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Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

  • Classification: Exempt, Full-Time, 12-Month
  • Department/Division: Athletics/Student Affairs
  • Reports To: Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications, Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation

Function

Supports the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications in coordinating a comprehensive program of publicity for King’s College’s intercollegiate athletic program via local, regional, and national print and electronic media.

Essential Elements

  • Responsible for implementing a dynamic marketing plan for athletics, including both written and digital elements, as instructed by the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications.
  • Aids in the management of a robust student work force.
  • Provides game-day and pre- and postgame information and results for all King’s College athletic events to media representatives, including media representatives for visiting colleges.
  • Provides live coverage of all home athletic events where applicable, including live stats and video streams through the conference-wide network, MACtv, on Hudl’s Production Truck.
  • Serves as a liaison between the King’s College Athletics, the MAC, and the NCAA.
  • Compiles statistics for varsity athletic teams and distributes them to NCAA, MAC, and other organizations where appropriate.
  • In-game working knowledge of NCAA Genius Live Stats and StatCrew or Presto statistical software, with specific experience in football, basketball, and ice hockey preferred.
  • Is responsible for the development and maintenance of the athletics pages on the King’s College website; knowledge of Sidearm-designed websites is desirable.
  • Consistently produces content for @KingsMonarchs on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, aligning with current social media trends to enhance the student-athlete experience as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications.
  • Strong knowledge and experience in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, Boxout Sports, and/or Canva encouraged.
  • Collaborate with Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications, the athletic department, and coaching staff to develop and implement social media strategies with a specific emphasis on recruiting needs.
  • Prepares nominations and vote for various All-Conference, All-Region, All-American, and other academic and special awards.
  • Directs all activities in press box for home games; serves as official statistician for all home games; monitors and addresses professional conduct of all press-box personnel.
  • Work in collaboration with coaching staff as requested in their recruiting and graphic design needs.
  • Adhere to all NCAA and conference rules and regulations.

Required Skills, Training, and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree awarded from an accredited college or university (minimum credential).
  • 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 and technology software and systems’ proficiency and aptitude, including knowledge and use of Microsoft Office, NCAA Genius Live Stats, StatCrew or Presto, Sidearm websites, and Adobe software.
  • Valid clearances, including PA State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI Fingerprints are required.

Physical Conditions

A fluid work environment that varies greatly depending on time of year. High volume of work hours is required during the competitive season. Competitions and College events require consistent night and weekend work. Prolonged sitting both in office settings as well as at outdoor sporting events is required. Must be able to lift 10-15lbs on a regular basis.

Assistant Registrar

  • Classification: Exempt, Full-Time, 12-Month
  • Department/Division: Registrar / Academic Affairs
  • Reports To: Registrar

Job Function

This position requires a self-motivated person to assist with all duties in the Registrar’s Office. Major responsibilities include updating student records accurately and overseeing admissions and withdrawal processes for the college.

Essential Elements

  • Young Scholars- Assists the Admissions Office with the registration of Young Scholar students every semester. Oversee the schedule creation and reserve seats for applicable course sections.
  • Readmission Process- Oversee the readmission process; reach out to specific offices across campus to ensure students are in good standing to return to King’s College. Send readmission letters to the students when they are permitted to return and facilitate next steps to ensure student success.
  • CROA reports- process reports when information is requested by other departments via phone or email.
  • Student Records- Enter and create new students’ schedules. Assist with making appropriate substitutions/exceptions on student evaluations, when warranted. Update student records with correct major whenever a student changes their major, adds a second major or adds a minor. Attach appropriate program evaluation information. Update student records with new advisor information whenever the Academic Advisement Office indicates that a student’s advisor changed attaching the student’s academic program to the new advisor. Register students for courses, including processing course drops and add forms. Process course withdrawals. Create folders for new freshmen and transfer students and files appropriate paperwork into those folders. Assist with the Freshmen Registration process and making changes to schedules during Orientation Update change of address and phone number for current or former students.
  • Verify Degree Requests through the National Clearinghouse
  • Commencement Ceremonies- Assist with all aspects of Spring and Summer Commencement ceremonies; Create and produce commencement reader cards, Compile all commencement program file data into a master Excel sheet for Marketing. Update digital billboard information with commencement reminders for graduation applications, cap and gown reservations and pickup. Assist with details of commencement rehearsal and set up for the day of ceremonies. Oversee ordering commencement award engravements. Collect Honor Society information.
  • College Withdrawals- Review, analyze, assess, and process information regarding student college withdrawals, including those voluntarily withdrawing, students on the Academic Standing Report and attrition list, and administrative withdrawals.
  • SCO- VA- Serve as School Certifying Official for Veterans Affairs Post 9/11 GI Bill to address students who are eligible for the Veteran’s Benefits program. Includes, but not limited to, completing annual training requirements, updating enrollment certifications through Enrollment Manager and monitoring changes in student status and grades. Oversee annual compliance audits and college catalog/program approvals through Department of Defense and State Approving Agency. Additional responsibilities include Tuition Assistance oversite through use of the AI Portal and maintaining accurate system information.
  • Provide excellent customer service to all students, faculty, staff, administrators, and visitors.
  • Office Duties- Monitor office supply inventory and order office supplies as needed. Accurately create and file folders for current, alumni, and withdrawn students. Process office mail and respond to voice messages.
  • Update FERPA and Proxy information in Colleague as needed.
  • Participate in call campaigns to unregistered students and academic success First Time at King’s outreach.
  • Assign campus mailbox numbers for enrolled students by updating the Colleague and Access database with correct mailbox numbers for the start of each semester.
  • Assist with data entry of the Course Master Schedule each semester.

Required Skills, Training, and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, Office.
  • Good analytical and communication skills.
  • Need to possess good organizational skills and can work independently.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, parents, and other academic institutions while handling confidential data.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ellucian Colleague computer experience is preferable.
  • Commitment to serving diverse populations and ensuring diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Physical Conditions

Typical office working conditions, including the ability to sit at a desk and use a computer throughout the day.

Athletic Facilities Coordinator – Betzler Complex

  • 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.

Campus Minister for Retreats and Service Immersion Coordinator

  • Classification: Full-Time, Exempt, 10-month August 1 - May 31
  • Department: Campus Ministry
  • Reports To: Director of Campus Ministry and Director of Shoval Center

Job Function

The Campus Minister for Retreats and Service Immersion Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination, and execution of the Campus Ministry retreat program and the Shoval Center’s SERVE program (Students Engaged in Reflective Volunteer Experiences) including overnight retreats that include domestic and international service immersion experiences. Retreats foster spiritual growth, faith formation, leadership development, and deepen a sense of community and justice among King’s College students. The SERVE program promotes these same goals in a setting that does not require a particular or any faith commitment. It also promotes engagement with local, national and international social issues. Rooted in the Catholic tradition and the charism of the Congregation of Holy Cross, this position supports the holistic formation of students and advances the educational mission of King’s College through experiential learning, reflection, prayer, and service.

This position serves as a member of the Campus Ministry and Shoval Center teams and collaborates closely with campus partners, including Student Affairs, academic departments, athletic teams, student clubs and organizations.

At King’s College, Campus Ministry and the Shoval Center are both part of the Campus Ministry area. The Campus Minister for Retreats and Service Immersion Coordinator will split evenly between Campus Ministry and the Shoval Center.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design, plan, and implement the Campus Ministry retreat program for students, including the New Student Retreat, Anchored, You are God’s Beloved, Winter student-leader retreat, and other opportunities for spiritual reflection.
  • Develop and coordinate domestic and international SERVE trips that integrate service, cultural engagement, spiritual reflection, and social analysis over Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer breaks.
  • Recruit, form, and mentor student leaders who assist in facilitation of retreat and service immersion preparation, implementation and follow-up in ways that are appropriate to each retreat and SERVE trips.
  • Recruit and coordinate King’s College faculty and staff to accompany overnight retreats and SERVE trips.
  • Facilitate intentional reflection experiences that help students integrate faith, service, academic learning, and personal growth grounded in relevant spiritual backgrounds and Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Provide pastoral presence, accompaniment, and mentorship to students participating in retreats and service immersion programs.
  • Coordinate planning, risk management, logistics, post-experience events and assessment related to retreat and service immersion programming.
  • Promote retreat and service immersion opportunities through strategic outreach and communication efforts.
  • Participate in Campus Ministry and Shoval Center initiatives and meetings as a member of the staff.
  • Support the mission, Catholic identity, and Holy Cross charism of King’s College through all aspects of ministry and service.
  • Assist Shoval Center staff with annual CitySERVE, Hunger for Justice Week and Holy Cross Day of Service events.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of Campus Ministry and the Shoval Center.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in a related field (theology, social work, non-profits, ministry, pastoral studies) is helpful but not required.
  • Prior experience in campus ministry, retreat leadership, community engagement, service immersion programming, or related outreach settings.
  • Demonstrated commitment to persons and communities experiencing social injustice.
  • Ability to engage, mentor, and work effectively with college-aged students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by programming needs.
  • Willingness and ability to drive and travel including domestically and internationally as part of retreat and service immersion experiences.

Other Requirements

  • This position operates in on-campus, service and retreat settings and requires the ability to engage in off-campus travel, extended periods of walking or standing, and participation in service activities.
  • This position requires attendance on Campus Ministry overnight retreats and several service immersion trips each year.

Computer & Information Systems (CIS Part-Time)

The Computer and Information Systems (CIS) Department at King’s College is seeking part-time instructors to teach a range of CIS courses beginning January 2026. Courses are held during the day, between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Specific teaching needs may include, but are not limited to:

  • Spreadsheet Analysis
  • Java Scripting
  • Cybersecurity
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

In addition to the immediate need for Spring 2026, the department is also in the process of updating its pool of qualified part-time instructors for future semesters.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related field is preferred.
  • Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in CIS/CS and relevant professional or teaching experience will also be considered.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a single PDF file that includes the following:

  • A letter of interest
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the initial review)
  • Contact information for two professional references

Please email all materials to: careers@kings.edu

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis for opportunities during the 2026–2027 academic year.

Computer Science Faculty Position

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at King's College, Wilkes-Barre, PA seeks an open-rank tenure-track or technical faculty in Computer Science, beginning in August 2026.  For a tenured/tenure-track position, it is expected that a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science will be earned prior to the start date.  For a technical position, it is expected that an M.S. in Computer Science or a related field will be earned prior to the start date, combined with at least 5 years of industry experience.

The successful candidate will teach a broad range of courses in the Computer Science and Computer and Information Systems degree programs.  Normal teaching load is 12 hours per semester (Fall, Spring).  Primary interest and commitment must be to quality instruction and to training and mentoring young computer scientists.  Public scholarship or professional development plus active involvement in the College and Department are expected.

The continued development and enhancement of computing programs is a critical part of the College’s strategic plan. King’s College is committed to offering a competitive compensation package.  To apply, send one *.pdf file containing a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a brief teaching statement, a brief research statement, transcripts, and three letters of professional reference to careers@kings.edu. To receive full consideration, complete applications should be received by January 15, 2026.  Screening applications will continue until the position is filled.

King’s College is a Catholic institution of higher education animated and guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross. King’s pursues excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship through a rigorous core curriculum, major programs across the liberal arts and sciences, nationally accredited professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and personal attention to student formation in a nurturing community. The College is located 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 people of traditionally under-represented groups. Further information about King’s can be found at www.kings.edu.

Custodial Services Facilities Manager

  • Classification: Exempt, Full-Time, 12-Month
  • Department/Division: Facilities Management/Business Affairs
  • Reports To: Associate Vice President, Procurement & Chief Facilities Officer

Job Function

This position is responsible for the administration, supervision, and direction of all custodial services staff on campus. The incumbent will provide daily oversight for all internal and external custodial service functions that are required to maintain a safe, efficient, welcoming, and attractive campus physical environment.

Essential Elements

  • Supervises non-exempt, hourly custodial services staff to ensure the completion of assigned tasks in accordance with established cleaning schedules and quality control guidelines. Delegates, assigns, and prioritizes work order activities and monitors employee performance.
  • Holds direct responsibility for selection, training, scheduling, and performance management of custodial services staff. Manages custodial services staff by providing frequent, regular, and constructive feedback in order to reward, coach, correct and motivate.
  • Coordinates and schedules day and evening shift coverage for custodial services (Monday through Sunday operations).
  • Maintains daily communication with faculty, staff, and students to determine the services required, prioritization of the request, assignment to appropriate custodial resources for proper response, and follow-up as needed. Ensures proper work order assignment and the timely, efficient close out of all custodial services work orders generated from facilities tree work order system.
  • Develops and implements custodial maintenance guidelines and standard operating procedures for all custodial service functions. Implements quality improvement standards and communicates these standards/procedures to all employees. Conducts routine quality control inspections of work completed by staff.
  • While this position is primarily scheduled for first shift hours, the incumbent is expected to work occasional second-shift and weekend hours as required for the purpose of coaching and training custodial team members, evaluating second shift supervisor and custodial team performance, conducting quality control and safety inspections, completing special projects outside of normal campus hours and covering in the absence of 2nd shift supervision.
  • Monitors all custodial tasks required to safely and properly maintain offices, classrooms, labs, restrooms, common areas, and other special campus spaces.
  • Schedules specialized maintenance cleaning services which may include but not be limited to floor cleaning, stripping, waxing, external window cleaning, sanitizing restroom and shower facilities, etc. This may involve direct coordination and scheduling with outside vendors who provide these services.
  • Helps coordinate snow/ice removal activities in collaboration with the grounds manager to ensure safe vehicle and pedestrian travel to and from campus building facilities.
  • Coordinates trash removal and proper segregation of general waste vs. recyclable materials to ensure compliance with local ordinances and college sustainability practices.
  • Maintains operating budget for custodial supplies, equipment, and external vendor services. Requisitions equipment, supply, and material inventories by following budget guidelines and college procurement procedures. Manages inventory of custodial supplies and equipment.
  • Manages the budget by controlling costs (e.g. labor, inventory, equipment, materials, etc.) And adjusting when necessary to reduce expenses.
  • Maintains responsibility for evaluating and ordering new chemical cleaning products and ensures safety data sheet (sds) documentation is forwarded to facilities coordinator to include in the College’s master safety data sheet (sds) inventory list.
  • Ensures employees have appropriate equipment and resources to perform their job duties safely and efficiently in order to meet departmental and individual goals/objectives/deadlines.
  • Proactively probes for potential customer service issues/problems and advises supervisor regarding how services issues/problems will be resolved.
  • Promotes and establishes a safe working environment for employees by ensuring proper personal protective equipment is available and utilized in an appropriate manner. Provides safety-related training and personal protective equipment supplies to all employees. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local, and college safety regulations.
  • Conducts routine safety inspections of fire extinguisher stations located in all campus buildings and reports deficiencies and/or expiration dates that have been reached. Tests emergency eye wash stations and showers located within science labs and other locations across campus.
  • Works closely with the college’s conference and events provider to ensure logistical coordination is provided in a safe, efficient, and customer-focused manner. Assists in set-up and conversion of facilities for athletic events, convocation, physical education, intramurals, recreation, camps, conferences, and special events. Protects conditions of college equipment and furniture assets by coordinating set-up services across campus, arranging for seating, staging, tables, and similar items for special events and activities.
  • Supports moves/adds/changes for office assignments and department relocations.
  • Assists with organization, storage, and retrieval of warehouse inventory.
  • Position is classified as an essential services role. Incumbents must report to work during campus closures to ensure campus-wide custodial services are provided for the college community. Scope of position requires responding to custodial service emergencies and other unforeseen situations around the clock. May serve in an on-call position 7x24 as needed or when scheduled in advance for management coverage.

Required Skills, Training, and Experience

  • Managerial and leadership skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong customer-service skills.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Time management skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
  • Technical knowledge of proper housekeeping techniques and standard custodial operating procedures.
  • Ability to operate specialized cleaning equipment and to instruct staff on proper use, care, operation of same.
  • Commitment to employee safety and focus on compliance.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to develop and maintain professional, trusting, positive work relationships with supervisor, staff, faculty, students, external vendors, and other customers.

Custodian (Nightshift)

  • Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 12-month
  • Department/Division: Facilities/Business Affairs
  • Reports To: Facilities Nightshift Manager
  • Shifts: Monday-Friday 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.
  • Make 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 including extreme temperatures and other harsh climate conditions.

Director of Institutional and Academic Grants

  • Classification: Exempt, Full-Time, 12-month
  • Department/Division: Institutional Advancement/Institutional Advancement
  • Reports To: Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Job Function

The Director of Institutional and Academic Grants coordinates the College’s efforts to attract external grant funding from private and public sources (foundations, government, and corporations) to support capital needs, endowment, operations, faculty research, and special projects at King's College.

Essential Elements

  • Clarify funding priorities (institutional, academic, and programmatic) through ongoing communication with administrators, faculty, and staff.
  • Identify prospective funding sources to match College funding needs:
    • Conduct ongoing research efforts for grants utilizing the Internet, online services, and participation in professional associations.
    • Conduct ongoing research of trends in private and public funding.
  • Inform administrators, faculty, and staff of prospective grant funding opportunities. Participate in campus planning and priority-setting activities as needed.
  • Undertake effective project planning to advance the College's capacity and readiness to compete successfully for grants.
    • Convene stakeholders among administration, faculty, staff, and external constituencies for pre-submission planning.
    • Facilitate planning process that accurately defines problems or opportunities; develops realistic scope of work, personnel, and budget plans; develops evaluation plan of appropriate rigor.
  • Maintain database of all grants submitted and received and provide reports as needed.
  • Safeguard the confidentiality of departmental or office administration by exercising discretion in communicating information to faculty, students, and staff and handling departmental records, files, applications, proposal evaluations, and similar confidential materials.
  • Pursue professional development opportunities.
  • Complete other responsibilities as directed.

Grant proposals in response to institutional priorities:

  • Write and submit grant proposals.
  • Write proposals for review by college president or appropriate senior staff.
  • Clarify matching fund (in-kind and cash) requirements and secure commitments for institutional support as needed.
  • Ensure timely submission of grant proposals.
  • Once a grant is awarded, facilitate the initial meeting between the Principal Investigator/Project Director of the grant and the Assistant Comptroller.

Grant proposals initiated by faculty or staff:

  • Edit and submit grant proposals.
  • Review and propose revisions to draft applications.
  • Assist in compiling required supporting documentation.
  • Clarify matching fund requirements and secure commitments for institutional support as needed.
  • Oversee timely submission of grant proposals both electronic submissions and overnight mail submissions.
  • Once a grant is awarded, facilitate the initial meeting between the principal investigator/project director of the grant and the assistant comptroller.

Grant administration & sound stewardship of grant awards:

  • Acknowledge and thank funders for approved awards
  • Request written comments/feedback from reviewers (for approved and declined applications)
  • Submit timely reports as required by funders.
  • Coordinate with Business Office and Controller to provide accurate financial reports required by funders.
  • Work with local, state and federal departments and officials to complete all required deliverables within the scope of grants awards

Required Skills, Training, and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in proposal writing and grant administration.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional areas to ensure the timely submission and success of grant proposals.
  • Concise, logical writing style.
  • Project planning skills, including ability to define problems or opportunities; establish realistic work plan, personnel, and budget plans; knowledge of evaluation methods.
  • Excellent verbal communications skills.
  • Flexible human interaction style responsive to wide variety of constituencies and personalities.
  • Ability to work within a team as well as independently to accomplish multiple projects concurrently.
  • Excellent word processing skills, time management and attention to detail.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience working with grant appropriations through the State of Pennsylvania (LSA, RACP, Multi-Modal, etc.)
  • Experience working with grants through appropriations from the Federal U.S. Government and its agencies.

Physical Conditions

Fast paced, high-energy environment. Some travel, evenings and weekends are required throughout the year. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and telephone. Must be a motivated self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently with little supervision.

Executive Assistant to Vice President for Student Affairs

  • Classification: Full-Time Non-Exempt
  • Department/Division: Student Affairs
  • Reports To: Vice President for Student Affairs

 

Essential Elements

  • Creates and maintains an office environment that celebrates, challenges and supports students in a caring and supportive manner consistent with the missions of the Division of Student Affairs and the College, its Catholic identity, and the Congregation of Holy Cross.
  • Answers and screens incoming calls and greets visitors in a friendly and courteous manner.
  • Provides service to students, faculty, and staff, providing information and referring them to appropriate college offices.
  • Maintains and schedules administrative staff calendars (Outlook, Bookings).
  • Coordinates purchasing for the office. Contacts service providers for the office copier, fax, printer and computer service and repair.
  • Performs clerical functions such as typing reports, memos, and correspondence, and proofreads documents—including brochures and reports—for content accuracy and formatting.
  • Prepares information, formats tables and charts, and consolidates various reports (e.g., the Student Life Committee-Board of Directors, President’s Cabinet/Senior Staff, Divisional Leadership, Divisional assessment reports, divisional communications) as directed by VP/AVP.
  • Assists in the development, proofreading, and editing of the Student Handbook.
  • Coordinates publications (Off-Campus Parent and Student brochures, Alcohol and Drug brochure, Student Conduct Manual, and VAWA publication).
  • Support strategic planning initiatives housed within Student Affairs, inputs data when needed and documents information for attendees.
  • Provides assistance with event planning and organization by working with Conference & Events or outside agencies if off campus.
  • Enters data and prepares reports using the Guardian system for student conduct, Care Team, Title IX, and other functions.
  • Coordinates student conduct appeal process for Vice President and Associate Vice President.
  • Manages the scheduling and planning of Administrative and College Student Conduct Panel Hearings, as well as the scheduling of interviews for the College Student Conduct Panel.
  • Works closely with administrative hearing officers to track and follow up on student conduct cases and sanctions process. Tracks fines and restitution and conducts appropriate follow-up for unpaid accounts.
  • Enters the Ellucian Colleague System holds for overdue fines, changing residency codes for off-campus students and commuters, updates off-campus student contact information, and enters missing student contact information and parent/guardian information.
  • Prepares correspondence and maintains records for Sexual Harassment/Title IX cases under the direction of the Title IX Coordinator.
  • Reviews and updates College web pages for the office (Student Affairs, Dean of Students, Title IX, etc.)
  • Collates data for statistical reports, including the office semester report, student conduct information, and other compliance reports, including preparing tables, graphs and PowerPoint.
  • Maintains confidential student records and evaluates requests for student record disclosure following FERPA and College policy.
  • Maintains class attendance records. Notifies faculty and other administrative offices when a student is absent for several days due to a family or personal emergency.
  • Provides administrative support to other departments within the division as needed (i.e., project initiatives, assistance with data entry and support to a function without administrative secretarial support, or personnel transitions/coverage needs).
  • Evaluates inquiries and situation and contacts appropriate staff when the Vice President or Associate Vice President is unavailable.
  • Maintains divisional staff listserv and seeks approval from the VPSA and/or AVPSA on divisional communications prior to distribution.

Non-Essential Elements

  • Evaluates and maintains appropriate archival files for the division of student affairs in consultation with the VPSA.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Training, and Experience

  • Excellent computer (i.e., Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Canva and aptitude to learn software systems such as Ellucian/Colleague, CROA/Entrinsik Informer, Guardian, One Hub, eRezLife) and typing skills.
  • Excellent organizational ability and interpersonal skills.
  • Desire to work closely with students, families, and the public.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to manage projects from organization to completion.
  • Ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Physical Conditions

Typical office working conditions. Limited evening and weekend work is required on occasion.

Groundskeeper, Shuttle Driver, Mechanic

  • Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 12-month
  • Department/Division: Facilities & Grounds/Business Affairs
  • Reports To: Grounds Manager

Job Function

This position requires an individual to be able to perform all aspects of Grounds maintenance at the College’s campus and Athletic Complex. It also requires the individual to be able to perform maintenance and repairs on all college owned Grounds equipment. This position requires the employee to transport passengers to and from various locations. It also requires the employee to be able to perform maintenance and repairs on all the college’s fleet vehicles.

Essential Elements

  • Performs all aspects of Grounds maintenance work. Including, grass cutting, edging, weed removal, seeding, aerating, fertilizing, trash removal and general cleanup.
  • Responsible for Applying Pesticides, Insecticides and Fungicides to grass and mulch beds.
  • Prepares sports fields for practices and games. (Cutting grass), (Lining of fields), (Infield preparations), (trash removal)
  • Participates in various snow/ice removal techniques. (Using both trucks and tractors to plow, brush and throw snow), (shoveling)
  • Transporting passengers to and from various locations, using the college buses, shuttles, vans, etc.
  • Maintaining and repairing all grounds equipment and motor vehicles.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Training, and Experience

  • A valid CDL, Class B with passenger endorsement.
  • Continuously maintain a record clear of any traffic and moving violations.
  • Drug testing is required in accordance with DOT regulations.
  • Previous driving, maintenance and grounds experience is preferred.
  • Must already possess pesticide/chemical license or obtain within 1 year of hire date.

Physical Conditions

Fast paced, high-energy environment. The ability to sit for long periods of time, bend, stretch, stoop, reach, climb, walk, shovel snow, and lift 60-75 lbs. on a regular basis.

Infrastructure Support Specialist

  • Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 12-month
  • Department/Division: IITS/Business Affairs
  • Reports To: Managing Director of IT Infrastructure Services

Job Function

The Infrastructure Support Specialist is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of voice, video, and data network infrastructure, including structured cabling and terminations. Supported infrastructure also includes endpoint and network devices such as PCs, printers, telephones, UPS systems, wireless access points, and edge switches.

The role supports all departments and divisions served by IITS, including troubleshooting network connectivity issues in residence halls and across campus facilities. This position may require occasional after-hours work, including evenings, early mornings, and weekends, to respond to outages or complete maintenance activities.

The Infrastructure Support Specialist maintains a collaborative relationship with all IITS teams and provides support to Facilities/Maintenance staff and vendors for wiring, security systems, and HVAC control-related infrastructure.

Essential Elements

  • Install, terminate, label, test, and support low-voltage UTP copper, coax, and fiber-optic cabling and hardware, UPS systems, (e.g. switches, APs, IoT, network appliances) for campus network infrastructure
  • Respond to and resolve infrastructure-related requests, tickets, and escalations from faculty, staff, and students
  • Create, update, and maintain infrastructure documentation (e.g., cabling diagrams, labeling, wireless heat maps)
  • Assist various IITS teams with projects and operational tasks as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Training, and Experience

  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in network infrastructure support, maintenance, or operations
  • Demonstrated experience with structured cabling, terminations, and physical layer troubleshooting
  • Basic understanding of TCP/IP networks, LANs, and switch port configurations
  • Basic working knowledge of Windows operating systems and network troubleshooting tools and practices
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to interact professionally with faculty, staff, and students
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing environments

Physical Conditions

Work is primarily performed on-site and includes typical office and technical environment conditions. The role requires the ability to bend, stoop, reach, stretch, kneel, and lift approximately 20–50 lbs on a regular basis. Work may also include time in data closets, on ladders or lifts, in ceilings, and in mechanical spaces.

Instructor of English

The Department of English at King's College, Wilkes-Barre, PA seeks an Instructor of English for one academic year, beginning in August 2026. An M.A. or Ph.D. in English or a related field must be earned prior to the start date.

The successful candidate will teach a range of courses in the Core Curriculum, including Composition, Academic Writing, and Introduction to Literature. The teaching load is 12 hours per semester (Fall and Spring). The candidate’s primary interest and commitment must be to quality instruction. Mentoring students across disciplines and active involvement in the College and Department are also expected.

To apply, send one *.pdf file containing a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a brief teaching statement, transcripts, and three letters of professional reference to careers@kings.edu. To receive full consideration, complete applications should be received by June 15, 2026. Screening applications will continue until the position is filled.

King’s College is a Catholic institution of higher education animated and guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross. King’s pursues excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship through a rigorous core curriculum, major programs across the liberal arts and sciences, nationally accredited professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and personal attention to student formation in a nurturing community. The College is located 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 people of traditionally under-represented groups. Further information about King’s can be found at www.kings.edu. EOE.

Part-Time Custodian (Nightshift)

  • Classification: Non-Exempt, Part-Time, 12-month
  • Department/Division: Facilities/Business Affairs
  • Reports To: Facilities Manager
  • Shift: Monday-Friday 5pm-10:00pm

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.
  • Make 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 including extreme temperatures and other harsh climate conditions.

 

Sr. Digital and Print Production Specialist

  • Classification: Exempt, Full-Time
  • Department/Division: User Services/Print Shop/Business Affairs
  • Reports To: Print Shop Supervisor

Job Summary

As a member of the Print Shop team, you will manage the end-to-end production workflow for all internal college print requests, including pre-press and variable data merging, finishing, and delivery. You will be responsible for the operation, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance of a variety of equipment, including digital print production and wide-format printers, a hydraulic cutter and drill press, mechanical scoring and folding machinery.

Beyond hands-on production, you will oversee internal job assignments, manage mail merge requests, and partner with the Print Shop Supervisor to strategize the modernization and expansion of shop services.

Essential Elements

  • Processes requests for print shop services submitted by internal departments in a timely and efficient manner. Provides excellent customer service and follow-up to requests.
  • Prepares digital print jobs for the press using Adobe Creative Suite, Acrobat, and other industry standard software. For bulk mail software, Satori and Fusion Pro are used.
    • Manage the USPS Business Customer Gateway account for submitting all mail reports and payments for bulk mail permit use.
  • Designs comprehensive mockups, proofs, and other content for wide format digital and print applications.
  • Responsible for preparing files for digital and wide format output, including adding bleeds, crop marks, die cut lines, and other finishing file layers as needed.
  • Provides drafts of design work and revises projects as necessary based on feedback.
  • Produces student account invoices utilizing Ellucian Datatel software.
  • Operates and maintains large production printers, wide-format printers, and finishing machines and devices.
  • Troubleshoots digital files and fixes or assists in the repair of such files.
  • Monitors industry trends and keeps abreast of design.
  • Monitors inventory and orders supplies.
  • Liaises with the Marketing and Communications department to ensure adherence to brand and graphic standards that drive the commitment to the college mission and service to diverse populations.
  • Processes variable data merges for first class mail and other college applications.
  • Provides oversight and direction to student workers.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Training, and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree or experience commensurate with position requirements.
  • Great attention to detail; Ability to identify and correct errors, including color determination.
  • Knowledgeable in the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with all Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks.
  • Ability to understand and troubleshoot equipment manuals, machine set up and maintenance instructions.
  • Build relationships with internal constituents to ensure regularly scheduled projects and special requests are completed on time and within budget.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced, high volume, sometimes hectic environment.
  • Proven ability to work independently with little to no supervision, and as part of a team.

Physical Conditions

High energy fast paced environment. Prolonged periods of standing in an upright position for continuous periods of time without being able to leave the work area. Coordinates distribution of products across campus and delivers bulk-mail projects at times to the US Post Office. Walking, carrying, reaching, lifting, pulling and/or pushing objects from 50 to 75 lbs. on a regular basis.

Success Coach for Student Athletes

  • Classification: Exempt, Full-Time, 12-Month
  • Department/Division: Academic Advisement / Academic Affairs
  • Reports To: Director of Academic Advisement

Job Function

The Success Coach for Student Athletes provides educational and personal guidance and engages undergraduate student athletes in a holistic manner. The Success Coach for Student Athletes works with students balancing the demands of athletics and academics in such a way that the possibility of academic success is enhanced while the student engages in the rigors of athletic performance.

Essential Elements

  • Assists in fostering the mission of the College, its Catholic identity, and the educational tradition of the Congregation of Holy Cross.
  • Serves as Success Coach for a designated caseload of Student athletes and provides proactive outreach, support and education especially for those upper-class student athletes most at risk or first-year student athletes projected to have academic challenges.
  • Serves as an Academic Recovery Advisor to student athletes placed on Academic Probation, meeting with them regularly to assist with semester courses, provide referrals to other offices, and aid student athletes to move forward with a successful semester.
  • Establishes a rapport with student athletes that allows for honest and frank dialogue. This involves active listening, honest feedback, and frequent communication with the student athlete in person as well as via electronic and phone communication.
  • Maintains an open communication channel with the Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation as well as the coaches of the student athlete to collaborate in helping the student athlete with his or her academic performance.
  • Monitor and respond to professors who issue academic alerts for the student athletes and discuss those alerts with the student athlete and, when appropriate, with the professor.
  • Encourage student athletes to take advantage of Academic Skills Center, Writing Center and Tutorials as necessary. Important to be in collaborative discussions with the Director and Staff of the Academic Skills Center to enhance academic performance.
  • Utilize current advising and student success technologies (CRM Advise, Self Service, Student Planning) regarding student success and retention.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development and training to maintain current knowledge of best practices for student success strategies.
  • Make a serious attempt to attend at least one athletic performance per year for each student athlete to whom you have been assigned.
  • Meet with the Director of Academic Advisement on an ongoing basis and when necessary to discuss issues pertinent to the student athlete or to assess issues of the position.
  • With the consent of the student athlete, be willing to refer student athlete to the College Counseling Center when appropriate. Continue to provide academic success support to student athletes even as they receive college or outside professional counseling.
  • Work with the Office of Academic Advisement and other pertinent offices to enhance the College retention goals.
  • Assist the Office of Academic Advisement with duties related to preparation for Summer Orientation as needed including data entry, schedule creation, folder preparation, and processing placement tests.
  • Participate in proactive contact campaigns to students, including calls, messaging, and mail.
  • Must be available for Summer Orientation Week in June and Athletic Move In in August.
  • Create reports and share data regarding coaching strategies implemented.
  • Attend staff meetings and department meetings.
  • Participate in college committees as needed.

Required Skills, Training, and Experience

  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of two years related experience within higher education.
  • 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.

Physical Conditions

Fast paced, high-energy environment. Some travel, evenings and weekends are required throughout the year. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and telephone.

Switchboard Operator

  • Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 12-month
  • Department/Division: Security/Business Affairs
  • Reports To: Academic Year Security Supervisor
  • Schedule: Various days and shifts

Job Summary

The Switchboard Operator is responsible for the prompt receipt and dispatch of incoming and outgoing calls to their respective destinations. The position is responsible for contacting and monitoring 911 responses to all fire/trouble alarms on campus. Responsible for dispatching security staff to security/safety related incidents on campus. The switchboard operator must be familiar with the 911 Cellular System and is required to send out messages to the College Community over the system in a timely manner. The switchboard operator is responsible for assisting other departments with video and door access situations as they occur.

Essential Elements

  • Answers switchboard in a prompt and courteous manner, enunciating clearly, audibly, and distinctly.
  • Uses appropriate manner and tone of speech that is natural and pleasant and conveys to callers a “voice with a smile” image.
  • Shows an interest in caller needs and a desire to be helpful.
  • Monitors the security video system and reporting all individuals of a suspicious or questionable nature to the supervisor or officers on duty.
  • Monitors Emergency Alarm System on the Galaxy system for the college campus and notifies the supervisor or security officer on duty, and any other appropriate campus personnel if alarms are sounded or emergency lights are indicated.
  • Responds to various parking lot gate phones to permit access by authorized vehicles.
  • Responds in a prompt manner to communications received or transmitted over the radio, remembering to utilize proper codes.
  • Issues and records key usage and return of room keys, college vehicles and various student clubs.
  • Ability to handle calls of an emergency nature, recording necessary pertinent information on call logs, while taking good notes and ensuring responding officers have correct and pertinent information.
  • Providing information to callers regarding college activities, for referring requests for information to knowledgeable people when information is not known.
  • Thorough knowledge of college policies, rules, and regulations pursuant to personnel, security manuals.
  • Periodically checks fire alarm procedure and other emergency requirements.
  • Deals with emergency situations by contacting appropriate college personnel and departments, such as Security Services and the Director of Residence Life.
  • Must be familiar with college rules and regulations and know when to contact various offices as needed.
  • Contacts the Professional on Call and Student Health Center as incidents occur.
  • Ensures proper “on call” calendars are properly posted at the switchboard are posted and utilized.
  • Performs other duties or assignments as directed, requested, or assigned.
  • Willing to cover shifts due to vacations and sick time.

Required Skills, Training, and Experience

High school graduate. Responsible and reliable. The ability to relate well with people in a courteous and pleasant manner; ability to speak clearly and communicate effectively; ability to deal with emergency situations in a calm and effective manner. Willing to cover alternative shifts due to vacations and sick time.

Physical Conditions

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.

Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing

  • Classification: Full-Time, Exempt, 12-month
  • Department: Enrollment Management
  • Reports To: President

Job Function

The Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing will provide leadership in developing and executing comprehensive enrollment management and marketing plans that will enhance the mission, maximize brand awareness, and contribute to the ongoing success of King’s College. The Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing will ensure alignment of enrollment strategies with the College’s brand, messaging, and outreach efforts.

Essential Elements

The Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing will be charged to develop and lead strategic initiatives in the areas of undergraduate and graduate recruitment, enrollment, operations, financial aid, and marketing. The candidate will provide strategic leadership for the Marcomm team, integrating marketing and communications initiatives with enrollment management goals to maximize brand visibility, student recruitment, and retention. The vice president will demonstrate unquestionable integrity, be an outstanding communicator and strategic thinker who engenders trust and cultivates collaboration. The vice president must support the goals, values, and mission of the college to warmly welcome students, provide them with a rigorous academic environment, and support them in life-long learning.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Create an enrollment and marketing program consistent with the College’s mission, its Catholic identity, and the values of the Congregation of Holy Cross.
  • Partners with the campus community: faculty, staff, coaches, alumni, trustees, donors, and community organizations to develop pathways for the successful recruitment of students, especially those from first generation backgrounds.
  • Collaborate institutionally to provide successful retention of students and to enhance student outcomes and experiences.
  • Serve as a member of the Senior Cabinet, reporting directly to the President.
  • Work collaboratively with the President’s Cabinet to ensure the alignment of enrollment, academic, and financial goals for the College and to manage enrollment processes across the College so that enrollment and the interests of prospective students remain a high priority and shared responsibility.
  • Participate fully as an active and visible member of the College community.
  • Develop, lead, execute, and be held accountable for a college-wide, cross departmental, strategic, and measurable enrollment management plan that meets established goals and KPI’s to meet for net tuition revenue generation targets and student headcount through effective recruitment of traditional undergraduate, post-traditional undergraduate, transfer, graduate, and international students.
  • Sustain a strong enrollment analytics function that leverages tools, staff, and consultants when developing analyses, employing data-driven metrics and predictive modeling, and implementing recruitment and retention strategies.
  • Develop and manage data-driven, comprehensive student financial assistance programs that leverage the College’s funding to support enrollment strategies and priorities, while complying with all federal, state, accreditation, and institutional regulations and policies.
  • Work to ensure seamless, customer-centered handling of issues that arise regarding admissions, financial aid, and other areas of the Enrollment Management division while working collaboratively on student success and retention.
  • Provide oversight and direction for on-campus admissions functions such as campus tours, visit days, open-houses, counselor workshops and special events.
  • Systematically assess and revise organization, systems, processes, and procedures of the Enrollment Management division to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Oversee vendor relationships and determine accountability and effectiveness for the enrollment division.
  • Demonstrate success in building, developing, and maintaining an effective enrollment management team, including mentorship, development, and performance management.
  • Oversee the Marketing and Communications department, ensuring that all marketing, branding, and communications strategies support enrollment and institutional goals.
  • Develop and implement integrated marketing campaigns in collaboration with Marcomm to enhance the College’s visibility and reputation among prospective students, families, and key stakeholders.
  • Ensure consistent and effective messaging across all platforms, including print, digital, social media, and public relations, in partnership with Marcomm.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to align admissions, financial aid, and marketing efforts for optimal recruitment and retention outcomes.
  • Monitor and assess the effectiveness of marketing and communications strategies, using data and analytics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
  • Establish external relationships and cultivate partnerships.
  • Develop and monitor the annual budget and establish future budgets to maximize the opportunity for success.

Qualifications & Experience

The Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing is a strategic, innovative, analytical, and creative thinker who values collaboration with multiple stakeholders in achieving enrollment goals. It is expected that the Vice President will have earned an advanced degree and possess at least six years of demonstrated leadership in the areas of enrollment management, financial aid, and marketing of prospective students through matriculation. In addition, the successful candidate will also possess all or most of the following abilities and characteristics:

  • An appreciation of the value of Catholic higher education and respect for the traditions of the close-knit culture of King’s College.
  • Demonstrate success with contemporary marketing and outreach strategies and techniques.
  • Possess an understanding of NCAA regulations for Division III athletics and the ability to foster partnerships with coaches and athletic administrators to facilitate the strategic recruitment of student athletes.
  • Diversely equipped with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytic skills and effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Familiarity with undergraduate, graduate, and non-traditional student recruitment and marketing; aware of the nuanced differences between recruiting and enrolling students.
  • Strong understanding of how to leverage financial aid to maximize enrollment of new and continuing students.
  • Credible, resilient, and forward-thinking leader with a demonstrable record of successful recruitment, professional diligence, and creative thinking regarding recruiting and enrollment.
  • An appreciation for the art and science of recruitment, from prospecting to enrollment.
  • Knowledge of FERPA, Title IX, and other regulatory guidelines.
  • Ability and willingness to resourcefully implement visionary plans to increase enrollment of all populations.
  • Broad base of knowledge regarding all facets of external marketing and promotion, including print, web development, and contemporary social media tools.
  • Collaborative leader with a flexible and adaptable approach.
  • Willingness to partner with alumni and advancement in expanding the recruitment reach in developing territories and populations.
  • Humanistic and relationship-driven colleague who espouses servant leadership and possesses strong emotional intelligence.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading marketing and communications teams or initiatives, preferably within higher education.
  • Expertise in brand management, digital marketing, public relations, and strategic communications.
  • Ability to leverage contemporary marketing tools and platforms to support enrollment goals.
  • Proven track record of integrating marketing and enrollment strategies to achieve institutional objectives.

Physical Requirements

  • This position operates in a typical office environment and requires the ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
  • The role involves occasional travel for professional meetings, conferences, and recruitment events.
  • Attendance at weekend and evening events is required as part of the College’s outreach, recruitment, and community engagement efforts.

Nominations and applications are now being solicited and accepted for this position.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter including salary expectation, CV or resume, and the names and contact information of three references to careers@kings.edu  

The cover letter should address the candidate’s understanding of how admissions and marketing functions contribute to advancing the mission, identity, and strategic goals of a mission‑driven college.