FCC Career Opportunities

Because of the exciting growth we have experienced over the past few years we have a number of new positions open for talented people to help us fulfil our mission. Our mission is to is to conduct a course of study to educate men and women for Christian service, to provide a program of instruction on the college level, to grant appropriate degrees, and to serve as a resource to the churches, especially in Florida. 

Staff Positions

Description

Florida Christian College invites application for a full-time (12-month) senior administrative position of Vice President of Finance and Institutional Advancement to begin on or before June 1, 2012. This position reports directly to the President and is a member of the Executive Council along with the Executive Vice President and the Vice President of Academics.

Responsibilities
The Vice President of Finance and Institutional Advancement reports to the President on all aspects of the financial affairs and fiscal management affairs of FCC. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Providing leadership to accounting, financial services, cash management, and facilities departments.

Managing financial records, preparing financial statements, external financial reporting, regulatory reporting, strategic financial planning, forecasting and budgeting, treasury management, analysis and profitability projections.

Directing the financial affairs of the organization for the guidance of the Executive Council.

Managing relations with lending institutions, vendors, and the financial community.

The Vice President of Finance and Institutional Advancement reports to the President on all fundraising and advancement efforts of FCC. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Support and partner with the President and Trustees on all major fundraising initiatives.

Collaborate with the President to develop and implement FCC’s financial strategy.

Develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy to include corporate, foundation, government grants, etc.

Oversee research funding sources and trends, with foresight, to help position FCC ahead of major funding changes or trends.

Monitor all donor information; provide and present statistical analysis to Trustees and Executive Council.

Develop and implement a stewardship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors.

Give oversight to the estate planning program of the college.

Monitor and report regularly on the progress of the advancement program.

Identify, develop, and mentor the advancement team.

Qualifications

10-plus years of professional experience in a nonprofit organization.

Demonstrated success in managing a finance department and a keen awareness of all aspects of non-profit fund accounting.

Ability to work and understand various forms of investment opportunities.

An understanding of estate planning.

Demonstrated success in a development function (managing and forging relationships with multiple donor sources).

Tangible experience of having expanded and cultivated existing donor relationships over time.

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships.

Strong organizational skills.

Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives.

Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside FCC.

Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting or a related field; Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred. CPA would be highly valuable.

High energy and passion for FCC’s mission is essential.

Ability to construct, articulate, and implement annual strategic development plan.

Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

A professional and resourceful style; the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time.

Active member of the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ (Restoration Movement).

Benefits

Benefits include full-time, competitive salary, health, disability, life, and dental insurance, and retirement.

Send letter of interest, resume, all undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be necessary before hiring), evidence of successful experience in finance and advancement, and addresses and phone numbers of three references to . . .

Eileen Adams
Director of Human Resources
Florida Christian College
1011 Bill Beck Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL 34744

Electronic submissions only, please.

All applicants will be subject to a background check.

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

Faculty Positions

Florida Christian College invites application for a full-time (12-month) faculty position in Counseling and Psychology (rank open) to begin June 1, 2011.

Responsibilities

Teach a full-time load (25 hours per year) of counseling and psychology courses in several delivery systems, including online, traditional (semester-long courses), and accelerated adult degree completion.

Advance the Counseling program by forming positive and collaborative relationships with mental health agencies and officials, supporting recruitment activities for the program, and continually enhancing curricular and assessment activities of the program.

Serve as the College’s Coordinator of Counseling Internships.

Supervise counseling internship students.

Engage in academic advisement with Counseling specialization students.

Engage in customary non-instructional activities such as representing the college in various settings, church involvement, ministry, cross-cultural missions, scholarship, professional development, and significant engagement in the lives of students.

Qualifications

Terminal degree (Ph.D., or equivalent) in a relevant area of counseling and/or psychology also required.

Master's degree in counseling and/or psychology required.

The successful candidate will have a combination of graduate credentials that qualify him or her to teach in both the counseling and psychology areas (i.e. a master’s in counseling and a Ph.D. in an area of psychology or vice versa. Alternatively, the candidate could have degrees in one of the fields and at least 18 graduate semester hours in the other field.)

Candidate must have a minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience at the collegiate level or above.

Significant ministry involvement is required.

Familiarity with a broad range of continuous assessment techniques; competence in the use of instructional technology in the teaching-learning process; knowledge of current best practices in teaching and internship supervision; and the ability to work well with students and colleagues.

Florida Mental Health Counseling license (or similar licensure) or the ability to obtain one through reciprocity from another state’s certificate is preferred.

Active member of the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ (Restoration Movement).

Benefits

Full-time salary

Health, disability, and life insurance coverage available

Medical expense plan

Retirement plan available

Personal/sick time

Vacation time

Send letter of interest, resume, graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be necessary before hiring), evidence of successful teaching experience, and addresses and phone numbers of three references to :

Eileen Adams
Director of Human Resources
Florida Christian College
1011 Bill Beck Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL 34744

Electronic submissions only, please.

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

Florida Christian College is a private Bible college located in Kissimmee, Florida. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, as well as the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Florida Christian College is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, or prior military service. Federal guidelines clearly recognize the right of church-related institutions to seek personnel who will support the goals and beliefs of the institution. Therefore, the applicant must be a member of the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, commonly known as the Restoration Movement.

Adjunct Faculty Positions

Based upon current growth trends, Florida Christian College invites applications for part-time (adjunct) faculty positions in the traditional program, as well as the adult degree completion program (on-campus & online). Current and future part-time openings will be filled from this applicant pool. Positions will be filled upon the basis of instructor qualifications and availability, as well as the curricular and scheduling needs of the College. (Note: All Florida Christian College faculty are required to be active members of the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, Restoration Movement).

The following are the projected subject areas of current and future offerings:

On-Campus Opportunities: Traditional/LEAD (on-campus adult degree completion)

• Bible/Theology
• Old Testament
• New Testament
• Theology
• Greek/Hebrew
• Hermeneutics

• Ministry
• General Ministry
• Leadership/Management/Administration
• Preaching
• Missions/Evangelism
• Youth and Family
• Counseling
• Music
• Children’s

• Education
• Leadership/Management/Administration
• Elementary (K-6)
• Music (K-12)

• Humanities
• Philosophy/Apologetics
• English/Composition/Literature
• Fine Arts (Drama, Art, etc.)
• Greek/Hebrew
• Foreign Language

• General Education
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Speech/Communications
• Math
• Science

Online Opportunities: LEADon (online adult degree completion)

• Bible/Theology
• Old Testament
• New Testament
• Theology
• Hermeneutics

• Ministry
• Leadership/Management/Administration
• Counseling

Qualifications:

• Academic Credentials:
• Required: master's degree in the discipline or 18 graduate
  semester hours in the discipline plus a master's degree.
• Preferred: Doctorate in the field or a related field.

• Experience/Involvement:
• Required: Active member of the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ
  (Restoration Movement).
• Required: Practical fields, such as ministry and education, may require vocational
  experience in the field.
• Preferred: Minimum of three years of teaching experience, preferably at the college level.

Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and graduate transcripts, along with addresses and phone numbers of three references to . . .

Cathy Cottrell
Administrative Assistant
Office of the Associate Dean of Academics & Institutional Effectiveness
Florida Christian College
1011 Bill Beck Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL 34744

(Unofficial copies of transcripts are acceptable during the application process. Official transcripts will be necessary before hiring.)

Electronic or paper submissions are permitted.

Florida Christian College is a private Bible college located in Kissimmee, Florida. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, as well as the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Florida Christian College is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, or prior military service. Federal guidelines clearly recognize the right of church-related institutions to seek personnel who will support the goals and beliefs of the institution. Therefore, the applicant must be a member of the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, commonly known as the Restoration Movement.