Open staff positions are generally not posted, but applications are accepted at any time. Once a vacancy has occurred, the department head, supervisor or director will consider all qualified applicants. Interviews will follow based on skills, qualifications and references of the prospective employee as provided on their individual application. All applications are kept on file for six months. Download the staff application and return completed applications to:
Staff Vacancies
EDITORIAL COORDINATOR
Ouachita’s Office of Communications seeks applications for a full-time Editorial Coordinator
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English or related field.
- Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience.
Responsibilities:
- Oversees editorial content and production timeline for Ouachita’s public relations and content marketing initiatives. Formats include, but are not limited to, press releases, blog posts, alumni magazine articles and website content.
- Collaborates with Office of Communications & Marketing staff as well as faculty and staff across campus to plan content calendar to meet strategic university needs and priorities, such as student recruitment, alumni and donor engagement, brand awareness and reputation management.
- Coordinates content assignments and submissions from student and guest writers and serves as front-line editor. Secures approvals and fact checks with sources.
- Writes content for a variety of audiences and formats.
- Distributes press releases and serves as a university liaison with media representatives.
- Conducts job in a way that aligns with and supports the university’s mission, vision, values and Christ-centered identity.
- Maintains university standards to present consistent messaging, voice and visual identity throughout university communications pieces.
- Updates job knowledge by tracking technology advancements and trends, reading professional publications or blogs and participating in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
- Provide general support to other Office of Communications projects and initiatives, e.g., event planning, media relations, marketing.
Skills & Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English or related field.
- Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills and attention to detail, including familiarity with AP style.
- Strong grasp of audience/message alignment.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Ability to meet and maintain tight deadlines for multiple assignments and maintain a professional demeanor.
- Ability to manage the work of others.
- Experience writing for web/SEO a plus.
- Experience with WordPress or similar content management systems a plus.
Reports to Director of Communications & Marketing in Ouachita’s Office of Communications & Marketing.
Application: A letter of interest, resume and three writing samples or writing portfolio should be sent to newsbureau@obu.edu. Application review process will begin Aug. 13, 2018.
UPWARD BOUND STUDENT RELATIONS COORDINATOR
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES THE FOLLOWING POSITION IN THE CLASSIC UPWARD PROGRAM
Student Relations Coordinator
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in education, business administration or related field, experience in the counseling and/or college admission/financial aid process. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and executing the day-to-day activities of the program on campus and in the public school catchment area of southwest Arkansas, will assist in the coordination of tutorial support designed to provide participants with the necessary skills to complete a secondary education and enroll in a postsecondary institution. The successful candidate must exhibit excellent organizational and communication skills, and be a product of “high risk” disadvantaged environment or possess empathy for students from such an environment.
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.
The application review process will begin August 20, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants should forward a letter of interest, complete resume, and three letters of recommendation to:
Ouachita Baptist University
Human Resources Office
Upward Bound
Student Relations Coordinator
OBU Box 3772
Arkadelphia, AR 71998-0001
Application Deadline: August 20, 2018 at 5:00 pm
HARDWARE TECHNICIAN
I.T. Services seeks applications for a full-time Hardware Technician
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Computer science or other related area of study preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Help maintain personal computers, printers, and other peripheral devices around the campus.
- Assist the Coordinator of Instructional Media services to troubleshoot and repair audio visual equipment.
- Serve as the point person for door lock problems.
- Assist with the installation and updates of various software packages, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
- Assist the network administrator in various aspects of maintaining the campus network.
Skills & Abilities:
- Computer Science or related field of study preferred, but not required.
- Preferred experience in the field.
- Exceptional people skills required.
We are looking for a person who will join the I.T. team who possesses good people skills and is a team player. We pride ourselves on our service and are looking for the right person to help us continue our long history of service. While this position is an entry level position, experience in the field or an area of study in Computer Science or related field is a definite plus.
Reports to: Network Administrator, under the direction of the Assistant to the President for I.T. Services and Facilities Management.
Application: Interested parties should contact Bill Phelps at phelpswr@obu.edu or 870-245-4552.
