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
hr@trnty.edu
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)
City, State, Zip Code (or Province)
Telephone (work)
Facsimile Number
Date of Application
Cell phone
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
High school
Or GED
College,
University or
Technical School
College,
University or
Technical School
Other Training,
Current Licenses,
Registration or
Certificates
Did you
graduate?
Course of Study, Type of Degree
or Diploma
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
City, State, Zip Code (or Province)
Street Address
From (Month/Year)
To (Month/Year)
Your job title/position
Beginning Wage
Full Time
Ending Wage
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
City, State, Zip Code (or Province)
Street Address
From (Month/Year )
To (Month/Year)
Your job title/position
Describe Responsibilities/Duties
List computer software with which you are familiar.
Beginning Wage
Full Time
Time
Ending Wage
Part
Reason for leaving
Employer
Phone Number
May we contact this
employer?
Yes
No
City, State, Zip Code (or Province)
Street Address
From (Month/Year)
To (Month/Year)
Your job title/position
Beginning Wage
Full Time
Ending Wage
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
City, State, Zip Code (or Province)
Street Address
From (Month/Year)
To (Month/Year)
Your job title/position
Beginning Wage
Full Time
Ending Wage
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
hr@trnty.edu
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/ .