College of the Ozarks is seeking to hire a highly qualified and motivated CPA for the role as Controller for the College. This position is full-time and qualifies for the FLSA professional exemption.

Duties include, but are not limited to: Cash Management, Reconciliation of Investment and Donation Accounts, Preparation of Various Tax Forms, Tax Payments, Preparation of Various Subsidiary Ledger Department Reports, Annual Budgets, Annual 990 Schedule Preparation, Third-Party Institutional Reporting, and Various Adjusting Journal Entries.

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
CPA
3 Years of Progressive Accounting Experience

The successful candidate must embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission and five-fold vision. This is a full-time position with paid benefits including: employer paid medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, 403b retirement savings plan, and 2 weeks of paid vacation each year. Please submit a resume and application for employment to Vicki Wrosch in the Business Office, College of the Ozarks, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726 or via e-mail:  hr@cofo.edu. Applications and resumes will be considered until the position is filled.   

College of the Ozarks, established in 1906, is seeking qualified applicants for president. Reporting to a twenty-one-member Board of Trustees, the president is the chief executive officer of the work-based institution located at Point Lookout, Missouri (near Branson). The College is a private, faith-based institution, one of a small number of Work Colleges in the United States, with an enrollment of approximately 1,500. All full-time students work at a campus industry/work assignment, and the College is characterized by strong traditional values. The College also operates the School of the Ozarks, a K-12 Laboratory School with an enrollment of approximately 275.

During the thirty-four-year tenure of the current president, the College of the Ozarks has assumed national prominence as one of the top colleges in the nation, listed since 1989 in the U.S. News and World Report rankings as a Top College in the Midwest and as one of the “choosiest” and “best value” colleges in the nation. Further information about the College is available at www.cofo.edu.

The president is responsible for maintaining and advancing the historic mission of the College, “...providing a Christian education, serving students found worthy, but without the means to obtain such training.” Ninety percent of students admitted must demonstrate financial need. To ease the burden of financial struggles, the College’s Work Education Program (WEP) provides students a way to obtain a quality, post-secondary education without incurring student loan debt. Each full-time student works 15 hours a week at one of more than 80 workstations, including the campus dairy farms, or highly rated restaurant, hotel, and conference center located in The Keeter Center. The administrative structure mirrors and supports the five-fold institutional mission, emphasizing Academic, Vocational, Christian, Patriotic, and Cultural goals.

This position requires a minimum of an earned doctorate in an academic field and senior leadership experience. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong background in the Christian faith, indicating compatibility with the College’s mission. The desired candidate will have a background in Christian education, including experience at the collegiate level. Experience with leadership of organizations with a significant budget and organizational span of control, along with personnel management, is desired, as is experience in a college setting.

College of the Ozarks is a fiscally sound institution because of the support of a dedicated donor base and a significant endowment. Donor relations are an integral role of the president and require significant travel, on a continuing basis, to provide essential leadership in this area. Spousal support and voluntary participation in these efforts can be an important asset in this leadership role. The current president will assume the role of chancellor, for a period of time, to assist in the work of donor relations.

Salary and benefits are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Upon receipt of a letter of application, a packet containing background information on the College, its history and current programs, and the College’s standard employment application form will be forwarded. Applicants must submit the names and current contact information for five references – typically those who have worked in professional settings with the applicant and can attest to his/her leadership background and philosophy. If ranked as a top candidate, references will be contacted, and an extensive background check (criminal and other) will be conducted. The application form and file must be completed and received by the application deadline of January 17, 2022, for best consideration by the Search Committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. All materials should be mailed to:

Presidential Search Committee
College of the Ozarks
PO Box 17
Point Lookout, MO  65726

College of the Ozarks is seeking applicants for a nine-month faculty position in business at the rank of assistant or associate professor in its Division of Business, Applied and Technical Sciences. This position requires an M.B.A., with a doctorate in the field preferred. Specific teaching assignments will depend on the training, expertise, and professional interests of the successful applicant and may include introductory accounting and all levels of marketing or finance. This is a 100% teaching appointment, and the successful applicant will primarily be evaluated on teaching/advising; however, other forms of scholarship as well as service to the college and community are actively encouraged and supported.

The successful candidate must embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission and demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate students, a commitment to serving as a mentor and positive role model, and an interest in the relationship of business and economics to Christian faith. College of the Ozarks is a small (1,500 students), liberal arts, work-study college with a commitment to evangelical Christian faith and service located in southwest Missouri near Branson (www.cofo.edu) Send letter of application, CV, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation (including one from your pastor) to: Dr. Eric Bolger, Dean of the College, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726, or email hitchcock@cofo.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

College of the Ozarks Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing invites applications for the following position in its traditional BSN program:

Starting date for position is January 2022. The mission of the Department of Nursing is to present a Christ-centered, Biblically-based, character-driven nursing education program while preparing qualified individuals for a spiritual role as a professional nurse providing service to Christ and humankind.

Position requires eligibility for RN licensure in Missouri, a master’s degree in nursing (doctorate preferred), a minimum of two years teaching experience (BSN teaching preferred), a minimum of five years of RN experience, demonstrated clinical expertise in adult medical-surgical health, and C.N.E or specialty certification. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position requires a commitment to teaching excellence in classroom, clinical, and simulation settings, and serving as a mentor and positive role model for students. This may lead to a multi-year letter of appointment.

College of the Ozarks is a small (1,500 students) liberal arts, work-study college with a commitment to Christian faith and service located in southwest Missouri near Branson (www.cofo.edu/nursing). Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts and three letters of recommendation (one from your pastor) to Dr. Eric Bolger, Dean of the College,     P. O. Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726 or email: hitchcock@cofo.edu. The successful candidate must embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission and five-fold vision and demonstrate a commitment to service. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The College of the Ozarks is looking for the ideal candidate for a position supporting the student-made industries and its rapidly growing online sales presence. This person is one who can lead with a passion for excellence in marketing and website management for our student-made brand. The E-Commerce Marketing Specialist will be required to drive e-commerce customer acquisition and sales through a variety of tactics including:

• Social media and search engine marketing
• Search engine optimization
• Web marketing strategies

Additionally, this position will work with the College’s internal I.T. department to optimize website appeal, brand adherence, and implementation of new functionality. The position ensures that operationally we are meeting the standards, targeting guest needs, ensuring staff development, focusing on growing business and maximizing the financial performance of the operation.

The successful candidate must embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission and five-fold vision and also demonstrate a commitment to service. Other important qualities necessary for this position include strong organizational skills, attention to detail, communication skills, marketing and web analysis.

• Competitive salary
• 100% employer paid medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
• 403b retirement savings plan
• 2 weeks of paid vacation each year

Please submit applications/resumes’ to Vicki Wrosch in the Business Office, College of the Ozarks, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, Missouri 65726 or e-mail hr@cofo.edu.

The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks is currently hiring for the position of Kitchen Supervisor. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a high-volume kitchen with a solid background of supervisory skills. Key skill requirements are to lead a staff of 15 students and teach basic food preparation techniques and kitchen sanitation. Preferred qualifications include good communication skills, a positive attitude, an eye for detail, and relate well with the Academic, Vocational, Christian, Cultural, and Patriotic mission of the College. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Functional, hands-on management of meal services
• Ensuring a positive guest experience
• Engaging with and taking an active part in the professional development of student workers
• Demonstrating and upholding the standards of The Keeter Center and the goals and mission of College of the Ozarks

College of the Ozarks is a small (1500 students) liberal arts, work-study college with a commitment to Christian faith and service with employment benefits that include:

• Competitive salary
• 100% employer paid medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
• 403b retirement savings plan
• 2 weeks of paid vacation each year

Please submit applications/resumes’ to Vicki Wrosch in the Business Office, College of the Ozarks, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, Missouri 65726 or e-mail hr@cofo.edu. 

The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks invites professional and service-oriented individuals to apply for a position in the Maintenance Department.  The Keeter Center is a hotel, restaurant and banquet facility focused on serving guests. The right candidate will have a can-do attitude with experience in installation and repair of all electrical and mechanical systems throughout the facility to ensure safety and efficiency. Must possess mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and basic carpentry skills as well as the ability to repair kitchen equipment and refrigeration, with the knowledge and or ability to learn HVAC systems.  This is a full-time position with paid benefits. College of the Ozarks is a liberal arts, work-study college with a commitment to Christian faith and service.  Please submit application/resume to Vicki Wrosch in the Business Office, College of the Ozarks, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, MO  65726 or email hr@cofo.edu.

The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks is a hotel, restaurant and conference center has an excellent opportunity for a Restaurant Supervisor. The ideal candidate for this position is one who can lead with a passion for excellent service and staff development.  The successful candidate will also provide strategic leadership expertise that ensures the effective and efficient operations of the business while improving on the current model, and in doing so, helps the operation thrive in the Work Education program at the college.  

The right individual will be responsible for multiple aspects of service including restaurant, room service, bakery, creamery and catered events up to 300. Duties include, but not limited to floor supervision, daily income reconciliation, shift reports and upholding high standards of service and cleanliness.  

The successful candidate must embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission and five-fold vision and also demonstrate a commitment to service. Other important qualities necessary for this position include strong organizational skills, attention to detail, as well as the ability to communicate effectively across the spectrum of current communication media. This is a full-time position with paid benefits including: 

• Competitive salary 
• 100% employer paid medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance  
• 403b retirement savings plan
• 2 weeks of paid vacation each year 

Please submit a resume and application for employment to Vicki Wrosch in the Business Office, College of the Ozarks, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726 or via e-mail hr@cofo.edu. Applications and resumes will be considered until the position is filled.   

College of the Ozarks is looking for an experienced Front of the House Supervisor at the College’s Pearl Rogers Dining Hall. Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year experience supervising employees in a high volume/fast paced all you can eat facility. Key skill requirements are to lead, train, and evaluate 140 student workers.  Additionally, the candidate will enforce policies, have a basic understanding of cooking food and how to safely handle and serve food, and ensure a positive dining experience for all guests. Preferred qualifications include good communication skills, ability to use a computer and software, ability to do the job without supervision, a positive attitude, an eye for detail and relate well with the Academic, Vocational, Christian, Cultural, and Patriotic mission points of the College. This is a full-time competitive hourly year-round position with paid benefits (including paid health care, paid time off, and a retirement fund); and will require nights, weekends and holidays.  Please submit applications/resumes’ to Vicki Wrosch in the Business Office, College of the Ozarks, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726 or e-mail hr@cofo.edu.  No phone calls please.

The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks is a hotel, restaurant and conference center that has an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional. The ideal candidate for this position is one who can lead with a passion for excellent service and staff development. The successful candidate will also provide strategic leadership expertise that ensures the effective and efficient operations of the business while improving on the current model, and in doing so, helps the operation thrive in the work education program at the college.  

The right person will have a thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of event planning and the catering profession. This position will be accountable for leading all day-to-day activities related to a full-service banquet operation.  Three years of successful event and banquet management required.  

The successful candidate must embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission and five-fold vision and demonstrate a commitment to service. Other important qualities necessary for this position include strong organizational skills, attention to detail, as well as the ability to communicate effectively across the spectrum of current communication media. This is a full-time position with paid benefits and requires a background check.  Please submit a resume and application for employment to Vicki Wrosch in the Business Office, College of the Ozarks, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726 or via e-mail hr@cofo.edu. Applications and resumes will be considered until the position is filled.   

The Application for employment is available at the College’s website, www.cofo.edu under About C of O, then Human Resources.