Staff Vacancies

Title: Accounting Clerk
Reports to: Business Services Manager

Position summary

The Accounting Clerk is a full-time, benefits-eligible position within the Business Services Office at Ouachita Baptist University. This entry-level role provides essential support to the Business Services Manager, with responsibilities including assistance in managing state and federal grant accounting, cash management, banking transactions, and university credit card processes.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required; college coursework in accounting or business preferred
• Prior customer service experience
• Experience with account reconciliation is recommended
• Experience with grant accounting is preferred
• Familiarity with general ledger accounting systems is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Office 365, and Microsoft Teams
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external vendors

Start date

The position is available immediately. Applications will be reviewed as received, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.

To apply

Interested applicants should submit the Ouachita Baptist University staff application form along with a current resume to:

Sherry Kuhn, Business Services Manager at [email protected]

Or mail application materials to:

Human Resources Office
Ouachita Baptist University
Accounting Clerk Position
OBU Box 3772
Arkadelphia, AR 71998

Supervisor: Director of Admissions Counseling
Department: Admissions Counseling

Position summary

Serves as territory manager for a geographic region assisting in strategic planning in recruiting for that specific region as well all contact and communication with prospects, parents and high school counselors from that area.

Qualifications

Education, Experience Training:

• Bachelor’s degree required

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide community
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to work well within a team, but also self-motivated
• Strong telephone skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel as needed… approximately 3 months of the year
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record; must be insurable
• Ability to quickly learn new computer systems

Physical Requirements:

Medium work. Stooping; standing; walking; lifting; talking; hearing. Repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Essential functions

• As the sole presenter, conducts daily individual and group admissions information sessions and tours for prospective students and parents. Responsible for keeping up to date with university information presented in the tour.
• Collects data, plans and executes admissions travel to specified geographical regions serving as the University’s admissions representative and liaison to secondary schools and students in the region. Determines how to best share information about OBU to specific markets and customize admissions activities accordingly. Educates and updates high school professionals and prospective students concerning the University’s mission, characteristics and accomplishments. Evaluates effectiveness of travel and adjusts for subsequent visits.
• Maintains contact with prospective students from their geographic region through phone calls, handwritten notes, e-mails, texts and personal visits throughout the recruitment period. This can occur within the normal workday but will also require some evening calling each week.
• Serves as the front line for financial aid counseling with prospective student families.
• Plans and oversees the implementation of special on campus recruitment programs, assigning duties to fellow admissions professionals, support staff and student volunteers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other functions

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Oversees action of student callers including assignment of call lists and follow-up on those contacts.
• Student Workers: while student workers report directly to the Director of Admissions Counseling, Admissions Counselors are charged with keeping them on task and assigning them special projects.

To apply

Please provide a resume and the Ouachita employment application to Lori Motl at [email protected].

The Office of Facilities Management at Ouachita Baptist University announces the following staff vacancies:

• Groundskeeper
• Building services/custodian

These positions are full-time and eligible for all university benefits, including health, dental and life insurance, retirement, vacation and medical leave.

Interested applicants may apply either in person at the Office of Facilities Management located at 950 N. 8^th Street, Arkadelphia, Arkansas or by downloading and returning the facilities management staff application to the Office of Facilities Management, OBU Box 3775, Arkadelphia, AR 71998-0001.

Interviews will follow based on skills, qualifications and references of the prospective employee as provided on their individual application.