Organizational Development Coordinator

ABOUT BJU PRESS & THE ROLE:

Vision: We want Christian education to be transformational in the lives of students as they grow in their faith and knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Mission: We produce transformational products and services for Christian educators.

Brand Promise: We empower educators to prepare students to live in light of eternity.

About the Team: The purpose of the Culture & Engagement team is to create strategies and programs that inspire BJU Press employees to achieve greater effectiveness in business and ministry. The Culture & Engagement team supports the mission of BJU Press by equipping employees with the knowledge, development, and experiences they need to make their best contribution at work.

Role Summary: Are you an innovative thinker with a passion for people? The Organizational Development Coordinator at BJU Press serves a vital purpose in employee engagement by supporting the initiatives of the Culture & Engagement team including events, communications, and learning & development. Join a fantastic team of BJU Press professionals as we further the mission of transformative, biblical worldview K-12 education for Christian schools and homeschools.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Update communication channels (email, intranet, digital signage, social media) to deliver news and announcements quickly and simply
• Support special projects by participating in planning meetings and idea sessions.
• Gather news and preserve information integrity by writing clear and concise news summaries
• Support the team by making timely updates to content and event calendars
• Assist with coordinating and hosting the new employee orientation program
• Help manage and procure inventory of employee gifts and giveaways
• Support employee recognition programs by managing electronic documents and lists
• Coordinate scheduling and equipment needs for training events
• Assist with updating Learning Management System (LMS) enrollments and courses

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:

• Empathy and composure to understand and work with all kinds of people
• A can-do attitude
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Strong project management skills and time management skills
• Willingness to be flexible
• Able to trouble-shoot challenges with good sense and practicality
• Able to work with others in an open cubicle setting
• A team player with the initiative to work independently when appropriate
• Aptitude for technology with ability to quickly learn digital systems and platforms
• Knowledge and basic skill in MS Excel is a plus
• Basic ability in layout/graphic design is a plus

An applicant for a position in the Bob Jones University group — Bob Jones University, Bob Jones Academy or BJU Press — must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc.  Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible-believing church which holds orthodox theology.  Whether in the classroom, online, through student activities, or through the preparation of educational materials for Christian schools and homeschool families, applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, worldclass education from a biblical worldview that prepares them for a lifetime of service for Jesus Christ.

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