Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist Business Office

Description:

King University is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support the daily financial operations of the Business Office. This role requires accurate financial recordkeeping, timely transaction processing, and compliance with accounting standards and university policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a higher education or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and reconciliation processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Commitment to the Christian mission of King University and ability to articulate a personal statement of faith.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a backup for accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Assist with monthly and year-end financial reporting.
• Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Collaborate with departments to resolve account issues.
• Assist with audits and prepare supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Provide customer service to faculty, staff, students, and vendors.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.

Language:

Proficiency in written and spoken English required

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Volleyball Graduate Assistant ATH - Women's Volleyball

Description:

The Graduate Assistant (GA) for Women's Volleyball is a vital part of the coaching staff at King University assisting in all facets of the volleyball program while pursuing a graduate degree. This individual will support the Head Coach in planning and executing training sessions, match preparation, recruiting, administrative tasks, and fostering a positive team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; acceptance into a graduate program at [Insert University Name] required.
• Collegiate playing experience or previous coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of volleyball fundamentals, strategy, and NCAA rules.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel with the team.

Responsibilities:

Coaching & Player Development

• Assist with planning and leading practices, drills, and skill development sessions.
• Provide one-on-one and group instruction to student-athletes.
• Support in-game coaching, bench management, and tactical adjustments.
• Assist with video breakdown and performance analysis. Recruiting
• Help identify and evaluate prospective student-athletes.
• Maintain correspondence with recruits and their families in compliance with institutional and conference guidelines.
• Assist with organizing and executing official/unofficial campus visits. Administrative Duties
• Coordinate team travel logistics, including transportation, lodging, and meals.
• Assist with equipment management and inventory.
• Help maintain compliance with NCAA and institutional policies.
• Organize and manage team documents, schedules, and reports. Academic & Team Support
• Monitor and support academic progress of student-athletes.
• Promote a culture of discipline, accountability, and teamwork.
• Participate in community outreach and team-building events. Video & Technology
• Assist in filming practices and matches.
• Manage video analysis platforms (e.g., Hudl, Volleymetrics).
• Create highlight or scouting videos as needed.

Language:

Proficiency in written and spoken English required

Campus:

Bristol, TN GA - Swimming ATH-Swimming

Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Head Swim Coach with all aspects of the swimming program.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree is required. Candidates should possess a thorough knowledge of swimming, a sophisticated understanding of coaching and training strategies, and a demonstrated ability to enhance student-athlete development. Admission into an approved graduate program at King University.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as a student athlete at the collegiate level. Demonstrated ability and success in identifying and recruiting student athletes at a private, residential institution. Conference Carolinas experience athlete/coaching. NCAA's championship experience athlete/coaching.

Responsibilities:

Supervise all activities related to the student athletes; provide professional mentoring to student-athletes; Recruit student/athletes that meet King University Admission guidelines to achieve roster goals and field a competitive team; Provide academic, personal, and professional mentoring to student-athletes; Comply with all NCAA rules and regulations. Conducting practices, coaching at meets, and any other items designated by the head coach Assist student-athletes with individual athlete development and pre-season and conditioning programs Assist with recruitment and contact of prospective student-athletes, maintain knowledge of NCAA rules and promote and maintain positive public relations.

Language:

Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

Campus:

Bristol, TN Open Rank Professor of Nursing Nursing

Description:

King University, a private, comprehensive doctoral degree granting university, founded in the Presbyterian tradition, is inviting applications for a full-time faculty position in the School of Nursing for the Traditional BSN Program. This full-time position is for an on-campus pre-licensure BSN program and will require faculty presence on the Bristol campus and in clinical settings. The King University Nursing program is fully approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must hold an MSN from an accredited nursing program; must hold an RN license in TN or compact multistate or be eligible for licensure in TN; have experience in nursing practice; excellent oral and written communication skills; and proficiency in the usage of technology. The candidate must have and be able to articulate a personal faith in the Lordship of Jesus Christ and support the mission of King University.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous teaching experience in higher education and supervision of students in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities:

The appointed applicant will teach undergraduate on-ground courses in the School of Nursing for the pre-licensure BSN program, contribute to program evaluation, and participate in student advising and mentoring. Participation in university committees, scholarship, and community service is also expected.

Language:

Proficiency in written and spoken English required

Campus:

Bristol, TN Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry College of Arts and Sciences

Description:

King University invites applications for a full-time appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences beginning in August 2027; with potential to start August 2026 or January 2027 depending on candidate availability. ABD candidates encouraged to apply. King University is a Christian liberal arts institution located in the picturesque foothills of East Tennessee and values free expression and respectful dialogue in a spirit of Christian love and inclusiveness. King University maintains a collegial faculty from a cross-section of Christian traditions. Students and faculty members often develop deep connections with one another. Although primarily a teaching institution, King recognizes research accomplishments in faculty evaluation. King students often go on to graduate and professional schools. The integration of faith and learning is central to King's mission. Applicants should be professing Christians who can articulate their faith and its influence on the vocation of teaching the discipline.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants should be ABD or possess the Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or a closely-related field and have the ability to teach General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and other upper-level chemistry courses. Applicants should exhibit an enthusiasm for teaching and an interest in supervising undergraduate research.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. degree in Chemistry with a focus on Organic Chemistry, one or more years of full-time teaching experience, and experience leading undergraduate research.

Responsibilities:

The appointed applicant will teach courses and laboratory sections for majors and non-majors, design and revise courses, contribute to program evaluation, participate in student advising and mentoring, and hold at least five office hours per week. Participation in university committees, campus life, and community service is also expected.

Language:

Proficiency in written and spoken English required

Campus:

Bristol, TN Dean of Students Student Affairs

Description:

The Dean of Students provides visionary leadership for the student life experience, fostering holistic student development consistent with the institution's Christian mission. This role oversees co-curricular programs, student care systems, residential life, and community standards, cultivating a vibrant, Christ-centered campus community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field
• Progressive leadership experience in student affairs
• Demonstrated commitment to Christian faith and ability to integrate faith into student development work
• Experience in residential campus environments strongly preferred
• Strong skills in leadership, crisis management, and organizational development Core Competencies
• Relational leadership and student-centered philosophy
• Ability to navigate complex student issues with care and accountability
• Commitment to belonging, and Christ-centered community
• Strategic thinking and systems-level leadership
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Possesses a clear value to serve on high performing teams

Responsibilities:

1. Student Development & Experience

• Oversee student engagement, leadership development, and co-curricular programming
• Promote a campus culture of belonging, community, and student success
• Support retention initiatives through student engagement and care efforts 2. Spiritual Formation & Christian Community
• Partner with campus ministries to integrate faith into the student experience
• Support chapel, discipleship, and service-learning initiatives
• Model and promote Christian character, leadership, and vocation
• Provide oversight for campus ministries initiatives in partnership with the Chaplain
• Provide oversight for campus activities and Launch Weekend
• Ensure alignment of student life practices with institutional mission and faith commitments 3. Student Care, Wellness & Support
• Oversee crisis response in collaboration with the Director of Campus Security
• Develop & lead a Student Care & Conduct response team.
• Develop proactive strategies for student mental health and well-being 4. Residential Life & Community Standards
• Provide oversight of residential life, including staff supervision and program development
• Establish and uphold community standards rooted in institutional values
• Oversee student conduct processes, ensuring educational and restorative approaches
• Monitor trends in student behavior and campus climate, assisting the Vice President of Student Affairs in regular benchmarking of the student body.
• Manage and regularly update the Student Handbook to ensure regulatory support through updated policies of the student body. 5. Leadership & Supervision
• Supervise Residence Life and Student Conduct departments.
• Recruit, develop, and evaluate professional staff
• Foster a collaborative, student-centered team culture
• Serve on Student Affairs Deans & Directors Team. 6. Campus Collaboration & Institutional Leadership
• Partner with Academic Affairs to support student success and retention
• Collaborate on campus-wide initiatives
• Engage parents and families as partners in student development

Language:

Proficiency in written and spoken English required

Campus:

Bristol, TN Part-Time Faculty - Art History College of Arts and Sciences

Description:

King University seeks to appoint a part-time adjunct instructor of Art History in the College of Arts & Science on the Bristol campus.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Art History or a directly related field, or master's degree in Art with significant course work in Art History.

Preferred Qualifications:

Terminal degree in Art History and previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include face-to-face teaching of undergraduate courses during weekdays. Classes include History of Art I, History of Art II, and the History of American Art. The position also requires the completion of assessment documents for each class.

Language:

Proficiency in written and spoken English required

Campus:

Bristol, TN

Travel:

No Enrollment Counselor - Athletics Liaison Admissions

Description:

The Enrollment Counselor - Athletics Liaison is responsible for recruiting qualified applicants for admission and enrollment to King University. The enrollment counselor serves as a recruiter and must represent King University to its constituents (students, parents, guidance counselors, coaches, etc.) in an assigned territory, which will include recruited athletes. The recruiter will generate leads, present new information, and establish solid rapport with prospective students and athletes. As the Athletics Liaison, the Enrollment Counselor will partner with King University athletic coaches to keep prospective athletes moving through the enrollment process, keep coaches apprised of university admissions practices and policies, and collaborate with coaches to meet athletic enrollment goals

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of proven successful experience in a very competitive sales environment.

Education:

A bachelor's degree is required.

Communication Skills:

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Leadership Skills:

Organizational ability, self-motivated and goal oriented.

Computer Skills:

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Level of Independence:

High level of ability to work independently and able to prioritize the work.

Physical Exertion Requirements:

Medium Work as defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Schedule Flexibility:

Frequent weekend or evening work is required, including extensive travel.

Driving History:

Must qualify to drive a university vehicle.

Procedures Commitment:

The candidate must adhere to any and all King University policies as detailed for all employees in the Employee Handbook or specifically per any department, such as Admissions, Business Office, Financial Aid, etc.

Christian Commitment:

The candidate must have and be able to articulate a personal faith in the Lordship of Jesus Christ and support the mission of King University.

Responsibilities:

Meet yearly enrollment goals as stated by the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management.

• Represent and promote King University to prospective students and parents, school officials, King University alumni, and community members. Represent the admission process and policy, financial aid opportunities, academic and athletic programs, and campus activities. Articulate and promote the value of King University to constituents. General recruiting duties, including, but not limited to:
• Excellent territory management that ensures strong relationships with constituents to effectively recruit prospective students to enroll.
• Attend and represent King University at high schools, college fairs, career fairs, church events, and conventions in the designated territory.
• Build rapport and maintain effective communication with potential students, parents, and school and church officials.
• Assist in the coordination, set-up, and implementation of all Campus Visit Days and orientations, as assigned.
• Utilize CRM (Element 451) for effective recruitment communication.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of campus activities, academic programs, and athletic programs.
• Maintain communications with appropriate faculty, staff, and coaches regarding the progress of recruitment and regarding issues pertaining to specific departments.
• Evaluate all personal contacts made and think about strategies to improve recruitment.
• Assure that current King University literature and application materials reach all businesses and pertinent institutions as assigned.

Athletic enrollment strategy and support:

• Serve as the primary liaison for Admissions with Athletics.
• Collaborate closely with leaders and coaches in the athletic department to support synergized recruitment strategies.
• Use and maintain relevant tracking systems (Element 451, Team Works, etc) for admission and athletics recruitment.
• Demonstrate understanding and leadership in all athletic admissions matters (such as: understanding of conference regulations, system support, reporting, oversight of admissions practices).
• Develop strategic admissions tactics that support increased student-athlete enrollment.
• Support athletic-specific visit opportunities as established by the admissions and athletics departments.
• Maintain a maintenance history of the assigned university-owned vehicle to ensure all servicing is done in a timely manner.

Language:

Proficiency in written and spoken English required

Campus:

Bristol, TN Vice President for Advancement Development/Advancement

Description:

FaithSearch Partners is proud to partner with King University in its search for a new Vice President for Advancement (VPA). The incoming VPA will join King at a pivotal moment, following a period of dramatic increases in its fundraising results. This success provides a powerful springboard for a new VPA who is ready to define a fresh strategic vision for the Advancement division while fostering a thriving, collaborative culture. King is specifically seeking a builder—someone who can architect robust systems and operations from the ground up while simultaneously recruiting and mentoring an excellent team to sustain its upward momentum. Serving as a critical member of the President's Cabinet, the VPA will provide leadership to all areas of fundraising and play a central role in shaping the future of the university. Nestled in Bristol, Tennessee, King University has built a rich legacy of academic excellence, affordability, and meaningful service to both the church and the surrounding community. With more than 90 programs spanning five academic schools, King's dedication to quality education has earned national recognition — most recently by Money Magazine, which ranked it among the top nine colleges in the state. If you are aware of qualified individuals for this unique opportunity, please contact Brian Jensen at bjensen@faithsearchpartners.com or Andrew Westmoreland at awestmoreland@faithsearchpartners.com. Interested candidates can also forward a current resume/curriculum vitae via email. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

Language:

Proficiency in written and spoken English required

Campus:

Bristol, TN Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Manager Enrollment Management

Description:

King University seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Manager to oversee, manage, and optimize the University's CRM system, Element 451. This position is critical to ensuring optimal use of our CRM Element451 to enhance communication, reporting, and relationship-building with prospective students, current students, and other key stakeholders to meet both undergraduate, adult, and graduate studies enrollment goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with CRM systems, preferably in higher education.
• Experience with Element451 CRM is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and workflow automation. Skills
• Strong understanding of CRM management, particularly in relation to recruitment and retention in a higher education context preferred.
• Excellent data management and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities:

CRM System Management

• Serve as one of the primary administrators for the Element451 CRM, ensuring the system is operating efficiently and meeting the needs of the university.
• Customize and maintain CRM applications, workflows, forms, and processes to support recruitment and enrollment objectives.
• Manage the CRM's data architecture, ensuring data integrity and accuracy across all platforms and integrations.
• Monitor and troubleshoot issues within the CRM system, working closely with Element451 support when necessary. Data Analysis & Reporting
• Prepare essential queries on admission activities, outcomes, and progress toward enrollment goals.
• Generate, analyze, and interpret reports from the CRM to provide actionable insights to Enrollment Management leadership.
• Utilize data from the CRM to develop strategies that enhance student engagement, recruitment, and retention.
• Provide leadership and department heads with regular updates and reports on CRM performance metrics, conversion rates, and campaign effectiveness.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, marketing and admissions members to optimize targeted communications and outreach based on data insights. Team Training & Support
• Train staff on the effective use of the Element451 CRM, providing ongoing support to ensure team members can fully leverage the system's features.
• Develop and deliver documentation, resources, and training materials for end-users.
• Serve as the point of contact for internal CRM-related questions and troubleshooting.
• Serve as the technical lead for Element 451 integrations and source formats. Communication Strategy & Automation
• Develop and implement automated communication workflows (emails, text messaging, etc.) to improve the university's outreach to prospective and current students.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Management leadership, Marketing, and Student Affairs to align CRM strategies with broader institutional goals.
• Optimize the CRM's marketing automation features to increase engagement across various communication channels. Collaboration
• Work closely with the Enrollment Management team to ensure alignment between CRM functionality and recruitment strategy.
• Collaborate with IT and other key campus stakeholders to ensure smooth integrations between Element451 and other systems used by the university.
• Coordinate with marketing to ensure consistent messaging and branding across digital communications delivered through the CRM.

Language:

Proficiency in written and spoken English required

Campus:

Bristol, TN