Careers
About King's
King's College is a Catholic institution of higher education animated and guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross. King's pursues excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship through a rigorous core curriculum, major programs across the liberal arts and sciences, nationally accredited professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and personal attention to student formation in a nurturing community. Our culture is driven by our commitment to our mission, community, and faculty and staff.
Please explore the current employment opportunities listed below. We offer competitive total rewards, tuition remission for employees and their dependents, 403(b) plans, and generous paid-time-off and holidays.
King's is committed to recruiting a diverse work force and welcomes applications from people of traditionally under-represented groups. For more information on employee benefits and policies, visit the Human Resources Office.
EEO Statement
King’s College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate diversity by fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where each member of King’s College feels respected with a sense of belonging.
Open Positions
To apply for an open position, please send an application, cover letter (including salary requirements) and resume to: careers@kings.edu.
Our employment application is available as a PDF download here.
Armed Security Officer
- Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 12-month
- Department/Division: Security/Business Affairs
- Reports To: Security Supervisor
Job Function
The Armed Officer will report directly to the Shift Supervisor, or in the absence of the Shift Supervisor, the Executive Director/Director of Security, and will be responsible for carrying out the basic security functions of the college; including but not limited to; the protection of life and property, maintenance of public order, prevention of crime, response to emergency situations, diffusing difficult situations, securing buildings, and enforcing college rules and regulations.
The job of an Armed Officer is also physically demanding, requiring the stamina and strength to work assigned shifts under all environmental conditions, drive a motor vehicle, perform foot patrol, stand, or sit for extended periods of time, defend themselves and others in actual physical combat, occasionally lift and move people or heavy objects, climb or jump physical obstacles and run various distances.
Essential Elements
- Thorough knowledge of all college rules and regulations concerning buildings and grounds; all policies, rules and regulations contained in the student handbook; and all policies, rules, and regulations of security regarding position duties and responsibilities.
- Thorough knowledge of the physical plant layout (all College properties), and areas that are prone to fire alarms, utility failures, theft, vandalism, etc. Knowing the location of fire extinguishers, cut-off valves, etc.
- Conducts security patrol of campus areas and facilities practicing crime prevention methods taking appropriate action to guard against criminal activity and inappropriate conduct, etc. Conducts emergency building searches for intruder’s, trespassers, and bomb threats.
- Makes crucial decisions under stress and is held accountable for the result.
- May be subjected to bodily harm with the possibility of loss of life.
- Locks and unlocks buildings as scheduled or assigned and upon request of college administration and so documents actions.
- Investigates incidents occurring on campus (criminal and non-criminal) brought to their attention or withdrawal. Ensures appropriate action taken, reports filed, and appropriate college administration are made aware of incidents.
- Completes all required reports and logs clearly and promptly and for the submission of such reports and logs to the Director of Security at the completion of duty.
- Maintains harmonious relationships with all associates by courteous and considerate demeanor.
- Attends and completes all required Security Training initiated or designated by the Department or appropriate authority.
- Apprehends, detains, and takes appropriate action in conformance to college policy against all offenders. If necessary, may be request assistance of local police department.
- As required, subpoena appears before college judicial proceedings, magistrate hearing or court of common pleas in prosecutions of accused.
- Performs all duties and responsibilities in courteous are friendly manner to all students, faculty, staff and public rendering assistance and information when requested.
- Assists and works with all College departments and organizations in situations of sudden emergency when such assistance is necessary.
- Appropriate use and management of personal King’s College email account.
- Use and management of a personal King’s College Self-Service account.
- Accurately checks and verifies all identification cards of students, guests, and visitors upon entrance into residence halls.
- Thorough knowledge and adherence to the King’s College Use of Force Policy.
- Thorough knowledge and adherence to Pennsylvania Crimes Code (Title 18) sections 505, 506, and 507 regarding the use of deadly force.
- Must demonstrate competency with College issued firearm during annual firearms familiarization.
- Maintains and ensures College issued firearm is functioning properly.
Required Skills, Training, and Experience
- High school education or beyond.
- 235 Security Act certification or acquire within six months – Act 120 or Equivalent.
- CPR and First Aid certified.
- Participates in training and re-certification as required.
- Background investigation required.
- Experience preferred, but not required.
- Demonstrates proficiency with College issued firearm.
Physical Conditions
Ability to analyze and diffuse emergency non-emergency situations peacefully and successfully. Individual must be able to meet established specific physical requirements of the job, such as running, lifting, carrying, or dragging heavy objects. Also, climbing over or pulling oneself over obstacles. Jumping on elevated stairways. Ability to resolve physical disputes or engage in physical confrontation, if necessary.
Biology Laboratory Director
- Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 12-month
- Department/Division: Biology/Academic Affairs
- Reports To: Chairperson of the Biology Department
Job Function
Management of all matters pertaining to the effective and efficient conduct of the laboratories in the Biology Department with peripheral support for Neuroscience, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Environmental Science and Psychology Departments as needed. This includes ordering and budgetary responsibilities, preparatory work, maintenance and technical support for lab instruction, instrumentation, reagents, lab equipment and supplies, maintenance of living organisms and proper use and disposal of preserved specimens. This position is vitally important to the operation of the Biology Department providing essential services to faculty and students. Science labs are where students can see science happening and gain experience for future careers in healthcare, academics, and employment within various scientific fields.
Essential Elements
- The primary responsibility is to ensure that each week the scheduled Biology labs are prepped and set up appropriately for each experiment.
- Duties include safely and properly preparing, dispense and store solutions and reagents, set out appropriate supplies and equipment, maintain living organisms, properly handle storage and use of preserved specimens, dispose of reagents, and organisms, clean and maintain lab equipment, clean and maintain the hoods and benchtops, maintain general lab supplies. Provide assistance during labs where needed.
- Distribute additional materials to students as required, ensure students are wearing PPE; using equipment and supplies properly, and administer first aid for injuries.
- Open each semester lab with safety sheets on policies and procedures for lab work, discuss and review safety equipment and PPE in each lab.
- Supervise students access to labs in accordance with Department and College Security policy.
- Responsible for all aspects of recruitment, training, and management of student laboratory aides.
- Supervise care of greenhouse.
- Supervise activities related to the shared animal facility.
- Know all the policies and operations of the department to efficiently train and motivate student aides and staff, act as liaison to effectively provide information to other areas of the college and the public, if necessary.
- Assist in the implementation of new programs to help provide better service and stimulate new growth in the department.
- Provide peripheral support to the Neuroscience, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Environmental Science Programs.
- Laboratory Instrumentation
- Schedule equipment maintenance and repairs, review service contracts, coordinate operation of shared facilities (SEM suite).
- Maintain gas cylinder inventory and ordering for instruments.
- Coordinate maintenance and modifications to lab with Facilities management.
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
- General Weekly/Monthly Duties
- Order chemicals, biological organisms, kits and supplies as required; receive packages, date and store appropriately.
- Order supplies and equipment when breakage occurs.
- Maintain minimum supply amounts to keep labs running efficiently.
- Collect biohazardous waste from the Biology Department; coordinate with Facilities to collect biohazardous waste across campus for every 4-week pickup from the Waste Management company.
- Check first aid kits, eyewash stations and safety showers as per OSHA guidelines.
- Off Semester Responsibilities
- Update chemical and solution inventory in storage areas.
- Conduct general and safety inspections for laboratories and test utilities.
- Clean, reset and re-stock supplies and items necessary for the beginning of each semester.
- Review lab manuals with faculty, edit and arrange for printing for Biol 113 lab and 210 lab and any others if requested.
- Coordinate with e-Campus bookstore on books and supplies needed for each biology lab each semester.
- Collect hazardous chemical wastes, prepare manifests and arrange for proper disposal.
- Maintain SDS files and Right to Know binders for all lab courses.
- Assure departments compliance with OSHA, RCRA and GHS Hazard communications and requirements.
- Administrative Duties
- Purchase all items for Biology, Neuroscience and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Programs on company purchasing card, reconcile monthly expenses and submit monthly expense reports to Comptroller.
- Reconcile monthly expenses against budget.
- Record costs per course where possible to anticipate future budgetary needs.
- Negotiate best value transactions with vendors on all expenditures including supplies, equipment, and contracts. Keep and file detailed records of transactions.
- Maintain accident report files, emergency and department contact information.
- Maintain files for equipment instruction manuals, yearly budgets, semester course schedules and supply houses /companies utilized for all ordering.
- Collaborate on preparing department grant proposals.
- Assist Chairperson with semester course lab scheduling.
- Responsible for the scheduling of the Biology/Environmental van for use in labs and other college areas.
- Maintain and update the department bulletin board information.
- Proactively arrange for reservation of rooms for teaching review sessions and all department events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Participate in Department Outreach Efforts
- Coordinate student participation in open houses and visitation days.
- Organize, plan, and coordinate the Life Science Monarch for a Day event each Spring.
- Coordinate all aspects of the annual Science Symposium each Spring which include the departments of Biology, Chemistry/Physics, Neuroscience, Psychology, Environmental Science, Engineering. Organize set-up/take down, arrange for refreshments, create a program for the event.
- Assist with preparation of lab needs and participate in summer health science camps.
Required Skills, Training, and Experience
- B.S. or B.A. in Biology with extensive experience in Biological Sciences.
- Demonstrated laboratory skills and experience with scientific instrumentation.
- Excellent communication, organization, multi-tasking, and leadership skills necessary.
- Proven ability to work independently, responsibly, and proactively.
- Knowledge of office procedures such as filing, typing, inventory maintenance, simple bookkeeping.
- Ability to use computers and software packages, especially as related to integration with
laboratory equipment and technology. - Appropriate use and management of King’s College Self-Service account, P-card purchasing system, email, and telephone system along with Microsoft Office utilization – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Adobe, Moodle.
- Annual membership needed in the National Association of Scientific Materials Managers (NAOSMM) for competitive pricing with associated scientific companies.
- OSHA mandated training required annually: Hazardous Waste Management, Chemical Hygiene, Blood-borne Pathogens.
- DOT Training and Biohazard Waste Training are required every 3 years.
- Valid PA driver’s license with no moving violations.
Physical Conditions
Fast-paced, high-energy academic scientific lab setting. Schedule is Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30; extended hours may be necessary when semester is in progress. Some evenings and weekends are required throughout the year. Periods of typical office work including computer and telephone, faxing, copying, and receiving and recording packages. Physical activity includes walking, bending, reaching, pulling, and lifting – 50-60 lbs. regularly. Personal protective equipment required as per specific scientific task performed. Handling of various species of animals, some of which include rats, frogs, and crickets. Interaction with a wide variety of college personnel: faculty, administration, and staff in facilities, IITS, dining services, security, and other academic and student-related departments.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@kings.edu
Clinical Nursing Instructor (PT Adjunct)
- Classification: Part-Time (Adjunct)
- Department/Division: Academic Affairs/Nursing
- Reports To: Nursing Department Chair
Qualifications
- Master's degree in nursing; licensure as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania; experience in clinical specialty area (adult health, psychiatric mental health, obstetrics, pediatrics, community, and long-term care)
- If currently BSN prepared, candidate must be willing to enroll in a master’s degree in nursing program.
- Per Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, faculty with a BSN will need to provide evidence of a plan for obtaining a graduate degree in nursing.
- A person may teach with a BSN in a nursing education program in Pennsylvania for a maximum cumulative period of 5 years.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider course completion card
- Successful candidate/s will be required to submit documentation of various clearances upon hire.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- The successful candidate will support the Holy Cross Mission and Catholic identity of the College.
Responsibilities
- Select appropriate learning experiences for the assigned student group(s), i.e., client/patient assignments and planning clinical pre and post conferences.
- Observation of the students’ performance and review of procedures and principles as necessary.
- Evaluation of students’ clinical performance on a weekly basis and verbally, as needed, on an individual basis, including written feedback.
- Attends hospital orientations prior to start of clinical and orients students to the assigned clinical unit.
- Participates and leads simulated nursing experiences.
- Maintains a cooperative, positive relationship with the staff on the nursing unit to facilitate an optimal learning environment for the students.
To apply, send one *.pdf file containing a letter of application, CV, undergraduate and graduate transcripts to HRjobs@kings.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
Computer Science (Part-Time)
The King’s College Math & Computer Science Department seeks 1 part-time instructor to teach 1 or 2 mid-level Computer Science courses (e.g., Databases, Computer Organization, Algorithms) or the upper-level Software Engineering Capstone. Begins Aug 2024. The department is also updating its pool of qualified part-time instructors for subsequent semesters.
Master’s degree or PhD in CS, CSE, Math, or related field preferred, Bachelor’s degree in CS/CSE with appropriate experience considered.
Send single *.pdf document that includes letter of interest, weekly availability during 2024-25 academic year (if known), CV, transcripts, & contact informant for 2 professional references to hrjobs@kings.edu.
Applications considered on a rolling basis for the 2024-25 academic year.
Computer Science Faculty
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at King's College, Wilkes-Barre, PA seeks an open-rank tenure-track or technical faculty in Computer Science, beginning in August 2025. For a tenure/tenure-track position, it is expected that a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science will be earned prior to the start date. For a technical position, it is expected that an M.S. in Computer Science or a related field will be earned prior to the start date, combined with at least 5 years of industry experience.
The successful candidate will teach a broad range of courses in the Computer Science and Computer and Information Systems programs, in addition to courses in the Data Analytics minor, introductory Math courses, and introductory courses for non-majors. Normal teaching load is 12 hours per semester. Primary interest and commitment must be to quality instruction and to formally training and mentoring young computer scientists. Public scholarships or professional development plus active involvement in the College and Department are expected.
The continued development and enhancement of computing programs is a critical part of the College’s strategic plan. King’s College is committed to offering a competitive compensation package.
To apply, send one *.pdf file containing a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a teaching philosophy with maximum length of two pages, a research statement of no more than 250 words, transcripts, and three letters of professional reference to careers@kings.edu. To receive full consideration, complete applications should be received by December 15, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.
King’s College is a private, Catholic college of the liberal arts & sciences and professional programs sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross. The college serves over 2100 undergraduate and graduate students. A rigorous core curriculum provides the foundation for all majors. The College is located near downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains. King’s is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from people of traditionally underrepresented groups. EOE www.kings.edu/hr
Criminal Justice Faculty Position, Open Rank
King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA seeks a full-time faculty member to join its Sociology & Criminal Justice Department, effective Fall 2025. Candidates holding a Master’s, ABD, or Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a related field are encouraged to apply. Experience teaching at the college level is preferred, and prior experience in law enforcement or corrections work is welcomed. The teaching load will be 12 credit hours per semester (Fall, Spring). The successful candidate will teach a broad range of courses, possibly including Probability & Statistics in the Social Sciences, Adult Corrections, Cybercrime, Homeland Security, and Special Topics in Criminal Justice. Primary professional interest and commitment must be to quality undergraduate instruction and mentorship. The rank for this position is open, including the possibility of a tenure-track appointment, and will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Sustaining and enhancing Criminal Justice programming is an important institutional goal and there is potential for leadership opportunities in the future.
Please submit one *.pdf file containing a letter of interest, statement of teaching, CV, and three letters of reference to hrjobs@kings.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Only completed applications will be reviewed.
King’s College is a private, Catholic college of the liberal arts & sciences and professional programs sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross. The College serves over 2100 undergraduate and graduate students. A rigorous core curriculum provides the foundation for all majors. The College is located near downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains. King’s is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from people of traditionally underrepresented groups. EOE www.kings.edu/hr
Custodial Services Facilities Manager
- Classification: Exempt, Full time, 12-month
- Department/Division: Facilities Management/Business Affairs
- Reports To: Associate Vice President, Procurement & Chief Facilities Officer
Job Function
This position is responsible for the administration, supervision, and direction of all custodial services staff on campus. The incumbent will provide daily oversight for all internal and external custodial service functions that are required to maintain a safe, efficient, welcoming, and attractive campus physical environment.
Essential Elements
- Supervises non-exempt, hourly custodial services staff to ensure the completion of assigned tasks in accordance with established cleaning schedules and quality control guidelines. Delegates, assigns, and prioritizes work order activities and monitors employee performance.
- Holds direct responsibility for selection, training, scheduling, and performance management of custodial services staff. Manages custodial services staff by providing frequent, regular, and constructive feedback in order to reward, coach, correct and motivate.
- Coordinates and schedules day and evening shift coverage for custodial services (Monday through Sunday operations).
- Maintains daily communication with faculty, staff, and students to determine the services required, prioritization of the request, assignment to appropriate custodial resources for proper response, and follow-up as needed. Ensures proper work order assignment and the timely, efficient close out of all custodial services work orders generated from facilities tree work order system.
- Develops and implements custodial maintenance guidelines and standard operating procedures for all custodial service functions. Implements quality improvement standards and communicates these standards/procedures to all employees. Conducts routine quality control inspections of work completed by staff.
- Monitors all custodial tasks required to safely and properly maintain offices, classrooms, labs, restrooms, common areas, and other special campus spaces.
- Schedules specialized maintenance cleaning services which may include but not be limited to floor cleaning, stripping, waxing, external window cleaning, sanitizing restroom and shower facilities, etc. This may involve direct coordination and scheduling with outside vendors who provide these services.
- Helps coordinate snow/ice removal activities in collaboration with the grounds manager to ensure safe vehicle and pedestrian travel to and from campus building facilities.
- Coordinates trash removal and proper segregation of general waste vs. recyclable materials to ensure compliance with local ordinances and college sustainability practices.
- Maintains operating budget for custodial supplies, equipment, and external vendor services. Requisitions equipment, supply, and material inventories by following budget guidelines and college procurement procedures. Manages inventory of custodial supplies and equipment.
- Manages the budget by controlling costs (e.g. labor, inventory, equipment, materials, etc.) And adjusting when necessary to reduce expenses.
- Maintains responsibility for evaluating and ordering new chemical cleaning products and ensures safety data sheet (sds) documentation is forwarded to facilities coordinator to include in the College’s master safety data sheet (sds) inventory list.
- Ensures employees have appropriate equipment and resources to perform their job duties safely and efficiently in order to meet departmental and individual goals/objectives/deadlines.
- Proactively probes for potential customer service issues/problems and advises supervisor regarding how services issues/problems will be resolved.
- Promotes and establishes a safe working environment for employees by ensuring proper personal protective equipment is available and utilized in an appropriate manner. Provides safety-related training and personal protective equipment supplies to all employees. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local, and college safety regulations.
- Conducts routine safety inspections of fire extinguisher stations located in all campus buildings and reports deficiencies and/or expiration dates that have been reached. Tests emergency eye wash stations and showers located within science labs and other locations across campus.
- Works closely with the college’s conference and events provider to ensure logistical coordination is provided in a safe, efficient, and customer-focused manner. Assists in set-up and conversion of facilities for athletic events, convocation, physical education, intramurals, recreation, camps, conferences, and special events. Protects conditions of college equipment and furniture assets by coordinating set-up services across campus, arranging for seating, staging, tables, and similar items for special events and activities.
- Supports moves/adds/changes for office assignments and department relocations.
- Assists with organization, storage, and retrieval of warehouse inventory.
- Position is classified as an essential services role. Incumbents must report to work during campus closures to ensure campus-wide custodial services are provided for the college community. Scope of position requires responding to custodial service emergencies and other unforeseen situations around the clock. May serve in an on-call position 7x24 as needed or when scheduled in advance for management coverage.
Required Skills, Training, and Experience
- Managerial and leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong customer-service skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Technical knowledge of proper housekeeping techniques and standard custodial operating procedures.
- Ability to operate specialized cleaning equipment and to instruct staff on proper use, care, and operation of same.
- Commitment to employee safety and focus on compliance.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to develop and maintain professional, trusting, positive work relationships with supervisor, staff, faculty, students, external vendors, and other customers.
- Ability to work productively and effectively during stressful and time-sensitive situations.
- Computer proficiency and ability to operate basic software, email, time reporting system, and on-line facilities tree work order system.
- Requires valid PA driver’s license.
- 3 to 5 years' work experience in a custodial services leadership capacity.
- 2-year associates degree as education level.
Physical Conditions
- Ability to lift 50 to 75 pounds on a regular basis.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and climb steps for long periods of time.
- Ability to bend, twist, stoop, reach, stretch, and work from ladder.
- Ability to work outdoors during inclement weather conditions which include extreme temperatures, high winds, and other harsh climate conditions.
- 7x24 emergency on-call accessibility
Desk Attendant
- Classification: Non-Exempt, Part-time, Academic Year
- Department/Division: Campus Safety and Security/Business Affairs
- Reports To: Security- Shift Supervisor
Job Function
Provides an element of security to Resident Hall(s). Responsible for controlling access into Resident Hall(s) and the Scandlon Gym. Provides Security into facility assuring access permitted only by authorized persons. This position is considered part of the essential personnel duties of the college.
Essential Elements
- Check all identification cards of students, guests, and visitors upon their entrance into a Resident Hall or the Scandlon Gym. Updates visitor logs and assists visitors and students.
- Thorough knowledge of college policies, rules, and regulations pursuant to personnel and security manuals.
- Periodically checks fire alarm procedure and other emergency requirements.
- Is courteous and establishes good rapport with all faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
- Deals with emergency situations by contacting appropriate college personnel and departments, such as Security Services and the Director of Residence Life.
- Maintains accurate records of facilities used, and security closing log.
- Deals with emergency situations by contacting appropriate college personnel and departments, such as Security Services or Department Heads.
- Provides good customer service to all persons using the Scandlon Gym facilities.
- Secures premises at the end of duty.
- Appropriate use and management of a King’s College email account.
- Use and management of a King’s College Self-Service account.
- Monitors cameras in Resident Halls and Scandlon Gym facilities.
- Performs other duties or assignments as directed, requested, or assigned.
Required Skills, Training, and Experience
- High school Diploma or Equivalent. Work experience commensurate with responsibilities.
- Responsible, reliable and willing to modify their schedule to assist when needed.
- The ability to relate well with people in a courteous and pleasant manner; ability to speak clearly and communicate effectively; ability to deal with emergency situations in a calm and effective manner.
Physical Conditions
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Ability to resolve physical disputes, if necessary.
Please submit your application or resume to careers@kings.edu
Director of Graduate Admission
- Classification: Exempt, Full time, 12-month
- Department/Division: Graduate Admission/Enrollment Management
- Reports To: Vice President for Enrollment Management
Job Function
The Director of Graduate Admission has primary responsibility for leading the strategic enrollment management functions as they pertain to graduate programs, including marketing, recruitment, coordination of admission review, integrity of enrollment data, and analysis of current market conditions.
Essential Elements
- Develop and implement, in collaboration with the Vice President for Enrollment Management, a strategic Enrollment and Marketing plan for all graduate programs that aligns with the College’s strategic goals and institution-wide conversations and plans.
- Lead institution-wide conversations and plans that encompass critical graduate enrollment decisions with regard to institutional reputation, market demand, economic and cultural diversity, equity, and academic quality.
- Effectively use data to guide enrollment decisions; responsible for all admission and enrollment reporting, and for educating the College community regarding enrollment strategies and initiatives.
- Serves as chief liaison between the academic units and enrollment management.
- Assists with the creation of graduate enrollment and revenue targets.
- Visits with third parties to create pathways for student recruitment.
- Work closely with the Director of International Student Recruitment to promote graduate enrollment for our global market.
- Function as a collaborative member of the enrollment management leadership team.
- Have a close working relationship with the directors of the graduate programs.
- Responsible for efficiently managing budgets while continually identifying and improving upon fiscal management and executing the budget in pursuit of appropriate objectives. Develop and conduct assessments on graduate students’ experience and develop plans for improvement of the program.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills, Training, and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Five or more years of enrollment management/admission experience (at least three years of working directly with graduate admission/enrollment).
- Proven background in linking academic institutions with other institutions.
- Ability to design and execute comprehensive admissions strategy and provide vision and leadership.
- Must communicate effectively with a variety of diverse constituents and be exceptionally skilled in oral and written communication.
- Anticipates and effectively handles change; demonstrates willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
- Strong problem-solving skills
- High level of interpersonal communication skills and excellent organizational and detailed-oriented skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to drive College vehicles.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related products. Ability to learn College administrative computing systems (Ellucian, Moodle, Self-Service).
- Pass clearances required by the College, (including but not limited to Child Abuse, Pennsylvania State Police, FBI clearances and PA driving records)
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
- Working knowledge of federal financial aid policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in related field.
- Background with Ellucian and Slate.
- Experience in predictive modeling and budget forecasting.
Physical Conditions
Typical office working conditions. Fast paced, high-energy environment Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and telephone.
Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Full Time
- Classification: Exempt, Full time, 12-month
- Department/Division: Athletics/Student Affairs
- Reports To: Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Job Function
The Head Coach is responsible for organizing and administering all aspects of the College’s NCAA Division varsity program. This individual will develop a positive and transformational environment that fosters academic and athletic success that is consistent with the mission of the College, its Catholic identity, and the values of the Congregation of Holy Cross.
Essential Elements
- Actively recruit qualified student athletes that meet the academic standards and profile of the College; identify potential student athletes through off campus recruitment and coordination of campus visits.
- Create and sustain an atmosphere that promotes academic, athletic, and personal growth resulting in overall success of student athletes.
- Sustain a reputable program evidenced by annual competitive success against MAC and non-conference competition.
- Identify, recruit, supervise, and manage assistant coaches and graduate interns approved for hire.
- Facilitate and implement opportunities that promote cultural diversity and inclusion within the program (racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, and religion).
- Assist in the preparation of a prospective annual operating budget and demonstrate fiscal responsibility by adhering to the approved budget.
- Support initiatives of the Monarch Athletic Fund (MAF) and organize fundraisers that supplement the operating budget.
- Possess strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
- Function as a collegial team member by collaborating with all members of the King’s College community, especially Athletics, Residence Life, Dining Services, and other departments on campus. including participation in campus events.
- Adhere to all NCAA and conference rules and regulations.
- Provide supervision for safety when monitoring any recreational or intercollegiate activity in any King’s facility.
- Manage other administrative duties as assigned by the AVP and Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Required Skills, Training, and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree awarded from an accredited college or university (minimum credential). An exception to this requirement may occur if the candidate has an exceptionally high level of experience within the sport.
- Demonstrated coaching success at the NCAA level with progressive responsibilities.
- First Aid, CPR and AED certification.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle with a good driving record and be approved by the College’s insurance carrier and Human Resources Department. This includes holding a valid US Driver’s License.
- Computer proficiency and aptitude, including knowledge and use of Microsoft Office, Slate or similar systems, and various recruiting and game editing programs.
- Demonstrated supervisory and management skills.
- Valid Clearances, including PA State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI Fingerprints are required.
Physical Conditions
A fluid work environment that varies greatly depending on time of year. High volume of work hours is required during the competitive season. Practice, games and recruiting efforts require consistent night and weekend work. Travel on charter buses and vans occurs often. Individuals will need to actively move during practices and games.
Major Gift Officer
- Classification: Exempt, Full-Time, 12-month
- Department/Division: Institutional Advancement (IA)/Institutional Advancement
- Reports To: Sr. Director of Development
Institutional Advancement Opportunity
King’s is at an exciting moment in its history. The College is in a place of strategic growth, and incredible opportunity as we recently completed the $56M Send Us Forth Campaign. The College seeks a Major Gift Officer (MGO) who will work with the front-line development team within the Institutional Advancement (IA) Department. The Major Gift Officer (MGO) is a priority role for King's requiring a motivated self-starter who will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while building mutually supportive relationships with alumni, staff, faculty, and volunteers. The position requires an individual who values and exhibits teamwork, perseverance, optimism, and can think strategically and creatively. The position also requires data analysis and the ability to make data-driven decisions. The MGO manages a pool of approximately 150 prospects and the qualification of prospects at the $25,000 - $250,000 level. As part of their 120 - 140 annual visits, the MGO will solicit their prospect pool for major gifts and strive to recruit new 1946 Society members (planned gift closures). The MGO will also work with the Institutional Advancement team to support regional groups and events. Other responsibilities include effective collaboration and partnership with colleagues and peers in the IA Division and across the College, staffing College administrators on development visits with prospects and donors; and recording activities, contacts, proposals, and strategic plans in the donor database. The successful candidate will join a team of energetic and enthusiastic professionals committed to the King’s mission.
Essential Elements
- Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects with capacity to give between $25,000 and $250,000.
- Work as a member of the Development Team to establish and track the giving strategy for individual prospects.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of the College, its initiatives, and its internal and external constituents.
- Inform and cultivate prospects’ interest in King’s College.
- Convey priorities of the College through written and oral communications and then match prospects’ interests and values to institutional needs.
- Involve appropriate volunteers and staff members with cultivation and solicitation process, as needed.
- Utilize a CRM for daily reporting, activity with constituents, and managing a portfolio strategically and efficiently.
- Ensure open communication with colleagues across the IA Division.
- Perform other duties as requested by the leaders of the IA Division.
Required Skills, Training, and Experience
- Bachelor's degree.
- Demonstrate the highest ethical standards.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including relationship management.
- Record of success in personal gift solicitation or sales, especially with high-net-worth individuals.
- Have a high motivation for success, coupled with diplomacy, tact, and consistent follow through.
- Employ excellent relationship-building skills.
- Time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Success as an innovator and creative problem-solver.
- Excellent written communications, presentation, and public speaking skills.
- Experience with analyzing data and making data-driven decisions.
- Sense of humor and pleasant demeanor.
- Willingness and ability to work weekends and evenings as required.
- Travel required. Must possess a valid driver’s license and able to operate a motor vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications
- Operate with an optimistic and a positive attitude and have a good sense of humor.
- Possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Utilize excellent management and organizational skills.
- Can work independently and satisfy defined metrics for success, but also work collaboratively with members of the IA team as well as other departments across the institution including volunteers, members of the Board of Directors, the President’s Council, and similar entities.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, personalities, and life experiences.
- Show proven effectiveness in one-on-one qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with donor CRM systems (Raiser’s Edge experience preferred.)
Physical Conditions
Fast paced, high-energy environment. Typical office working conditions plus evening and weekend engagements outside traditional work hours. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and telephone. Ability to lift 10 lbs.
Mathematics Instructor
The Department of Mathematics and Computing seeks candidates for temporary part-time or full-time mathematics instruction for the Spring 2025 semester to teach up to 12 credits of 100-level math or statistics classes beginning in January of 2025.
Candidates should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or statistics. A master’s degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or statistics is preferred.
Please send a single *.pdf document that includes a letter of interest, weekly schedule of availability during Spring 2025 (if known), CV, transcripts, and contact information for 2 professional references to hrjobs@kings.edu.
Preventative Maintenance Mechanic
- Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 12-month
- Department/Divisions: Facilities/Business Affairs
- Reports To: Assistant Director of Facilities
- Work Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 8:00am-4:30pm
Job Function
The Preventative Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical equipment on campus, which includes but is not limited to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing systems.
Essential Elements
- Responsible for service, maintenance, repair of domestic and commercial heating and ventilation systems and auxiliary components, and air handling equipment. This includes univents, fan coil units, exhaust fans, makeup air fans and unit heaters. This also includes air handling units for single and multiple zones to include lubrication, filter, and coil cleaning, changing belts, bearing cages and blading, installation, and adjustment of pulleys.
- Carry out and organize preventative maintenance activities as required by supervisor and assist in setting up for various college functions.
- Operate, schedule, and maintain chilled water-cooling systems. Clean, adjust and maintain equipment such as, but not limited to, chillers, pumps, sumps, valves, traps, piping, hot water heaters, refrigerated food service equipment, and heat exchangers.
- Perform seasonal changeovers to include maintenance and repair of valves, controls, and other devices as required. Inspect, service, clean, repair, and replace auxiliary system components such as filters, dampers, valves, strainers, and fittings as required.
- Adjust and maintain building automation control systems and fire alarm systems. Inspect and maintain pneumatic air supply lines for building mechanical systems. Adjust building and room temperature controls to maintain prescribed temperature.
- Perform maintenance and repair of building plumbing systems and related components. Repair and install plumbing on low pressure domestic water systems, steam heating systems, furnaces, and boilers.
- Install, maintain, and repair humidification system equipment.
- Maintain and repair floor maintenance equipment, power hand tools, and other maintenance department tools and equipment, replace burned out lights inside buildings and on exterior grounds.
- Maintain physical plant equipment through removal/replacement/repair of motors, switches, relays, coils, lines, fixtures, etc.
- May perform basic carpentry tasks including but not limited to light framing, drywall installation, spackling, painting, ceiling grid installation and tile replacement, furniture repair, etc.
- Assist with basic locksmith services such as cutting and issuing physical door keys, replacement of lock cores, troubleshooting and repair of door handles, push bars, operators/closures, etc.
- Maintain and complete appropriate facility tree work order activity log and related service documentation in timely and efficient manner.
- Operate motor vehicles as required. Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Position is classified as an essential services role. Incumbents must report to work during campus closures to ensure campus-wide facilities services are provided for the college community. Also serves on a 7x24 rotating on-call schedule responding to various campus emergencies.
Required Skills, Training, and Experience
- This person must have the knowledge and ability to safely perform work with high and low voltage electricity, low pressure boilers, fire alarm systems, HVAC equipment, Metasys building automation system and energy management equipment.
- High school diploma, technical diploma, and/or trade school, and have at least 1-2 years of experience in the HVAC and mechanical trades.
- Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and/or written directions.
- Ability to work from construction drawings, sketches, schematics, and various control diagrams.
- Working knowledge of computers, timeclocks and other software as required.
- Thoroughness, dependability, and cleanliness.
- Strong focus on safety compliance.
Physical Conditions
- Some duties require lifting, bending, climbing steps, and working from ladders. High energy fast paced environment. Must be a self-starter with a track record of working well independently and within a team.
- This position must be able to lift 50 to 75 lbs. on a regular basis.
- Ability to work outdoors during inclement weather conditions which include extreme temperatures, high winds, and other harsh climate conditions.
Stewardship and Communications Coordinator
- Classification: Exempt
- Department/Division: Institutional Advancement
- Reports To: Senior Director of Development
Job Function
King’s is at an exciting moment in its history. The College is in a place of strategic growth, and incredible opportunity as we recently completed the $56M Send Us Forth Campaign. The College seeks a Stewardship and Communications Coordinator to fill a key role within the Institutional Advancement (IA) Department. The successful candidate will run the donor recognition and stewardship program for King’s College with benefactors, alumni, friends, foundations and industry partners. This role coordinates with and supports fundraising and friend raising efforts to advance engagement, participation, and fundraising goals of the College. The successful candidate will join a team of energetic and enthusiastic professionals committed to the King’s mission.
Essential Elements
- Lead the donor recognition and stewardship program for King’s College involving benefactors, alumni, friends, foundations, and industry partners.
- Ensure that all major donors to King’s College are appropriately thanked, recognized, and stewarded in preparation for future gifts and continued meaningful involvement with the College.
- Carry and work a small portfolio of major gift prospects.
- Articulate King’s College’s needs, ambitions, and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, through excellent informal and formal communications.
- Coordinate endowment reporting and the student thank you process and liaise with the financial aid staff.
- Initiate, plan, schedule, and lead thoughtful 1:1 outreach between individual and foundation donors and their student scholarship recipients, including grateful student notes.
- Initiate, plan, manage development's signature stewardship events including, but not limited to, our annual Christmas Party, Scholarship Brunch, President’s events and other donor-centered events throughout the year.
- Serve as a key resource to the Vice President of Advancement and College President in identifying new prospects and in helping to gauge when major gift prospects are ready to be solicited.
- Assume responsibility for campaign related events and recognition.
- Lead, plan and produce creative methods and opportunities for keeping non-scholarship donors abreast of the impact of their gifts.
- Produce and mail annual impact reports to scholarship and program donors.
- Engage in marketing and communications efforts related to the stewardship program in support of strategic priorities including print, online publications, and social media engagement.
- Collaborate with Marketing staff and other campus partners on donor impact stories and reports.
- Support leadership with the identification and research of key donors and gifts to be highlighted in institution’s web and print publications. Contribute to content creation for donor profiles, gift announcements, and press releases as needed.
- Ensure open communication with colleagues across the IA Division and the institution.
- Perform other duties as requested by the leaders of the IA Division.
Preferred Skills, Training, and Experience
- Excellent written communications and public speaking skills.
- Willingness and ability to work weekends and evenings as required.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission of King’s College.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including relationship management.
- High motivation for success, coupled with diplomacy, tact, and consistent follow through.
- Employ excellent relationship-building skills.
- Time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Success as an innovator and creative problem-solver.
- Experience with analyzing data and making data-driven decisions.
- Operate with an optimistic and a positive attitude
- Work independently and satisfy defined metrics for success, but also work collaboratively with members of the IA team as well as other departments across the institution including volunteers, members of the Board of Directors, the President’s Council, and similar entities.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, personalities, and life experiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, and experience working with donor CRM systems (Raiser’s Edge/NXT) a plus.
Physical Conditions
Fast paced, high-energy environment. Some travel, evenings, and weekends are required during certain periods throughout the year. Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and telephone. Must be able to lift 10-15lbs on a regular basis.