Micah Scholars Director

Micah Scholars Program Director (Pre-Healthcare)

Join our team of servant leaders and make a difference in people's lives Founded in 1894 by The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Concordia University, Nebraska is a private, coeducational institution of higher learning. The main campus is located in Seward (population 7,000). If you thrive in a community driven environment, you will enjoy Concordia University and Seward's classic small-town community feel with access to the state's capital, just 30 minutes away. If you want to learn more about Concordia University, Nebraska please visit www.cune.edu.

Concordia University is experiencing success in enrollment and retention - what a blessing We have met over 100% of our goal for incoming new students and have a student body retention rate of 88%, an industry high level. We are seeking a Program Director to bring our new Micah Scholars Program into the next generation of success

* When applying, please attach a cover letter and resume*

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Micah Scholars Director for Pre-Healthcare leads a dedicated academic community of pre-healthcare students. This position plays a key role in strengthening future generations of pre-healthcare students at Concordia, enabling them to find a community of others who have been granted the gift of being able to understand the science of God's world and who share a desire, through the healthcare vocations, to be Christ's hands and feet to a world in need. The Director will interact extensively with both current and prospective Concordia students and will engage with educators, guidance counselors, and leaders of both Concordia University and local healthcare providers. At maturity, the program will serve a community of approximately forty pre-healthcare students, and through them will be a blessing to thousands.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree required, Masters or above preferred, favoring degrees in the Natural or Health Sciences.
* Experience working as a healthcare provider.
* Experience in academic or vocational advising for high school and/or college students.
* Broad exposure to and relationships within the healthcare industry.
* Experience working directly with high school and/or college age young adults in a leadership, teaching, or coaching capacity.
* Relevant experiences within the areas of recruitment, community building, and leadership.
* High degree of professionalism with the ability to positively represent the University.
* Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
* Self-sufficiency and an inherent desire to achieve goals.
* Commitment to setting and achieving annual personal performance goals.
* Proficiency in the use of software applications including Microsoft applications, spreadsheets, and word processing, and a willingness to learn specific constituent relationship management (CRM) packages for database management and report generation.
* Healthcare certification desirable but not required.
* Valid driver's license required.

PROFICIENCIES:

* The Director position is offered as a faculty or staff position depending on candidate qualifications and preference.
* Responsible for creating an environment which is consistent with the values of the University and fosters the development of students. This environment is one of encouragement, teamwork, and excellence; one which is designed to build a positive character and foster Christian faith formation.
* Fosters, assists, and leads interactions that inspire spiritual and character development through one-on-one student and staff relations and that build a cohesive and positive team culture at the University.
* Demonstrate character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
* Able to lead a culture of teamwork with emotional stability and positive words/actions.
* Be professional and courteous in dealing with students, families, faculty and staff, and the general public.

PREFERENCES:

* Commitment to Concordia University's mission and vision; a willingness to speak about personal Christian faith and how it relates to the mission and character of Concordia University.
* Ability to plan, develop, and implement effective strategies for engaging young people and connecting them to mentors and partners in their area of study and interest.
* Ability to interact and establish partnerships with representatives and leaders in education and the healthcare industry.
* Ability to foster effective, strong relationships with both students and colleagues in a team environment.
* Passion and skill for leading committed young people in experiential and competitive educational endeavors.
* Ability and willingness to travel locally (surrounding counties) frequently, overnight occasionally, and internationally annually.

JOB DUTIES/DESCRIPTION:

* Recruit an annual cohort of Micah Scholars (ideally 15-16 senior, high school students) with a mix of healthcare vocational goals.
* Work directly with Admissions, the Director of Dual Credit, and campus leadership to identify high school students with a heart for service, a head for science, and a desire to be a part of a specific academic community of likeminded students called to healthcare vocations.
* Engage high school students and develop ongoing relationships to create and uphold an effective team of scholars.
* Organize experiences outside of the classroom to help program participants reach their highest potential in the pre-health sciences and guide them as they engage in both volunteer activities and healthcare employment.
* As a champion both on and off campus for Micah Scholars and pre-healthcare vocations, work with Concordia's Department of Natural Sciences and Concordia's Department of Health and Human Performance to help provide an excellent on-campus experience for pre-healthcare students.
* Develop and maintain relationships with local healthcare providers, assisting them in their respective missions by matching their needs with Concordia pre-healthcare students through employment, internships, shadowing, and volunteer experiences.
* Work with the Director of the Campus Wellness Center, local healthcare providers, and community partners to coordinate volunteer and shadowing experiences, internships, and healthcare employment for Micah Scholars.
* Take a leadership role in coordinating appropriate field trips and lectures, journal clubs, study halls, and other activities that will help Micah Scholars exercise the gifts God has given them in preparation for graduate and professional school.
* Advise Micah Scholars in their preparation for graduate and professional school, documenting both student success and potential challenges faced as they apply.
* Serve as a resource for other campus pre-healthcare students who are preparing for healthcare vocations who are not part of the Micah Scholars Program.
* Maintain communication with area and partner high schools - specifically guidance counsellors and science teachers - and with healthcare graduate and professional schools.