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Business/Finance
Coe College seeks to fill a one-year position in finance, beginning August 2008. Teaching requirements include three courses in the fall semester and three in the spring semester. Ideal candidates will have a completed Ph.D. (by Fall 2008) with significant graduate coursework in finance. Ph.D.s in finance or economics preferred; Ph.D.s in business and MBAs with significant teaching experience may also be considered. Candidates must be able to teach introductory finance, investment analysis, and one or two advanced courses in finance. Send letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference to Dr. Marie Baehr, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Finance Search; Coe College; 1220 First Ave NE; Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Coe College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Nursing - Part-time Professor
Coe College seeks a part-time nurse faculty beginning January 2009. A master's degree in nursing, doctorate preferred, and a current Registered Nurse license are required. Expertise in Nursing Research desired. Welcome candidates who use creative pedagogical strategies. Must be strongly committed to an integration of professional education in a liberal arts setting. Coe College, a highly selective, undergraduate liberal arts college (1300 students) is located in a progressive Eastern Iowa community of 175,000. Please send an application letter, curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation to: Dr. Marie Baehr, Dean of the Faculty, Nursing Search, Coe College, 1220 1st Avenue N.E., Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 by May 1, 2008. Coe College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Teacher Education - Assistant Professor
Coe College is seeking an elementary education generalist for the 2008-2009 academic year; expertise in science and/or exceptional learners preferred. The teaching assignment includes teaching general methods courses, supervising student teachers, and teaching core education courses as needed. A doctorate in education and a minimum of three years of successful elementary teaching are required. Preference will be given to candidates with college teaching experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to teacher education in a liberal arts setting and a willingness to contribute to all-college programs.

Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three recent letters of recommendation and official copies of transcripts to: Dr. Marie Baehr, Dean of the Faculty, Coe College, 1220 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.  Applications will be accepted through April 4, 2008. Coe College will also be represented at the Career Center of the AERA Annual Meeting in New York City, March 25-27.

Coe is committed to increasing the diversity of its campus community and encourages employment applicants who will help fulfill that goal. Coe College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Teacher Education - Assistant Professor
Coe College is seeking an education generalist for the 2008-2009 academic year; emphasis in elementary reading and language arts required. The teaching assignment includes teaching courses in the elementary education sequence and in the reading endorsement program, supervising student teachers, and teaching core education courses as needed. A doctorate in education and a minimum of three years of successful elementary school teaching are required. Preference will be given to candidates with college teaching experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to teacher education in a liberal arts setting and a willingness to contribute to all-college programs.

Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three recent letters of recommendation and official copies of transcripts to: Dr. Marie Baehr, Dean of the Faculty, Coe College, 1220 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. Applications will be accepted through April 4, 2008. Coe College will also be represented at the Career Center of the AERA Annual Meeting in New York City, March 25-27.

Coe is committed to increasing the diversity of its campus community and encourages employment applicants who will help fulfill that goal. Coe College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Coordinator of Service Learning and Leadership

General Qualifications - Master's degree in student personnel, counseling or related field preferred; Bachelor's degree required; experience with student leadership programs and community service; experience at a residential, liberal arts college desirable; proficiency in written and oral communication; and strong management/organizational skills.

Primary Responsibility - Oversee Coe's service learning program, leadership initiatives, and student organizations.

Service Learning

• Supervise VISTA community service position.
• Coordinate volunteer opportunities for Coe students during orientation and throughout the academic year.
• Work with FYS faculty to incorporate service learning in FYS classes
• Coordinate tracking of service learning hours required for graduation
• Maintain an active database of outreach opportunities.
• Manage outreach efforts with area agencies and provide opportunities for students and neighborhood residents.

Leadership

• Advise and organize Coe's leadership initiatives.
• Teach Coe’s Crimson and Gold leadership class.
• Recruit and retain students for leadership training and development.
• Lead Coe's Boundary Waters Leadership Retreat.
• Organize and implement a leadership award banquet at the end of the academic year.

Student Organizations

• Advise and maintain active student organization database, web presence and advise organizations as needed.
• Serve on the Student Affairs Committee.
• Assist students wishing to start new clubs and organizations.

General Duties

• Responsible for attending various weekly meetings (Campus Life meetings, committee meetings, etc.)
• Responsible for on-call rotation with other professional staff.
• Serve as a member of the New Student Orientation team.
• Provide ongoing assessment and evaluation of Campus Life programs.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with custodial, maintenance and other campus colleagues.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Students.

Compensation

• 12 month contract, $24,000 - $27,000 with competitive benefits, reserved parking space, furnished apartment, domestic partner/spouse policy, small pets negotiable, meal plan, retirement program, and tuition benefits available.

Application - Interested candidates should email a cover letter, résumé, and three references to Erik Albinson, Assistant Dean of Student Life, at ealbinso@coe.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Coe is committed to increasing the diversity of its campus community and encourages applicants who will help fulfill that goal. Coe College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Graduate Assistant Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Coach
Coe College, a member of the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) is accepting applications for the position of Graduate Assistant Coach for Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving. This individual will assist the Head Coach with all phases of the Swimming and Diving Program. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recruitment of student-athletes, coaching, swim meet management, and other administrative duties as assigned by the Head Coach. Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree is required; Bachelor's in Education is preferred. Compensation includes an annual stipend of $8,000, tuition waiver for the Coe Master of Arts in Teaching program, meal plan, and opportunity to earn LGI certification. Review of application materials will begin immediately. The position appointment date is July 15th, 2008. Please submit a letter of application, resume, and three references to John Chandler, Director of Athletics, Coe College, 1220 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402. Coe College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Graduate Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach
Coe College, a member of the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) is accepting applications for the position of Graduate Assistant Coach for Women’s Volleyball.  This individual will assist the Head Coach with all phases of  the Volleyball Program.  The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  recruitment of student-athletes, coaching, scouting, and other administrative duties as assigned by the Head Coach.  Qualifications:  A Bachelor’s degree is required, a Bachelor’s degree in Education is preferred.  Compensation includes an annual stipend and tuition waiver for the Coe Master of Arts in Teaching program..  Review of application materials will begin immediately.  The position appointment date is July 15th, 2008.  Please submit a letter of application, resume, and three references to John Chandler, Director of Athletics, Coe College, 1220 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402.  Coe College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Graphic Designer
A retirement has created a rare opening for a Graphic Designer to work as part of the Marketing and Public Relations team at Coe College. Primary responsibilities include the design of a wide variety of college publications, maintaining relationships with printing vendors, and working to build brand identity in Coe's printed materials. The successful candidate must be detail oriented and possess excellent human relations, communications and organizational skills. Proven experience with Adobe Creative Suite for Macintosh is required. Other multimedia experience, including Web design, is strongly desirable. Bachelor's degree in graphic arts or a related field and five years of relevant experience required. Candidates chosen for on-campus interviews should be prepared to document their accomplishments with extensive portfolios. Coe College offers an excellent benefit package and a superb work environment. Send cover letter, resume and three references by May 9 to: Rod Pritchard, Director of Marketing & Public Relations, Coe College, 1220 First Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. Coe College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Student Union Coordinator

General Qualifications - Master's degree in student personnel, counseling or related field preferred; Bachelor's degree required; facilities experience a plus; experience at a residential, liberal arts college desirable; proficiency in written and oral communication; and strong management/organizational skills.

Primary Responsibility - Oversee the day-to-day operations of Coe's student union.

Campus Information and Box Office

• Serve as facility manager for the student union. Includes operational oversight of the building schedule, staffing and equipment. Includes the coordination of maintenance needs and requests.
• Oversee the campus information and switchboard operation in the student union including the training and supervision of student workers.
• Oversee the Box Office and the ticket sales for campus events.

Union Management

• Responsible for daily operations of the Student Union to including facility management, space allocation and event management.
• Provide facilities and services which foster social interaction and educational opportunities for the campus community.
• Hire, train and supervise campus set-up crew and a tech crew.
• Be a liaison with food services, the bookstore and the mailroom
• Supervise Coordinator of Reservations.

Summer Camps and Conferences

• Coordinate building reservations, conferences, and events within the Student Union and residential buildings in conjunction with staff and student employees.
• Direct sales and marketing of the Summer Conference programs.
• Hire, train, supervise and develop Conference staff.
  

General Duties

• Responsible for attending various weekly meetings (Campus Life meetings, committee meetings, etc.)
• Coordinate Issue Dinner Series and campus engagement requirement.
• Serve as a member of the New Student Orientation team, including primary responsibility for coordination of Transfer Student Orientation.
• Responsible for on-call rotation with other professional staff.
• Provide ongoing assessment and evaluation of campus life programs.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with custodial, maintenance and other campus colleagues.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Students.

Compensation

• 12 month contract, $24,000 - $27,000 with competitive benefits, reserved parking space, furnished apartment, domestic partner/spouse policy, small pets negotiable, meal plan, retirement program, and tuition benefits available.

Application - Interested candidates should email a cover letter, résumé, and three references to Erik Albinson, Assistant Dean of Student Life, at ealbinso@coe.edu.  Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Coe is committed to increasing the diversity of its campus community and encourages applicants who will help fulfill that goal. Coe College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

A complete copy of the college's Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy is available here (PDF).

Coe College
1220 First Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
(319) 399-8000
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