The following list represents current job openings at Averett University. Please read carefully as required application materials vary according to the position and department.

Title: Director of Marketing and Communications
Department: Institutional Advancement
Location: Main Campus, Danville, Virginia

Position Description/Application Process
Reporting to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, the Director of Marketing and Communications provides oversight, coordination and management of the University's communications department and its various initiatives including media and public relations, web site development and management, marketing plans, graphic style and advertising. Please send by mail your: • letter of interest in and qualifications for the position • resume • writing and publications samples • contact information for three references Start date: July 1, 2012

Qualifications include:

• Minimum of five to seven years relevant experience, with higher education experience and understanding of web-based technology preferred
• Master's degree is preferred, but a minimum of a bachelor's degree is required
• Proven supervisory experience
• Superior communication skills: written, verbal, and listening

Duties include:

• • Write magazine and newsletter articles, executive speeches and correspondence, announcements, promotional materials, radio and print advertising, web feature stories and informational content, as well as development, alumni relations, admissions, student affairs publications.
• • Direct the social and new media efforts of the University, including content development and messages for Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and other such online media.
• • Supervise the communications staff in the areas of media relations, web communications, and graphic and photographic services.
• • Oversee and coordinate the development of information campaigns that market, communicate and strengthen the image and reputation of the University to a diverse set of constituents including prospective and current students and parents, alumni, churches, donors and friends.
• • Work closely with academic departments and administrators and serves as chief communications officer including leadership for all media relations.

Work Schedule:
This is a salaried, exempt, professional level position—hours are varied.

Physical Demands:
Ability to lift approximately 30 pounds.

Please send your

• electronically formatted resume
• cover letter
• resume
• a list of references

Averett University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Title: Technical Director / Audio Engineer
Department: Theatre
Location: Main Campus, Danville, Virginia

Position Description/Application Process
The Technical Director / Audio Engineer (TD/AE) is a full time position. This is a 10 month Modified Fiscal Year position paid with a competitive benefits package on a 12-month schedule. The work schedule is August 1st – May 31st. Send a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to techdirector@averett.edu Review of candidates will begin on June 15th 2012 A technical portfolio may be requested. Start date: 8-1-2012

Qualifications include:

• BFA in Technical Theatre with minimum 3 years technical theatre experience or BA in Theatre with minimum 5 years professional experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Understanding of and experience in audio engineering and sound support for live musical Performances.
• A high emphasis is placed on safety and quality workmanship.
• Proficiency in CAD and/or Vector Works and SFX.
• Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to work a flexible schedule that will include some evenings and weekends.
• Strong collaborative, organizational, time management and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to lift items up to 100 pounds is essential.
• Preferred qualifications: MFA in Technical Theatre. Experience in website development and management, social media marketing or video production. Experience with poster design or projection design.

Duties include:

• The TD/AE will be responsible for Scenery construction, light hang and focus, and audio engineering and implementation for all Theatre department shows.
• The TD/AE is responsible for maintenance of facility equipment. Candidate may be asked to instruct lower level production courses and labs.
• They will also be responsible for training, supervision, and evaluation of student technical staff for all Theatre Department shows and Arts at Averett Series events on campus.
• The TD/AE will also provide support for the sound at Averett University functions including staff and faculty meeting, convocation and events where Averett Administrators are speaking.
• The TD/AE will act as the primary contact with visiting artists, rental companies, outside contractors and other university departments regarding the use of equipment, and systems within the Theatre departments facilities.

Work Schedule:
Flexible schedule that will include some evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands:
Ability to lift items up to 100 pounds is essential.

Please send your

• electronically formatted resume
• cover letter
• a list of references
• curriculum vitae

Averett University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Title: Costume Shop Supervisor/ Costume Designer
Department: Theatre
Location: Main Campus, Danville, Virginia

Position Description/Application Process
The Costume Shop Supervisor / Costume Designer is a full time position. This is a10 month Modified Fiscal Year position paid with a competitive benefits package on a 12-month schedule. The work schedule is August 1st – May 31st. Send a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to costume@averett.edu Review of candidates will begin on June 15th 2012 A technical portfolio may be requested. Start date: 8-1-2012

Qualifications include:

• BFA in Costume Technology with minimum 3 years costume construction and technology experience or BA in theatre with minimum 5 years professional experience required.
• A high emphasis is placed on safety and quality workmanship.
• Candidate must have demonstrated proficiency in all areas of costuming to include flat patterning, cutting, draping, construction, fitting and crafts.
• Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be able to work a flexible schedule that will include some evenings and weekends.
• Strong collaborative, organizational, time management and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to lift and move items up to 30 pounds is essential.
• Preferred: MFA in Costume Technology or Design.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Experience in textile dyeing and painting, millinery, costume crafts, wig design and makeup application.

Duties include:

• The Costume Shop Supervisor / Costume Designer will be responsible for managing the operation of the costume shop and producing costumes for Theatre Department productions.
• The candidate will be a positive role model / mentor for students, and represent the theatre department positively to the campus community.
• They will also be responsible for training, supervision, and evaluation of students working in the costume shop and on running crews.
• Candidate may be asked to instruct lower level production courses and labs.
• Other responsibilities include monitoring budget, purchasing costume supplies and equipment, maintenance, upkeep of costume inventory and storage, managing rentals and donations, and serving as liaison to the public.

Work Schedule:
Flexible schedule that will include some evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands:
Ability to lift and move items up to 30 pounds is essential.

Please send your

• electronically formatted resume
• cover letter
• a list of references
• curriculum vitae

Averett University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Title: Department Lab Coordinator & Sim Team Member
Department: Nursing Education
Location: Riverview Campus

Position Description/Application Process
Coordinate and manage a variety of activities involved in operating the simulation equipment and labs; participate in the development, coordination, and implementation of simulator training to healthcare professionals. Develop and conduct complex simulation exercises and perform analysis and provide technical reports. Act as the primary liaison for simulation lab concerning design, application, operation, maintenance, training, reliability and performance of medical and simulation equipment. Assist and participate in departmental functions to enhance educational activities for student learning and engagement with the University. This position is available as of July 1 as full-time (12 months) with a competitive benefits package.

Duties include:

• • Collaborate with healthcare professionals and other personnel to develop and coordinate education, laboratory and research projects. • Review journals, abstracts, and scientific literature in existing and emerging simulation application technologies, including underlying educational principals.
• • Maintain a clean, fully equipped nursing skills and simulation lab. • Manage the room and simulation equipment, to include upkeep and maintenance schedules.
• • Provide resources in the skills and simulation lab for mastery of psychomotor and clinical skills. • Coordinate student experiences to ensure lab experiences meet course objectives.
• • Collaborate on ordering and maintaining inventory of all lab supplies and equipment. • Recommend purchases of lab equipment and supplies.
• • Assist in developing and implementing clinically based scenarios for simulation with faculty. • Implement and run simulation exercises using manikins.
• • Work collaboratively with all faculty in scheduling the skills and simulation lab. • Orient new faculty to lab equipment, policies and procedures.
• • Assist faculty in simulation activities. • Work with IT in planning and implementing simulation scenarios.
• • Maintain records of student attendance and skill performance in the laboratory. • Assist with Department special events and functions.

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Physical Demands:
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand, move from one area of the building to another on a regular basis, sit and use a computer for a long period of time.• Manual and physical dexterity needed to operate a computer keyboard and handle paper documen

Please send your

• electronically formatted resume
• cover letter
• a list of references

Averett University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Title: Dept. Media Specialist & Sim Team Member
Department: Nurse Education
Location: Riverview Campus

Position Description/Application Process
Coordinate and manage a variety of activities involved in operating the simulation equipment and labs; participate in the development, coordination, and implementation of simulator training to health care professionals. Develop and conduct complex simulation exercises and perform analysis and provide technical reports. Act as a liaison, as appropriate, for simulation lab concerning design, application, operation, maintenance, training, reliability and performance of medical and simulation equipment. Assist communication and media needs and activities of the department. Assist with departmental functions, as appropriate, to enhance the educational activities for student learning and engagement with the University. This position is available as of July 1 as full-time (12 months) with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications include:

• B.A. in communication or media or related field and two years of work in communication /media or related field.
• Knowledge of o media skills, equipment, and technology used in lab and simulation area o lab facilities and services o lab equipment and supplies o safety standards and practices used in lab and simulation area

Duties include:

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and other personnel to develop and coordinate education, laboratory, and research projects related to media and communication. • Review journals, abstracts, and scientific literature in existing and emerging simulation application technologies, including underlying educational principles relative to media/communication.
• Collaborate on ordering and maintaining inventory of all lab supplies and simulation equipment. • Recommend purchases of simulation lab equipment and supplies.
• Provide appropriate communication and media resources in the skills and simulation lab for mastery of psychomotor and clinical skills. • Assist with coordination, relative to media/communication, of student experiences to ensure lab experiences meet course objectives.
• Work collaboratively with all faculty in scheduling the skills and simulation lab. • Orient new faculty to simulation lab equipment, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in developing and implementing clinically based scenarios for simulation with faculty. • Implement and run simulation exercises using manikins. • Assist faculty in simulation activities and classroom lecture or laboratory capture.
• Assist with maintenance of records of student attendance and simulation skill performance in the laboratory.
• Work with IT in planning and implementing simulation scenarios. • Assist with maintenance of a clean, fully equipped nursing skills and simulation lab. • Assist with management of the room and simulation equipment, to include upkeep and maintenance schedules.
• Assist with Department special events.

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Physical Demands:
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand, move from one area of the building to another on a regular basis, sit and use a computer for a long period of time.Manual and physical dexterity needed to operate a computer keyboard and handle paper documents.

Please send your

• electronically formatted resume
• cover letter
• a list of references

Averett University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Title: Director of Autism Studies
Department: Academic Affairs
Location: Main Campus, Danville, Virginia

Position Description/Application Process
Averett University in Danville, Virginia, seeks applicants for a Director of Autism Studies to begin immediately. Averett currently offers three courses in autism which can be submitted to the Virginia Autism Council for certification and has established the Carrington Autism Resource Center (CARC) to support educators and caregivers. The director will be charged with developing a program that establishes Averett as a center for excellence in autism studies in the region by enhancing the knowledge of people working with children and adults with autism. This 12-month position is grant funded for two years, with the expectation that the director will grow the program and that it will be sustainable when the grant funding is exhausted. Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vita, cover letter detailing how the candidate’s qualifications meet the requirements of the position, three letters of recommendation from persons who can attest to the applicant’s qualifications for the position, and unofficial transcripts to autism@averett.edu. Application deadline is May 31, 2012. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Qualifications include:

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in special education or applied behavior analysis and possess the competencies identified by the Virginia Autism Council at the advanced degree/program developer/specialist level (September 15, 2010).
• The following credentials are plusses: Holding the BCBA or BCBA-D certification, higher education teaching experience, experience in diagnosis and research related to ASD, and grant-writing/fund raising experience.
• A terminal degree in other fields closely related to ASD treatment/therapy/research may also be considered.
• In addition, the applicant must have a minimum of three years of successful experience working with ASD individuals in a clinical setting using applied behavior analysis as the dominant intervention strategy along with other research-based, best-practice intervention services.
• The individual must have program development experience, knowledge of technology related to ASD, and demonstrated ability to provide training (including professional workshops) and outreach consultation for professionals and families of children with autism spectrum disorder.

Duties include:

• Promoting and growing enrollment in Averett’s courses in autism
• Utilizing and expanding partnerships in the region related to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
• Working with faculty to establish new interdisciplinary programs to address autism and the needs of caregivers and educators
• Writing grants and monitoring the budget and all funding sources
• Offering continuing education workshops/professional conferences for caregivers and educators
• Coordinating and expanding the resources of Averett’s Carrington Autism Resource Center

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Physical Demands:
Light.

Please send your:

• cover letter
• a list of references
• curriculum vitae

Averett University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Title: Admissions Counselor
Department: Admissions
Location: Main Campus, Danville, Virginia

Position Description/Application Process
Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Admissions Counselor has primary responsibility for one-to-one recruitment of prospective students in an assigned territory from inquiry to enrollment by various means including but not limited to telemarketing, application processing, and travel.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality. Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with students, parents, faculty, staff, and the public. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and public presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel. Ability to read a map.
• Commitment to the values and goals of a private, liberal arts college. Ability to work independently and work collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to travel extensively. Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be well organized, personable, driven, mature, dependable, articulate and have the ability to multi-task and prioritize 7. Must have the capacity to be flexible, assertive, intuitive, patient, empathetic, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to lift approximately 30 pounds.

Duties include:

• Participate in off-campus recruiting events such as college fairs, high school visits, and other campus and off-site visits as needed.
• Correspond to applicants in assigned territory through email and handwritten notes.
• Plan special events and arrange travel schedule.
• Act as a liaison to incoming students. Meet with prospective students and their families on campus.
• Develop and foster strong relationships with high school guidance counselors and Averett alumni within the assigned territory.
• Interact as necessary with faculty, advisors, coaches, and other Averett administrators to coordinate successful campus visits. Give campus tours as needed.
• Represent Averett University in a professional manner at all times.
• Participate in on-campus recruiting events such as Cougar Preview Days, Scholarship Days, orientation programs and other events.

Work Schedule:
This is a full time, 12-month, exempt, staff position. The hours per week will vary depending on the recruiting cycle; however, they are generally forty (40) to fifty (50) hours. Evening and weekend hours are required.

Physical Demands:
Ability to lift approximately 30 pounds.

Please send your

• electronically formatted resume
• cover letter
• a list of references

Averett University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Title: Academic Advisor
Department: GPS Regional
Location: Richmond

Position Description/Application Process
Averett University seeks an experienced individual for a position in the Graduate & Professional Studies program. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for academic and admissions advisement for all new and continuing students throughout their academic program. Located in our Central Virginia region, the Academic Advisor works under the supervision of the regional Director of Academic Services. The Academic Advisor is responsible for providing academic advising for all new and continuing students throughout their academic program. These positions serve as the liaisons between the student and university regarding all policies and procedures. The Academic Advisor is a salaried position with benefits and is based in Glen Allen, Virginia.

Qualifications include:

• A bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, student development, business, education, or related field required; master's degree preferred.
• The ability to communicate effectively, prioritize work flow, work well with minimum supervision, and accept responsibility for total task completion is required.
• Experience in student affairs, admissions, or student support services is also desired.
• Proven experience in an education environment working with academic programs, policies, and procedures is a plus.
• Candidates not currently holding a master's degree will be required to enroll in a master's program in a related field within six months of initial hire date.
• Must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to interact and communicate effectively with students and adult program personnel with regard to college/university policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
• Two years of experience in academic advising, student services, social services, communications, training and development, or related positions required.
• Must have working knowledge of personnel software packages. Must be results oriented and able to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple activities.

Duties include:

• Conducts undergraduate academic advisement in order to: a) must be able to travel to Charlottesville Campus, b) advise students of admission and degree completion requirements; c) review with students the various degree completion options and assist students in preparing a degree completion plan; d) an awareness of the assessment of prior learning process; and e) provide general student services information. Requires complete understanding of program requirements, available courses, national standardized exams, and other options.
• Monitors academic and enrollment progress of students to ensure that students comply with adult studies policies and procedures; plays lead role in communicating with and advising students who have academic or attendance problems.
• Advise students in the following areas: academic probation, academic suspension, poor performance, program completion, extensions, concurrent enrollment, and prerequisite course work.
• Coordinates student retention and re-entry process with retention coordinator. This includes analyzing reports, distributing retention information to Director and Dean, and contacting students for re-entry advising.
• Schedules, coordinates, and disseminates elective and supplemental curriculum information to students.
• Coordinates student orientation process, ensuring all new students are oriented to Averett policies and services prior to starting the program.
• Oversees all student change-of-status processes (personal information, course withdrawal, program withdrawal, re-entry, etc.).
• Coordinates the selection and orientation of class representative for each cluster.

Work Schedule:
Must be able to travel long distances, and work a varied work schedules to accommodate the needs of the adult student.

Physical Demands:
Moderate

Please send your

• electronically formatted resume
• cover letter
• a list of references

Averett University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.