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Director of Campus Ministry
Seton Hill University
Seton Hill University, a
Catholic, liberal arts coeducational university, sponsored by the
Sisters of Charity, seeks a 12-month, Director of Campus Ministry.
Position requires an energetic person with high motivation, creativity,
and ability to initiate programs, activities, and strategies to
encourage participation and leadership development of students.
Candidate must possess communication and organizational skills to work
collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students. Responsibilities
include directing a team of professionals and students to plan,
organize, and execute retreats, prayer and reflection opportunities,
service projects, drives and awareness projects/programs; assisting
with meeting the spiritual development needs of students; and working
cooperatively with community agencies. Administrative, organizational,
and public relations skills are essential, as are verbal and written
skills. Master’s degree and experience in Campus Ministry,
Religious Education or Youth Ministry required.
Send letter of interest,
resume, and three references to Dr. Charmaine Strong, Dean of Students,
Seton Hill University, Seton Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601. The
search is currently open and will continue until the successful
candidate is identified; a successful criminal background check is
required. Position begins 1 July 2010.
Seton Hill is committed to
having a campus community that reflects the racial diversity of our
culture. AA/EOE
Director of Enrollment
Services
Reading Area Community
College
Position
Type: Full-Time (Fiscal Year)
Starting
Salary:
Anticipated
in the $60,000 range
Department/Area: Enrollment Management/Student
Development
Department:
Student
Affairs/Admissions
Reports
To:
Associate
Vice-President for
Enrollment
Management/Student
Development
Reading
Area Commuinity College (RACC) is a Middle States accredited,
comprehensive, open-enrollment higher education institution that
provides Associate Degree programs, Certificate and Diploma Programs,
transitional coursework; business and industry training and personal
enrichment programs
RACC’s
Campus is located in Berks County Pennsylvania (eastern PA) at the
entrance to the City of Reading and is situated on the banks of the
Schuylkill River. It is comprised of seven buildings which include
three combination office and classroom buildings, the Yocum Library, a
student union building housing Student Government Offices, the College
Bookstore and a well equipped fitness center. Two state of the art
facilities enhance the campus environment. One of these is the Schmidt
Training and Technology Center which plays a vital part in business and
industry growth through a variety of skills training programs. The
other, The Miller Center for the Arts is a 500 seat theater that hosts
a College sponsored performing arts series which includes dance, music
and theater. A broad spectrum of community sponsored events such as the
Berks County Jazz Fest also grace the Miller Center. For more
information on RACC please visit our website at www.racc.edu.
Summary:
Enrollment Services is the first contact that students have with the
college. This area provides a general introduction to the college and
facilitates the transition of a student to the college experience. The
Director of Enrollment Services will have the overall responsibility
for coordinating and directing services related to enrollment such as
admissions and initial academic advisement. These services shall be
coordinated in conjunction with the other Enrollment Management/SD
departments. The Director will also be responsible for overseeing the
implementation of the enrollment strategies as defined by the SEM plan.
Position also involves the supervision of full and part time employees
in the Enrollment Management area.
Qualifications:
To be considered a qualified applicant a minimum of a
Master’s Degree is required. Degree in student affairs or
related field is highly preferred. Three years or more of supervisory
experience at the assistant director level or above in admissions,
advising or enrollment services, including supervision of professional
staff, is required. Community college experience as well as supervisory
experience with unionized employees is preferred. Other Qualifications
include the ability to work independently to accomplish goals,
tremendous initiative, a high degree of creativity and excellent
communication skills.
Other
Qualifications
- Ability
to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Tremendous
initiative.
- High
degree of Creativity.
- Excellent
communication skills.
To
apply e-mail cover letter,describing how you meet the position
requirements, resume and list of three professional references to:
resumes@racc.edu Materials should be in word format. Use Job code
DES in the subject
line.
Initial screening of applications will begin on February 22, 2010 and
will
continue until an acceptable candidate is identified.
RESIDENCE DIRECTOR
Indiana University of
Pennsylvania
Position: The Residence
Director (exempt - State University Administrator I) is
responsible for all administrative, educational and supervisory duties
for a residence hall housing
250-785 students. Twelve month position: live-in position with
furnished on-campus apartment. Salary is
$36,166 with excellent benefits and will increae to $37,614 on
10/01/10.
Minimum
Qualifications: Master's degree required. Master's degree in
student affairs, higher education administration,
counseling, or a related field, with live-in residence life experience,
strongly preferred. Applicants must be
work-eligible, communiciate effectively and perform well in the
interview(s).
Application
review will begin immediately; position to start July 5, 2010. For a
full job announcement and how to apply, see www.iup.edu/employment
or phone (724) 357-2431.
IUP
is a member of the Pennsylvania State System
of Higher Education and is an equal opportunity employer
M/F/H/V/. EOE
ADMISSIONS
COUNSELOR III
Date
Announced: 01/08/2010
Work Unit:
Penn State York
Step: External
Department:
Student
Affairs/Admissions
Job
Number:
31304
Grade:
20
Responsible for assisting
with complex admissions
matters at Penn State York. Participate in and administer undergraduate
admissions activities. Conduct training sessions and assist with staff
development. This job focuses on out-of-state (Maryland) and transfer
student recruitment in addition to recruiting at local high schools.
Admit, refer, or refuse application for undergraduate admissions.
Evaluate credits from other institutions for transfer. Evaluate
readmission applications and add advanced standing credits required for
graduation. Interview prospective applicants and parents about
admission procedures. Provide information and respond to requests
regarding admission procedures; contact appropriate colleges and
campuses for application review. Initiate and review correspondence
relating to prospective and enrolled students. Travel and conduct group
sessions. Coordinate special programs. Train and develop staff. Serve
on committees. Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus
one year of work-related experience.
To apply, go to
http://www.psu.jobs/
AREA COORDINATOR
Robert Morris University
(RMU), located in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA, announces the position
of Area Coordinator reporting to the Director/Assistant Director of
Residence Life.
As a professional member of
the Residence Life staff team, the Area Coordinator assists with the
development and implementation of the University’s Residence
Life program and all housing operations; plans, develops, presents and
facilitates staff programs and training; assists in the residence life
staff recruitment and selection process; supervises and evaluates the
residence life para-professional staff; conducts staff meetings;
maintains a safe and secure environment in the residence
halls and develops a community atmosphere;
facilitates the practice of individual and community responsibility;
promotes and facilitates resident participation in University and
community organizations and leadership development programs; advises,
counsels and provides support to students; provides support and
assistance in the development of residential academic support programs,
seminars and related educational programs; directly supervises area
Resident Assistants; develops and coordinates a living and learning
environment; assists in the development and implementation of weekend
programming; responds to students’ counseling needs; responds
immediately to crisis situations; directs the actions of Resident
Assistant staff and appropriate reporting of information; keeps
accurate written records of all counseling contacts; addresses and
resolves discipline situations; facilitates educational interventions;
assists in the coordination and implementation administrative policies
and procedures; posts and maintains assigned office hours; provides
system wide on call (duty) coverage year round including during
holiday/vacation periods; attends all relevant meetings, workshops,
functions, activities, etc.; participates in Student Life collaboration
and campus committees as assigned; advises student organizations as
appropriate; attends Student Life functions, workshops and meetings as
required; and performs additional duties as assigned.
Minimum
Qualifications: Master's degree in student personnel, higher
education administration, counseling or a related field (individuals in
the final stage of a degree will be considered). This is a live-in
position supervising residence halls which includes participating in a
campus-wide duty rotation and other weekend/evening requirements.
Residence life work experience strongly preferred.
Benefits
include anon-campus staff apartment and meal plan.
Qualified
candidates should email their letter of interest and resume to: jobs@rmu.edu or mail to Robert Morris University, c/o Human
Resources, 6001 University Boulevard, Moon Township, PA 15108.
Please
visit our website at
www.rmu.edu for more information about Robert Morris
University.
RMU
is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively
pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, RMU
complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides
equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission
of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals
regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual
orientation or national origin. EOE
DEAN
OF THE UNDERGRADUATE
COLLEGE
Bryn
Mawr College is one of the world’s
most distinguished and distinctive colleges. Every year 1,300
undergraduate women and 400 graduate students (both men and women) from
around the world gather on the College’s historic campus to
study with leading scholars, conduct advanced research, and expand the
boundaries of what is possible. Bryn Mawr is recruiting a
Dean of the Undergraduate College, successor to Dr. Karen Tidmarsh, who
has served with distinction as Dean since 1990. The Dean
reports to the President for overall operations and to the Provost for
academic matters, and serves as a member of the President’s
Cabinet.
The
role of the Dean of the Undergraduate College
includes leadership for creating a vibrant academic, intellectual and
co-curricular campus life for students, spearheading efforts to
strengthen retention, sustaining a strong advising program, and
managing a complex array of offices relating to student
affairs. The Dean serves ex officio on
the Curriculum Committee, working closely with faculty on issues that
have particular significance for students, and chairs the Honor
Board. Bryn Mawr is one of the most diverse liberal arts
colleges in the country, and the Dean is charged with enhancing the
College’s capacity to affirm difference as central to the
fabric of its culture and excellence.
Located in suburban Philadelphia, Bryn
Mawr’s undergraduate college attracts women who share an
intense commitment to intellectual inquiry, an independent and
purposeful vision of their lives, and a desire to make meaningful
contributions to the world. Bryn Mawr is unusual among
American liberal arts colleges with its Graduate School of Social Work
and Social Research, among the first schools of social work in the
nation, and its nationally regarded graduate programs in key
humanities, science and social science disciplines. The
College promotes faculty excellence in both research and teaching, and
has strong consortial relationships with Haverford College, Swarthmore
College, and the University of Pennsylvania.
Qualifications of the ideal candidate include a
doctoral degree (Ph.D. in a liberal arts discipline preferred),
teaching experience that contributes to deepening the Dean’s
understanding of the academic experience of students and faculty, and
the ability to establish relationships of mutual respect and
understanding with faculty, staff and students. Candidates
should have a full understanding and appreciation of the
College’s unique mission and character and substantial
leadership and management experience in higher education, including
experience in student affairs.
Inquiries, nominations and
applications are invited. Interested individuals should
provide a letter describing their interest and experience in the
context of the above description of the School and its needs,
curriculum vitae, and the names of five references with phone numbers
and email addresses. References will not be contacted until
candidates have been notified. These materials should be sent
by email to the consultants, Jean Dowdall, Ph.D., and Robin Mamlet, at
BMCDean@wittkieffer.com. Items that
cannot be emailed may be sent to the consultants at Witt/Kieffer, 2015
Spring Road, Suite 510, Oak Brook IL 60523.
Confidential inquiries can be directed to them at (630) 575-6131.
Review
of applications is underway and will
continue until the position is filled. For full
consideration, materials should be received by January 4. The
position is available in Summer 2010. Salary and benefits for
this position are competitive.
Bryn Mawr College
is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority candidates
and women are especially encouraged to apply.
DIRECTOR OF
RESIDENCE LIFE
Saint
Francis University is seeking a Director for the Office of Residence
Life. This position provides leadership and vision for the Department
of Residence Life in creating a residential environment consistent with
the goals of the University and the Division of Student Development.
Founded in 1847, Saint Francis University is recognized for its vibrant
student life and was named one of the Top 100 character-building
institutions by the Templeton Foundation. It was named a
“hidden treasure” by high school guidance
counselors in Newsweek magazine and ranks among U.S. News &
World Report’s Top 15 “Best Value”
universities in the north region. The University fosters Franciscan
values in the life and work of the community as it prepares
professionals for service in healthcare, business, science, the arts
and education.
Under
the direction of the Vice President for Student Development, the
Director of Residence Life:
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1. Is responsible for all
programmatic and operations management of all residential facilities
including residence halls, apartments, and off-campus leased units
housing approximately 1164 residents.
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2. Supervises two full time Area
Coordinators, six Graduate Hall Directors, a professional
administrative assistant and 35 student paraprofessional staff members.
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3. Directs the residential learning
initiatives, training, assessment, and operations.
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4. Will possess a strong
understanding of student development theory, as well as issues facing
student populations, utilizing this information to shape the
Departmental activities and interactions with staff and student
residents. An essential component should be the ability to
blend residential strategies with student development theory and
university mission.
The
successful candidate must have a master’s degree in college
student development (or related field) and four to six years of
progressive supervisory experience with residence life operations.
Previous judicial, budget, and facilities management experience is
required. This is a live-off campus position.
For
more information and application instructions,
please visit our website
www.francis.edu/Employmentopportunites, or send letter of interest, resume, and
references to: Search Committee for Director of Residence
Life, c/o Human Resources Office, Saint Francis University, P. O. Box
600, Loretto, PA 15940-0600. Applications received by
December 18, 2009 will receive primary consideration. AA/EOE.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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