility rates and energy savings programs as appropriate.
  • Arranges for contractual work through a competitive bidding process, coordinates and inspects such work to verify adherence to specifications.
  • Maintains data base of all buildings, warranties, maintenance agreements, etc., as well as all "as built" drawings.
  • Designs, coordinates, and promulgates safety, environmental, and emergency policies and procedures in accordance with ADA, OSHA standards, JCAHO regulations, and any local, state, or federal regulations.
  • Coordinates hazardous waste disposal programs.
  • Maintains up to date records for all state, federal, and insurance semi-annual and annual inspections.
  • Responsible for management of the Sylvania Franciscan campus including all grounds, shrines, woodlands, buildings, and parking lots and off campus properties in the Sylvania area.
  • Holiday work as required, 24 hour on call required.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

  • Facilitates communications among all personnel in the Facilities and Grounds Departments and fosters good working relationships with all employees and contractors. Meets regularly with department supervisors, staff, and contractors to foster communication, review schedules, and integrate resources wherever possible.

Qualification and Required Skills

  • Minimum of bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum of 10 years experience in related field (five years in an Administrative position), involving supervision of maintenance personnel, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, environmental services, etc. required.
  • Experience in construction project management and oversight of contractors.
  • Experience in the management of grounds and landscaping desired.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills which includes the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse management organization, department heads, employees, and outside contractors. Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees from executives to hourly personnel.
  • Sensitivity to the mission of Sisters of St. Francis and its sponsored ministries.
  • Ability to work within a matrixed organizational structure.
  • Engineering, construction, or architectural background.
  • Strong mechanical aptitudes and a working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems as well as environmental services and ground maintenance.
  • Familiar with local building codes, OSHA regulations, JCAHO regulations, fire safety.
  • Involvement in construction: reviewing plans and specifications.
  • Knowledge of and experience with computer applications and utilization of data bases for management control.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and manage with enthusiastic leadership. Develop a team and build respect for them as team members.
  • Strong written communication skills.
  • Ability to assess present conditions and project future needs.
  • Organizational skills that work well with changing priorities and or situations.
  • Ability to define problems, and resolve them quickly.

To apply, send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (all in MS Word or pdf format only) to resume@lourdes.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

EOE

Director, Center for Professional Studies - this position has been filled

Lourdes University, a private liberal arts institution offering bachelor and graduate degrees in the liberal arts and professional studies, invites applicants for the position of Director – Center for Professional Studies.  This is a full time, twelve month, exempt position. 

The Director will provide administrative oversight in supporting academic programs for the College of Business and Leadership and the College of Education and Human Services through the services, resources, and programs of the Center for Professional Studies.  The Director administers and manages the day-to-day operation of the Center and coordinates or assists in programming to support the success of students in Business, Leadership, Education, and Social Work fields.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides oversight and assists in training of all levels of staffing at the Center. Supervises and evaluates Staff, Graduate Assistants, Work Study students, and Resources Specialists assigned to the Center.
  • Provides leadership and assistance in coordinating, implementing, and revising the current and subsequent multi-year strategic plan(s) for the Center.
  • Meets regularly with the academic departments of the College of Business and Leadership and the College of Education and Human Services to collaborate and coordinate on services for individual faculty and programs that enhance student success.
  • Oversees the inventory of all materials and develops and updates systems to track resources for all disciplines.
  • Markets and promotes the use of the Center to students and faculty.
  • Directs training for all faculty in the use of the multimedia studio for course enrichment and distance learning.
  • Develops and oversees the yearly budget for the Center.
  • Assumes responsibility for general materials/supplies and orders resources based on identified needs and within the allotted budget. Collaborates with each department to assure the utilization of student resources.
  • Oversees fingerprinting program through the Center.
  • Tracks/coordinates Student Success Plan for Education Students.
  • Provides support programs for graduate students especially in the area of graduate capstone writing.
  • Oversees/coordinates Live Text administrative duties as well as provides faculty and students education in their utilization of Live Text.
  • Provides a conducive environment for group study.
  • Assists in compiling statistics and reports as required by accreditation of all academic programs within the College of Business and Leadership and the College of Education and Human Services.
  • Actively participates in university community activities.
  • Carries out assignments and other responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and the Deans of the College of Business and Leadership and the College of Education and Human Services.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

  • Masters Degree required.
  • Experience or ability to learn computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, LiveText, Smartboard, Tutor Trac, National Web-Check System, and Macintosh.
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.
  • Knowledge or experience in multimedia presentation equipment and/or distance learning.
  • Must work well with people and be committed to providing a nurturing approach to learning.
  • Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.

Application Process:
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (all in MS Word or pdf format only) to resume@lourdes.edu.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

EOE

Director of Multicultural Affairs - this position has been placed on hold

Lourdes University, a private liberal arts institution offering bachelor and graduate degrees in the liberal arts and professional studies, invites applicants for the position of Director of Multicultural Affairs. This is a full time, twelve month, exempt position. 

The Director will report to the Vice President of Student Life and the Dean of Students. The primary responsibilities of the Director of Multicultural Affairs are to advise and consult with the Vice President on matters related to diversity. The Director will coordinate, collaborate, consult, and partner with campus units and departments to manage and lead campus-wide efforts to drive diversity to the core of Lourdes University’s activities, including the creation of knowledge. The Director will also serve as a resource, referral, and advocate for students in diverse groups to assist with retention and success initiatives. The Director of Multicultural Affairs will develop and implement diversity related educational programs and activities for students, faculty, and staff in collaboration with other college offices.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree required with experience in higher education and an emphasis on student personnel administration or a closely related field required. 
  • Minimum of five years’ experience in higher education with a focus on diversity initiatives.
  • Previous experience with advising, teaching, and training, especially in the areas of diversity and leadership development is necessary.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the needs of diverse students as well as the ability to work effectively with students of a diverse population.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
  • Effective management and organizational skills.
  • Must be available for evening and weekend work.

Application Process:
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (all in MS Word or pdf format only) to resume@lourdes.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

EOE

Administrative Assistant, HR & Finance - this postion has been filled

Lourdes University, a private liberal arts institution offering bachelor and graduate degrees in the liberal arts and professional studies, invites applicants for the position of Administrative Assistant for Human Resources and Finance & Administration. This is a full time, twelve month, non-exempt position. 

This position supports both the vice president for finance & administration and the director of human resources and is responsible for the execution of daily administrative and clerical tasks as well as special projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs administrative and clerical functions, schedule meetings, prepares correspondence, develops and distributes mass mailings. 
  • Input of all new employees in Banner and ensures data integrity of all personnel information in Banner.
  • On-line enrollment of employees in health care plan and ongoing enrollment and termination activity.
  • Completing on-line background checks for all new employees and volunteers.
  • Set-up and maintenance of employee personnel files, background check files, job applicant files and filled/open position files.
  • Places job postings on applicable websites and in news media.
  • Maintains and updates employee handbooks, guidebooks, brochures, etc.
  • Maintenance of human resources department intranet site and bulletin boards. 
  • Assists the director of human resources in the coordination and execution of meetings and events to include: benefits, 403(b), flu shot clinic, service awards, employee recognition event, Christmas party, etc.
  • Coordination of campus wide office supply ordering function and ordering business cards.
  • Maintenance of hallway directories, room/office signs, holiday closure signs, building diagrams and safety signs.
  • Responsible for other finance functions to include: assignment of new/revised PAC codes, copier meter readings, investigation and resolution of purchasing/billing issues and maintenance of automobile leases. 
  • Take meeting minutes as necessary.
  • Administrative support for the finance department as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Demonstrates knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Demonstrates a proficient knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office products and Banner. 
  • Ability to adapt quickly to constantly changing situations, ability to multi-task, support multiple departments, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to follow directions accurately.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism regarding confidential matters.
  • Must possess strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize work and critical thinking ability. 

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (all in MS Word or pdf format only) to resume@lourdes.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately. 

Lourdes University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, disability, military or veteran status, age, or other legally protected category in its programs, activities, and employment.

Lourdes University conducts criminal background investigations on all new employees and credit investigations on employees in certain occupations. Employment is contingent upon the results of the investigations. Offers will be withdrawn or employment terminated if the results include negative or questionable information about the individual's qualifications for employment or ability to perform the position.

Please submit your résumé as an MS Word or Adobe PDF attachment to resume@lourdes.edu. Only MS Word  or Adobe PDF documents will be accepted. Please reference the position title in the subject line of your email to ensure timely review and distribution of your application materials. Only application materials submitted for a current open position will be considered. Thank you in advance for allowing Lourdes to consider your credentials.