Open Positions

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Assistant Lacrosse Coach (part-time)

This position is responsible for assisting the head lacrosse coach with recruiting and coaching of women's lacrosse program. This involves an extensive amount of recruiting, coaching, traveling and advising of student-athletes. Candidate should possess the ability to motivate recruits, players, students and alumnae to support the program. Knowledge of the rules and strategies of lacrosse including, but not limited to, teaching techniques and coaching strategies that are necessary for our student-athletes to compete at the collegiate level. Ability to interact effectively and establish cooperative working relationships with highly motivated student athletes, coaching colleagues, department staff and other persons from diverse backgrounds  including parents, fans, boosters, members of the media and officials associated with lacrosse.

Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate strong leadership abilities and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Coaching, teaching or playing experience at the high school, club or college level is preferred. Bachelor's degree required. Compensation includes a fall and spring stipend and an hourly rate for recruitment activity. As the work schedule for the Assistant Lacrosse Coach will be less than an average of 30 hours per week during the academic year, this position does not provide benefits.

To Apply: Send a letter of interest summarizing qualifications and relevant experience, a current resume and a list of three references with names, addresses, email and phone numbers to: Hayley Engster, Head Lacrosse Coach, Sweet Briar College, via email at hengster@sbc.edu. Review of applications begins August 8, 2013, and continues until the position is filled.

Campus Safety Officer (Unarmed) (full-time)

A full-time unarmed Campus Safety Officer position is available in our Department of Campus Safety. This individual will be responsible for maintaining mobile and foot patrol of the main campus and perimeters, responding to all alarms, suspicious person reports, medical emergencies, staffing the entrance checkpoint, securing buildings, escorting students, conducting investigations and issuing parking violations. 

Successful candidate will:

·         Perform effectively within physical and/or mentally stressful situations.

·         Be in good physical condition and be able to confront or restrain subjects.

·         Demonstrate the ability to interact with others in a professional manner and use sound judgment when resolving issues and assessing situations.

·         Demonstrate positive customer service and ability to build relationships within the framework of Community Policing.

·         Be able to communicate well with students, staff, faculty, guests and other law enforcement officers.

·         Have knowledge of current law enforcement/security techniques.

·         Have familiarity with Virginia and federal laws and regulations applicable to the College.

·         Be ability to maintain confidentiality.

This full-time position is eligible for medical and retirement benefits.

Applicant must be a high school graduate (or have a GED). Minimum of six months in security, customer service or similar experience is required; related law enforcement/emergency response/dispatch experience is preferred.  Position requires current DCJS Campus Safety Officer Certification, or ability to obtain certification within six months of employment. Position requires certification in CPR, Basic First Aid, and AED operations, or ability to obtain certification with 30 days of employment. Position requires ability to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts, as well as weekends and holidays. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to submit to background and motor vehicle report checks.

Resumes will be reviewed until the position is filled. Send cover letter and resume along with the names of three (3) professional references via email to safetyofficer@sbc.edu. 

Major and Planned Gifts Administrative Assistant

Seeking a customer service-oriented Administrative Assistant to support our Major and Planned Gifts team. Reporting to the Director of Major and Planned Giving, this individual provides all administrative support to a team of five major gifts officers. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for scheduling prospective donor visits, compiling proposals and reports, conducting data entry and preparing correspondence, and managing office operations and special projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Frequent phone contacts with alumnae and other donors, including establishing visitation appointments
• Drafting and processing correspondence including mail merge letters, proposals, call reports, and gift agreement forms
• Establishing economical travel arrangements for major gifts officers’ visits, including arranging and obtaining airline tickets, car rentals, hotel reservations, typing travel itineraries, prepping GPS devices, etc.
• Maintaining filing system; organizing and managing office supplies and marketing materials; filing expense reports
• Working with major gifts officers to prepare reports, proposals, budgets, and other documents using MS Office Suite
• Researching, entering, and retrieving information from databases
• Answering phones, organizing conference calls and meetings, and maintaining and managing office calendars
• Providing administrative support for special events
• Managing projects as assigned, including training and orientation of new major gifts team members

Required qualifications and expertise:

• Education: High school diploma.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), excellence in accurately producing travel expense reports; strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate well with internal and external constituencies; demonstrated organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities; excellent writing skills and knowledge of grammar and spelling; meticulous attention to detail; ability to work independently and as a team member. Minimum required experience: at least three years’ experience in similar administrative work. Experience working with Banner database a plus.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to MGadmin@sbc.edu. Applications should be submitted by August 15, 2013, to receive the fullest consideration; review of applications will begin immediately with an anticipated start date of September 2013. Sweet Briar College offers a pleasant working environment and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Major Gifts Officer

Sweet Briar College has an opening for a Major Gifts Officer. This position is responsible for representing the interests and priorities of the College to some of its most accomplished alumnae, parents and friends.   

Working with the staff and volunteer leadership of the College, the Major Gifts Officer is responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting donors capable of making major and planned gifts of $50,000 or more. This position reports to the Director of Major and Planned Giving and works closely with the Alumnae and Development office staff to develop and implement a customized stewardship plan for each major gift donor. 

Successful candidates will believe in the mission of Sweet Briar College and the value of a women's liberal arts education; have a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred); 3-7 years of progressively responsible experience in a fundraising organization, including 2 years or more of demonstrated success in soliciting gifts in a face-to-face setting from individuals; or comparable experience in a related field (admission, sales, marketing, etc.). This position requires  knowledge of planned gifts and estate planning; outstanding organizational and communication skills; energy and enthusiasm; creativity and flexibility. Extensive travel (3-­4 days per week year-round) is required.

Based on the travel requirements and proximity to many of our constituents, the Major Gifts Officer could be based on campus (Lynchburg/Charlottesville area) or work remotely from Richmond, VA, Northern Virginia/DC, or Atlanta, GA.  With a telecommuting arrangement, there will be a need for regular visits to campus worked into the travel schedule.

Please mail cover letter, resume, and three references via email to MGOsearch@sbc.edu. Applications accepted until position is filled; those received prior to August 15, 2013, will be given priority review.

Housekeeper/Custodian

The Physical Plant Department seeks applicants for a full-time housekeeper/custodian. This position will be responsible for performing cleaning of most interior areas. Must be able to work independently and be knowledgeable of cleaning procedures. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and have a valid VA drivers’ license.  High school diploma or equivalent preferred.  Sweet Briar College offers an excellent benefit package and has a work schedule from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm Monday – Friday.  Interested applicants should send a completed Sweet Briar College Employment Application (available above) and contact information for three (3) references to Housekeeper Search, Physical Plant Office, P.O. Box 1060, Sweet Briar, VA, 24595.

Groundskeeper

The Grounds division seeks a groundskeeper to:

• Police its grounds, keeping them litter- and debris-free, particularly from storm damage
• Perform snow removal duties
• Perform event set-ups
• Provide landscaping services

This individual is also responsible for maintaining: roads and parking lots, by reworking and resurfacing; lawns and turf, by mowing and bush hogging; shrubs and trees, by pruning and watering; and, compost operations, by proper handling and storage.

Requirements: Must have a valid VA driver’s license; must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.; must have a full range of body motion. This position requires walking/standing for extended periods of time. Must have ability to operate and perform maintenance on lawn mowing and other equipment, such as bucket truck, backhoe, skid steer loader, tractor, bobcat and trash truck.

Interested applicants should submit a completed SBC employment application to: Grounds Superintendent, P.O. Box 1060, Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, VA 24595.

On-Call Housekeeping Position – Elston Inn

The Elston Inn at Sweet Briar College has a position open for a part-time, on-call housekeeper.  Position requires extensive movement, including but not limited to: bending, stooping, climbing stairs, ladders and step stools.   Applicant must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds on occasion.  This position has varying hours and weekend work is a must.  Interested applicants should apply in person at the Elston Inn, Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, VA or obtain an application on line at http://sbc.edu/human-resources/open-positions.  Applications may be emailed to the Director of Hospitality: celkins@sbc.edu.

Access Services Librarian

Sweet Briar College seeks a dynamic, collaborative, innovative and service-oriented librarian to lead its Access Services Department. Reporting to the Director of Integrated Information Systems/CIO , the Access Services Librarian oversees all aspects of circulation, reserves, interlibrary loan, document delivery, facilities organization, technical services processing and resource sharing. S/he must have a strong commitment to public service, marketing library services and a vision for implementing creative services and utilizing emerging technologies to meet the changing needs and expectations of our users. This is a full-time, 12-month position holding faculty rank but not tenure.

Qualified candidates must have:

• A patron-centered approach to providing library services
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collegially across various groups (students, faculty colleagues, staff, Business Office, off-campus constituents)
• Innovative solutions to serve patrons and provide programming to increase access to library services and resources
• Supervisory experience (manages full-time staff and student workers)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and be highly organized and detail-oriented
• Masters in Library/Information Science and at least 2 years’ related experience
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds of books and also sit for long periods of time doing computer-based work

Working under the direct supervision of the Associate Director in cooperation with all library faculty and staff, the Access Services Librarian will develop programs for providing and promoting access to the library's collections in all formats (including the development of policies, best practices, and assessment measures),and  lead staff in a collegial fashion to rethink traditional practices and priorities as the institution builds new library facilities (currently in phase 1 of a 3-phase construction project) .

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to libraryjob@sbc.edu.   Applications accepted until position is filled.  Sweet Briar College offers a pleasant working environment and a competitive salary and benefits package. 

Assistant Professor, Medieval Literature/Culture (tenure track, commencing with 2014-15 academic year)

Sweet Briar College seeks applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor in Medieval Literature and Culture to join the English Department, which offers majors and minors in English and in English and Creative Writing, and also contributes to the College’s programs in Medieval/Renaissance Studies, Gender Studies, and Education as well as the First-Year, General Education, and Honors programs.

This faculty member will be expected to collaborate with colleagues across traditional disciplinary boundaries, particularly with other members of the Medieval/Renaissance Studies program.  Classes to be taught will include upper-level courses for the majors (the History of English, Chaucer, and topics courses in areas of specialization) as well as introductory courses in literature and composition. The teaching load is currently 3:3, though the College is in process of transitioning to a 3:2 load. 

Qualified candidates for this position must have:

• by the start of the academic year, a Ph.D. in English, Comparative Literature with English as the major language, or Medieval Literature and Culture
• expertise in Anglo-Saxon and/or Middle English literature
• evidence of excellence in college-level teaching, an active research agenda and strong scholarly potential, and a commitment to service

Preference will be given to candidates whose qualifications include one or more of the following:

• a strong concentration in global medieval literature and culture, including relevant languages in European or non-European traditions
• research and teaching interests in transnational and transcultural interactions or in the intertextual relations between works in English and those in other languages
• interdisciplinary expertise in, for example, theories of translation and/or narratology, gender studies, medieval philosophy or visual cultures, or comparative religions

To apply, please email the following to medlitsearch@sbc.edu: CV/resume; letter of application; writing sample of 25pp. or less; sample syllabi; recent teaching evaluations; graduate transcripts (photocopies are acceptable); a list of three referees whom you have asked to submit confidential recommendations.  Recommendations should also be submitted by PDF to the same email address. 

Assistant Professor of Music (tenure track, commencing with 2014-15 academic year)

Sweet Briar College seeks applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music with specialties in music theory, composition, piano, and music direction. The Division of Performing Arts offers majors in music, dance, musical theatre and theatre as well as a certificate in arts administration.

Duties will include teaching the four-course Music Theory sequence, serving as musical director of one musical each year, teaching applied composition, and teaching some applied piano students. Interest in electronic music is a plus. The candidate will be expected to participate fully in the service of the college, including student advising and recruitment and maintain an ongoing program of research and publication or performance.

The successful applicant must possess an earned terminal degree in music (DMA, PhD). The successful candidate must have a serious commitment to teaching, research and performance and be committed to working in a liberal arts environment.

Please send a cover letter, CV and three letters of recommendation by October 31, 2013, via email to Dr. William R. Kershner at musicsearch@sbc.edu.

Adjunct Instructor of Chemistry (sabbatical replacement - updated)

Sweet Briar College seeks an Adjunct Instructor of Chemistry to teach full-time during the Spring 2014 semester (beginning January 2014) as a sabbatical replacement. Teaching responsibilities include classroom/lecture instruction and laboratory section(s).    

Qualified candidates should have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Chemistry or a related field; however, candidates with a Bachelor’s degree who are in their fourth or fifth year of doctoral graduate study in chemistry or a related field will also be considered.  Successful candidates will possess effective communication skills, fluency in English and prior instructional experience.  Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with NMR spectroscopy and/or who have demonstrated an ability to mentor undergraduate research students. Salary will be commensurate with experience for this temporary full-time position. 

Sweet Briar College, located on 3,250 scenic acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Lynchburg, VA, is a nationally-ranked, independent, residential, liberal arts and sciences college for women preparing students to fulfill their academic, professional and personal aspirations by providing excellent academic and co-curricular programs.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is committed to enhancing our academic and co-curricular community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences and ideas who would increase the diversity of the College.

Please refer all inquiries to the office listed in the specific posting for each job. Otherwise, contact:

Sweet Briar College
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 1090
Sweet Briar, VA 24595
(434) 381-6506