Careers

• Classification: Exempt, Full-Time, 12-month
• Department/Division: Office of Admission/Enrollment Management
• Reports To: Director of Undergraduate Admission

Job Function

This position performs duties to find and recruit prospective students to King’s College. The guidelines set by the College and the Office of Admission allow for the implementation and recruitment of prospective students using promoting strategies and public relations skills. Work will be directly with prospective students, families, school counselors, and the campus community to ensure the achievement of strategies and benchmarks outlined in the College’s Strategic Plan.

Essential Elements

• Manages regional recruitment territory.
• Reviews prospective students’ applications and directs them to the appropriate sources for guidance on courses of study, financial aid, scholarships, or other information.
• Meets with prospective, admitted, and deposited students along with their families to teach them about the College.
• Participates and retains information from professional development sessions in the summer months.
• Ensures that application information is entered into the student database by office administrative staff.
• Travels to high schools, college fairs, and recruitment events.
• Assists in running one event to recruit and retain students.
• Gives tours of the campus when student tour guides are not available.
• Provide timely feedback to internal and external offices and relationships.
• Utilizes the CRM system Slate to manage individual enrollment workflow throughout the funnel.
• Participates in events, information sessions, orientations, registration events, and graduation.
• Uses phone, email, text, and other technology to communicate with prospective students in a timely manner (aligned with expectations), providing superior student service.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Training, and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• 0-2 years of experience in customer service.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and willingness to travel for extensive periods of time.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver information effectively and persuasively.
• Highly organized with a distinct propensity for timeliness and professionalism.

Physical Conditions

Fast paced, high-energy environment. Travel, evenings, and weekends are required during certain periods throughout the year. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and telephone. Must be able to lift 10-15lbs on a regular basis.

• 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.

• Classification: Part-Time (Adjunct)
• Department/Division: Academic Affairs/Nursing
• Reports To: Nursing Department Chair

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing; licensure as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania; experience in clinical specialty area (adult health, psychiatric mental health, obstetrics, pediatrics, community, and long-term care)
• If currently BSN prepared, candidate must be willing to enroll in a master’s degree in nursing program.
• Per Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, faculty with a BSN will need to provide evidence of a plan for obtaining a graduate degree in nursing.
• A person may teach with a BSN in a nursing education program in Pennsylvania for a maximum cumulative period of 5 years.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider course completion card
• Successful candidate/s will be required to submit documentation of various clearances upon hire.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The successful candidate will support the Holy Cross Mission and Catholic identity of the College.

Responsibilities

• Select appropriate learning experiences for the assigned student group(s), i.e., client/patient assignments and planning clinical pre and post conferences.
• Observation of the students’ performance and review of procedures and principles as necessary.
• Evaluation of students’ clinical performance on a weekly basis and verbally, as needed, on an individual basis, including written feedback.
• Attends hospital orientations prior to start of clinical and orients students to the assigned clinical unit.
• Participates and leads simulated nursing experiences.
• Maintains a cooperative, positive relationship with the staff on the nursing unit to facilitate an optimal learning environment for the students.

To apply, send one *.pdf file containing a letter of application, CV, undergraduate and graduate transcripts to HRjobs@kings.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

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.

The King’s College Math & Computer Science Department seeks 1 part-time instructor to teach 1 or 2 mid-level Computer Science courses (e.g., Databases, Computer Organization, Algorithms) or the upper-level Software Engineering Capstone. Begins Aug 2024. The department is also updating its pool of qualified part-time instructors for subsequent semesters.

Master’s degree or PhD in CS, CSE, Math, or related field preferred, Bachelor’s degree in CS/CSE with appropriate experience considered.

Send single *.pdf document that includes letter of interest, weekly availability during 2024-25 academic year (if known), CV, transcripts, & contact informant for 2 professional references to hrjobs@kings.edu.

Applications considered on a rolling basis for the 2024-25 academic year.

• Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 12-month
• Department/Division: Facilities/Business Affairs
• Reports To: Facilities Manager
• Shift:
  • Monday-Friday 4:00pm-12:30am
  • Sunday-Thursday 4:00pm-12:30am

Job Summary

This position involves the performance of routine building and cleaning duties, snow removal, regular maintenance and other tasks as assigned by the designated supervisor. Examines locations for safety hazards and corrects or reports deficiencies as needed..

Essential Elements and Success Metrics

• Cleans and sanitizes all public areas, offices, baths, and shower rooms.
• Dusts chairs, tables, and room furnishings.
• Washes windows, walls, and woodwork.
• Sweeps, mops, strips, and waxes floors; Vacuums and cleans carpeted areas.
• Empties room wastebaskets, removes trash from buildings.
• Makes minor repairs to buildings, equipment, furniture, fixtures, and painting as needed.
• Changes lightbulbs and unclogging pipes as needed.
• Responsible for setting-up and taking down chairs and tables for special events throughout the year.
• Polices litter on campus.
• Identifies and corrects safety concerns on campus relative to slip, trip, and fall hazards. Reports hazardous conditions that cannot be rectified alone to a supervisor.
• Responsible for snow removal and ice maintenance during inclement weather situations.
• Considered Essential Personnel
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Training, and Experience

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within teams with little direct supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written directions.
• Demonstrates dependability and strong work ethic.
• Regular lifting of up to 30lbs., squatting, bending, pushing, pulling, and climbing steps and ladders.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Proven ability to interact with staff, faculty, students, parents and visitors with courtesy and professionalism.

Physical Conditions

Ability to lift 30 pounds on a regular basis. 50-70 on occasion. Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, reach for extended periods of time. Ability to work outdoors during inclement weather conditions which include extreme temperatures and other harsh climate condition.

• Classification: Non-Exempt, Part-time
• Department/Division: Campus Safety and Security/Business Affairs
• Reports To: Security- Shift Supervisor

Job Function

Provides an element of security to Resident Hall(s). Responsible for controlling access into Resident Hall(s) and the Scandlon Gym. Provides Security into facility assuring access permitted only by authorized persons. This position is considered part of the essential personnel duties of the college.

Essential Elements

• Check all identification cards of students, guests, and visitors upon their entrance into a Resident Hall or the Scandlon Gym. Updates visitor logs and assists visitors and students.
• Thorough knowledge of college policies, rules, and regulations pursuant to personnel and security manuals.
• Periodically checks fire alarm procedure and other emergency requirements.
• Is courteous and establishes good rapport with all faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Deals with emergency situations by contacting appropriate college personnel and departments, such as Security Services and the Director of Residence Life.
• Maintains accurate records of facilities used, and security closing log.
• Deals with emergency situations by contacting appropriate college personnel and departments, such as Security Services or Department Heads.
• Provides good customer service to all persons using the Scandlon Gym facilities.
• Secures premises at the end of duty.
• Appropriate use and management of a King’s College email account.
• Use and management of a King’s College Self-Service account.
• Monitors cameras in Resident Halls and Scandlon Gym facilities.
• Performs other duties or assignments as directed, requested, or assigned.

Required Skills, Training, and Experience

• High school Diploma or Equivalent. Work experience commensurate with responsibilities.
• Responsible, reliable and willing to modify their schedule to assist when needed.
• The ability to relate well with people in a courteous and pleasant manner; ability to speak clearly and communicate effectively; ability to deal with emergency situations in a calm and effective manner.

Physical Conditions

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Ability to resolve physical disputes, if necessary.

The Biology Department at King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA, seeks a tenure-track faculty member, beginning Fall 2026.  A Ph.D. in the biological sciences should be earned prior to the start date.  The successful applicant will teach a range of courses, including genetics, molecular genetics, bioinformatics, cell and molecular biology, and upper-level courses in the applicant’s area of expertise.  Normal teaching load is 12 credits per semester (fall and spring).  Primary interest and commitment must be to quality classroom instruction, with preference given to applicants who can involve undergraduates in research pursuits. The King’s College Biology Department has excellent modern teaching and laboratory facilities, including modern molecular biology equipment. 

To apply, submit one *.pdf file containing a letter of interest; curriculum vitae; a teaching statement; a research statement, inclusive of potential to supervise undergraduate research; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and three reference letters to careers@kings.edu.  Review of applications will begin September 15^th, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

King’s College is a private, Catholic college of the liberal arts & sciences and professional programs sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross. The College serves over 1,900 undergraduate and graduate students. A rigorous core curriculum provides the foundation for all majors. The College is located near downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains. King’s is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from people of traditionally underrepresented groups. EOE www.kings.edu/hr

• Classification: Exempt, part time, stipend
• Department/Division: Athletics, Student Affairs
• Reports To: Head Coach and AVP of Intercollegiate Athletics

We have positions open in the following areas:
Sports Information, Strength and Conditioning, Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer, Men’s Ice Hockey, Women’s Ice Hockey, Men’s Lacrosse, Wrestling

Job Function

The Graduate Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach with the organization and administration of all aspects of the College’s NCAA Division III Varsity program. This individual will develop a positive and transformational environment that fosters academic and athletic success that is consistent with the mission of the College, its Catholic identity, and the values of the Congregation of Holy Cross.

Essential Elements

• Assist Head Coach to actively recruit qualified student athletes that meet the academic standards and profile of the College; identify potential student athletes through off campus recruitment and coordination of on campus visits.
• Create and sustain an atmosphere that promotes academic, athletic, and personal growth resulting in overall success of student athletes.
• Assist Head Coach in building and sustaining a reputable program evidenced by annual competitive success against MAC and non-conference competition.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of practice plans at the direction of the Head Coach.
• Facilitate and implement opportunities that promote cultural diversity and inclusion within the program (racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, and religion).
• Perform tasks at the discretion of the Head Coach including but not limited to fundraising, organizing community service and recruitment.
• Adhere to all NCAA and conference rules and regulations.
• Work for Athletics by performing administrative tasks in addition to responsibilities within the team.
• Be an on-call person for Residence Life during break periods for Athletics.
• (For Sports Information) Provide complete coverage for sports as assigned, including live stats, video streams, social media content, and maintenance of athletic pages on King’s College athletics website.

Required Skills, Training, and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree awarded from an accredited college or university (minimum credential).
• Knowledge of the sport, preferably participating at the collegiate level.
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle with a good driving record and be approved by the College’s insurance carrier and Human Resources Department. This includes holding a valid US Driver’s License.
• Computer proficiency and aptitude, including knowledge and use of Microsoft Office, Slate or similar systems, and various recruiting and game editing programs.
• Demonstrated supervisory and management skills.
• Valid Clearances, including PA State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI Fingerprints are required.
• (For Sports Information) Working knowledge of NCAA Genius Live Stats, StatCrew, or Presto, Sidearm website, or Adobe software preferred.

Physical Conditions

High volume of work hours is required during the competitive season. Practices, games and recruiting efforts require consistent night and weekend work. Travel on charter buses and vans occurs often. Individuals will need to actively move during practices and games.

• Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 12-month
• Department/Division: Facilities & 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.

• 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.