Job Details

CONTACT INFORMATION: Human Resources 325-670-1259 or careers@hsutx.edu 

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

International Student Services Coordinator and Student Ministry Liaison for Africa for Post-Secondary Educational Institution.

Will coordinate student services, Christian ministry & outreach activities for the university’s global engagement programs globally, especially in Africa, and locally in Abilene, TX.

HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

Promote, coordinate & mobilize international student recruitment from Africa & other countries. Develop & execute strategic plan for the university to engage the continent of Africa in relation to its Christian mission & ministry of faith-based higher education.

Counsel & minister students, faculty/staff, alumni, partners & friends who participate in the international mission trips, service-abroad trips, events, & other global engagement programs developed by HSU.

Assist new international students as they arrive & begin their studies at HSU.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

There are no supervisor responsibilities, except for student workers. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:   

Require accredited bachelor’s degree of Divinity, Christian religious studies, theology, Biblical philosophy, Education, or other related studies.

Requires degree programs must include course work in pastoral counseling & ministry as it relates to Christian education & spiritual formation.

At least 36 months experience in conducting & leading Christian ministries, missionaries, & church activities including assisting church staff members, counseling families & children to promote Christian education.

Ability to proficiently speak in English. Demonstrable knowledge of the culture, religions, customs of the populations in Africa.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None are required for this position at this time.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

The job is active in nature in that the position requires giving frequent tours of the campus to prospective students and their families and/or other campus visitors.

This job also requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods while performing office and phone/computer operations and/or while driving due to extensive travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This is a Non-Exempt, Full Time Position.  A minimum of a 40-hour work week is expected; weekly schedule may vary each week; Candidate must be able to work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends depending on the time of year.

Little international and domestic intermittent travel required, including evenings & weekends, especially as part of travel, but less than 16 weeks/yr.

Provide criminal background to verify the person has no arrest or convictions for crimes.

Must profess in writing Christian faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, & respect the values & distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in the University’s Statement of Faith.

Must have and maintain a valid Class C Driver’s License and maintain a clear driving record to be insurable under the university liability policy.

Must be able to drive to complete work assignments on and off campus, as needed.

To apply for this HSU job at 2200 Hickory Street, Abilene, TX go to Cornerstone Applicant Management Systems click https://www.hsutx.edu/work-at-hsu/open-staff-positions/.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.