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Occasionally there are open faculty and staff positions at Central Penn. Current openings are listed below.

Curious as to what type of instructor calls Central Penn home? Faculty positions emphasize teaching as opposed to research, with real-world experience in the subject being presented a major plus. Or simply go to our Faculty Who Care Webpage and click on any name to get a personal introduction as to what teaching at Central Penn is really like.

Staff Positions:

Director of Admissions

Central Pennsylvania College is seeking a person with substantial, progressively responsible admissions experience for the position of Director of Admissions. This position is responsible for the active recruitment of traditional (recent HS graduate) student to reach departmental goals. This position supervises all admissions and related staff members to ensure recruiting goals are met or exceeded. Participates as a member of the marketing team and assists with the development and monitoring of the admissions marketing plan to include communication flow, print, email.

Requirements: A bachelor's degree and at least 5 years experience in admissions leadership roles, culminating in directorship, required. State-of-the-art knowledge of admission trends, enrollment planning, education policy required. Strong leadership and administrative skills including planning, budgeting, resource management required. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to coordinate independent projects and supervise reporting staff, required. A valid driver's license and willingness/ability to travel required. Willingness to work occasional weekends required. Proficiency with MS Office software - Word, PowerPoint, Excel required. Experience with Jenzabar CX, predictive modeling and CRM a major plus. Experience in a private, for-profit school environment a major plus.

Please contact employment@centralpenn.edu, reference code AD. Please include salary requirements. NEW!

Assistant Database Administrator

Assist the College Systems Manager in the performance of his duties, to include report writing and task overload, and assume the role of Systems Manager in his absence. Secondarily, maintain and enhance the College’s document imaging and business intelligence system to provide staff, strategic partners, and students with appropriate access to needed information.

This position has mission-critical responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the College’s document imaging systems, the COGNOS-Impromptu business intelligence system and the College Jenzabar CX database system. The database is the warehouse for essential information supporting all of the College’s academic and administrative systems and applications.

Requirements include a BS in Computer Science or related degree. A minimum of three years proven experience in development, production and maintenance of dynamic, complex, multi-user applications and/or Web sites. Advanced knowledge of relational databases, SQL, and the ability to script and program in Perl, VBscript, Javascript, CGI, ASP, Informix SPL, and Java using a text editor. Excellent skills in MSSQL, web server administration, Visual Studio or .Net (including Visual InterDev), XML, HTML/DHTML, and other Web authoring software and experience with Windows servers. Expert knowledge of VBScript, Javascript, SQL, procedural and functional programming, object-oriented programming, Informix SPL, database data types and coercion. Advanced knowledge of Perl, .Net technologies, HTML/DHTML, XML. Competence with CX Web Application, Database & Portal Software, working knowledge of UNIX, Informix, SQL, and networking basics (DNS, IP tools). Preference to knowledge base with Jenzabar CX, COGNOS-Impromptu and the Feith Jenzabar document imaging system.

Central Pennsylvania College offers competitive compensation, Capital Blue Cross medical coverage, dental, vision, prescription, and company paid life insurance, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and a 401(k) with company match.

Please send resumes with salary requirements to Email employment@centralpenn.edu. NEW!

Financial Aid Counselor

The Financial Aid Department is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Financial Aid Counselor. Primary responsibilities include processing and awarding student financial aid consistent with polices and procedures and with regard to Federal/State regulations. Administer Pell, PHEAA, Federal Loans and Private Loan programs. Candidate must be able to multi-task with high accuracy of work. Candidate must also have strong communication and customer service skills. Work hours will include occasional evenings and weekends. A bachelor’s degree, 2-5 years related experience and proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office is required. Respond electronically to employment@centralpenn.edu. EOE. NEW!

Public Relations & Communications Specialist

Central Pennsylvania College is seeking a creative, team player to handle the public relations and copywriting functions of the Marketing Services Department.  The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years experience and a Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.  Strong written and oral communication skills are required.  Experience in the field of higher education is a plus. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of public relations and its operations
• Ability to coordinate and meet multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to problem solve, plan, and make independent decisions
• Responsible, organized and show attention to detail. Meets
• deadlines.
• Comfortable in a small, growing and rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent people skills – personable, positive, able to deal with
• challenges and issues

Central Pennsylvania College offers competitive compensation, Capital Blue Cross medical coverage, dental, vision, prescription, and company paid life insurance, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and a 401(k) with company match.

Please send resumes with salary requirements to Email employment@centralpenn.edu.  NEW!

Basketball Coaches

Central Pennsylvania College , a regionally accredited four year degree granting institution with numerous career-oriented programs is seeking candidates for open Basketball Coaching positions. Previous college or high school coaching experience required. Previous college basketball playing experience recommended. Also strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required. Forward resume and cover letter electronically to edliesch@centralpenn.edu. NEW!

Counselor

Part-time (6 hours per week). We are seeking a certified counselor to work with students and make appropriate referrals. Send cover letter with salary requirements and resume to Central Pennsylvania College, College Hill and Valley Roads, Summerdale, PA 17093 or deansoffice@centralpenn.edu EOE NEW!

Resident Advisor

The Resident Advisor plays a vital role in facilitating an atmosphere of community, facilities management, and crisis management within the residence halls. The Resident Advisor program expands the opportunities possible by providing competent peer assistance in the residence halls. Resident Advisors reside “in-house” and as such have the most frequent and direct communication with resident students. Through a rewarding instructional, pre-service, and ongoing in-service training program, the individual sincerely interested in making a commitment to helping others is exposed to many experiences. These experiences are necessary in fostering an environment, which is conducive to the academic, social, and personal needs and fulfillment of each of her/his residents. This leadership position provides the Resident Advisor with the unique opportunity to further develop personal self-awareness and interpersonal communication skills that are vital for success in all facets of life. Resident Advisor: Graduation from college with a major in psychology, sociology, social welfare or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and skills, knowledge’s and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. Forward resume and cover letter electronically to employment@centralpenn.edu. Reference code SC. EOE NEW!

Academic Related Positions:

Homeland Security Faculty

Central Pennsylvania College, Pennsylvania's preeminent career-oriented, baccalaureate residential college, seeks a full-time professor for the Homeland Security Program. Knowledge of physical security and countermeasures, experience in emergency and disaster planning and related certification and training from a state or federal emergency management agency is necessary. Familiarity with Investigative software, disaster recovery and force protection is also required. Experience developing curriculum, outcomes assessment, and academic advising helpful. Position will teach in the online, blended, and traditional settings. A Masters Degree and related experience required; terminal degree preferred. Forward resume and cover letter electronically to employment@centralpenn.edu. Reference code CM. EOE NEW!

Part-Time Faculty

Central Pennsylvania College is seeking part-time faculty for the Winter 2008 term to teach day and evening classes. Master's degree required. Copies of transcripts required at the interview. Submit resume and cover letter to:

deansoffice@centralpenn.edu
Central Pennsylvania College
Dean's Office
College Hill and Valley Roads
Summerdale , PA 17093