What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Student Accommodations & Thrive position at East Texas Baptist University?
POSITION: Director of Student Accommodations & Thrive
DESCRIPTION: East Texas Baptist University invites applications for the full-time position of Director of Student Accommodations & Thrive in the Office of Academic Affairs. This is an administrative/faculty position and includes a partial teaching load in the School of Education. The position begins August 2026. The Student Accommodations and Thrive Coordinator provides leadership for the University's student accommodation services while overseeing the planning, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of the Thrive Mentoring Program. This position serves students by coordinating accommodations, overseeing the Thrive mentoring program, and working with faculty and staff to help students access appropriate academic support and resources.
Essential responsibilities include:
Christian Commitment: The Employee must be a professing Christian believer with a demonstrated personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Employee must be a model of Christ-like character, servant leadership, integrity, ethics and biblical/moral truths. Employee must support ETBU’s distinct Christ-centered educational mission and share the institutional commitment to the integration of biblical faith and academic learning. Employee shall possess a commitment to Christ-centered, faith-integrated service and devotion to students’ intellectual enlightenment, spiritual formation, servant leadership development, and career preparation.
Employee shall be cognizant and committed to the values, traditions, and history of Baptists. Employee agrees that he or she is an active member of a local Baptist church or Christian denominational church, and regularly attends church. Further, as a servant leader and role model for the students of ETBU, employee is required to participate in the life of the University via institutional meetings, Chapel services, prayer emphases, discipleship programming, committee participation, local community ministry/service, and campus activities and events. Employee provides active support of the spiritual, intellectual, and educational ideals, values, activities, and objectives of East Texas Baptist University; and conforms to Christian standards of faith and service.
THE UNIVERSITY: East Texas Baptist University is a Christ-centered liberal arts university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an institution affiliated with Texas Baptists (BGCT), ETBU uses the Bible and the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message as the theological framework and basis for institutional mission, governance, and policy. In compliance with federal law, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in employment. Under federal law, East Texas Baptist University may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its mission.
Mission Statement
As a Christ-centered institution, East Texas Baptist University educates students by integrating biblical faith and learning to develop mind, body, and soul through community engagement to prepare graduates to be Christian servant leaders in their calling to God and humanity.
Core Commitments of East Texas Baptist University
Embracing Faith – Ensure the integration of biblical faith in curricular and co-curricular experiences including service opportunities while embracing our Baptist heritage.
Engaging Minds – Equip students through excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship to explore God’s truth and providing the knowledge and skills for academic success, degree completion, employment opportunity, and lifelong learning.
Empowering Leaders – Develop and deploy Christian servant leaders for their callings to God and to humanity.
Enhancing Community – Create an environment conducive to the development of the whole person through relevant facilities, resources, and services which allows a diverse and growing community to utilize their God-given gifts both locally and globally.
APPLICATIONS:
Complete the university application using the "APPLY FOR THIS POSITION" button below:
Elizabeth Ponder
Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs
eponder@etbu.edu
903.923.2074
DEADLINES: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews will begin as suitable applications are received.
DESCRIPTION: East Texas Baptist University invites applications for the full-time position of Director of Student Accommodations & Thrive in the Office of Academic Affairs. This is an administrative/faculty position and includes a partial teaching load in the School of Education. The position begins August 2026. The Student Accommodations and Thrive Coordinator provides leadership for the University's student accommodation services while overseeing the planning, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of the Thrive Mentoring Program. This position serves students by coordinating accommodations, overseeing the Thrive mentoring program, and working with faculty and staff to help students access appropriate academic support and resources.
Essential responsibilities include:
- Provide oversight for Student Accommodation Services, ensuring effective support for students and compliance with applicable federal regulations and University policies.
- Foster collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and campus partners to support student success initiatives.
- Provide leadership for the University's Thrive Mentoring Program including the recruitment, development, supervision, and evaluation of peer mentors.
- Develop and maintain mentor training materials and program curriculum.
- Experience supporting students with documented accommodation needs in an academic setting
- Knowledge of federal laws and regulations governing student accommodations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse constituencies.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
- Commitment to teamwork and process management
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail for recording and compiling data and other information
Christian Commitment: The Employee must be a professing Christian believer with a demonstrated personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Employee must be a model of Christ-like character, servant leadership, integrity, ethics and biblical/moral truths. Employee must support ETBU’s distinct Christ-centered educational mission and share the institutional commitment to the integration of biblical faith and academic learning. Employee shall possess a commitment to Christ-centered, faith-integrated service and devotion to students’ intellectual enlightenment, spiritual formation, servant leadership development, and career preparation.
Employee shall be cognizant and committed to the values, traditions, and history of Baptists. Employee agrees that he or she is an active member of a local Baptist church or Christian denominational church, and regularly attends church. Further, as a servant leader and role model for the students of ETBU, employee is required to participate in the life of the University via institutional meetings, Chapel services, prayer emphases, discipleship programming, committee participation, local community ministry/service, and campus activities and events. Employee provides active support of the spiritual, intellectual, and educational ideals, values, activities, and objectives of East Texas Baptist University; and conforms to Christian standards of faith and service.
THE UNIVERSITY: East Texas Baptist University is a Christ-centered liberal arts university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an institution affiliated with Texas Baptists (BGCT), ETBU uses the Bible and the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message as the theological framework and basis for institutional mission, governance, and policy. In compliance with federal law, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in employment. Under federal law, East Texas Baptist University may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its mission.
Mission Statement
As a Christ-centered institution, East Texas Baptist University educates students by integrating biblical faith and learning to develop mind, body, and soul through community engagement to prepare graduates to be Christian servant leaders in their calling to God and humanity.
Core Commitments of East Texas Baptist University
Embracing Faith – Ensure the integration of biblical faith in curricular and co-curricular experiences including service opportunities while embracing our Baptist heritage.
Engaging Minds – Equip students through excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship to explore God’s truth and providing the knowledge and skills for academic success, degree completion, employment opportunity, and lifelong learning.
Empowering Leaders – Develop and deploy Christian servant leaders for their callings to God and to humanity.
Enhancing Community – Create an environment conducive to the development of the whole person through relevant facilities, resources, and services which allows a diverse and growing community to utilize their God-given gifts both locally and globally.
APPLICATIONS:
Complete the university application using the "APPLY FOR THIS POSITION" button below:
- Letter of Application
- University Application (available at www.etbu.edu/employment)
- Curriculum Vita
- Statement of Philosophy of Teaching which includes an articulation of a personal approach to the integration of biblical faith and learning.
- Official transcripts from all schools attended (May be sent to East Texas Baptist University, Academic Affairs, One Tiger Dr., Marshall, TX, 75670)
- Contact information (e-mail, mailing address, necessary phone numbers) for at least three professional references.
Elizabeth Ponder
Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs
eponder@etbu.edu
903.923.2074
DEADLINES: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews will begin as suitable applications are received.