Employment Opportunities/Job Openings
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Job Openings at Randolph College
- Admissions Department Openings (2)
- Ainsworth Visiting Scholar of American Culture
- Assistant Professor of Political Science
- Senior Level Accountant
- Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College
- Web Content Developer
Randolph College is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants who require a disability accommodation to participate in the selection process or to complete the application are encouraged to contact the Director of Human Resources at (434) 947-8114.
Admissions Department Openings (2)
Department:
Admissions
Full-time or Part-time:
Full-time
Staff or Faculty:
Staff
Description:
Randolph College seeks experienced candidates with exemplary relationship-building skills to join its Admissions staff. Positions involve planning, managing and executing student recruitment strategies within a designated territory; extensive national travel, telecounseling, and e-communications; application generation and review; participation in on and off campus recruitment events representing Randolph College to the public; and collaborative work with the College community. Strong candidates will be detail and goal oriented, independent, strongly analytical, committed to private higher education, willing to work some nights and weekends, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Personal qualities that are a good match for this position include creativity, flexibility, a sense of humor, and the ability to help inspire and motivate others.
Admissions Counselor is an entry-level position; Assistant/Associate Director candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education student recruitment. Bachelor’s degree and valid driver’s license are required. Knowledge of EPS and PowerCAMPUS is a plus.
To Apply:
Send resume, cover letter, and three references to: Director of Human Resources, Randolph College, 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503 or via email to employment@randolphcollege.edu. Review of resumes will begin immediately. EOE
Ainsworth Visiting Scholar of American Culture
Department:
Academic Affairs
Full-time or Part-time:
Full-time
Staff or Faculty:
Faculty
Description:
Randolph College, a selective liberal arts college in Lynchburg, Virginia, invites applications for a position funded by the Hilseweck Foundation to enhance the diversity of perspectives at the College. This is a two-year appointment at the assistant professor level beginning July 1, 2012.
We seek a scholar who will offer two courses within her or his expertise each fall semester, and who each spring will join Randolph College’s signature American Culture Program, a bloc of interrelated courses and travel-study, which probes what it means to be an American by exploring broad themes (liberty, democracy, capitalism, race, religion, etc.) in American culture. The program includes visits to historic sites, workplaces, government agencies, churches, and museums both in Virginia and in other parts of the United States. Area of expertise is open, but we encourage applicants with strengths in the related fields of Religious Studies, Cultural Geography, and African American studies.
Qualifications: PhD, well-advanced ABD, or equivalent; evidence of scholarly achievement or promise; and success in teaching undergraduates. Salary to commensurate with credentials and experience.
To Apply:
Applications are especially encouraged from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Review of applications will begin January 1. Send letter of interest, CV, and three letters of reference to Dr. Dennis Stevens, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Randolph College, 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503
EOE
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Department:
Political Science
Full-time or Part-time:
Full-time
Staff or Faculty:
Faculty
Description:
RANDOLPH COLLEGE invites applicants for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Political Science, with an emphasis in American government and politics, to begin in the fall of 2012. We seek applicants who can teach a variety of courses attractive to beginning and advanced undergraduate students. Special consideration will be given to those who can teach public policy and social science methods. Additionally, we will appreciate applicants who are committed to problem-solving, inquiry-based, and experiential pedagogies.
To Apply:
Applicants, who must hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment, should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, contact information for three references, and a list of two to four proposed courses with descriptions to https://randolphcollege.redbrickrs.com/apply/polisci. Application review will begin immediately; application deadline is 16 January 2012. For additional information, please contact Dr. Jennifer Dugan (jdugan@randolphcollege.edu). To learn more about Randolph College, visit our website: www.randolphcollege.edu. Randolph College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and committed to faculty diversity.
Senior Level Accountant
Department:
Business Office
Full-time or Part-time:
Full-time
Staff or Faculty:
Staff
Description:
Randolph College has an immediate opening for a full-time Senior-level Accountant. Qualified applicants must have a degree in accounting, finance, or business with a minimum of 3 years experience in general ledger and financial reporting. A thorough understanding of GAAP and proficiency with Excel and accounting software required. Responsibilities include account reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of financial reports. Experience with non-profits a plus.
To Apply:
Submit resume, salary history and requirements, and references to: Director of Human Resources, 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503 or via email to employment@randolphcollege.edu (preferred) EOE
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College
Department:
Academic Affairs
Full-time or Part-time:
Full-time
Staff or Faculty:
Staff
Description:
Randolph College, a selective liberal arts and sciences institution in central Virginia, invites nominations and applications for the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, an appointment that will become effective July 1, 2012. The successful candidate will meet these required qualifications: an earned Ph.D., a minimum of three years of successful experience as an administrator, tenure or significant teaching experience, and administrative or teaching experience in a liberal arts college.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate successful collaborative decision-making, commitment to shared governance, successful implementation of academic initiatives, innovative leadership, experience with curricular development, effective budget management, and experience with strategic planning.
Randolph College is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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To Apply:
All applications and expressions of interest will be treated in confidence. Nominations and applications should be forwarded electronically to Dr. Elizabeth Perry-Sizemore, Chair of the Search Committee, at RandolphCollege@academic-search.com.
Discussions regarding this opportunity may be arranged by contacting Dr. Wanda Bigham at wdb@academic-search.com or 334-425-6865. Additional information and complete application instructions can be found in the position profile at http://www.academic-search.com under current searches, senior executive searches or at www.randolphcollege.edu.
Web Content Developer
Department:
College Relations
Full-time or Part-time:
Full-time
Staff or Faculty:
Staff
Description:
Randolph College seeks an experienced candidate for the position of Web Content Developer in the Office of College Relations.
The successful candidate for the full-time Web Content Developer position will have at least five years of experience and demonstrated success in the conception, development, and production of compelling, sell-oriented web content in the college/university or commercial sector; including text and video for websites and content for social media assets such as Facebook and Twitter. Exemplary writing and editing skills are a must, as is the ability to work with diverse information providers and then communicate intangible benefits to 16- and 17-year-old prospective students and their parents. Experience with web programming applications is a plus.
To Apply:
To apply, send resume, cover letter, and three references to: Director of Human Resources, Randolph College, 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503 or via email to employment@randolphcollege.edu.
EOE
