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Open Positions

Sweet Briar College Employment Application Form (pdf) (click to download)

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Bookshop Assistant (Part-time)

Sweet Briar College seeks a qualified individual to assist in its Bookshop.  Responsibilities include customer service and sales, operating a cash register, and accepting/recording deliveries.  Applicants must have high school diploma or equivalent and familiarity with Microsoft Office software.  Good organizational skills, demonstrated ability to enter data accurately, and the ability to lift 40 lbs. are necessary, as is a pleasant, professional manner appropriate for dealing with the public.  Six months’ retail or customer service experience is required; experience with sales is helpful.  Must be able to work weekends on a rotating basis.

Resumes/applications received by May 23, 2012 will be given priority review.

Please submit a completed SBC employment application (available above) to Bookshop  Manager, P.O. Box 1081, Sweet Briar, VA 24595 or to llewis@sbc.edu.

 

Assistant Director for Development

Sweet Briar College seeks a full-time Assistant Director for Development to join our Annual Fund (Annual Giving) team.

The Assistant Director of Annual Giving for Young Alumnae will work with the Director of Parent and Reunion Giving and the members of the Annual Giving staff to ensure that Annual Fund goals are met, specifically by managing Young Alumnae Giving, 5th and 10th Reunions, Past Parents, Faculty, Friends, Senior Class Campaign and Philanthropy Week events.  For each program, the Assistant Director of Annual Giving for Young Alumnae will:

  • Manage, implement and evaluate the giving program
  • Recruit, train and manage volunteers for each program
  • Organize and execute the assigned campaigns, including events management
  • Track and report progress of the programs

Candidates should have very strong relationship-building and conversational skills, as well as proven event-planning skills and successes.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years’ experience with fundraising, specifically with annual fund giving; excellent oral, written and persuasive abilities; excellent attention to detail; established ability to manage employees and/or volunteers and personal volunteer experience; creativity and flexibility; organizational and analytical abilities.

To Apply:  Submit a cover letter and resume to Terry S. Nash (tnash@sbc.edu), Director of Parent and Reunion Giving, Sweet Briar College, Box 1057, Sweet Briar, VA 24595.  Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. 


Police (Armed) Officer

The Department of Campus Safety at Sweet Briar College seeks applicants for a full-time Police Officer.  This individual will be responsible for investigations, securing buildings, escorting students and guests, issuing parking violations, maintaining mobile and foot patrol of the main campus and perimeters, and responding to all alarms, suspicious persons, medical emergencies, etc.  In addition, the individual will ensure that all rules and regulations of Sweet Briar College and The Commonwealth of Virginia are being enforced.  

Successful candidate must:

  • have a high school diploma or GED
  • be 21 years old
  • have a good driving record (DMV check will be completed by SBC as part of hiring process)
  • be able to discharge a firearm (hand-strength)
  • demonstrate ability to interact with others in a professional manner
  • exhibit positive customer service and build relationships within the framework of Community Policing
  • be able to work a variety of shifts

Candidate must be able to attend and successfully complete the police academy training program if selected, unless such training has already been completed. 

Qualified candidates should respond with a cover letter, resume, and three references to:  Chief W.H. Neal, Department of Campus Safety, P.O. Box 102, Sweet Briar, VA  24595 or via email to wneal@sbc.edu.  Applications accepted until position is filled.

 

Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director of Admissions

Sweet Briar College is seeking a candidate for the position of Admissions Counselor or Assistant Director of Admissions (title to be designated commensurate with experience).  Responsibilities include the successful recruitment and enrollment of students who match the Sweet Briar College profile; professional representation of Sweet Briar College to all external and internal constituency groups; and day and evening recruitment activities involving travel, conducting interviews, phone conversations, and general office assignments.  A Bachelors’ degree from an accredited college or university is required.

Applicants must possess excellent communication and presentation skills (including strong writing skills), the ability to articulate the value of an excellent liberal arts education as well as the importance of women’s only higher education, a strong work ethic, ability to manage multiple tasks, and be highly organized and detail-oriented.  The position requires an individual who can serve as a visible presence in the campus community, and who has a high level of energy, enthusiasm, professionalism, and commitment to teamwork.  Sweet Briar has adopted a recruitment philosophy that is rooted in building relationships with prospective students and families – interested candidates should include in their letter of interest some information about their skills in this area.  Preference will be given to candidates having prior admission experience.  Extensive travel and evening/weekend work is required throughout the calendar year.

Applications should be submitted by May 11 to receive the fullest consideration.   Review of applications will begin immediately with an anticipated start date of June 2012.  A letter of interest that addresses why you are interested in a job in college admissions, a detailed resume and contact information for three professional references should be sent to: Interim Dean of Admissions, Sweet Briar College, P.O. Box 1052, Sweet Briar, VA 24595.

 

Director of Major/Planned Giving and Major Gifts Officer

Sweet Briar College has two openings in our Major Gifts and Planned Giving team:  Director of Major/Planned Giving and Major Gifts Officer.  These positions are 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 and managing a pool of major gift prospects of donors capable of making significant gifts of $50,000 or more, and personally cultivating and soliciting major and planned gifts.

The Director of Major/Planned Giving is accountable for the development and execution of an annual strategic plan for the major and planned gifts program that identifies specific goals and objectives and a timeline for achieving them. The Director will help orchestrate the cultivation and solicitation of major gifts by others, be responsible for managing a pool of prospects, and lead the work of the MG/PG team.

Members of the Major/Planned Giving team will work closely with the staff of the Alumnae and Development office to ensure the development and implementation of an appropriate stewardship plan for each major gift donor. 

Successful candidates will have a belief in the mission of Sweet Briar College and the value of a liberal arts education; 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 (admissions, sales, marketing, etc.). These positions require working knowledge of planned gifts and/or estate planning; outstanding organizational talent and communication skills; energy and enthusiasm; creativity and flexibility.  These positions require extensive travel (3-4 days per week year-round).

Based on the travel requirements and proximity to many of our constituents, Major Gifts Officers 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 to Major Gifts Officer/Director Search, Box 1057, Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, Virginia, 24595 or via email to dgatewood@sbc.edu. Applications accepted until position is filled; those received prior to April 30, 2012 will be given priority review.

Sweet Briar College is located on 3,250 scenic acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Lynchburg, VA.  We offer a pleasant working environment and a competitive salary and benefits package.

 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College seeks a highly diverse pool of qualified candidates and especially encourages applications from qualified individuals 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