Kendall College Job Listings

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Academic Advisor
Kendall College is seeking an Academic Advisor join its Early Childhood Education Advising Office. Reporting to the Senior Director of Student Administration, this position will work closely with students in the School of Education.

Responsibilities:
-Work with assigned students quarterly to register for classes and answer questions
-Work with new students in Early Childhood Education programs to clarify program specifics and expectations
-Assist students in the development and maintenance of graduation path, including an understanding of transfer credit
-Work closely with assigned student population to resolve attendance, academic, and personal issues as they arise
-Connect students to other College resources

Position Requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred
-Higher education experience in Admissions or Academic Advising, preferably with online and/or adult student population
-Desire to work closely with students in an advisory capacity
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – in person, by phone, and in writing
-Strong customer-service skills
-Persistent and encouraging attitude
-Team player able to work closely with Admissions, School of Education staff, Financial Aid, etc.
-Strong existing computer skills and ability to learn new systems and reporting mechanisms
-Learning agility to become familiar with programs, policies, and procedures rapidly
-Highly organized and attentive to detail

Interested parties should send their cover letter and resume by email to adv-jobs@kendalll.edu.

Full-time Faculty Position
Kendall College seeks a full-time faculty member in the Spanish department. Position begins July 2008.

Responsibilities: Teach three Spanish language courses per quarter; assist the Director of General Education in the hiring and development of adjunct faculty; collaborate with the Director of General Education and Provost in ongoing curricular review; participate in college-wide assessment efforts; and work collaboratively as part of the general education team.

Qualifications: A Masters degree in Spanish; demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching required; PhD preferred.

Send a letter of interest, statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to spanish-instructor@kendall.edu.

This position has a competitive salary and benefits package. Kendall College is an equal opportunity employer.

· Sociology
· Humanities
· Speech
· Spanish
· Composition
· Geography
· Environmental Science
· Biology
· Math
· Computer Science

The Summer Term begins on July 7 and ends September 11, 2008, and the Fall Term begins on September 24 and ends December 5, 2008. Most classes meet twice a week, but some night, weekend, and online classes are available. In the letter of interest, please state live or online preference and your summer and/or fall availability.

Qualifications: At least a Masters degree in the concentration you wish to teach and classroom or online college-level teaching experience.

Email a letter of interest, curriculum vitae or resume, and a list of three references to part-time@kendall.edu.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
o Answering and directing incoming phone calls.
o Organizing and overseeing incoming mail.
o Sorting and entering all incoming academic transcripts.
o Overseeing incoming facsimiles and general voice mail.
o Processing registration forms, add/drop forms.
o Verifying enrollment requests and processing deferment forms.
o Maintaining student files in a confidential manner.
o Assisting with special projects.
o Performing other tasks as needed and assigned by the Registrar.

Requirements/Skills:
o Bachelor’s degree required.
o Two years of higher education experience. Experience in Registration or Records preferred.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
o Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
o Ability to multitask and maintain focus while managing interruptions.
o Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
o Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with students, parents, and faculty.

For consideration please submit your cover letter and resume by e-mail to reg-jobs@kendall.edu.

Baking And Pastry Chef Instructor
Position Description:
To accommodate growing culinary and baking and pastry programs at Kendall College, the School of Culinary Arts is looking for a Baking and Pastry Chef Instructor to the culinary faculty.  The principle duties of this position will be to teach a wide range of topics in the baking and pastry disciplines. 

Credentials Required for Consideration
Candidates must have the following credentials to apply for this position:
• BA degree
• Minimum 10 years industry experience in the baking and pastry industry
• Wide range of professional experiences
• Highly motivated to achieve excellence in all endeavors
• Teaching experience at the college level or the propensity to successfully teach with coaching
• High energy level and a desire to contribute positively to the overall educational community at Kendall College

Credentials Preferred for Consideration
Candidates possessing the following credentials would prove beneficial in their consideration for the position:
• Master’s Degree
• ACF certification levels of CEPC and/or CCE
• Fine dining experience

The position of Baking and Pastry Chef Instructor has competitive compensation and benefits along with the opportunity for professional growth.  Please send resumes to the following address:

Kendall College
Attn: Christopher Koetke
900 N. North Branch Street
Chicago, IL. 60622

Database Management and Integrity: Responsible for understanding all of the college’s sales related database programs, establishing procedures for acquiring, entering and verifying sales & marketing data related to admissions activities. Knowledge of Salesforce

Data Interpretation, Presentation, and Marketing: Responsible for the aggregation, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of market research data. Develop interpretations and graphics of sales & marketing trends and may participate in presentations to senior management.

Research Resources:
Understands and manages research-related data sources, recommends new sources and evaluates existing products.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in statistics, market research or business administration).
• At least 3 years professional experience in enrollment analysis, market research or related field.
• Extensive database and project management experience
• Strong analytical, writing, presentation and interpersonal skills

Please send resume and cover letter to tEhrhardt@kendall.edu .

The ideal candidate for this full-time faculty position has spent time as a licensed teacher in early childhood or elementary education. She or he has had experience within academic programs and is comfortable with online education. She or he has an understanding of adult learners.

Requirements:
*IL Type 03 or Type 04 Certification (or equivalent)
*Contemporary primary teaching experience
*Doctorate or ABD preferred

Application letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references should be emailed to vvasquez@kendall.edu

Please send your resumes to jobs@kendall.edu or fax to 312 752 2097.

Please send your resumes to jobs@kendall.edu or fax to 312 752 2097.

Job Description:
Kendall College has immediate opportunities for sales professionals who can succeed in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. Located in downtown Chicago, Kendall College is a fast-growing, premiere provider of business, culinary, hospitality management, and education degree programs.

Kendall offers outstanding salary and managerial growth potential. Benefits include medical, retirement plan, tuition assistance, and free meals at our world-class culinary school.

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic self-starter, able to attain recruitment goals and objectives, and dedicated to providing outstanding customer service.

The primary duties are to facilitate each prospective students’ understanding of Kendall’s academic programs, career options, and admissions process. The admissions representative handles extensive inbound and outbound calls, schedules and conducts admissions interviews, guides tours, supports information sessions, facilitates interaction with other departments and manages follow-up correspondence.

The successful candidate is:
· Highly-motivated
· Confident
· A self-starter
· Possesses strong phone skills
· Eager to learn continuously

Requirements:

1. At least 2-3 years successful sales or recruiting experience.
2. A bachelor’s (preferred) or associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
3. Ability to occasionally work evenings and Saturday mornings.
4. Access to reliable transportation.
5. Computer skills.

Contact: Please send cover letter and resume to: jobs@kendall.edu Fax: 312 752 2097.