McPherson College is seeking a full-time Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor.  This position is a full-time, 12-month, exempt position.  This position reports to the Associate VP of Enrollment and is eligible for college benefits.

The Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for extensive contact with prospective students and their families. The position will be expected to manage a pool of prospects for multiple recruiting years as well as contribute to and be responsible for the successful achievement of the overall goals established for the admissions office as well as individual recruitment goals. Duties also include special programs, recruiting events and presentations.

Bachelor’s degree required; 1-2 years experience in a small college setting preferred. Ideal candidate will be skilled at communicating with a diverse range of individuals, energetic in reaching out to prospective students and determined to set and achieve high recruiting goals. Accuracy, organization and attention to detail will be essential.

Travel is required. Additional evening hours once or twice a week with occasional weekend hours.

Please complete the online application below with a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references.

McPherson College seeks dynamic and innovative candidates for the position of Director of Annual Giving. Work for a college that has the distinction of being nationally recognized eight consecutive years as a “Great College To Work For!”

The Director of Annual Giving opportunity is a full-time, 12-month exempt position and is eligible for the college’s full benefit program, including a tuition reduction benefit after two years of employment, as well as a generous retirement benefit after one year of employment. The position will report to the VP of Advancement.

McPherson College recently announced $1.5 billion in future gift commitments to its endowment. This would be the largest endowment for any small, liberal arts college in the U.S. Further, a comprehensive fundraising campaign—Building Community— which completed in June 2023 with $64 million in gifts, was the largest in the college’s history. A significant portion of the total was received through annual fund gifts.

These transformational donations and commitments have set McPherson College on a trajectory to accomplish what many would consider impossible.

This is an amazing time to join the Advancement team a McPherson College. Whether looking for your first director-level fundraising role or considering a change in workplace culture, this position offers front-line fundraising opportunities, freedom to try new strategies and a college leadership team that is committed to long-term fundraising development.

A successful candidate will be able to implement and execute a donor-centric annual giving program that leads to meaningful, long-term relationships with constituents, allowing them to reach their greatest philanthropic potential. Additionally, this individual will be able to prioritize personal interaction, evaluation of data, implementation of industry best practices, and multi-channel fundraising, so all McPherson College constituents have an opportunity to be involved as donors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Three years of experience in Higher Ed or non-profit fundraising is preferred; persons with sales/marketing/customer service experience encouraged to apply
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and customer/constituent relationship management software is highly desirable
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a pre-employment background screen which includes a MVR

Please complete the online application below to include a cover letter, resume and the name and contact information of three professional references.

McPherson College is seeking outstanding applicants for the college’s Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach. This position is a full-time, 12-month, exempt position and is eligible for the college’s full employee benefits plan. Housing may be available in exchange for participation on the student life on-call team.

McPherson College, in McPherson, KS, is a career-oriented liberal arts institution with membership in the NAIA and the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Reporting to the Head Soccer Coach, the Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach will assist the head coach in managing all aspects of the program. The assistant coach is responsible for developing, guiding and teaching the game strategies for the sports program and providing the support necessary for the student-athletes to be successful in their athletic and academic endeavors.

Duties include but are not limited to assisting the head coach with recruitment and retention of student-athletes; scouting; scheduling; team travel; summer camps; community service; academic monitoring with integrity; enforcement of team policies and procedures; off-season conditioning; leading training sessions; knowledge of and adherence to college, conference and NAIA rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and intercollegiate playing experience required.

Preferred Qualifications: Coaching education and experience preferred.

Easy to apply at the online application below.  Please include your cover letter, resume and names and contacts of three professional references.

No phone calls, please.

The position will be open until filled.

McPherson College welcomes application materials for the position of Custodian.

A custodian is a full-time, benefits eligible staff member of the Facilities Management department.  This is a non-exempt or hourly position.

As a staff member, a Custodian is expected to work toward the objectives of the Facilities Management department.  Daily tasks may include: Cleaning college dorms and buildings to include chalkboards and windows, replenishing paper supplies, emptying trash and deep cleaning projects.   A Custodian must be able to work in a team environment, display excellent customer service skills at all times and complete duties within deadlines.

A custodian will be expected to work 40 hours per week – 7am to 4pm, Monday through Friday.   Additional day, evening and occasional weekend hours may be required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include:

1. High School Diploma or equivalency is preferred
2. Ability and willingness to understand and communicate with others including people with diverse opinions and values.
3. Demonstrate leadership abilities and the embodiment of the college mission related to Scholarship, Participation, and Service.
4. One year experience with team cleaning and procedures.
5. The ability to lift, carry, push and/pull objectives and materials of a medium weight up to 30 lbs.

Please complete an application at our Facilities Management office on our college campus between the hours of 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.

Or complete the online application below.

This position is open until filled.

McPherson College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and people from traditionally under-represented groups.