How to Apply

To apply for an open (non-faculty) position, please submit a cover letter and resume to: annapolis.jobs(at)sjc.edu. If you have questions, please contact the Personnel Office at 410-626-2504.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled. Job status will change from “accepting applications” to “conducting interviews” to “job filled” as the search progresses.

Information for Annapolis Faculty Applicants

Current Openings

(Updated March 16, 2020)

• Public Safety Officer I
• Coordinator of Student Services
• Community Facilitator for Student Activities and Events
• Community Facilitator for Athletics and Outdoor Education
• Admissions Counselor
• Development Coordinator
• Public Services Assistant (Temporary)
• Groundskeeper (Temporary)
• Campus Environmental Technician I (CET I)

Public Safety Officer I

Reports To: Assoc. Director of Public Safety

Office: Public Safety

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, 40-hour work week

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Public Safety Officer I is a non-commissioned security officer, and is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the people, buildings and property of the campus community. This is a service-oriented position. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Answer incoming calls and route them to the proper person or office.
• Stay abreast of college activities to answer inquiries about their locations, status, times, etc.
• Operate the public safety base station and work with the college’s Office of Public Safety as a dispatcher.
• Act as receptionist for college guests and maintain a sign-in sheet.
• Distribute keys for special rooms on campus and maintain records.
• Record messages for faculty, staff and students.
• Receive packages and track them. Notify intended recipients of packages for pick up.
• Work with students to cover switchboard operations, and help train them in the job. Provide guidance and mentoring in that process.
• Write reports for incidents on the college.
• Maintain the lost and found, to include completing appropriate forms.
• Monitor security cameras, computer systems and alarms.
• Conduct security patrols on the college under conditions of darkness and inclement weather.
• Provide emergency first aid to injured persons and assist in the transportation arrangements of ill or injured persons when necessary.
• Cooperate and provide direct support to superior officers or to the local police department in the investigation of an incident.
• Complete necessary administrative reports/forms related to incidents, to include gathering pertinent information from participants and/or witnesses.
• Maintain regular radio contact with officers and college staff to receive calls for service.
• Observe, report and address faulty and/or unsafe situations, equipment, and lighting to include reporting fire and other safety equipment that are not in working order, setting up caution tape, traffic cones, etc.
• Respond to calls for lockouts and admit authorized personnel to locked buildings and rooms. This includes walking on brick sidewalks, across turf, and traversing stairs.
• Conduct periodic routine walking tours of the campus.
• Attend internal/external courses, classes, and seminars, to further develop protective services skills and knowledge.
• Maintain certifications as appropriate.
• Appear in court regarding incidents that occur in the college Community when necessary.
• Must wear issued uniform, and carry all appropriate credentials when on duty.
• Perform other work-related duties as requested.

Supervision Received: Daily supervision and assignments are received from a senior Officer such as the Shift Supervisor or Associate Director of Public Safety.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Applicant should be physically capable of walking or standing a post outdoors for extended periods of time, as well as ascending and descending stairs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Entry-level Qualifications: High school graduation or GED required. Previous security agency experience preferred.Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to generate cooperation from others. Ability to maintain calm and order during emergencies. Demonstration of a working knowledge of computers, especially MS Word, radios and phones. Ability to be certified in first aid, CPR, and tourniquets. Must be able to become certified as a crowd manager. Successful completion of a physical examination, drug screen and background check. No criminal record. Must possess and maintain a current valid Maryland driver’s license.

Note: This position is not considered an essential employee, but may be requested to work during times of emergency or inclement weather on a case-by-case basis.

Compensation: Grade 6, $13.44 per hour

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to annapolis.jobs(at)sjc.edu

Coordinator of Student Services

Reports To: Director of Student Services

Office: Assistant Dean

FLSA Status: Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Coordinator of Student Services is a full-time, live-in staff member reporting to the Director of Student Services. General responsibilities include: provide leadership, support and safety for undergraduate students; select, train and supervise 13 Resident Advisors; administer residential conduct proceedings; administer and supervise student services programs; on-call response.

• Support for International and Special Student Populations: formulate and/or implement innovative programs and services that enhance the success of international, first-generation, LGBTQIA, and students of color; develop, supervise, and coordinate educational, outreach, and support programs for students consistent with retention and student success literature; assist students on personal and social issues, including adjustments to campus and community.
• Community and Staff Development and Accountability: develop, select, supervise and evaluate 13 Resident Advisors supporting 380 on-campus residential beds; work with Resident Advisors in the development of student relationships and programs that promote community within residential facilities, including health and safety inspections.
• Meet with students to address behavior and impact to persons and the community; adjudicate housing violations (and other violations, as applicable); ensure Resident Advisors understand, uphold, and enforce College policies and procedures.
• Crisis Management and Student Care: serve in on-call rotation for all students (500 total, 380 on-campus); act independently and make decisions related to facility and student emergencies; identify and address safety and security issues in residential areas; collaborate with and assist Public Safety.
• Civic Engagement and College Service: develop programmatic initiatives that create partnerships between students, community and campus partners which seek to increase the number of students participating in civic engagement experiences; coordinate with on-campus partners to ensure students complete sanctioned College service hours; track student hours.
• Adjudicate residential conduct cases, assisting students in crisis, creating and delivering support programming. Supervise the College’s R.A. staff; which, will involve significant responsibility and require strong independent decision making ability.
• Perform student support services which are vital to the College’s educational mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Completed or in-progress Master’s degree in Higher Education or related field
• The ability to exercise discretion, independent judgment and have strong independent decision making skills
• Ability to respond to student concerns and behaviors
• Demonstrated understanding of issues facing college students
• Ability to work 12 months and live in an apartment on campus
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with St. John’s College and its liberal arts curriculum
• At least one year of professional experience
• Background in organizing events

Compensation: $36,000/annually and an apartment on campus

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to annapolis.jobs(at)sjc.edu

Community Facilitator for Student Activities and Events

Reports To: Director of Student Services

Office: Assistant Dean

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Community Facilitator for Student Activities and Events is a part-time (12 to 17 hours per week) live-in staff member who reports to the Director of Student Services. General responsibilities include: provide leadership, support and safety for undergraduate students; organize and support the execution of extra-curricular student activities; routine administration; on-call response.

• Student Activities and Events: organize and oversee on and off –campus extra-curricular cultural, recreational and sporting events; work with students and student organizations and encourage their input in determining which activities to host, organize or attend; support student leaders and student organizations (approximately 40); maintain a list of student organizations.
• Assist with the organization and execution of Resident Advisor and First Year Orientations (summer time work)
• Crisis Management and Student Care: serve as a member of the on-call rotation for on-campus, undergraduate students (380); make decisions related to facility and student emergencies; identify and address safety and security issues in residential areas; partner with and provide assistance to Public Safety.
• Other duties as assigned and duties maybe amended from time to time without notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Previous supervisory experience and a demonstrated understanding of issues facing college students.
• Ability to work 12 months and live in an apartment on campus
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with St. John’s College and it’s liberal arts curriculum
• At least one year of professional experience
• Background in organizing group cultural and/or athletic trips
• Ability to respond to student concerns and behaviors

Compensation:

• $10,000/annual stipend paid twice a year in March and October
• 1 bedroom, on-campus apartment

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to annapolis.jobs(at)sjc.edu

Community Facilitator for Athletics and Outdoor Education

Reports To: Director of Student Services

Office: Assistant Dean

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Community Facilitator for Athletics and Outdoor Education is a part-time (12 to 17 hours per week), live-in staff member who reports to the Director of Student Services. General responsibilities include: provide leadership, support and safety for undergraduate students; monitor student parties; support and aide in the running of the gym and intermural sports; arrange outdoor, extra-curricular student activities; routine administration; on-call response.

• Assist the Director of Athletics with the operation of the gym, including: lead and direct some aspects of intermural sports; referee intermural games; oversee running of the gym when the Director of Athletics is unavailable; work closely with Gym Assistants.
• Outdoor Student Activities: plan and execute outdoor trips and activities for students; work closely with students to decide type and nature of trips and activities; drive for and accompany students on off-campus trips.
• Crisis Management and Student Care: serve as a member of the on-call rotation for 380 on-campus undergraduate students; make decisions related to facility and student emergencies; identify and address safety and security issues in residential areas; partner with and provide assistance to Public Safety.
• Other duties as assigned and duties maybe amended from time to time without notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Demonstrated understanding of issues facing college students
• Ability to work 12-months and live in an apartment on campus
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with St. John’s College and it’s liberal arts curriculum
• At least one year of professional experience
• Background in organizing group cultural and/or athletic trips
• Ability to respond to student concerns and behaviors

Compensation:

• $10,000/annual stipend paid twice a year in March and October.
• 1 bedroom, on-campus apartment

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to annapolis.jobs(at)sjc.edu

Admissions Counselor

Reports To: Associate Director of Admissions

Office: Admissions (Annapolis Campus)

FLSA Status: Exempt

General Purpose: The Admissions Counselor supports the efforts of the Admissions Office by managing an assigned territory, implementing recruitment strategies, communicating with student prospects, building relationships with high schools, managing inquiries and applications, and supervising the tasks of student workers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review, assess, and implement recruitment strategies for a specific territory that include statistical analysis and plans to achieve both short-term and long-term recruitment goals
• In conjunction with the overall recruitment strategy, organize and independently conduct 5-8 weeks of travel. Arrange and conduct student interviews, meetings with alumni, and school visits
• Serve as primary contact for prospective students, parents, counselors, and teachers; effectively manage the student application process
• Articulate effectively the goals of liberal education and the St. John’s program in particular
• Be conversant on federal and institutional financial aid policies and procedures; promote the merit aid program at St. John’s
• Read and evaluate applications to the college
• Collaborate and coordinate with admissions colleagues in Annapolis and in Santa Fe
• Other duties as assigned

Supervision Given: The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who meets deadlines and goals, working well with a team. The Admissions Counselor will report to the Associate Director of Admissions.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BA/BS degree required. St. John’s or other liberal arts college graduate preferred plus six months of work experience. The successful candidate must demonstrate a deep understanding of St. John’s College and its academic program so as to present it accurately and persuasively to prospective students, oversee student workers, and represent the Admissions Office as a whole. The Admissions Counselor must have extremely strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to speak clearly and with confidence in public situations. The Counselor must be comfortable and skilled at interacting with a wide range of people. The Counselor must be collaborative and possess mature judgment. The Counselor must have strong organizational skills, the ability to manage several projects simultaneously, and be capable of overseeing the work of student workers.

The position requires proficiency and expediency in Microsoft Office applications and a willingness to learn admissions databases, facility in social media, the ability to travel independently for up to eight weeks, and some night and weekend work.

Compensation: Grade 8, Base Rate-$35,568 based on 35 hour work week, excellent benefits.

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to annapolis.jobs(at)sjc.edu

Development Coordinator

Reports To: Director of Foundation Relations and Stewardship (Annapolis)

Office: Advancement

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Role: The Development Coordinator provides critical administrative and project management support to the strategic execution, fundraising and stewardship efforts of Freeing Minds—the most important fundraising campaign in St. John’s College history. This position plays a vitally important role in supporting Annapolis-based efforts by serving a college-wide team based on two campuses, Annapolis, Maryland and Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The Development Coordinator provides direct administrative support to the Vice President, including regular and special correspondence, management and leadership reports, presentations, donor research, and board committee support, all of which requires confidentiality and attention to detail. The position coordinates the business calendar, and travel schedule for Vice President who will be working between Annapolis, Santa Fe, and other locations.

This position provides general office assistance to the Annapolis-based Development and Alumni Relations team on an as needed basis, with dedicated support of Stewardship activities.

Stewardship support involves project management and administration for mailings, reports, record-keeping, events, and other stewardship activities. Projects include endowment fund reports, named scholarship tracking, soliciting and collecting student thank-you letters, the acknowledgement letter process, donor recognition societies, holiday cards, and the annual Donor Thank You lunch.

Job Duties:

• Annapolis liaison between Development and Alumni Relations staff, and Advancement Services team, (which serves as a technical resource, answers process questions, and helps navigate systems and their applications).
• Onsite gift administration (such as handling physical checks, funds from onsite event registrations, gift agreements, etc.)
• Facilitates activities related Annapolis Business Office requests

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Manage Vice President’s meeting and travel schedule, provide board committee support, and prospect research and briefings.
• Provide administrative and project management for stewardship operations, including VP acknowledgements
• Management of Development and Alumni Relations team budget including monthly budget reconciliation
• Facilitate travel card program and expense reports for the Annapolis-based team. Manage the college-wide campaign budget.
• Manage work-study students.
• Office management (including ordering supplies and copier maintenance).

Key Performance Measures:

• Detail orientation
• Budget accuracy
• Customer Service skills
• Confidentiality
• Problem solving skills

Qualifications:

• Two years post-secondary education and three years office experience, or acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with fundraising and higher education, experience with scheduling and making travel arrangements, work with alumni and donors.
• Strong customer service orientation, attention to detail, accuracy, and proofreading ability. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with Raiser’s Edge and/or other donor data bases preferred.

Compensation: Grade 9, $18.00 per hour based on a 35 hour work week, excellent benefits.

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to annapolis.jobs(at)sjc.edu

Public Services Assistant (Temporary)

Reports To: Associate Library Director

Office: Greenfield Library

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Temporary (10–17 hours per week)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Opens/closes the Library on weekends, evenings, and as needed
• Responds to alarms, reports incidents and contacts authorities in the event of emergencies
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Library policies and procedures
• Resolves problems and handles complaints on weekends/evenings in absence of full-time library staff
• Provides high-quality service to library patrons at the Circulation Desk—check in/check out of library material; registers new patrons and edits patron records; helps patrons locate materials; provides general information assistance; refers reference questions to full-time staff member; explains library borrowing policies; collects, records, and clears fines; answers phone; instructs patrons on use of public scanner and other equipment; conducts walkthrough and entry counts; picks up and sorts mail
• Performs collection maintenance activities—shelving; maintaining stacks by shelf reading and straightening materials; shifting; inventorying; searching the collections for library materials that may be missing; collecting and sorting material used in-house; identifying items needing mending, periodicals maintenance
• Provides basic reference assistance in the absence of Library full-time staff
• Assists with database entry, copying, filing, and digital preservation projects
• Assists with processing new library materials and donations
• Maintains and enforces Library policies
• Maintains familiarity with emergency procedures
• Works on special projects and other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Must be service oriented with good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently without much supervision
• Ability to handle stress and emergency situations
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Dependable
• Basic computer skills (e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to carefully follow and remember instructions
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately
• Attention to detail
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. and to move a full book truck
• Ability to understand the Library of Congress classification system
• Ability to work nights/weekends

Compensation: Grade 6- $14.00 per hour

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to annapolis.jobs(at)sjc.edu

Groundskeeper (Temporary)

Reports To: Lead Groundskeeper

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

General Purpose: The Groundskeepers are responsible for the day-to-day cleaning and maintenance of SJC grounds and facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works under the direction of the Lead Groundskeeper and Buildings and Grounds department to maintain and clean grounds and facilities
• Performs turf grass maintenance including, but not limited to: mowing, trimming, edging, seeding, watering and laying sod.
• Performs tree, shrub, and landscape bed maintenance including but not limited to: pruning, weeding, fertilizing, leaf removal, and pesticide applications.
• Performs tree, shrub, and flower installations along with other digging activities.
• Trash recycling and removal.
• Moves furniture, snow removal, event set-ups, ice melt applications and exterior repairs including walks, fences, gates, and pressure washing.
• Utilizes various equipment such as lawn mowers, riding tractors, string trimmers, chainsaws, etc., in the course of a normal work day.
• Responsible for cleaning, storing, and occasional maintenance of equipment.
• Work schedule may include nights and/or weekend shifts. Overtime may be required.
• Follows all safety guidelines.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School diploma or GED. One year experience operating lawn equipment. Ability to work independently with little supervision. Physical stamina and ability to stand, walk, and stoop for prolonged periods of time. Ability to endure outside elements year round. Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Ability to work well with College community. Must be prompt and dependable.

Compensation: Grade 4, Base Rate–$11.22/hr based on 35 hr work week, excellent benefits.

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to annapolis.jobs(at)sjc.edu

Campus Environmental Technician I (CET I)

Reports To: Custodial Manager

Office: Buildings and Grounds

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

General Purpose: The CET I’s are responsible for the day-to-day cleaning and maintaining of a healthy, orderly, and neat appearance throughout SJC facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleans assigned buildings. Usually assigned to specific buildings; works a portion of the day’s assignment as part of a team.
• Maintains a healthy a healthy living/work environment in assigned buildings; dust surfaces, empties trash, and keeps receptacles sanitized.
• Sweeps and mops floors.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets.
• Washes walls and windows.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms and fixtures.
• Moves furniture as needed.
• Sets up classrooms and outside areas for classes, lectures, meetings, and other events.
• Schedule may include evening and weekend work; overtime may be required.
• Responsible for following safe practices and safety procedures.
• Has frequent exposure to students, faculty, and others in the College community in the course of performing assigned duties. Performs related duties as required.
• Follows all safety guidelines.

Supervision Given: N/A.

Supervision Received: Receives supervision from Custodial Manager and CET Supervisor.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or GED, and one-year custodial experience, or acceptable combination of education and experience. Knowledge of cleaning methods and practices. Ability to follow instructions, perform tasks requiring physical strength, manual dexterity, stamina, stooping, walking, climbing, lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds as needed. Ability to relate to all members of the College community and the general public be prompt and dependable.

Ability to endure outside elements periodically.

Compensation: Grade 3, $10.32/hr based on a 35 hr work week, excellent benefits.

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to annapolis.jobs(at)sjc.edu

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the college to provide equal employment opportunity for all job applicants and employees in full compliance with the relevant statutes, executive orders, and regulations. There shall be no discrimination at St. John’s College in recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, color, disability, handicap, sexual orientation, or other factors prohibited by law.