Careers

Open Positions
To apply for an open position, please send an application, cover letter (including salary requirements) and resume to: careers@kings.edu.
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- Classification: Exempt, Full- time, 12 months
- Department/Division: Academic Advisement / Academic Affairs
- Reports To: Director of Academic Advisement
Job Function
The Academic Advisor serves the Office of Academic Advisement through various essential student-, office-, and faculty-facing responsibilities. This position provides various support services to students working toward academic success and engaging with students in a holistic manner consistent with the mission of the college. Additionally, this role participates in ongoing department-related improvements, including the development, training, and implementation of software that supports our efforts to improve retention.
Essential Elements
- Performs academic advising duties for a caseload of undergraduate students. This includes registration-related advisement, career/major counseling, academic probation advisement, and new student/transfer onboarding, including coordination of placement testing and course scheduling.
- Connects students with campus resources via in-person and virtual advisement sessions. This entails working closely with support services such as Academic Skills, the Counseling Center, Career Planning, Student Affairs, the Office of the Registrar, Financial Aid, Residence Life, department faculty and chairpersons, and the Office of Admissions.
- Provides support with the Success Advisor Program. This entails identifying and training Success Advisors and assigning them to students on probation, coordinating and conducting semester meetings and ongoing communication with all Success Advisors, as well as other campus offices.
- Participates and supports Academic Success Initiatives as determined by the Associate Vice President for Academic Success including the First-Time in College (FTIC) Call Campaign and the Students Not Registered Campaign.
- Carefully monitors at-risk students and develops Student Action Plan for students placed on Academic Probation.
- Oversees students who have been academically dismissed from their majors, providing guidance and helping them identify potential career and major options, including mapping out and scheduling courses for the newly select major.
- Monitors academic alerts and conducts proactive outreach to students as early warning signs arise; collaborates with advisors, faculty, and students to support graduation and retention goals.
- Assists in the coordination of the Deciding Program, a one-year multi-disciplinary curriculum for Undeclared First-Year Students, in collaboration with the Office of Career Planning; facilitates meetings with academic department chairpersons to expose students to majors of interest so they can make an informed decision.
- Assists in planning and facilitating the College’s orientation events as it relates to advisement. At these events, students meet individually with their academic advisors, which requires careful logistical planning and advisor training.
- Assists in the planning, development, and maintenance of the College’s retention software system (CRM Advise). This includes faculty, advisor, and student training sessions and ongoing troubleshooting and system maintenance.
- Develop, update, and maintain the Advisement Student Resources Moodle site annually.
- Engages in professional development activities by participating in conferences, training sessions, and webinars to stay current in the best practices of academic advising.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Skills, Training, and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience in educational setting.
- Advanced computer skills with expertise in various software packages including Microsoft Office 365.
- Experience with Colleague or other Higher Education Database system preferred.
- Proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and demonstrated success in working with students and staff from underrepresented populations.
- Excellent interpersonal/human relations skills.
- Sound written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to encourage and empower students to make sound academic and career decisions.
- Ability to identify students' needs for support services, make appropriate referrals, and maintain confidentiality according to FERPA regulations.
- Availability for occasional evening and/or weekends functions.
Physical Conditions
Fast paced, high-energy environment. Typical office working conditions. Available for occasional evenings and/or weekends. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and telephone.
The William G. McGowan School of Business at King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking an individual to join our Department of Business and Management during an exciting time of growth and new opportunities. This appointment is for a position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, starting August 2025, with the possibility of summer teaching.
A tenure-track appointment is available for candidates with a Ph.D. in Management or D.B.A. with a concentration in Management (or ABD near completion) from an AACSB accredited institution who demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and collegial service within an AACSB accredited school of business. The College will also consider candidates with ten years of high-level experience in management who hold an M.S. or M.B.A for a non-tenure track position. All candidates must demonstrate compelling evidence of excellence in teaching, potential for successful research and publication, professional experience in the field, and a record of membership in relevant professional organizations.
The successful candidate will have the ability to teach both traditional and online courses from the following areas of management: operations management, principles of management, entrepreneurship, and strategic management.
The successful candidate will also advise undergraduate students; provide engaged mentorship to undergraduate students; engage in scholarly research, including publishing; engage in multidisciplinary collaborations; and participate in service activities within the department, college, university, and profession and support the Holy Cross Mission and Catholic identity of the College.
Send one *.pdf file containing a letter of interest, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to hrjobs@kings.edu Screening of applications will begin immediately and search will be open until the position is filled. Only complete 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 persons of traditionally underrepresented groups. EOE www.kings.edu/hr
King’s College invites applications for an Assistant Professor of History, tenure-track, with a concentration in pre-19th century Latin American History, beginning Fall 2025. Requirements include a Ph.D. or advanced ABD; demonstrated capacity to teach upper-level classes in the applicant’s areas of expertise; and ability to teach Global History survey courses. Additional consideration will be given to candidates poised to teach US or Western Civilization History courses at the survey level and with an interest in designing and leading short-term faculty study abroad programs. Normal teaching load is 12 hours per semester. Primary interest and commitment must be to quality instruction in major and core curriculum course settings. Public scholarship and professional development plus active involvement in the College and department are expected.
Please submit one *.pdf file containing a concise letter of interest, a CV that includes a list of previously taught courses, a teaching statement, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three reference letters to careers@kings.edu. Review of applications will begin March 15th 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 1,900 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
- Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 12-Month
- Department/Division: Facilities / Business Affairs
- Typical Shift: M-F 10am – 7pm
- Reports To: Facilities Manager
Job Function
This position is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the athletic facilities, sports fields, and surrounding exterior property of the Betzler Athletic Complex. The incumbent will provide daily oversight for all internal and external Grounds & Maintenance functions that are required to maintain a safe, welcoming and attractive physical environment. Help with event coordination and preparation for games, practices, and other scheduled events.
Essential Elements
- Helps oversee event coordination and game day preparations. Manage key areas like safety compliance, field maintenance, and event readiness to ensure compliance with NCAA standards and industry best practices.
- Maintains meticulous attention to detail with a special focus on delivering a safe, clean, and welcoming game day environment that positively impacts the experience of our student athletes, coaches, trainers, fans and other guests of the College.
- Assist with Game Day operations working collaboratively with the coaching staff, Athletic Director, sports information staff, athletic trainer, and Campus Safety & Security to ensure a safe, positive, and professional experience for all student athletes and guests. This may include conference and NCAA Championships.
- Ensures the completion of assigned tasks in accordance with established schedules and quality control guidelines. Delegates, assigns and prioritizes work activities as needed.
- Inspect building facilities, storage areas, hallways, and fixtures and event set-ups as needed to assure areas are well maintained, organized, clean, and in good working order.
- Oversee all facility set-ups, transitions, and take down for various sports. Sets up and moves mobile bleachers, stands, and various sport equipment for both indoor and outdoor events as required.
- Support Chartwell’s conference and event team by serving as their primary point of contact for external groups using the Betzler facility. Attends Chartwells Conference & Events planning and organizing meetings in support of special events, various post-season playoff events, external facility rentals, etc.
- Monitors and reviews daily schedule for practices, games, and other special events to ensure playing fields are prepared and ready to support each event. Help address any scheduling conflicts that may arise.
- Serves as primary point of contact maintaining constant communication, and develops positive relationships with the athletic director, assistant athletic director, coaches, assistant coaches and training staff to provide necessary preparation and support for all events taking place at Betzler fields.
- Monitors all sports schedules related to Betzler fields and provides coverage for all events requiring coverage.
- Develops and maintains standard operating procedures to improve accountability, efficiency, service quality, and safety.
- Manages daily operational procedures for McCarthy stadium maintenance and logistics.
- Maintains all athletic natural grass and artificial turf playing fields throughout the year.
- Scoreboards/Sound systems – checking they are working properly. Liaison with companies or IITS to troubleshoot.
- Maintains and protects physical stadium assets, bleachers, fencing etc. to ensure safe and optimal condition for use.
- Follows all safety protocols associated with the facilities, equipment, and event operations. This includes ensuring the safety of student-athletes and staff in all athletic venues.
- Assist with overseeing communication of daily bus transportation schedules with Coaches and Athletic Staff
- Work with the sports information and marketing staff on athletic complex branding and installation and maintenance of marketing material.
- Coordinates with the grounds manager for scheduling and performing such tasks as; Aerating, seeding, watering, fertilizing, spraying herbicides and pesticides.
- Maintains routine preventative maintenance schedule for all grounds and landscaping machines and equipment
- Night and weekend work is required when necessary.
- Performing snow removal duties at both Betzler fields and Campus.
- On occasion, may transport student athletes to and from Betzler Complex for practices and games.
- Supervises work study students.
- Position is classified as “Essential Personnel”.
Required Skills, Training, and Experience
- Valid Pesticide Applicator License & Training
- Ability to multitask and prioritize while maintaining high level of customer service is essential.
- Ability to work under limited supervision and to interact with all levels of staff.
- Responsibility meeting deadlines, managing a diverse range of tasks, and resolving issues quickly and effectively.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities, and successfully manage multiple priority projects. Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with coworkers and customers visiting the Betzler athletic complex. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of grounds techniques and standard grounds operating procedures
- Ability to operate grounds equipment and instruct staff on proper use and care of such equipment
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to develop and maintain professional, trusting, positive work relationships with supervisors, staff, faculty, coaches, students, external vendors and other customers
- Requires valid CDL driver’s license with Air brake endorsement
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in a grounds service position
- 2-year associates degree preferred.
- Ability to work long and irregular hours that may vary due to functions and may include day, evening, weekends, and holidays.
- Preferred experience in athletic venue set up and operation
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.
- Occasionally exposed to risk of working near moving mechanical parts operating various landscape machines.
- Safe handling, storage and application of pesticides requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Noise level in the work environment can be loud working around landscape machines and equipment, chain saws, fleet vehicles, etc. Hearing protection is provided and required at times.
- Prolonged periods of sitting and driving buses, shuttles, and vans to transport students to and from sports events. Some travel off campus, evenings and weekends are required throughout the year.
- 7 x 24 emergency on-call accessibility as an essential services position.
Submit your materials to careers@kings.edu.
King’s College seeks to fill two tenure-track positions for Fall 2025. We seek a cell biologist with coursework competency that includes cell/ molecular biology towards teaching microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, general biology, and upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Research interests should be on the cellular level including, but not limited to, microbiology and immunology, and must be applicable to undergraduate participation. The second position is for a geneticist with competency teaching genetics, cell biology, general biology, and upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Research interests should be on the cellular level including, but not limited to, genetics or cell biology, and must also be applicable to undergraduate participation. Applicants should identify their preferred position in their cover letter.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing a Ph.D. in a relevant field with demonstrated teaching experience in the biological sciences, but strong ABD candidates will be considered. The teaching load is 24 credits per academic year (typically, 12 credits each fall and spring). Preference will also be given to individuals with a demonstrated commitment to the liberal arts tradition, excellent undergraduate education in the classroom and laboratory, and the ability to provide supervised research opportunities for undergraduates. The Biology Department has excellent modern teaching and laboratory facilities including modern molecular biology equipment. More information about the department can be found at https://www.kings.edu/programs/undergraduate/biology.html.
Please submit one *.pdf file containing a concise letter of interest, teaching statement, CV, summary of research interests that outline your alignment with undergraduate research opportunities, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and letters of recommendation from three references to hrjobs@kings.edu. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2024, and continue until the positions are 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
- 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.
- Classification: Non-Exempt/Academic year
- Department/Division: Counseling Center/Student Affairs
- Location: On-Campus
- Reports To: Director of Counseling Center
Job Function
The Part-time College Counselor is a master’s level clinician who provides clinical mental health services to students. They also work as an integral and collaborative part of the campus community to uphold the mission of the college.
Essential Elements
- Ensures that all services are provided in an inclusive and accepting environment.
- Provides individual counseling, including obtaining informed consent, completing an intake assessment, administering the CCAPS (Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms) at designated treatment intervals, and collaborating with students on an individualized treatment plan.
- Provides crisis intervention and emergency assessment during normal office hours
- Facilitates appropriate referrals for students whose needs are beyond the scope of our center.
- Offers consultation to staff and faculty for student related issues.
- Uses EMR (electronic medical records) system to maintain current files and produce timely documentation.
- Maintains professional certifications, licenses, and malpractice insurance.
- If warranted, help develop and implement outreach programs/workshops or psychoeducational presentations for students.
- Provides group counseling as an additional modality of treatment.
- Offers brief consultation to students.
- Assists in organizing staff and faculty training or development sessions as relevant and requested.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education.
- Other duties as assigned by the director (e.g. learning outcomes development, departmental assessments, social media promotion, crisis rotation relief).
- Responsible for serving as a role model for students in an institution operated in the Holy Cross and Catholic traditions.
Required Skills, Training, and Experience
- Master’s degree in counseling, social work or closely related field.
- Pennsylvania state clinical licensure OR actively working towards licensure mandatory.
- Previous professional counseling experience required.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Physical Conditions
Typical office working conditions. Schedule to be determined.
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.
- Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 12-month
- Department/Division: Facilities Management/Business Affairs
- Reports To: Facilities Manager
- Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 10:30am-7:00pm (anticipated)
Job Function
This position involves performance of daily routine custodial services cleaning duties as well as other general maintenance tasks that are required for the College to maintain a safe, healthy, and attractive physical environment for the Betzler Athletic Field Complex.
Essential Elements
- Cleans and sanitizes all public areas, indoor & outdoor restroom facilities, locker rooms, athletic training room, entrance lobby, hallways, offices, concession areas, picnic seating areas, and bleacher press box.
- Dust and wipe down chairs, tables, benches, and lockers.
- Washes windows, doors, walls, and wall trim.
- Sweeps, mops, strips, and waxes floors; Vacuums and cleans all carpeted areas daily.
- Cleans and sanitizes locker room shower areas daily.
- Picks up and disposes of trash & recycling materials generated from within the athletic field house.
- Cleans and empties outdoor trash receptacles for external restroom facilities, around spectator bleacher seating areas, all playing fields, and parking lots daily.
- Safely and properly operate custodial machines that include but are not limited to scrubbers, strippers, shampoo machines, steam cleaning machine, sanitizing sprayer, and other deep cleaning equipment.
- Polices litter & trash from within athletic fieldhouse as well as throughout the Betzler complex in and around playing fields, bleacher spectator seating, and parking lot areas.
- Identifies, and corrects any safety concerns at the Athletic Complex related to slip, trip, and fall hazards. Immediately reports any hazardous safety conditions that cannot be rectified alone to his/her immediate Supervisor.
- Performs general maintenance repairs to building doors, walls, ceilings, furniture, & fixtures as needed.
- Performs light cosmetic maintenance tasks such as spackling, sanding, and painting of damaged floors, walls, ceilings.
- Repairs or changes stained and damaged ceiling tiles. Replace light bulbs in building light fixtures that have stopped working.
- Vacuums and cleans HVAC supply and return air grills and diffusers located inside the building.
- May perform general plumbing service such as unclogging toilets, blocked drain lines, and repair of leaking sink and locker room shower plumbing fixtures.
- Prioritizes and completes Facilities Tree custodial service & maintenance work orders that are assigned by immediate supervisor.
- Responsible for assisting with snow removal and ice maintenance of sidewalks and parking lot areas during inclement weather situations. May involve operation of snowplow, snow blower, and related equipment to clean walks and parking lots during inclement weather events.
- Coordinates various pick-ups/deliveries of facilities equipment and supplies. May operate College vehicle for transportation of supplies and equipment between main campus and Betzler.
- Assists with set-up and take down of tables, seating, other equipment for athletic program meetings and other special events scheduled to take place at the athletic complex.
- Monitors the daily schedule for practices, scrimmages, game day events, and other special high-profile events to ensure all Betzler public restrooms and team locker rooms are cleaned, well-stocked and fully supplied.
- Communicates directly with coaches and athletic training staff to ensure Betzler facility is cleaned and prepared for student athlete recruitment tours and family visits.
- May be asked to perform similar custodial services and general maintenance tasks for routine scheduled assignments at the Kirby Park Tennis Court facilities.
- Position is classified as an essential services role. Incumbent must report to work during campus closures to ensure campus-wide facilities services are provided for the college community.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager of Custodial Services or other Facilities supervisors
Required Skills, Training, and Experience
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and responsibly with limited direct daily supervision.
- High level of dependability and strong work ethic.
- Ability to understand and follow both oral and written directions.
- Maintains a detail-oriented focus.
- Exhibit strong customer service skills with a student-centered focus.
- Proven ability to interact and openly communicate with coaches, staff, students’ athletes, parents, visitors and College guests with courtesy, professionalism, and respect.
- Demonstrated ability to operate specialized cleaning equipment in a safe and proper manner.
- Regular lifting of up to 30lbs., squatting, bending, pushing, pulling, and climbing steps and ladders.
- Valid driver’s license is required and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Non-Essential Elements:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
Some duties require lifting, bending and climbing steps and working from ladders. Lifting requirements between 50 and 75 lbs. on occasion. The ability to work outdoors during inclement weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, high winds, and other harsh climate conditions.
- Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 12-month
- Department/Division: Facilities/Business Affairs
- Reports To: Facilities Nightshift Manager
- Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 4pm-12:30am
Job Summary
This position involves the performance of routine building and cleaning duties, snow removal, regular maintenance and other tasks as assigned by the designated supervisor. Examines locations for safety hazards and corrects or reports deficiencies as needed.
Essential Elements and Success Metrics
- Cleans and sanitizes all public areas, offices, baths, and shower rooms.
- Dusts chairs, tables, and room furnishings.
- Washes windows, walls, and woodwork.
- Sweeps, mops, strips, and waxes floors; Vacuums and cleans carpeted areas.
- Empties room wastebaskets, removes trash from buildings.
- Makes minor repairs to buildings, equipment, furniture, fixtures, and painting as needed.
- Changes lightbulbs and unclogging pipes as needed.
- Responsible for setting-up and taking down chairs and tables for special events throughout the year.
- Polices litter on campus.
- Identifies and corrects safety concerns on campus relative to slip, trip, and fall hazards. Reports hazardous conditions that cannot be rectified alone to a supervisor.
- Responsible for snow removal and ice maintenance during inclement weather situations.
- Considered Essential Personnel
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills, Training, and Experience
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and within teams with little direct supervision.
- Ability to understand and follow oral or written directions.
- Demonstrates dependability and strong work ethic.
- Regular lifting of up to 30lbs., squatting, bending, pushing, pulling, and climbing steps and ladders.
- Detail-oriented and thorough.
- Proven ability to interact with staff, faculty, students, parents and visitors with courtesy and professionalism.
Physical Conditions
Ability to lift 30 pounds on a regular basis. 50-70 on occasion. Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, reach for extended periods of time. Ability to work outdoors during inclement weather conditions which include extreme temperatures and other harsh climate conditions.
- Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 12-month
- Department/Division: Facilities/Business Affairs
- Reports To: Facilities Manager
- Shift: Sunday-Thursday 4:00PM to 12:30 AM
Job Summary
This position involves the performance of routine building and cleaning duties, snow removal, regular maintenance and other tasks as assigned by the designated supervisor. Examines locations for safety hazards and corrects or reports deficiencies as needed.
Essential Elements and Success Metrics
- Cleans and sanitizes all public areas, offices, baths, and shower rooms.
- Dusts chairs, tables, and room furnishings.
- Washes windows, walls, and woodwork.
- Sweeps, mops, strips, and waxes floors; Vacuums and cleans carpeted areas.
- Empties room wastebaskets, removes trash from buildings.
- Makes minor repairs to buildings, equipment, furniture, fixtures, and painting as needed.
- Changes lightbulbs and unclogging pipes as needed.
- Responsible for setting-up and taking down chairs and tables for special events throughout the year.
- Polices litter on campus.
- Identifies and corrects safety concerns on campus relative to slip, trip, and fall hazards. Reports hazardous conditions that cannot be rectified alone to a supervisor.
- Responsible for snow removal and ice maintenance during inclement weather situations.
- Considered Essential Personnel
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills, Training, and Experience
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and within teams with little direct supervision.
- Ability to understand and follow oral or written directions.
- Demonstrates dependability and strong work ethic.
- Regular lifting of up to 30lbs., squatting, bending, pushing, pulling, and climbing steps and ladders.
- Detail-oriented and thorough.
- Proven ability to interact with staff, faculty, students, parents and visitors with courtesy and professionalism.
Physical Conditions
Ability to lift 30 pounds on a regular basis. 50-70 on occasion. Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, reach for extended periods of time. Ability to work outdoors during inclement weather conditions which include extreme temperatures and other harsh climate conditions.
- Classification: Exempt, Full- time, 12 months
- 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. This individual will also serve as a liaison for Athletics and Conference and Events with the responsibility to increase outside rentals of athletic venues.
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 on 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 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.
- Increase auxiliary revenue by soliciting external clients to rent athletic venues when not in use by the King’s Community.
- 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).
- 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
Fluid work environment that varies greatly depending on time of year. High volume of work hours is required during the competitive season. Practices, 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.
- Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 12-month
- Department/Division: Facilities Management/Business Affairs
- Reports To: Assistant Director of Facilities
- Shift: Sunday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Job Function
Responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and repair of all HVAC equipment and machinery on Campus, which includes all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
Essential Elements
- Must be HVAC certified, type I and II.
- Responsible for service, maintenance, repair, and replacement of domestic and commercial heating and ventilation systems and auxiliary components.
- Service, maintain, repair, and install air handling equipment, such as univents, fan coil units, exhaust fans, make-up air fans, unit heaters, 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.
- 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.
- Adjust and maintain building automation control systems and fire alarm systems.
- Analyze and troubleshoot building environmental control problems including but not limited to temperature, humidity, static pressure, cfm air flow, general air quality and comfort.
- Adjust building and room temperature controls to maintain prescribed temperature.
- Operate motor vehicles as required.
- Work with maintenance crews when emergency situations arise and will share the mechanic on-call duties on a 7 x24 hour rotating schedule.
- Assist in setting up for various college functions.
- Appropriate use and management of a personal King’s College email account.
- Use and management of a personal King’s College Web Advisor account.
- Position is classified as an essential services role. Incumbent 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.
- Provides snow and ice removal services in response to inclement weather events.
- Other duties as assigned.
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 5 years’ experience in the HVAC trade.
- 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.
- Must have the ability to read and write, get along with others, thoroughness, dependability, strong focus on safety compliance, cleanliness.
Physical Conditions
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, climb, and use arm and hand movements.
- Ability to carry tools and to handle materials and equipment of 50 to 100 pounds on regular basis.
- Ability to work at heights on aerial lifts, scaffolding, stepladders and/or extensions ladders.
- Some duties require lifting, bending, climbing steps, and working from ladders.
- Ability to work outdoors during inclement weather conditions which include extreme temperatures, high winds, and other harsh climate conditions.
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.
- Classification: Full-Time, Exempt, 12-month
- Department/Division: Information and Instructional Technology Services
- Reports To: Managing Director of MIS Services
Job Function
Serves as a member of the MIS team with responsibilities that include the design, specification, implementation and support of new functionalities, emerging technologies, business process re- engineering and third-party integration. This person will participate with members of the MIS team to analyze, design, test, document and implement new and unused MIS application functionality, extend the use of more efficient existing technologies and procedures as well as serving as an integrator of in-house and third-party systems. A successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of database management systems and concepts, systems analysis tools, data integration tools, web-based solutions, and familiarity with an academic environment. This position will also work to help administer, support, troubleshoot, and maintain the Ellucian/Colleague/Self- Service/Ethos/CRM Advise application and systems software.
Essential Elements
- Participates in a team environment with members of the MIS team to analyze, design, build, test, document, implement and support new functionalities, new software, and new solutions.
- Works with members of the MIS Team and members of the college community to administer, implement, support, maintain and grow the usage of Ellucian CRM Advise. This includes the ability to create and recommend custom solutions and functionality to gain the full functionality of CRM Advise.
- Works to identify and help implement and/or create more efficient and effective uses of existing technologies and resources.
- Identifies and helps implement business process reengineering opportunities using new and existing technologies. This includes rewriting current workflow documentation and working with other departments to determine and recommend business processes that better utilize new or existing technologies.
- Serves as an agent for change to help move the college to more efficient and effective use of technology resources.
- Works with members of the MIS team to monitor emerging technologies and industry best practices to determine if they may be beneficial to the college.
- Serves as primary data integrator for in-house systems and third-party systems.
- Helps members of the MIS team conduct testing and training for new and existing functionalities and helps design and create necessary documentation.
- Serves as analyst for newly identified needs, software efficiencies, and overall best practices in the use of our Ellucian/Colleague systems.
- Helps research and suggest solutions for new and emerging technology needs on campus.
- Assists in the day-to-day support, troubleshooting and maintenance of the Ellucian/Colleague operating system, database management system, data backup procedures, reporting systems and peripheral systems.
- Works with members of the MIS team to learn and support the Ellucian/Colleague, CROA, Self-Service, Communications Management, UI, Ethos, CRM Advise and related software.
- Assists in the development of required procedural documentation.
- Helps perform routine operations associated with Ellucian/Colleague maintenance, (i.e., backups, purge functions, software testing for new programs and releases, etc.)
- Serves as Secondary Response Line Contact with Ellucian and secondary support position for existing MIS team members.
- Attends and conducts training sessions as required.
Required Skills, Training, and Experience
- Minimum educational requirement, Bachelor’s Degree in CIS (Computer Information Systems), MIS (Management Information Systems) or related field (completed or in progress) or relevant experience with systems analysis, systems design, database concepts, data integration and business process reengineering.
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with staff members, college personnel and constituents.
- Ability to work independently and help manage long-term projects.
- Ability to operate office machines and equipment.
- Strong logic, problem solving and trouble-shooting skills.
- Preferred knowledge of academic institutional software that includes Ellucian/Colleague, CROA/Business Objects reporting tools, Ellucian Ethos, Self-Service, CRM Advise, web tools and Unidata/U2 and SQL database management systems.
- Knowledge of Linux/Unix, SQL, and SSL certificate management a plus.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Conditions
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and telephone. Typical office working conditions.
King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA, is seeking applicants for a full-time faculty member (non-tenure track, 12 – months) in the Department of Nursing, beginning May 2025. Rank and salary are commensurate with individual experience. This position reports directly to the Associate Dean of Nursing and the Dean of Health Sciences.
The successful candidate will be assigned teaching responsibilities across the College’s Nursing Department Programs, which include: Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Hybrid program (ABSN – H), RN to BS in Nursing online program, and Dual Degrees in Nursing program, a partnership with Luzerne County Community College (LCCC). A director’s role for the RN to BS in Nursing and/or ABSN – H program(s) may be available for highly qualified candidates.
The ABSN – H program is a 12-month, 48-credit, post-baccalaureate entry-level program that is completed by students in 12-months whose graduates are eligible for the National Council Licensure Examination. The R.N. to Bachelor of Science in Nursing post-licensure program admits both RNs seeking a part-time, on-line program to complete bachelorette education and students in the King’s dual degrees nursing partnership with LCCC. This partnership is designed for students to enroll in courses at King’s in the first year, complete the Associate degree in nursing at LCCC in the second and third years, and complete coursework for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing at King’s during the fourth year.
Additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, collaborating with the Associate Dean of Nursing on maintaining accreditation and approval at the national and state levels, revision and development of nursing courses as assigned, assisting in testing and remediation of students' nursing skills, student advisement, and participation in campus recruitment activities
Minimum requirements for applicants are a Master of Science in Nursing granted by a U.S. regional accredited College or University, Active or eligible for a Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License, three years of full-time experience in a clinical setting as a Registered Nurse, three years as a nurse educator, proficient computer skills, and excellent professional written and oral communication skills. Preferred qualifications include a terminal degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DNP) in Nursing or a related field granted by a U.S. regionally accredited College or University and National League of Nursing (NLN) Academic Nurse Educator Certification (CNE). The successful candidate will support the Holy Cross Mission and Catholic identity of the College.
To apply submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three professional references to HRjobs@kings.edu . Screening of applications will begin March 3rd, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
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. The College is in downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains. King’s is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty and student body and welcomes applications from persons of traditionally under-represented groups. Further information about King’s can be found at www.kings.edu. EOE.
The Health Sciences, housed in the state-of-the-art Frank and Carolyn Kowalski Center for Advanced Healthcare Education and Richard Abbas Alley Center for Health Sciences, has accredited Athletic Training, Nursing, Physician Assistant, Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition and Dietetics (Candidacy), and Occupational Therapy (Candidacy), and robust programs in Nutrition Science and additional exercise science disciplines.
Full-Time Faculty Appointment: Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program
King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a Full-Time Faculty for the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program. The Program is in Candidacy with Initial Self Study this November 2025 with the pre-accreditation decision, onsite visit, and final accreditation decision in 2026. This appointment is full-time, 9-month and anticipated to start in August 2025. Rank and position type commensurate with individual experience.
The successful candidate will work with the program director and collaborate with the OT faculty and staff, have a passion for teaching and pedagogy, and assist in leading the program to initial accreditation. The candidate is expected to contribute to an environment and culture within the King’s OTD program that expects and supports excellence, diversity, collegiality, teamwork, innovation, best practice, and inclusive teaching approaches. The teaching load for this position is 24 credits per 9-month academic year. Faculty will be required to engage in service, scholarship, and professional development according to the standards proportionate to rank and position type and accreditation standards.
For consideration, at the time of hire applicant must meet ACOTE requirements for the position, which include:
- NBCOT certified occupational therapist who is licensed (or eligible) by the PA State Board of Occupational Therapy for a minimum of 3 years
- Earned doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE)
The ideal candidate will have strong evidence of excellence in teaching or capstone/fieldwork education (at least 3 years), the ability to demonstrate strong teaching and leadership/mentorship practices, evidence of understanding teaching and learning theory/practice, and basic knowledge of ACOTE B standards. Expertise in Neurological-Based Intervention/Rehabilitation is preferred. All faculty must be willing to comply with ACOTE Standards related to faculty (A.2.3, A.2.6, A.2.7, A.2.9, A.3.7).
For questions concerning this position please contact Jennifer Dessoye, Program Director at jenniferdessoye@kings.edu. To apply submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three professional references at www.kings.edu/jobs. Screening of applications will begin February 15th, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
- Classification: Voluntary, Academic Year
- Department/Division: Residence Life, Student Affairs
- Reports To: Director of Housing and Residence Life
Job Function
The Resident Counselor will serve as an adult leader for students and the residence hall staff. The Resident Counselor's main functions are to assist the Resident Assistants in establishing a strong floor and hall community consistent with the mission of the College, serve as a resource for students through informal counseling, provide educational and social programming to enhance the student residential experience, and serve as the primary Residence Life on call person.
Essential Elements
- Know their residents and serve as an adult leader through informal counseling and advisement. Resident Counselors may be responsible for one floor, two floors or a hall.
- Meet with the Resident Assistant staff assigned to the same area as them and discuss relevant issues and share information including student concerns, physical plant issues, and any other information that will further ensure an effective, cooperative effort focused on resident needs.
- Conduct meetings on a regular basis and as needed with students in conjunction with the Resident Assistants.
- Assist students as paraprofessional advisors on academic, personal, and spiritual issues.
- Host individual meetings with each resident on their floor/in their building in the first three weeks of each semester.
- Have knowledge of, and implement, College regulations and policies in the residence halls. Residence Counselors will serve as a resource for Resident Assistants when confronting behavioral concerns on the floor or in the residence hall.
- Plan, implement, present, and assess educational, community development oriented, and social programming consistent with the developmental goals of the College. Each RC must plan and coordinate one educational program per semester on topics such as sexual assault, time management, study skills, and drug and alcohol education.
- Participate in residence life training as directed by the Director of Housing and Residence Life. Training for Resident Counselors is a condition of employment. As such, attendance is required. Fall Training takes place August 11 through August 25, 2024. Winter Training takes place January 18 through January 19, 2025. Sessions during training that require the Resident Counselor Staff to attend will be scheduled from 5:30 pm and later during the week. Attendance is required for the entire day on weekends. The staff will be provided with a training schedule at least 30 days prior with exact dates and time blocks when they will be required to participate. This will allow the staff to adjust their work schedules accordingly. Staff members with specific conflicts must communicate these to the Director of Housing and Residence Life for advance consideration for approval. Missed training sessions must be made up within 10 business days of the original training. Make-up sessions must be rescheduled during normal business hours, 8:30a-4:30p. Failure to make-up training sessions will result in termination.
- Be present during fall semester resident move in, available as much as possible during this time.
- Attend evening events (5:30 pm or later) during Fall Welcome.
- Attend Resident Counselor and full staff meetings. In-person attendance is mandatory.
- Schedule and attend a monthly meeting with the Director of Housing and Residence Life.
- Assist in departmental research.
- Possess the ability to operate a car to meet a student at the hospital, or to partake in Residence Life and campus events located off campus.
- Serve as the primary Residence Life on call person. The on-call rotation is approximately one-two weeks per semester including weekend and weeknight responsibilities. This duty will require the Resident Counselor to be available by the RC duty cell phone and within 15 minutes of the campus to respond to incidents within the residence halls from 7 pm to 7 am Monday through Thursday and from 7 pm Friday evening through 7 am Monday morning. In this capacity, the Resident Counselor will be available to assist with student emergency response, crisis intervention, and policy implementation. Schedules will be set at the beginning of each semester.
- Available and accessible to students and staff by office hours at least twice a week (Sunday through Thursday) for a minimum of 5 hours combined. These hours are to be posted and provided to the Director of Housing and Residence Life at the beginning of each semester.
- Initiate academic alert meetings, administer mid-semester grades, and make appropriate referrals, if necessary.
- Complete all other tasks as assigned by the Hall Directors, Assistant Director of Residence Education, or the Director of Housing and Residence Life.
- Resident Counselor position begins on August 11, 2024, and ends on May 19, 2025.
- Assignments are based off the needs of the Residence Life Program. The Director of Housing and Residence Life may change assignments as needed.
- Organize and participate in programs, activities and services that promote the Catholic identity and mission of the College both on their floors, and during Residence Life staff training/development.
- Develop, implement, and promote a community development plan for the Hall/Floor to provide a comfortable, safe, and inclusive atmosphere for the residents that is conducive to academic growth.
- Required to notify the Director of Housing and Residence Life regarding their intent to return to staff annually of each academic year.
- Mandated reporters and a Campus Security Authority (CSA) in accordance with federal and Commonwealth laws, and College policies on Sexual Misconduct (Title IX), Child Protection and the Jeanne Cleary Act. RCs are always mandated reporters, regardless of if they are functioning as a member of the staff, student, friend, teammate, campus leader, or other.
Required Skills, Training, and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree required; previous residence life experience preferred.
- Pass a background check, including one of their driving records.
- Not permitted to travel, for work or personal, more than three weeks per academic year. Any amount of time past the three weeks may result in termination. All travel that will take the Resident Counselor away from campus is to be approved by your direct supervisor at least two weeks in advance.
- Maintain their assigned room/apartment as their permanent residence when classes are in session.
Physical Conditions
Fast paced, high-energy environment. Must be a visible and active member of the King’s College community. Evenings and weekends are required throughout the year.