FranU Program Coordinator - Educating Character Initiative - ECI (PRN)

FMOL Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University seeks a Program Coordinator for Educating Character Initiative (ECI) in Baton Rouge. The role coordinates curricular, co-curricular, and research activities across campus, aligning with the Catholic and Franciscan mission while supporting faculty development and program outcomes.

The position is grant-funded through 2028 with potential renewal subject to funding and institutional approval.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in Catholic higher education.
• Bachelor's degree in Education or Health-related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mission Alignment with Franciscan values across programs and services.
• Coordinate EC I team activities via regular meetings and communication.
• Oversee program assessment and measurement of outcomes for ECI.

Skills

Virtue Ethics familiarity

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Health field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Program Coordinator for Educating Character Initiative (ECI)

Baton Rouge, La

Watch FranU's Mission Video at: https://vimeo.com/1174907649

The Program Coordinator for Educating Character Initiative (ECI) will be responsible for coordinating all Program activities across campus: curricular, co-curricular, extra-curricular, pre-nursing, nursing, post-graduation; Managing research for Program effectiveness related to understanding of Virtue Ethics; Faculty members teaching relevant pre-nursing courses; and overseeing development for all faculty members teaching relevant pre-nursing courses; and overseeing development and refinement of outcomes which address the addition of Virtue Ethics in each of the relevant pre-nursing courses. This is a grant-funded position with funding currently secured through 2028. Renewal or continuation of the position beyond the grant period is dependent upon the availability of continued funding and institutional approval. #CB

Responsibilities

• Mission Alignment
• Actively engages the Catholic and Franciscan mission and identity of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University by modeling the Franciscan values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting justice for the communities we serve, and integrating the Catholic and Franciscan intellectual traditions in programs, courses and services
• Grant Coordination
• Coordinate the activities of other members of the Educating Character Initiative (ECI) Team through regular meetings and communication
• Work with REACH Team to align activities between Reflecting on Ethics and Catholic Healthcare (REACH) and ECI Grant
• Research Coordination
• Manage research efforts among faculty and staff related to Virtue Ethics and Virtue Pedagogy
• Program Assessment
• Oversee development and refinement of outcomes for ECI Program as well as measurement of those outcomes
• Work with faculty to develop and measure course outcomes linked to Program outcomes
• Faculty Development
• Coordinate efforts to provide faculty development on Virtue Ethics
• Co-curricular Activities
• Develop activities in coordination with Student Affairs, Service Learning, and Campus Ministry that provides students opportunities to develop character and perseverance
• Grant Acquisition
• Identify potential grant funders who can continue this project and interface with Institutional Advancement to approach for funding
• Budget Management
• Oversee the management of the Educating Character Initiative budget
• Data-Driven Decision-Making
• Engage in an analytical, empirical, data-driven approach to problem-solving and decision-making
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Perform any other duties as assigned or requested

Experience

• At least two (2) years of experience in Catholic higher education, required

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a Health-Related field, required
• Master’s Degree, preferred

TRAINING

• N/A

Special Skills

• Familiarity with the Virtue Ethics tradition; Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written

LICENSURE

• N/A