6601 West College Drive

Palos Heights, IL 60463

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT (STAFF POSITION)

Thank you for your interest in becoming a staff member at Trinity Christian College. Trinity is a four-year liberal arts college located in Palos Heights, Illinois, a suburb twenty miles southwest of Chicago. College enrollment in the traditional program is over 1,000, of whom about two-thirds live on campus. Trinity also offers adult degree completion programs in business and education, serving an additional 300 students.

Since its founding in 1959, Trinity has provided its students with an excellent Christian higher education in the Reformed tradition. We offer majors in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, as well as professional programs in accounting and business administration, nursing, education, computer science, pre-medicine, and pre-law. Trinity Christian College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

Trinity Christian College seeks staff members who support the goals of strong liberal arts education in the tradition of Reformed Christian higher education, are committed to diversity, hold the necessary credentials and experience, and express a mature Christian faith.

Please visit the college website, www.trnty.edu for additional information about Trinity Christian College. On that site you will find:

·  our mission statement: http://www.trnty.edu/About-Us/mission.html

·  information about the history of Trinity: http://www.trnty.edu/About-Us/history.html

·  our Commitment to Campus Diversity: http://www.trnty.edu/About-Us/commitment.html

·  other facts about Trinity: http://www.trnty.edu/Admissions/quick-facts.html

Application process. Each candidate will be asked to provide the following information.

1.  Experience and education credentials. Through means of a resume and cover letter, provide a summary of your educational preparation and current and previous job experiences.

2.  Complete and sign the application for employment (see below).

3.  Expression of faith commitment. On a separate page, describe your personal relationship to Jesus and how it is expressed through your involvement with the body of Christ. Please indicate your church membership and describe your participation. You may also refer to Trinity’s mission statement.

4.  References. Provide at least three references. In selecting individuals to provide references, provide one character reference and two work-related references.

5.  Please submit all information to:

Human Resources Department

Trinity Christian College

6601 W. College Drive

Palos Heights, IL 60463

Fax: 708-239-3990

6.  Faculty Positions. Refer all inquiries and information for faculty positions to the attention of the Provost.

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Application Information

Trinity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

Name

Position Being Sought

Preferred Mailing Address

Preferred Telephone Number

Home: day evening

Work: day evening

Cell: day evening

Facsimile Number

E-mail Address

Trinity Christian College has permission to confirm the information I am providing.

Signature Date

Applicant Information

Name (Last, First, Middle Initial) / Email
Street Address / Telephone (home) / Cell phone
City, State, Zip Code (or Province) / Telephone (work)
Facsimile Number / Date of Application
Position Being Sought

Education. Please list degrees earned or in process. By completing this educational history, you authorize Trinity Christian College to verify colleges/universities attended.

Name and Location / Did you graduate? / Course of Study, Type of Degree
or Diploma
High school
Or GED
College, University or Technical School
College, University or Technical School
Other Training, Current Licenses, Registration or Certificates

Reference List. Please list three professional references. By completing this section, you authorize Trinity Christian College to contact the individuals listed.

Name / Address / City, State, Zip
Phone / Company Name
Relationship to you / Number of years this person has known you
Name / Address / City, State, Zip
Phone / Company Name
Relationship to you / Number of years this person has known you
Name / Address / City, State, Zip
Phone / Company Name
Relationship to you / Number of years this person has known you

Employment Record. Begin with your most recent experience and attach extra pages if necessary. By completing this information, you provide permission for Trinity Christian College to contact the listed employers.

Employer / Phone Number / May we contact this employer?
Yes No
Street Address / City, State, Zip Code (or Province)
From (Month/Year) / To (Month/Year) / Beginning Wage / Ending Wage
Your job title/position / Full Time Part Time / Reason for leaving
Describe Responsibilities/Duties
List computer software with which you are familiar.
Employer / Phone Number / May we contact this employer?
Yes No
Street Address
/ City, State, Zip Code (or Province)
From (Month/Year ) / To (Month/Year) / Beginning Wage / Ending Wage
Your job title/position / Full Time Part Time / Reason for leaving
Describe Responsibilities/Duties
List computer software with which you are familiar.
Employer / Phone Number / May we contact this employer?
Yes No
Street Address / City, State, Zip Code (or Province)
From (Month/Year) / To (Month/Year) / Beginning Wage / Ending Wage
Your job title/position / Full Time Part Time / Reason for leaving
Describe Responsibilities/Duties
List computer software with which you are familiar.
Employer / Phone Number / May we contact this employer?
Yes No
Street Address / City, State, Zip Code (or Province)
From (Month/Year) / To (Month/Year) / Beginning Wage / Ending Wage
Your job title/position / Full Time Part Time / Reason for leaving
Describe Responsibilities/Duties
List computer software with which you are familiar.

Questions

Yes / No
Are you authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis?
Have you been told the position responsibilities and expectations of the position or have you received a copy of the job description listing the responsibilities and expectations of the job?
Can you perform all the responsibilities and expectations of the positions for which you are applying with or without reasonable accommodations?**
Have you ever been convicted of a crime or a traffic violation for which a court appearance was required? (Conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.) If yes, describe conditions on a separate piece of paper.
Have you used illegal drugs or drugs not prescribed to you by a licensed physician (excluding over the counter medication) in the last seven (7) years? (Admission will not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.) If yes, describe conditions on a separate piece of paper.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or are there felony charges pending? If yes, describe conditions on a separate piece of paper.

**The need for accommodation does not necessarily bar employment. A determination will be made as to the effectiveness with which the accommodation will allow you to perform the position responsibilities of the position and the hardship it would impose on the employer. If you have a mental or physical disability and require accommodation to perform the job, you must notify Trinity Christian College within 182 days after reasonably knowing about the need for accommodation. Failure to do so will bar you from alleging that Trinity Christian College has not accommodated you as required by law.

Please read and understand the following statement before signing your application:

I certify that the information provided in this Application and any accompanying résumé or vita is true, correct, and complete. I understand that false, misleading, incomplete or misrepresented information of any kind may disqualify me from consideration for employment, or if discovered after I am an employee, may result in discipline or termination.

I authorize a thorough investigation and agree to cooperate with a thorough investigation of all information, references, previous employers, educational institutions, discipline and attendance records, and any other party necessary to verify the accuracy of the information that I disclose in this application, résumé or vita, or personal interview. I waive all rights and claims, including my right to notice of such disclosures, that I may otherwise have against the employer or its representatives for seeking and using information to evaluate my employment request and all other persons, corporations or organizations who provide information for this purpose.

I understand that I may request a reasonable accommodation if I have a protected disability that affects my ability to perform the job I am seeking. I understand that the Trinity Christian College Staff Handbook will govern my employment relationship with the College. I further understand that the Handbook may, with or without notice, be modified, amended or updated.

I understand that this application is current for twelve (12) months. I acknowledge that a reference, education verification and a criminal background check may be conducted and that an offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. I also understand that if I am hired, I will be required to provide proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States and that federal immigration laws require me to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification in this regard.

I also understand that the use of illegal drugs is prohibited during employment. If Trinity Christian College policy requires, I am willing to submit to drug testing to detect the use of illegal drugs prior to and during employment.

As an educational institution committed to the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual development of its students in the Reformed Christian tradition, Trinity Christian College requires its staff members to conduct their work and lives as Christian role models, congruent with the teachings, writings and practice.

I certify that I have read, understood, and accept all the terms of the foregoing application, and that I seek employment under these conditions. I understand that failure to complete and sign the application may result in rejection of the application.

Trinity Christian College has permission to confirm the information that I am providing.

Signature / Date

Thank you for completing this application form. Please return it, along with your résumé and responses to the application questions, to the Human Resource Office.

Human Resources Department

Trinity Christian College

6601 W. College Drive

Palos Heights, IL 60463

Fax: 708-239-3990

In compliance with the student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act, Trinity Christian College has prepared a brochure for current and prospective students and employees that addresses all provisions of the legislative mandate. It is available on our website at http://studentlife.trnty.edu/ .