Employment Opportunities

East Central College has an opening for a Vice President of Finance & Administration (CFO).  The Vice President is responsible for providing administrative leadership of the Business Office, Facilities & Grounds, Purchasing, and Auxiliary Enterprises (Food Service and Bookstore). The Vice President oversees the financial business of the college, including levy and bond finances, investment management, budget development and control, revenue and expenditure projections, and audit.

Minimum Qualifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.) 

• Completion of master’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field
• Five years budget management or related administrative experience and supervisory leadership experience

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Advise the President and other administrators regarding the financial operations of the College.
• Supervise all personnel assigned, recommending selection, retention, promotion and discharge as appropriate.
• Directly administer the development and implementation of the annual budget, including appropriate analysis of issues affecting revenue and/or expenditures, preparation of long-range budget forecasts, administration of budget process, and recommend budget amendments as necessary through the course of each fiscal year.
• Review and make recommendations for new and/or revised policies related to college finances and administrative services, including, but not limited to, Section 4.0 of the College Policy Manual, and related procedures.
• Annually prepare Composite Financial Index (CFI) for the Higher Learning Commission, analyze and evaluate factors impacting the ratio, prepare and present to the President recommendations for increasing the CFI.
• Provide direct administration and leadership for implementation of Strategic Plan initiatives related to institutional finances.
• Maintain an internal control system to ensure that financial transactions are based upon established procedures as required by the United States government, the State of Missouri, the college auditors and Board of Trustees’ policies and procedures
• Oversee the development and preparation of all monthly and annual financial reports for the President of the College and the College Board of Trustees and other reports as required. Present and discuss monthly financial statements at board meetings, to cabinet, and other stakeholders as designated by the President.
• Provide leadership/strategic direction regarding development of campus, facilities, and grounds, including the development and continued oversight of deferred maintenance list, with annual presentation to the President of projects recommended for funding and long-range strategies for addressing deferred capital needs.
• Coordinate the annual audit, including supplying auditors with all necessary information. Prepare the Management Discussion and Analysis (MDA) component of the audit.
• Distribute audited financial statements to banks, rating agencies, clearinghouses, governmental entities, and other stakeholders.
• Lead the development of annual changes to the schedule of tuition and fees; develop and present annual recommendation to the President.
• Oversee the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) in accordance with college policy.
• Oversee college funds including daily monitoring, forecasting, investments of funds, and monitoring of pledged collateral. Administer purchasing and investment policies and recommend changes as necessary.
• Review and recommend appropriate insurance coverage (casualty, liability, and other coverages, excluding employee benefits) on behalf of the college.
• Prepare all fiscal notes/analyses of pending legislation, as requested by the Missouri Department of Higher Education, General Assembly, or other governmental entities.
• Review, negotiate, and/or monitor execution of contracts for services.
• Review, negotiation, and/or monitor all leases entered by the college; develop and present recommendations for annual renewal of leases.
• Work with financial advisor and lending counsel on financing (general obligation bonds, lease purchases, revenue bonds, et al.).
• Annually review interest and/or finance charges on credit cards and other credit accounts, renegotiate as applicable, and report table of rates to the President.
• Represent the College as an active participant in organizations of chief financial officers of colleges and universities in Missouri.
• Serve as liaison with architects, construction manager, contractors, et al. on campus construction projects. Respond to all state funding agency queries.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, other related duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.

View full job description here.

Benefits:  ECC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee for employee only coverage. Missouri Public School Retirement System benefits, generous paid leave, ECC tuition waiver for self and immediate family and tuition reimbursement benefits for employee.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Posted 5-10-24

East Central College has an opening for an Enterprise System Associate responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, operations and security of enterprise administrative and academic information systems and its integration with custom or third-party software systems, application software, disaster recovery procedures, and the analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of local applications to automate user processes.

This position is located on site in Union, MO.

Minimum Qualifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.) 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Software Development, or a computer related field
• 5-8 years of experience as a Software Developer / Analyst, Data Manager, or related occupation.
• Ellucian/Colleague experience as system administrator preferred.
• Knowledge of computer hardware, software, programming languages, analysis, and educational systems. Knowledge of standard business functionalities. Strong documentation skills. Must understand security and data integrity controls and protocols.

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Manages and leads in the implementation and support of the Enterprise Resource system. This includes analyzing current processing and procedures and advising appropriate alternatives for the college’s business areas which include but is not limited to the General Ledger, Budgeting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Human Resources, Payroll, Course Management, Instructional Management, Admissions, Advising, Registration, and Financial Aid.
• Analyze the effect of vendor patches prior to their installation in Colleague software systems; Coordinate the installation of Colleague vendor patches and system upgrades with users.
• Consults with supervisor, software developers, information technology personnel and end users to gather information about program intent, functions, features, data requirements, input requirements, output requirements, internal and external checks and controls, hardware and operating system environment, and interfaces with other systems.
• Maintain functional and technical interfaces with a diverse set of peripheral systems, including but not limited to: Learning Management system, Procurement system, Student Conduct system, Learning/Tutoring system, Financial Scholarship system, Library Consortium system, College Board placement system, eCommerce system, Customer Relationship Management system, Active Directory, Department of Education system, Report writing system, National Student Loan Clearing house system, Course Evaluation system, Bookstore system, Payment Plan system, Imaging system, Print management system, State of Missouri Retirement system.
• Creates test transactions and runs tests to find errors and confirm program meets specifications.
• Coordinates with other software developers about program revisions
• Effectively resolves complex problems by conducting a thorough analysis and employing appropriate strategies for resolution.
• Coordinates with the Business Analyst, Enrollment Services on assignments related to the Student Services department.
• Provides analysis of existing and new processes with an eye for continuing improvement
• Assists in the planning of budgets, upgrades, and direction of Enterprise System resources.
• Implement, maintain, and update security measures to ensure the integrity of institutional data resources and prevent unauthorized access to those systems.
• Implement disaster recovery systems and develop procedures to ensure reliability of institutional data resources and recovery in the event of a catastrophic event.
• Diagnose and resolve problems and concerns associated with implemented information systems, reported by academic and administrative users.
• Acquire and maintain the requisite technical skills to perform systems management activities in support of institutional data processing.
• Develop instructional materials and provide training for installed software. Must be comfortable mentoring and training staff and other members of the college community.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner with minimal supervision.

View full job description here.

Benefits:  ECC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee for employee only coverage. Missouri Public School Retirement System benefits, generous paid leave, ECC tuition waiver for self and immediate family and tuition reimbursement benefits for employee.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position is a level 205. Salary schedule can be viewed here.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Click here to apply.

Posted 4-30-24

East Central College has an opening for a full-time Project Manager for the Strengthening Community College Training Grant (SCC4). This position is responsible for the administration and day-to-day operations of the US Department of Labor’s SCC4 grant activities, post award. The Project Manager-SCC4 will oversee the planning, development, and implementation of an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Respiratory Care program in collaboration with the Missouri Health Professions Consortium (MHPC).

The Project Manager-SSC4 will work closely with hospital partners, community organizations, and other industry stakeholders to establish registered apprenticeships, manage participant recruitment, and ensure effective grant administration and compliance. They will serve as a liaison with other departments as needed to carry out grant deliverables.

The Project Manager-SCC4 will collaborate with various departments on main campus and the Missouri Health Professions Consortium member campuses, to meet project goals. State wide travel is required.

This is a grant funded position.

EDUCATION and LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: (A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

• Completion of a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a field of study related to Business, Education, or a technical discipline; master’s degree preferred
• Three years’ experience as a Project Manager, preferably in higher education or healthcare;
• Experience managing federal grants preferred; and
• Experience with grant infrastructure (reporting, documentation, etc.) preferred.

ESSENTIAL TASKS: Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor:

• Oversee the planning, development, and implementation of an AAS in Respiratory Care program in collaboration with the Missouri Health Professions Consortium;
• Oversee all aspects of grant management, including budgeting and compliance;
• Implement and manage all strategies and deadlines as outlined in the workplan for the SCC4 grant;
• Manage grant activities through a project management process, utilizing project management software;
• In conjunction with member Missouri Health Professions Consortium Health Sciences Deans, coordinate efforts of the personnel directly funded by the grant;
• Establish and maintain relationships with hospital partners throughout the consortium and initiate registered apprenticeship programs through a collaborative effort with the Center for Workforce Development;
• Engage with community partners and other industry stakeholders to support program goals;
• Develop and maintain SCC4 Grant Policy and Procedures Manual that embodies the requirements of program statutes, regulations, and policy statements;
• Coordinate with Web Services/Programming to create and SCC4 Grant webpage;
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all external partners related to the grant;
• Develop and execute a recruitment strategy to attract participants to the program;
• Organize outreach activities, including informational sessions and community events;
• Monitor and assess recruitment efforts to ensure targets are met;
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports to the Department of Labor and other stakeholders;
• Give presentations at various MHPC colleges, community, governmental and economic development functions;
• Work closely with the evaluator of the grant, assisting with required research;

View full job description here.

Benefits:  ECC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee for employee only coverage. Missouri Public School Retirement System benefits, generous paid leave, ECC tuition waiver for self and immediate family and tuition reimbursement benefits for employee.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position is a level 204. Salary schedule can be viewed here.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Click here to apply.

Posted 6-5-24

East Central College has opening for a full-time Office Assistant responsible for performing a variety of office tasks which provide clerical support to the assigned division (Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts, Box Office), including ticket sale transactions and distribution of tickets for all college events.

Minimum Qualifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

• Completion of High School or GED
• 1 year related experience

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Maintain inventories & records for departments and accreditation, including supporting compliance recommendations (NASM & NASAD).
• Maintain inventory of musical Instruments, keep digital files and instrument liability forms, plus monitor instrument lockers.
• Perform typing, word process, or data entry tasks involving preparation of letters, reports, and forms.
• Prepare and distribute department meeting minutes.
• Coordinate meeting, appointment schedules or event calendars.
• Order office
• Compile information for posters, programs, etc. and assist with social media representation for the humanities and fine and performing arts departments. Create program for fine arts events.
• Contact students regarding class cancellations and changes in course offerings as directed by the Office of Arts & Sciences.
• Communicate with internal/external event representatives about ticketing, ushers, or front of house needs in order to prepare for facilities requirements.
• Assist with all music events including financial transactions, recital programs, and organization of events.
• Take reservations by telephone and, occasionally, in person relating to events.
• Assist as needed in setting up, running or cleaning up after events.
• Assist with resolving issues with ticketing to the satisfaction of customers/patrons.
• Serve as a backup position for basic lighting and sound events in the theatre.
• Support faculty in assessment needs and collections, including curriculum mapping, annual reportion, comprehensive reviews, and self-study requirements for external accreditors.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner with minimal supervision.

View full job description here.

Benefits: ECC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee for employee only coverage. Missouri Public School Retirement System benefits, generous paid leave, ECC tuition waiver for self and immediate family and tuition reimbursement benefits for employee.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Salary schedule can be viewed here. Position is a level 103.

Apply here.

Posted 7-10-24

East Central College is seeking part-time Adult Education & Literacy (AEL, formerly GED) Instructors are responsible for teaching/tutoring adult learners 6 hours per week. An additional 1-2 hours per week available for planning time. No grading of assignments is required outside class time. Annual requirement for 20 hours professional development.

• Rolla class meets Monday and Wednesday mornings at the Methodist Family Life Center.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Desire to teach
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office
• Teaching or tutoring experience preferred
• Fingerprint background check

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Teach and tutor students in the AEL/ELA program
• Direct, guide and evaluate student progress
• Prepare outline of instructional programs, lesson plans, and establish course goals for students
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, and standards in a safe and efficient manner, with minimal supervision.
• Occasional weekend hours required for staff meetings and professional development.

View job description here.

Starting rate: $17.00 per hour.

Visit www.eastcentral.edu/ael for more information, class times and locations.

To apply for a location, click below.

• Rolla

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Updated 6-21-24

East Central College has an immediate opening for a head coach for baseball. The head coach will be responsible for the general management of the intercollegiate baseball team.

Duties include recruiting, coaching, preparing the field for game day, fundraising activities, supervising student athletes’ academic progress, and enhancing the overall community college experience for the student athlete. Adherence to college policies and governing body rules will be a requirement for the position.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Coaching experience preferred at the intercollegiate level and or/ high school level.
• Selected candidate will need AED / CPR certification within specified time of hire date

ESSENTIAL TASKS: Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.

• Recruit 35+ student athletes on an annual basis.
• Organize and run team practice session.
• Schedule intercollegiate games and scrimmages.
• Develop and manage team budget in cooperation with Athletic Director.
• Purchasing and management of equipment pertaining to team.
• Arrange for team transportation and travel with assistance from the Athletic Coordinator, and with prior approval from with Athletic Director
• Supervise and plan team fund raising activities with prior approval from with Athletic Director
• Coordinate field maintenance and game day field preparation with team members.
• Supervise student athletes’ academic progress towards successful student athlete retention, completion of a college degree and/or transfer credit.
• Supervise assistant coaches.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established board policies, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner with minimal supervision.

View full job description here.

Starting salary: $31,200. This is a part time position based on 25 hours a week. Earnings subject to Public School Retirement System.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Posted 7-8-24

East Central College has opening for a part-time Health Science Career Navigator & Advisor responsible for providing academic advisement, career exploration, recruitment and career counseling to pre-nursing and pre-allied health (health science) students. Assist students in selecting their educational and career goals and enrolling in appropriate classes and programs.

Minimum Qualifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

• Bachelor’s degree and two years related work experience. A degree in a healthcare related field or academic advising is preferred.

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Provide career exploration and academic advisement services to prospective and current pre-nursing and pre-allied health students.
• Assist with the student registration process.
• Assist with and engage in recruitment of pre-nursing and pre-allied health students.
• Attend department, division, and / or program advisory committee meetings as appropriate.
• Refer students who may need access services to the proper place, records and reports.
• Serve as a liaison between student services such as mentoring, tutoring, financial aid and counseling. Refer students to college counseling and / or community-based support services as appropriate.
• Maintain student records within the Early Alert System to identify “at risk” students in need of early intervention to promote success.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner with minimal supervision.

View full job description here.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Click here to apply.

Posted 5-30-24

East Central College has an opening for a part-time Instructional Program Assistant for Industrial Engineering Technology (IET) responsible providing a variety of instructional assistance to students in a laboratory environment; perform other duties to support the instructional program such as equipment maintenance and software updates.

This is a part-time position not to exceed 19.75 hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

• Completion of Associate degree
• One year related experience

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Assist in the day-to-day operation and program development of the Industrial Engineering Technology program.
• Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups, reinforcing or following up on instructions provided by the instructor.
• Assist students with assignments related to the instructional program to which assigned; explain concepts, principles and terminologies to students.
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials; perform a variety of clerical support duties.
• Assist in the classroom and/or lab in the absence of faculty.

• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, and standards in a safe and efficient manner, with minimal supervision.

View full job description here

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position is a level 105. View salary schedule here.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, click here.

Posted 3-27-24

East Central College has an opening for a part-time entry level Technical Support Technician responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, inventory, and security of technical resources.

This is a part time position not to exceed 19.75 hour per week.

Tentative schedule: Monday – Thursday 11:00am – 4:00pm

Minimum Qualifications: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.) 

One year related work experience

Essential Tasks: (Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Install, configure, and maintain classroom & office workstations, and peripheral devices in accordance with established standards and procedures
• Perform the installation, upgrade, and maintenance of software applications and suites; ensure compliance with license agreements and copyright legislation
• Provide user support for installed workstations, peripheral devices, and standard software applications; diagnose and resolve issues reported to the Help Desk by academic and administrative users
• Advise the IT Director of technical issues and consult with vendor support agencies to resolve problems and determine equipment requirements
• Collaborate with network & system staff to evaluate network requirements and develop solutions to provide the required services; install, configure, and troubleshoot network equipment
• Maintain an accurate inventory of technical equipment, including system and software configurations and network addressing
• Implement software utilities, install hardware devices, and develop procedures to ensure the security and reliability of equipment, software, and data resources
• Acquire and maintain requisite technical skills to accurately diagnose and resolve problems and concerns associated with computer hardware, software, and peripheral devices
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, and standards in a safe and efficient manner, with minimal supervision.

View full job description here.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Salary schedule can be viewed here. Position is a level 103.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Click here to apply

Posted 7-22-24