Email
Print
Employment
Thomas University is always seeking faculty and staff committed to excellence. We welcome applications of those who bring dimension and expertise to our students and administration.
Employee Application
Contact Human Resources Department for further assistance.
Open positions are listed below
Academic Affairs
Administrative Assistant to Academic Affairs
Thomas University is seeking applicants for a full-time administrative assistant to provide professional clerical and office management support to the Executive Vice President/Provost and Academic Associate Vice Presidents. The applicant must be proficient with Microsoft applications in utilizing Outlook and creating professional documents, such as letters, reports, newsletters, and spreadsheets using Word, Publisher, and Excel; must demonstrate the ability to carefully maintain paper and electronic student records using a database software system; must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, strong customer service skills, and demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail. Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree and work experience in an education context preferred.
Applicants should send a cover letter, resumé, and three written letters of professional reference to Chris Lyons, Director of Human Resources, Thomas University, 1501 Millpond Road, Thomasville, GA, 31792, or email materials as Word documents to clyons@thomasu.edu with “Academic Affairs” in the subject line.
Admissions
Director of Admissions
Thomas University is seeking applications for Director of Admissions to serve as a dynamic leader of a motivated admissions organization in a growing university. Thomas University provides professional programs with a strong liberal arts foundation that fosters students’ personal transformation and professional readiness (www.thomasu.edu). A community committed to teaching excellence and students’ needs, we embrace technology-infused learning to deliver our rich portfolio of educational offerings on campus and online, through satellite programs and through international partnerships. With over 1,100 students in the U.S., Thomas University’s enrollment has grown 70% in the last 7 years through innovative programs and delivery models, and attention to students.
Position: Director of Admissions
Status: Full-time Regular (Exempt)
Reports To: Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management
Description: The Director of Admissions has responsibility for coordinating all recruitment and admissions activities leading to achievement of the university’s strategic and enrollment goals. The role includes participation in recruitment activities, counseling and assisting prospective students in the admissions process.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- In consultation with the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, develop, implement, and advance a coordinated and systematic recruitment plan in accordance with the university’s overall strategic goals;
- Utilize Enrollment Management/Marketing and Student Recruiting (EM/MSR) systems and operating protocols to maximize conversion yield;
- Work collaboratively and proactively with administrators, faculty, staff, and students to promote engagement in the planning and recruitment of prospective students and retention of current students to strengthen the University’s distinctive competitive position;
- Promote the university and its programs to various constituencies to attract new students and represent the mission, values, and academic quality of Thomas University;
- Participate in the planning and presenting of recruitment events and new student orientation on and off campus and online;
- Travel and work evenings and weekends as needed to meet the objectives of the position and the needs of the University;
- Establish and oversee all admissions office procedures and direct the admissions process from point of inquiry through enrollment;
- Provide leadership for the admissions staff, training and supervising all members of the admissions staff for accountability to customer service, counselor goals and results;
- Oversee the maintenance of accurate digital and hard copy records for the admissions office;
- Produce and analyze recruitment-related data and assess programming activities as part of a strategic enrollment planning;
- Manage the admissions budget for recruitment materials, promotional needs, travel expenses, and professional development;
- Serve as member of university’s Operational Team and Admissions Committee to collaboratively implement effective policies and improve the student experience from admissions through enrollment;
- Review and update all recruitment materials and admissions forms, website information, Catalog information, and correspondence to reflect current admissions information and policies.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree preferred; bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in higher education admissions, preferably in small, independent, not-for-profit college or university setting.
- Possesses adept analytical and data management skills.
- Demonstrates evidence of success using knowledge of best practices and working within EM and MSR functions, preferably in an independent, not-for-profit, college or university.
- Possesses excellent speaking and writing skills.
- Possesses proven ability to train, manage, and motivate staff to set and achieve goals.
- Possesses the ability to manage a variety of responsibilities with energy, flexibility, and attention to detail.
- Is able to travel and work evenings and weekends to meet the objectives of the position and the needs of the University.
- Is prepared to work along-side staff on daily functions and interact with prospective students.
Send resume, three current letters of recommendation, and transcriptsto Chris Lyons, Director of Human Resources; Thomas University; 1501 Millpond Road; Thomasville, GA 31792 or email Word documents to clyons@thomasu.edu with “Admissions” in the subject line. Applications accepted for immediate opening.
Admissions
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
Description: The Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management has responsibility for providing the organization with enrollment data for decision-making and for providing strategic and operational direction to Admissions and Financial Aid and marketing initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reporting directly to the Provost and Executive Vice President, serves as a member of leadership team within Academic Affairs.
- Provides the organization with advice and counsel on all matters related to Enrollment Management, using internal and external data to forecast enrollment trends. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the most current Enrollment Management strategies and operating protocols at exemplary colleges and universities, to include the application of Enrollment Management/Marketing & Student Recruiting (EM/MSR) systems.
- Develops, implements, and advances a coordinated strategic enrollment management plan in accordance with the university’s overall strategic goals.
- Holds primary responsibility for operational leadership and staff of Admissions and Financial Aid. Acts as key decision-maker in all aspects of Enrollment Management, including strategy, planning, infrastructure systems and personnel.
- Working in concert with operating units of Academic Affairs, demonstrates experience and expertise in assessing the market viability of new and expanding academic programs.
- Ensures market analysis and direction of effective marketing strategies including print, electronic, media, and social media.
- Demonstrates experience and skills in the areas of financial aid leveraging and awareness of federal and state financial aid programs.
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of the linkages among admissions, financial aid, retention and student success.
- Works collaboratively and proactively with administrators, faculty, staff, and students to promote engagement in the recruitment of prospective students and retention of current students and to strengthen the University’s distinctive competitive position.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree required; doctorate preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education admissions, financial aid, enrollment management, and marketing preferably in small, independent, not-for-profit colleges or universities.
- Possesses sophisticated analytical and data management skills for effective planning and decision-making.
- Demonstrates evidence of success using knowledge of best practices and working within EM and MSR functions in an independent, not-for-profit, college or university.
- Possesses excellent speaking and writing skills.
- Possesses proven ability to train, manage, and motivate staff to set and achieve goals.
- Possesses the ability to manage a variety of responsibilities with energy, flexibility, and attention to detail.
- Is able to travel and work evenings and weekends to meet the objectives of the position and the needs of the University.
- Is prepared to work along-side staff on daily functions and interact with prospective and current students.
Thomas University provides professional programs with a strong liberal arts foundation that fosters students’ personal transformation and professional readiness (www.thomasu.edu). A community committed to teaching excellence and students’ needs, we embrace technology-infused learning to deliver our rich portfolio of educational offerings on campus and online, through satellite programs and through international partnerships. Thomas University is committed to diversity and offers competitive salary and benefits.
Send curriculum vita, three current letters of recommendation, and transcriptsto Linda Herndon, Assistant to the President; Thomas University; 1501 Millpond Road; Thomasville, GA 31792 or email Word documents to lherndon@thomasu.edu. Application materials accepted through July 1, 2013. Position start date: August 1, 2013.
Athletics
Head JV / Assistant Softball Coach
The successful candidate will be responsible for organization, administration, student-athlete recruitment and retention, coaching and practice planning (skill development and strategy), and fund raising for the JV Softball team, as well as assisting the Varsity coach in these same areas. Also other job duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.
Bachelor's Degree required, Master's preferred. Salary commensurate with experience, based on the Department scale.
Interested candidates should email their Letter of Application and Resume to Bill Wilson, Head Softball Coach, at bwilson@thomasu.edu.
University and Developmental Studies and International Student Advisor (ISA)
Faculty Position
This is a 12-month continuing faculty position which reports to the Division Chair of University and Developmental Studies. Each semester/term (Fall, Spring, Summer) the instructor will teach UNV and/or Developmental Studies courses and provide professional tutoring in the Academic Resource Center. As International Student Advisor, the instructor will devote approximately 10 hours per week to assisting with the International Student Admissions process and to academic advising responsibilities.
The position requires the following: a master’s degree in English, Math, Education, or related field; proven excellence in teaching and advising (minimum 2 years); adept use of instructional/online technology; experience working with international students.
Rank and salary commensurate with experience; includes benefits.
Application deadline: June 14, 2013.
Please send curriculum vita, teaching philosophy, three current letters of recommendation, and transcriptsto Chris Lyons, Director of Human Resources; Thomas University; 1501 Millpond Road; Thomasville, GA 31792 or email Word documents to clyons@thomasu.edu with “Professor/ISA” in the subject line.
THOMAS CHINA PROGRAMS
Faculty Positions in Nursing
Thomas China Programs is seeking faculty to teach in our innovative RN-BSN programs in China beginning Fall semester 2013. Full-time, part-time, and visiting professor applicants are invited to apply for appointments of a semester or longer.
Thomas University holds approval by the Chinese Central Government to deliver a cooperative program for students at the following Chinese partner universities to earn TU’s RN-BSN in China: Wenzhou Medical College (Zhejiang Province), Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Jiangxi Province), and Inner Mongolia University for the Nationalities (Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region).
Faculty will teach one or more of the following eight-week Thomas University RN-BSN courses at TU’s Chinese partner universities:
· Western Nursing
· Professional Nursing Praxis
· Scholarly Writing
· Nursing Research & Evidence-based Practice
· Community Health Nursing
· Physiology of Aging
· Emergency Preparedness
· Ethical Issues in Nursing Practice
· Leadership in Nursing
· Women’s Health
Thomas University is a private university located in Thomasville, Georgia, providing a dynamic learning environment for students earning associate, bachelor, and master’s degrees. Our quality academic programs combine innovative learning models with highly-qualified and caring faculty to help students achieve educational goals in our regional, national, and global communities. Candidates for these positions seek a vibrant and collegial university teaching environment that fosters students’ personal transformation and professional growth.
Thomas University is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools – Commission on Colleges; the RN-BSN program is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and fully approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
Applications are welcome from Registered Nurses who hold a Master’s degree in Nursing from a U.S. or other Western college or university, and who are committed to quality nursing education. Applicants must be a licensed Registered Nurse in the United States, and eligible for licensure in the state of Georgia. A doctorate in Nursing or a related field is strongly preferred.
Applicants who desire to become part of a leading-edge international Nursing program are requested to submit a letter of application outlining experience and qualifications that are relevant to the position; resume/CV; description of teaching philosophy; copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of two professional references. Compensation is commensurate with experience and faculty housing in China is provided by Thomas University’s Chinese partner universities. Please send application materials to Thomas University China Programs, attn.: TU China Programs Faculty Coordinator, as an email attachment to admin@thomaschina.org. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.
Division of Counseling
Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling
The Division of Counseling and Psychology is seeking applicants for a full-time continuing campus-based faculty position. The chosen applicant will teach and advise students in the fully-online Master of Science in CORE-accredited Rehabilitation Counseling and Master of Science in Community Counseling programs with over 100 students beginning fall semester 2013. The master’s programs involve dynamic interaction with students in the online and clinical internship environments. This is a campus-based faculty position with online teaching assignments.
In addition to teaching and advising responsibilities, full-time faculty members also serve on division and university committees, support the community through professional engagement, collaborate on grant opportunities, and engage in scholarly professional development.
Proven excellence in teaching is required. Candidates must be adept in the use of instructional/online technology. Teaching strengths in Rehabilitation Counseling subjects such as Medical and Psychological Aspects of Disabilities and Testing and Assessment are required.
A doctorate in Rehabilitation Counseling and CRC certification are required. Thomas University is committed to diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.
Application screening will begin November 1, 2012, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. The start date for this position is Fall Semester beginning August 14, 2013.
Thomas University is located in Thomasville, GA, a vibrant community that enjoys a reasonable cost of living, excellent healthcare, strong commitment to education, exciting recreation and art facilities, and a strong business community. With a climate of short mild winters and glorious spring, summer, and fall seasons, Thomasville (population approx. 18,500) is 35 miles north of Tallahassee, the capital of Florida and near the Gulf of Mexico with its great fishing and white sand beaches.
To apply, please send curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, three current letters of professional recommendation, and all college transcripts to Dania Michel, Administrative Assistant to Counseling and Psychology; Thomas University, 1501 Millpond Road, Thomasville, GA 31792 or email Word or PDF documents to dmichel@thomasu.edu.
Salaries are competitive and commensurate with background and experiences. Thomas University is an independent, non-sectarian institution located 35 miles north of Tallahassee, FL. Thomas University values diversity and is committed to professional education with a strong liberal arts foundation.
