Why You Should Work at FranU
Join a team where collaboration and compassion lead the way.
More Than a Career, a Calling
At Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, we’re more than a University, we're a purpose-driven community rooted in faith, service and academic excellence. Whether you’re beginning your career or seeking a new path, FranU offers more than just a job. We provide a supportive environment that fosters professional growth, personal fulfillment and meaningful impact.
Our faculty and staff are the heart of our institution, and we believe in creating a workplace where your passion meets purpose, where your career becomes a calling.
Benefits of Working at FranU
We take care of our members with benefits that support their well-being and growth, including:
- Unique Contributions
- Generous Benefits Such as:
- Work-life balance, paid holidays, weekly mass and tuition assistance
- Paid Parental Leave that provides eight weeks of paid time off at 100% of base weekly earnings for mothers and fathers following birth, adoption or foster placement into legal custody.
- Schedule Flexibility
- University Impact and Dedication to Service
- University Culture and Values that are Diverse and Inclusive
Grow With Us
FranU is a place where your career can flourish. We invest in our people through:
- Academic and Professional Development
- Social and Community Engagement
- Faith and Service
- Intercultural Understanding
No matter your position, you’ll have access to the tools and support you need to take the next step in your career.
A Supportive and Welcoming Community
From day one, you’ll feel welcomed by a close-knit team that values respect, collaboration and belonging.
At FranU, our commitment to our values is at the core of everything we do. We are devoted to a culture where diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's contribution is valued.
Living Our Mission
Our values guide everything we do. We don’t just talk about service, humility and faith – we live them. Be a part of a community that promotes justice, inclusion and integrity. You’ll find purpose here every day.
Interested in Joining Our Team?
If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to contribute to a university grounded in faith, community and academic excellence, we invite you to explore the opportunities available at FranU. Join us in shaping the future of tomorrow’s leaders, both in the classroom and beyond.
Employee Testimonials
Hear from our diverse team of professionals about their experiences growing at FranU!
I have been at FranU since 2012. I usually tell people that FranU is the best place that I have worked! Here, you work with a genuinely good team of people, and you get to be a part of the story of those who are seeking degrees and accomplishing big goals in their lives. I would say that FranU is a community in motion, ever-embracing the joy of helping students reach goals beyond graduation."
Aubry Turner, Ph.D.
Director, Academic Support Services
This is my first job after graduating college, and I couldn’t have asked for a better start. The community at FranU has been so warm and welcoming, making it easy for me to acclimate to the workforce. I truly enjoy my work and the opportunity to make a positive impact on our students’ academic journeys. It’s been a rewarding experience, and I’m grateful to be part of this incredible community."
Shanna O'Quinn Murphy, B.S.
Webmaster
I transitioned from clinical practice to academia when I joined FranU in 2016, and have never looked back. FranU has allowed me to grow in ways I had never imagined, shaping me into the skilled professional, faith-filled citizen and servant leader I am today. There is a collective joyfulness of spirit that is felt throughout campus, where all decisions are not only student-centered, but mission centered."
Kathryn Fakier, Ph.D., RDN, LDN, FAND
Program Director, Nutritional Science Program
I have been at FranU for a decade now, and can honestly say that it feels like I work in a “small town” where everyone is sincere and collaborative with one another. At the start of each new semester, we have an employee gathering that is a lot like a pep rally. You really get invigorated to give it all for the students, then you see them beaming a few months later on the graduation stage. When I think about other jobs I’ve had, this is the only one that feels like a daily challenge, but one that has enormous payoff."
Mark Ourso, B.A., J.D.
Contracts and Grants Manager
It's a joy to work at a place where you can openly pursue teaching and learning about God, growing closer to Him and trying to follow His call for your life. In an increasingly polarized world, FranU has the charism of proclaiming the faith, not with harshness, but with great respect and hospitality for the people we serve."
Brian Pedraza
Program Director & Associate Professor, Theology Program
