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Coordinator of Marriage Resources

Position Summary: Works with CHR staff to assess current needs in NWA for resource materials and education on strengthening marriages and increasing marital satisfaction. Correlate assessment with researched content to create resources valuable for different stages of marriage. Networking with pastors, therapists, and community leaders to understand needs in NWA and promote the CHR’s resources.

Role qualifications:

• Experience in counseling or a related field
• Available to work onsite at the CHR offices for 20 hours/week
• Commitment to the Articles of Faith, Mission, and Objectives of the University, and a desire to be a role model for students and customers by demonstrating an active Christian faith in personal example and in work-related responsibilities
• Possesses a valid Drivers License and qualified to use personal or a JBU fleet vehicle

Position responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Director of Marriage Resources and/or his designate to set objectives
• Performs community-based assessment requiring conversations with pastors, counselors/therapists, and community leaders.
• Prioritizes and pursues objectives without the need for frequent management or observation
• Participates in translational research, converting academic knowledge into applicable information for the public.
• Engages in the composition and development of programmatic content
• Fosters good relations with the university community and general public.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential skills and experience:

• Understanding of Marriage and Family systems
• Strong ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Ability to work productively and independently as a self-starter
• Contributes collaboratively with the team
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to gather and analyze information gleaned from conversations with the community.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; an ability to create, input, and analyze data sets within MS Excel; experience with Canva.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Familiarity with community-based adult education
• Understands andragogy and has a passion for adult learners
• Experience creating, running and analyzing statistical surveys

Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Masters level preferred.

Reporting to this position: No direct reports.

Physical demands and work environment:

·   Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms,  balance, stoop, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

·  Regulatory: The ability to drive highways and cities in heavy traffic

·   Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Start Date: The position commences on January 5, 2025.

The employee is expected to adhere to all University policies.

To apply, please follow the link   https://www.jbu.edu/human-resources/staff-job-listings/coordinator-of-marriage-resources