Administrative Positions

Texas Lutheran University invites applications for an Area Coordinator. This is a twelve (12) month Residence Life position. Under the responsibility of the Director of Residence Life, the Area Coordinator is responsible for the overall operation of a residential area on campus ranging from one-ten (1-10) buildings housing 170-300 total residents. The Area Coordinator is a professional staff member who provides support and leadership to residential students. The Area Coordinator position supervises staff, mentors residents, manages day-to-day operations for buildings, performs administrative tasks, serves on-call, assists with emergency response efforts, and coordinates over selected Learning Living Communities (LLC). Area Coordinators have additional opportunities for involvement in the department and University, and is encouraged to belong and contribute to professional associations. The Residence Life Department financially supports professional activities when able.

Residence Life and Housing Responsibilities:

Supervising up to 9 total resident assistants, including one senior resident assistant

• Overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the programming model for designated area
• Enforcing the Student Code of Conduct by serving as a hearing officer for designated area students referred for policy violations, and serving on University Disciplinary Panel/Title IX Panel
• Participates in residence life on-call rotation and serves as primary contact for emergencies
• Participating in the selection and training of paraprofessional staff
• Organize and facilitate one departmental collateral per academic year (such as RA Training, RA Selection, Housing Selection, etc.)
• Organize and facilitate one departmental collateral per summer term (such as Summer Programs, Summer Housing, RA Training, etc.)
• Organize and facilitate, with resident assistant staff, one campus wide event (based on area designation)
• Facilitating housing assignments; managing area occupancy, managing area operating budget(s); overseeing the facility management of buildings; and maintaining an environment within the area that is conductive to living and learning
• Coursework/experience in a combination of the following: educational programming, student conduct adjudications, mediation, supervision, advisement, or counseling is required
• One to two (1-2) years related experience in college or university operated residence halls or apartments and summer conferencing is required
• Ability to establish and maintain a living learning environment
• Ability to demonstrate administrative skills and personnel management
• Demonstrated ability to administer a budget
• Demonstrated programming ability and leadership
• Ability to plan, prioritize, schedule, and coordinate simultaneous activities
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated decision making based on university policy and precedent
• Ability to effectively establish rapport, build relationships, and mentor a diverse student body
• Ability to perform well under stress, be consistent, and diffuse conflict
• Ability to lead in a crisis situation
• Ability to read, understand and explain policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• General computer competence
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, if necessary
• Ability to multitask and have creative thinking skills
• A meal plan that provides both dining hall meals and declining balance funds for use in various eateries on campus
• Professional Staff Pet Policy which would allow two pets of the following nature: two indoor cats or two indoor dogs (no more than 50lbs) or combination, or one fish aquarium (up to 25 gallons)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements for Position:

• Bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree is preferred in Student Personnel or related field
• Understand and support the mission of Texas Lutheran University

Salary and Benefits:

Salary and benefits are competitive and comply with the Department of Labor standards which go into effect on January 1, 2020. Benefits also include:

• Semi-furnished two bedroom apartment in college residence hall (internet & Wi-Fi, cable, and utilities included along with washer/dryer unit and dishwasher in apartment)
• Professional development support provided

Position Application Information:

Texas Lutheran University, an accredited university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is located 35 miles from downtown San Antonio. For more information about TLU, consult our web site at www.tlu.edu.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a TLU application, resume, cover letter, and the contact information for at least three professional references to:

Human Resources

Texas Lutheran University

1000 W. Court Street

Seguin, Texas 78155

Fax: (830) 372-6409

Email: humanresources@tlu.edu

A TLU application is mandatory for all TLU applicants. Position will remain open until filled. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.

Texas Lutheran University is a Hispanic Serving Institution that has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education. The University is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and also is subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). Texas Lutheran University is committed to diversity.

Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month position as Director of Nursing. The successful candidate will serve as chair and administrator of the Nursing program and will be responsible for providing visionary leadership and administrative oversight of all aspects of the University’s BSN program. The Director will report to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and begin duties on June 1, 2021.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure continuing approval by the Texas Board of Nursing and accreditation by the AACN-CCNE
• Recruit, develop, verify, and maintain qualified faculty and staff
• Maintain effective administrative organization and operations for the Nursing program
• Implement policies to ensure successful recruitment, progression, and graduation of students, and licensing of graduates
• Ensure the availability of student clinical practicum rotations, simulation labs, and preceptorships based on curriculum and student learning needs
• Plan, develop and implement comprehensive evaluation and assessment plans for the nursing program, including its personnel, component organization and operations, and curriculum
• Represent the Nursing program in the community and serve as liaison to community health care facilities, resources, and to other nursing programs
• Work with appropriate University offices to acquire grants, gifts, and other resources for the Nursing program
• Engage with a culturally diverse student body to identify needs and support programs that enhance the TLU student experience
• Current license or privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas
• Earned master’s degree in Nursing and an earned doctoral degree in a relevant field
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in a transformational and transparent leadership role within a nursing program
• Minimum of three (3) years teaching in a baccalaureate nursing program
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in one or more specialty areas of nursing
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning consistent with the program mission, vision, values, and program outcomes
• Affirmation of the mission of Texas Lutheran University, a nationally recognized institution of the liberal arts and sciences in the Lutheran tradition (ELCA)
• Understanding of and appreciation for a church-related university

Requirements for the position include:

Preference may be given to candidates who have experience working within the rules, laws, and regulations relating to BSN programs in Texas. Please submit a cover letter addressing the position requirements listed above; a completed TLU application; curriculum vitae; a statement of administrative, leadership, and teaching philosophies; and contact information for five professional references (names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers). All applications will be considered highly confidential. Electronic submissions are preferred; paper documents will be accepted. All materials should be sent to:

Human Resources

Texas Lutheran University

1000 W. Court Street

Seguin, Texas 78155

Fax: (830) 372-6409

Email: humanresources@tlu.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing until the position has been filled.

Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month administrative staff position in the Department of Nursing to begin February 15, 2021.

Requirements for the position include:

• Earned Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Texas or be eligible for licensure in Texas.
• Commitment to excellence in nursing education with undergraduate students consistent with the Department’s Mission, Values, and Program Outcomes.
• Evidence of at least two years of clinical expertise in medical-surgical nursing, obstetrical, pediatric, mental health/psychiatric, leadership, and/or public/community health nursing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for identifying issues, communicating with stakeholders (faculty, students, staff and agencies), and obtaining support for the nursing program).
• Ability to drive to clinical sites to maintain current and build new relationships for clinical placements.
• Ability to be available to work throughout the workday and a few evenings per week, as well as occasional weekends.
• Ability to work collegially with other faculty members and staff in the department and across campus.
• Commitment to university/community service, outreach, and continued professional development.
• Commitment to attracting, retaining, and educating students from traditionally underrepresented groups.
• Understanding and support of the mission of Texas Lutheran University.
• Preference may be given to candidates who also offer one or more of the following:
• Evidence of experience in building and promoting community relationships, including developing student practicums in nursing.
• Evidence of successful clinical teaching experience in a specialty in nursing such as medical-surgical nursing, obstetrical, pediatric, mental health/psychiatric, leadership, and/or public/community health nursing.
• Evidence of contributions to diversity and/or experience working with underrepresented student populations, as well as professionals and patient populations of such backgrounds.
• Evidence of experience working within the rules, laws, and regulations relating to BSN programs in Texas.
• ANA or other appropriate certification in specialty or APRN.
• The Department of Nursing has full approval from the Texas Board of Nursing to offer a baccalaureate degree in nursing and is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001. We have an excellent pre-licensure NCLEX-RN pass rate and employment rate for our graduates. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for a nursing career and requires all students to be involved in faculty-mentored undergraduate research. Information about the Department of Nursing is available at www.tlu.edu/nursing.
• Salary is competitive, with excellent benefits. Texas Lutheran University is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The ELCA’s 26 colleges and universities value and practice academic freedom while preparing women and men for lives of leadership and service in a diverse world. For more information, consult our website at www.tlu.edu.

Texas Lutheran University seeks applicants who understand the importance of diversity particularly as it pertains to Hispanic Serving Institutions. We seek candidates who have the professional skills, experience, and/or willingness to enhance campus diversity in support of our mission as an institution and our strategic plan.

Please submit along with a TLU application, a cover letter addressing the above criteria. Provide along with the cover letter, a current curriculum vitae along with a statement of teaching and nursing philosophy and a statement that addresses your contributions to diversity and/or your experience working with students, patients and professional populations of underrepresented groups. Also required is a list of three professional references (names, titles, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers). Applicant must arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted separately. Single-file, electronic submissions are preferred.

Please submit to:

Human Resources

Texas Lutheran University

1000 W. Court Street

Seguin, Texas 78155

Email: humanresources@tlu.edu

Fax: (830) 372-6409

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Texas Lutheran University is a Hispanic Serving Institution and has been recognized consistently as a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education and has been featured in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” rankings in various categories. The University is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and is subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). Texas Lutheran University is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion across all levels of the University. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this goal are strongly encouraged to apply.