Caldwell College is a 4-year Catholic liberal arts college located in a suburban setting about twenty miles west of New York City. Founded in 1939 by the Sisters of St. Dominic, Caldwell College enrolls approximately 2,300 full time and part time students. Candidates must be willing to support the Dominican Catholic, liberal arts mission of the College.

Submit letter of application, resume, and contact information for three professional references to:

The Office of Human Resources-IPP
Caldwell College
120 Bloomfield Avenue
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(preferred) resumes@caldwell.edu
Fax: (973) 618-3358

Caldwell College is an EOE.
www.caldwell.edu

Assistant Vice President

  • Department: Development & Alumni Affairs
  • Date Posted: 2/27/2012
  • Application Due:  
  • Responsibilities/Description: Caldwell College has plans for increased impact and growth as we approach our 75th anniversary. To that end, the college is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Development & Alumni Affairs to provide leadership and day to day management within the office of Development and Alumni Affairs. This newly created position will oversee the expansion of the alumni affairs office and the annual fund and will implement new practices in regards to database oversight and management. The AVP will also organize and execute a comprehensive plan around donor relations, stewardship and communications while maintaining a portfolio of major gift prospects. Founded in 1939 by the Sisters of Saint Dominic, Caldwell College is a four-year, Catholic, liberal arts, coeducational institution enrolling approximately 2,300 full and part-time students in both graduate and undergraduate programs of study. The college is located on a beautiful 70-acre wooded campus in a suburban setting in Caldwell, New Jersey, just 20 miles west of New York City. Guided by the direction of the 2010-2015 Strategic Plan, Empowering the Legacy, Caldwell College is charting a path toward a dynamic culture of innovation, assessment and continuous improvement that will guarantee future success and growth. We are a vibrant institution which has seen revitalization in student life, academic programs, finances and alumni involvement under the leadership of the college’s first lay president. The “jewel on the hill”, as the college is often referred to, became a recognized leader in the training of autism professionals after launching New Jersey’s first Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis and opening a 6,000 square foot state of the art Center for Autism in 2010. Recognizing the critical shortage of nurses in the state and across the nation, Caldwell’s new BSN in Nursing is the latest example of putting mission into practice and responding to the needs of the community. In addition, our education department offers a dual degree which addresses the demand for qualified science and mathematics teachers and our online programs provide enrollment opportunities to an expanded geographic region. We are a growing campus with a strong future.
  • Education/Requirements: The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of development experience with a record of demonstrated success. Masters degree preferred. The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills and is attentive to detail and results oriented. Proficiency in development software required, Raiser’s Edge preferred. Supervisory experience is preferred. Candidates must be willing to support the Catholic Dominican mission of the college.

Assistant Athletic Director, Compliace & Student Welfare

  • Department: Athletics
  • Date Posted: 3/21/2012
  • Application Due:  
  • Responsibilities/Description: Caldwell College invites applications for an Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance and Student Welfare. Reporting to the Executive Director, Athletics, job duties for this grant funded position include, but are not limited to managing compliance for the Department of Athletics, monitoring eligibility for the recruiting process and progress towards degree completion, assisting with the development of a comprehensive NCAA compliance program, directing and enhancing the NCAA Student Athlete Affairs program on campus, arranging student-athlete welfare programming, planning and supervising academic and educational programs, monitoring academic progress and mid-term evaluations for all student-athletes, supervising some athletic events, and collaborating with other departments across campus.
  • Education/Requirements: Knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree plus 2-3 years experience in a collegiate environment preferred. Flexible work schedule also required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and be experienced in managing a database. Excellent interpersonal skills, confidence in holding coaching staff and students accountable for athletic compliance and academic related matters will be important. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be willing to support the Dominican Catholic liberal arts mission of the College.

Web Developer

  • Department: Admissions
  • Date Posted: 3/23/2012
  • Application Due:  
  • Responsibilities/Description: Caldwell College invites applications for a full-time Web Developer. Reporting to the Executive Director, Admissions the Web Developer is responsible for developing and maintaining web applications, including for the college’s primary website. Job duties include, but are not limited to; • Designing and maintaining site information architecture, navigational structure, user interface, visual design and graphics. • Developing, producing, and updating web content, including editorial content and graphic design elements that may be used on the caldwell.edu website or on social media outlets. • Developing web applications as needed. • Finding, diagnosing, and fixing web site problems, including broken links, CSS style/HTML issues, browser compatibility, removing outdated pages, and formatting as well as edit copy. • Keeping current with the latest technologies and working with the team to evaluate and implement best practices. • Reporting statistical information about web page hits as requested. • Ensuring that all documents and images meet established content standards; working with developers to assess and meet any technical challenges in displaying content. • Maintaining server software pertinent to web applications. • Providing training and guidance for web content authors. • Enforcing web site branding and standards.
  • Education/Requirements: Knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field plus two to four years of effective experience required. At least two years of experience working with .NET, C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, HTML, CSS and JavaScript also required. A working knowledge of CMS platforms such as WordPress and Drupal required. Experience with PHP preferred. Experience with SQL Server, My SQL and .NET Framework development tools as well as with Visual Studio desired. Experience with Photoshop and Web Based Imagery formats preferred. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in web development with heavy emphasis in the deployment of web sites and web applications. Candidates must be willing to support the Catholic Dominican mission of the college.

Assistant Director

  • Department: Residence Life
  • Date Posted: 4/25/2012
  • Application Due:  
  • Responsibilities/Description: Caldwell College invites applications for a full time Assistant Director, Residence Life. Reporting to the Director, Residence Life the Assistant Director is responsible for creating a positive experience for students living on campus in a way that supports the mission and core values of the college. Job duties include, but are not limited to: • Assisting with planning, developing, and implementing Resident Assistant in-service training and mentoring programs. • Overseeing Graduate Resident Directors to include creating, updating, and distributing monthly duty calendar. • Serving as liaison to the Facilities and Campus Safety departments. • Educate students regarding residence hall policies, procedures, and health and safety standards. Ensure students uphold all policies, procedures and standards. Maintain judicial records and make referrals on judicial matters to the Director, Residence Life. • Assisting with housing assignments, interviews, selections, etc. • Serving as a representative of the campus Emergency Response Team. • Providing residential counseling to students and referring serious matters to the Director, Residence Life and the Counseling Center. • Assist with the development and maintenance of the Residence Life web page.
  • Education/Requirements: Knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint required; Outlook strongly preferred) plus 1-2 years of effective experience required .Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed. Candidates must be willing to support the Catholic Dominican mission of the college. The successful candidate will possess the following: Technical Learning and troubleshooting ability Excellent Written/Verbal Communication skills Strong Interpersonal Skills- ability to establish relationships across various departments and to interact with various levels of management and faculty Detail orientation Ability to provide timely and accurate information

Academic Affairs Associate

  • Department: Academic Affairs
  • Date Posted: 5/3/2012
  • Application Due:  
  • Responsibilities/Description: Caldwell College invites applications for a full-time Academic Affairs Associate. Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs the Academic Affairs Associate is responsible for allied health profession affiliations as well as assisting the Vice President with special projects and other administrative duties. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to; • Advising students about academic requirements and appropriate course selection. • Overseeing the pre-medical recommendation process for students applying to pre-health profession programs. • Articulating transfer credits, summer study, study abroad credit and supporting degree auditing. • Serving as a liaison and fostering relationships with other advisors, faculty, offices, and departments. Refer students to the appropriate offices for counseling, financial assistance, etc. • Establishing and cultivate relationships with admissions professionals, and deans/directors at health profession schools. • Organizing and conduct workshops with professionals from health profession schools for students. • Participating in Admissions events, Orientation, Parents Weekends, Commencement and other on campus events relating to recruitment and retention of students. • Writing letters on behalf of the Pre-Medical Recommendation Committee for medical, dental, and other health profession applications. • Possibly instructing a core course or lab as needed. • Collecting and managing data; preparing annual and special reports. • Coordinating activities with Hanover Research. • Monitoring and following up on prioritization recommendations regarding minors, business majors, etc. • Working with faculty, staff, HR, Institutional Research, Financial Aid, etc. on federal, state, and local compliance issues. • Evaluating all proposals for new programs from the President’s Council. • Acting as a surrogate for the VPAA in his absence. • Assisting in evaluating staff and faculty budget requests for new positions. • Overseeing budgets for departments and divisions within academic affairs. • Assisting in maintaining current and pursuing additional professional accreditations.
  • Education/Requirements: Doctoral degree in a related academic field required, preferably in the sciences, counseling, or higher education. Previous administrative experience at the level of an assistant dean, associate dean or dean level also required. Two to four years working with students in an academic setting, pre-professional advising experience preferred. Candidates must be willing to support the Dominican Catholic liberal arts mission of the College.

Admissions Travel Recruiters (2 temporay positions)

  • Department: Undergraduate Admissions
  • Date Posted: 5/4/2012
  • Application Due:  
  • Responsibilities/Description: Caldwell College seeks a temporary Admissions Travel Recruiter to represent the College at various recruitment events. Reporting to the Executive Director, Admissions, responsibilities include, but are not limited to attending College Fairs and on-campus events, building and maintaining relationships with prospective students and their parents, networking with high school guidance counselors and maintaining information in the recruitment database.
  • Education/Requirements: Knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor's degree plus one to three years effective experience required. Valid driver’s license required. Must be available evenings and some weekends and be willing to travel. Candidates must be willing to support the Dominican Catholic, liberal arts mission of the College.

Associate Director

  • Department: Undergraduate Admissions
  • Date Posted: 5/8/2012
  • Application Due:  
  • Responsibilities/Description: Caldwell College invites applications for a full-time Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions. Reporting to the Executive Director, Admissions the Associate Director is responsible for implementing the College’s recruitment plan, coordinating admissions initiatives including, but not limited to on and off campus recruitment activities and supervising staff. Specific job duties include, but are not limited to; • Supervising and training admissions counselors and assistant director(s) by directing, coordinating and assisting direct reports in day to day operations, territory management research, collecting data and preparing presentations for the Vice President and Executive Director. • Managing transfer and adult recruitment efforts, including but not limited to visiting community colleges, processing of applications, developing partnerships and creating other recruitment strategies to increase transfer enrollments. • Working with the Executive Director to coordinate recruitment activities and employee involvement for on-campus and off campus recruitment events: including, but not limited to open houses, guidance counselor meetings and advisory boards. Serving as a secondary speaker at recruitment events to promote the College. • Overseeing all aspects of the Office of Admissions in the absence of the Executive Director, Admissions. • Preparing, distributing and reviewing weekly status reports with each counselor to ensure applications are being processed, read, and that students are being contacted in a timely fashion. Reviewing reports with Executive Director to note any variances from prior years, data input issues, or other issues noted during the initial review.
  • Education/Requirements: Knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree plus two to three years of effective experience required. Valid driver’s license required. Must be available evenings and some weekends and be willing to travel. The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent written and oral communication skills, technology skills and who is able to effectively build and maintain relationships inside and outside of the organization. Candidates must be willing to support the Dominican Catholic, liberal arts mission of the College.

College Librarian/Executive Director (New Search)

  • Department: Jennings Library
  • Date Posted: 5/11/2012
  • Application Due:  
  • Responsibilities/Description: Caldwell College invites applications for a full-time College Librarian/Executive Director. Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the College Librarian/Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all phases of Library operations including staff supervision, budget, policy formation, collection development, system administration and ongoing assessment of both information literacy and administrative components of the Jennings Library. Job duties include, but are not limited to: • Ensuring optimal services and resources are available to students, faculty, and staff by consistently evaluating, updating, and improving offerings and operations. Aligning budget and strategic initiatives for the Jennings Library. • Building and managing the operating and capital budgets for the library. • Establishing, maintaining, and communicating Library policies and procedures to students, faculty, and staff. • Providing leadership and direction to the Library staff including providing opportunities for professional development, coaching and conducting annual performance evaluations. • Overseeing the collection development activities of the Jennings Library ensuring that the collection meets the needs of students, faculty, and staff both in content and delivery. • Overseeing the management of the Library’s Sirsi-Dynix automation system and other electronic resources available through the Library’s online services. • Developing an ongoing Information Literacy Plan for the Library, including assessment modalities in compliance with current Regional Accrediting requirements. • Participating on various College committees. • Attending and participating in professional development activities. Presenting at conferences and seminars and contributing to publications as appropriate.
  • Education/Requirements: Master’s degree in Library Science from an A.L.A. accredited institution is required. A second Masters or Doctoral degree is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and experience in automated library systems also required. A minimum of 5 years administrative or supervisory experience in an academic library is required, as well as experience in developing and assessing Information Literacy programs in a library context.