Our campus is centrally located and provides easy access to many metropolitan, cultural and educational centers, with a high concentration of outstanding colleges and universities in the area. The picturesque village of Aurora is 30 minutes from Ithaca; one hour from Rochester and Syracuse; two to three hours from Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Canada; and five hours from New York City. Read more about what it's like to work at Wells.
Most Wells employees live in one of six nearby counties and can choose from a variety of living environments, including larger metro areas, smaller cities, or the many neighboring villages and hamlets.
Full-time employees are eligible for a wide range of benefits, including:
Whether it's the great outdoors, family fun or the arts you're after, Aurora and its environs have something for everyone: you can kayak in Cayuga Lake; hike the surrounding nature trails; ski or golf at local courses and resorts; explore the many nearby state parks, stunning waterfalls and gorges and visit the region's many award-winning wineries, local craft breweries and delicious dining options—all within easy reach. We think you'll find Wells and its environs to be a most warm and wonderful place.
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Wells College is a small selective co-educational liberal arts college located in central New York. The College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons. Wells College seeks to promote diversity in all of its hires; under-represented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
To provide for the safety and welfare of Wells College students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to avoid unreasonable risk, for certain positions, the College will conduct a background check of persons prior to employment by the College, or other applicable affiliation with the College, consistent with applicable federal and New York State regulations. The College’s policy is consistent with State of New York’s policy to encourage the employment of persons previously convicted of one or more criminal offenses.
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Wells College seeks a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Women's, Transgender, and Queer Studies for fall 2022, with the possibility of a January 2022 start. Terminal degree, such as, PhD, ABD, or MFA in Women's Transgender, and Queer Studies or related fields required. A focus on intersectional approaches to transgender and queer theories, anti-racist and decolonizing pedagogies, and social activism are central to the WTQS major. Desirable areas of scholarship include, but are not limited to: intersections of gender, race, class, sexuality, and disabilities; body politics; decoloniality; feminist/trans-/queer theories; and activism. Duties include teaching three courses per semester, such as Introduction to WTQS; Body Politics; Indigenous Women's Experience; Gender, Sexuality, and Health; Intersectionalities; Transgender Studies; Senior Project in WTQS. The successful candidate will advise WTQS majors, and support their experiential learning. We seek a colleague who is collaborative and can bring innovative multicultural, anti-racist, and decolonial approaches to teaching and has demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through action.
Wells College is a private four-year Liberal Arts college located in the Finger Lakes region of New York on the unceded lands of the Cayuga Nation. The mission of Wells College is to educate students to think critically, reason wisely, and act humanely as they cultivate meaningful lives. The Wells experience prepares students to appreciate complexity and difference, to embrace new ways of knowing, to be creative, and to respond ethically to the interdependent worlds to which they belong. Committed to excellence in all areas of its reach, Wells College equips students for lifelong learning and for sharing the privileges of education with others. Recognizing the role of higher education in supporting students from all backgrounds to meet the challenges of the future, Wells College is seeking to diversify its faculty and staff. We strive to embody a culture of belonging that empowers all to thrive. Our student body includes 35% of students identifying as a student of color and 32% who are first-generation college students.
In this search, Wells College wishes to reinforce its commitment to increase faculty and staff diversity, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in a multicultural society.
Required Qualifications:
● Terminal degree, such as PhD or MFA (in hand or near completion) in Women's Transgender, and Queer Studies or related fields from an accredited institution or university;
● Scholarly potential, demonstrated commitment to diversity and cultural competence through the use of multicultural pedagogies;
● Ability to teach all or most of courses listed above;
● Experience in teaching at the college level.
● Interest in doing administrative work, including curriculum development, budgeting, assessment, scheduling courses, submitting course materials and maintaining up-to-date records with the Registrar;
● Experience with community engagement, queer, trans-, feminist activism;
● Interest in working closely with students, being available during office hours, supervising senior WTQS research projects, advising and supporting WTQS majors; and
● Interest in supporting the college by participating in college admissions events, serving on faculty committees, and being an active member of the Wells community.
Applications should be submitted online below and include a cover letter, CV, the names and contact information of three references, a sample syllabus, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, and a diversity statement. Review of complete applications will begin on Sept. 13, however, the posting will remain open until the position has been filled.
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The Business major at Wells College seeks a colleague for spring 2022 who can bring innovative approaches to the teaching of Principles of Hospitalty and Tourism for a recently developed minor in Hospitality Management.
Wells College is a private four-year Liberal Arts college located in the Finger Lakes region of New York on the unceded lands of Cayuga Nation. The mission of Wells College is to educate students to think critically, reason wisely, and act humanely as they cultivate meaningful lives. The Wells experience prepares students to appreciate complexity and difference, to embrace new ways of knowing, to be creative, and to respond ethically to the interdependent worlds to which they belong. Committed to excellence in all areas of its reach, Wells College equips students for lifelong learning and for sharing the privileges of education with others.
Qualifications:
Recognizing the role of higher education in supporting students from all backgrounds to meet the challenges of the future, Wells College is seeking to diversify its faculty and staff. We strive to embody a culture of belonging that empowers all to thrive. Our student body includes 35% of students identifying as a student of color and 32% who are first-generation college students. Wells College recognizes that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society.
Applications should be submitted online below and include a cover letter, CV, the names and contact information of three references, a brief teaching philosophy statement, and a brief diversity statement. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
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Additional faculty openings will be posted as they become available.
Wells College seeks qualified candidates for a three year full time position of Communications Associate. This individual will participate broadly in the College’s communications and marketing initiatives. The associate will write, distribute, and post pieces that effectively communicate Wells’ mission and goals to internal and external audiences, including social media and the news media. The associate will actively contribute to efforts that lead to the success of Wells’ academic, recruitment, and advancement programs. Duties include but are not limited to:
The ideal candidate will exhibit a strong work ethic and be flexible while undertaking a variety of tasks in a fast-paced office environment. The ability to self-start, meet deadlines and work under pressure are essential. The candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; an ability to handle highly confidential information in a professional manner; above-average computer skills (including proficiency with publishing and content management software, Microsoft Office Suite and an understanding of database systems); and project-management skills. Graphic design and digital image expertise (including working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and other design software). Previous experience in the higher education or non-profit sector are also strongly preferred. Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field; two to three years of related experience; or appropriate combination.
Wells College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons. The College seeks to promote diversity in all of its hires; members of under-represented populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications should be submitted online below and include a cover letter, resume, and names of three references with contact information.
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Wells College is seeking qualified candidates for full-time and part-time security officers. Duties include but are not limited to: patrolling campus, traffic and parking control, first aid assistance and crime prevention. Educational and Other Requirements: Associates Degree in Criminal Justice and/or equivalent experience in law enforcement or campus safety required; current NYS Security Guard License required; First Aid and CPR certification or the ability to obtain these certifications required; Must possess a valid New York State driver’s license with no current moving violations and/or convictions; Ability and flexibility to work all shifts and the ability to work weekends, holidays, special events. Applicants should submit a single PDF containing a cover letter; résumé; and names, titles, and contact information for three references below. Wells College is an EEO Employer committed to diversity. Minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. No phone calls please.
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Wells College seeks applicants for the fulltime position of Grounds Worker. Duties include but are not limited to: mowing, planting, trimming, snow removal, sweeping, raking and other manual duties related to grounds keeping. Must possess a valid NYS license with no moving violations. Candidates with previous experience maintaining athletics fields preferred. Must have knowledge and mechanical abilities to operate and maintain various types of equipment; capable of working in high and/or confined spaces; able to work alone and as part of a team; willing to work in all types of weather, ability to understand and follow oral and written direction and willing to work nights and weekends as needed. Qualified candidates are to apply on line on below. No phone calls please. Wells College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of (but not limited to) race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, age, varying physical or mental abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or political beliefs. The College is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination.
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Wells College seeks applicants for the full time position of Custodian. Duties include but are not limited to: routine manual work and special projects involving the overall care of on and off campus buildings and to insure a clean and safe environment for residents, faculty, staff and visitors. Successful candidate will be highly motivated, a self-starter and willing to work nights and weekends. Must be capable of moving heavy objects and occasionally lift at least 75lb. Valid NYS Drivers License with no current moving violations. Some previous experience preferred. Applications will be accepted electronically below. Candidates must include names and contact information of three professional references along with application materials. The College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all person regardless of (but not limited to) race, color, religions, ethic or national origin, sex, age, varying physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or political beliefs. The College is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws regarding non-discrimination. No phone calls please.
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Wells College seeks qualified applicants for the position of Student Support Coordinator to serve as a non-confidential case manager and coordinator of personal and academic support for students. Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Coordinator works with students to help them understand and meet academic expectations and navigate college administrative processes. They will refer students to appropriate college and community resources and advocate for student needs, respond to inquiries from students, faculty , staff and parents, serve on the College's Behavior Intervention Team and are an integral member of the Student Affairs division, providing operational support for programs and services under a cross-functional team strategy.
Requires a Master's degree. One year and/or graduate internship/practicum experience as a counselor, social worker, case manager, coach or residence hall advisor is required. Two or more years is preferred. Commitment to serving individuals from multicultural backgrounds. Strong interpersonal, communication and computer skills; ability to work independently with little supervision. Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information, maintain neutrality and work under stress.
Wells College is a small coeducational liberal arts college located in the village of Aurora, New York, which offers affordable, family-friendly living within a half hour's drive of Ithaca and within a 75-minute radius of Rochester, Syracuse and numerous other colleges and universities – an area rich in natural, educational and cultural resources. The current student body numbers about 400, 76% from NY State, and 32% identifying as students of color.
Wells College wishes to reinforce its commitment to increase faculty and staff diversity, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society.
Applications should be submitted online below and include a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references. All materials submitted should be in PDF. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries can be made to: Charles Kenyon, Dean of Students, at 315-364-3311 or ckenyon@wells.edu.
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Wells College seeks qualified candidates for the position of Title IX Coordinator and College Compliance Officer. Reporting to the Dean of Students, the successful candidate will be responsible for oversight of compliance with federal Title IX and New York State Enough is Enough laws and regulations. Responsible for monitoring the College's compliance with COVID-19 and other federal, state and local regulatory requirements. Develop campus policies and procedures and ensure that compliance requirements are met across campus. Serve as the central resource for all constituencies on a broad set of compliance related issues. Foster a safe campus climate and provide a long-term vision for compliance and community development.
Required qualifications:
• Master's or other advanced professional degree.
• Experience in higher education administration, human resources, student affairs or other relevant field; experience with managing compliance.
• Experience in responding to incidents of sexual violence and compliance with Title IX.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusivity and to working with multicultural populations.
• Effective leadership and management skills, including interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters discreetly.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
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Wells College is a small coeducational liberal arts college located in the village of Aurora, New York, which offers family-friendly living within a half hour's drive of Ithaca and within a 75-minute radius of Rochester, Syracuse and numerous other colleges and universities – an area rich in natural, educational and cultural resources. In this search, Wells College wishes to reinforce its commitment to increase faculty and staff diversity, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society.
Applications should be submitted online below and include a cover letter, résumé, and the names and contact information of three references. All materials submitted should be in PDF. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Offer of employment is contingent on a successful background screening.
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Wells College is searching for a Registrar to serve as the primary steward and certifier of all official academic records in accordance with the College's academic policies and procedures, federal and state laws, and FERPA guidelines. The Registrar is responsible for maintaining and ensuring the quality and integrity of student academic records; oversees the student information system's functions related to registration, advising, grades, course information and access to these functions by faculty and students via the campus portal; and submits internal and external reports.
Wells College is a private four-year Liberal Arts college located in the Finger Lakes region of New York on the unceded lands of the Cayuga Nation. The mission of Wells College is to educate students to think critically, reason wisely, and act humanely as they cultivate meaningful lives. The Wells experience prepares students to appreciate complexity and difference, to embrace new ways of knowing, to be creative, and to respond ethically to the interdependent worlds to which they belong. Committed to excellence in all areas of its reach, Wells College equips students for lifelong learning and for sharing the privileges of education with others. Recognizing the role of higher education in supporting students from all backgrounds to meet the challenges of the future, Wells College is seeking to diversify its faculty and staff. We strive to embody a culture of belonging that empowers all to thrive. Our student body includes 35% of students identifying as a student of color and 32% who are first-generation college students.
Applications should be submitted online below in PDF and include a cover letter; résumé; and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references (all in PDF). The posting will remain open until the position has been filled. Offer of employment is contingent on a successful background screening.
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Wells College seeks applicants for the full-time (12 month) staff position of Assistant Athletic Director – Athletics Communication. The successful candidate will be responsible for all facets of athletics communication for the 15 NCAA Division III programs. Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to: maintaining the department's web site; making use of social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) to promote Wells Athletics; marketing, branding, and messaging content for Wells College Athletics; serving as in-game statistician for all home athletic contests; producing game day programs, recaps and other promotional press releases; maintaining statistical records; supervising student-workers and interns; maintaining department catalog of photographs and videos; reporting scores to the NCAA and the United East Conference office; nominating student-athletes for athletics awards; and performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree; collegiate sports information or athletics communication experience preferred; extensive evening and weekend hours can be expected; highly motivated, organized, strong leadership, problem solving and computer skills; competency in Stat Crew, video streaming; website design, use of social media outlets; Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite to include InDesign and Photoshop, and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
Wells College is a private four-year Liberal Arts college located in the Finger Lakes region of New York on the unceded lands of the Cayuga Nation. The mission of Wells College is to educate students to think critically, reason wisely, and act humanely as they cultivate meaningful lives. The Wells experience prepares students to appreciate complexity and difference, to embrace new ways of knowing, to be creative, and to respond ethically to the interdependent worlds to which they belong. Committed to excellence in all areas of its reach, Wells College equips students for lifelong learning and for sharing the privileges of education with others. Recognizing the role of higher education in supporting students from all backgrounds to meet the challenges of the future, Wells College is seeking to diversify its faculty and staff. We strive to embody a culture of belonging that empowers all to thrive. Our student body includes 35% of students identifying as a student of color and 32% who are first-generation college students.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates are to apply online below and include letter of application, resume, a writing sample, and a list of three references with current phone numbers. No phone calls please.
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Wells College seeks qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Director of Annual Giving. Primarily responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of annual giving programs to effectively broaden the base of support for the College. Implement and promote donor outreach activities and communications to build better relationships with our constituents to resource the College and support the College's mission and goals in conjunction with the Director and colleagues in Advancement. Work with the Director of Annual Giving in the implementation of the annual appeal for budget relieving support for the College. Responsible for supporting volunteers, implementing recent alumni and undergraduate initiatives, and helping with broad-based annual giving initiatives such as direct mail, personal solicitation, social media and phonathon programs. Work with the Director to expand, develop and implement comprehensive programs and involve and connect alumni to build stronger ties to the College and encourage attendance at College events, volunteer activity and financial support.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Solicitation Program
Plan and implement alumni solicitations. This includes helping to identify, recruit and manage giving volunteers, provide updates, follow up on requests, provide materials and coordinate solicitations and activities as needed. Maintain relationships with alums to provide the foundation for fundraising work. Assist Reunion Class Chairs with solicitation efforts, including letter and e-mail campaigns. Work with Advancement staff to ensure that individuals are solicited, and report progress. Ensure recognition of volunteer efforts as appropriate. Oversee direct mail solicitation program, personal solicitation assignments, phonathon, and event components of annual giving campaign efforts; identification, recruitment, training and support of volunteers; analysis and evaluation of various solicitation efforts. Assist with updating of databases to monitor, discern and track the appropriate activities with various populations, such as volunteer recruitment, committee assignments, and donors. Record information updates and track contacts in notepad. Plan and implement a Parents' fundraising initiative, recruiting parent fund chairs and facilitating the personal solicitation of a select group of Wells parents. Coordinate solicitation and outreach efforts. Plan and implement a Faculty and Staff fundraising initiative, recruiting chairs and coordinating solicitation and outreach efforts. Develop and manage social media giving programs. Manage small portfolio of alumni donors/prospects and conduct 2-3 trips each semester to meet with volunteers and donors and or staff events. Implement cultivation and solicitation strategies with the Advancement team and ensure follow-up activities and stewardship with special attention to recent graduates, current students, parents and faculty and staff. Prepare and run reports for travel and prospect management. Personally solicit for annual gifts. Provide professional, confidential administrative support to the Office of Annual Giving. Maintain complete files, materials and documentation regarding areas of responsibility within annual giving activities and programs.
Phonathons
Plan and oversee phonathon solicitations, including fall and spring student efforts on campus. Recruit, hire, train, and supervise student managers and students callers. Prepare training materials and coordinate all event details for the phonathon sessions. Plan, implement, and evaluate strategies to reach phonathon goals, and ensure success for the program. Coordinate all aspects of the Student Phonathon Program, including development of an overall timeline, publicity, recognition for students, and analysis of program. Develop a working knowledge of various student organizations and academic programs. Prepare and enter logic and run pledge cards. Manage program budget. Compile phonathon statistics and fulfillment results, analyze and prepare reports.
Communications
Participate in implementation of College's key communications with donors to include monthly e-newsletters, Express, Wells Notes, Donor Honor Roll and special constituency mailings. Maintain information and manage the process of responding to alumni and other individual requests. Monitor and update webpages and social media sites on a regular basis. Help support a strong alumni network using iModules.
Event Management
Help facilitate and coordinate alumni/faculty/staff/student involvement in College programs and events, including Reunion and Fall Weekend. Increase attendance and involvement of alumni at events to strengthen their affiliation with the College.
Other duties as assigned
Act as a first point of contact for constituent requests, research and respond to those requests in a timely manner. Assist with the stewardship program, including the writing of thank you notes to donors. Supervise student employees, including assigning tasks and managing their time. Maintain accurate contact information in the database of record.
The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and two or more years of experience in fundraising, with outstanding communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with individuals at all levels of an organization. The candidate would have effective oral and written communication skills with both internal and external audiences, and must be able to work effectively with students and volunteers, and be comfortable with public speaking. The candidate should be proactive, detail oriented, highly motivated, and able to handle multiple and changing priorities, exhibiting excellent organizational and time management skills. The candidate should have the ability to effectively represent the College and to work effectively in a team environment with a mix of alumni and colleagues. Ability to travel, work evenings, and weekends required. Volunteer management, fundraising, and/or phonathon experience a plus. Strong computer, data management, and analytical skills required, including knowledge of mainframe database operations and reporting. Working knowledge of Excel and Word required; intermediate or advanced Excel skills preferred. Experience in and/or knowledge of the principles and practices of fundraising preferred.
Wells College is a small coeducational liberal arts college located in the village of Aurora, New York, which offers affordable, family-friendly living within a half hour's drive of Ithaca and within a 75 minute radius of Rochester, Syracuse and numerous other colleges and universities – an area rich in natural, educational and cultural resources. The current student body numbers about 500, 76% from NY State, and 32% identifying as students of color.
Wells College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons. The College seeks to promote diversity in all of its hires to create a multicultural teaching, learning, and working environment; members of under-represented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications should be submitted online below and include a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references. All materials submitted should be in PDF. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. No phone calls please.
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Wells College seeks qualified candidates for the position of Network and Telecommunication Specialist. This individual is responsible for assisting and backing up the Network Administrator maintaining and supporting all aspects of the network infrastructure on campus and maintaining all the servers, switches, routers, network appliances, virtual servers, firewalls, and Wi-Fi controllers and access points. The Specialist position is responsible for creating and maintaining user accounts to all systems. Maintaining accurate user information in list-serves and managing the telephone and other communications systems.
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Set up new user accounts for staff, faculty, and students
• Manage all user accounts and system access, maintaining that only the minimum required access for an employee to do their job is granted.
• Remove accounts as staff, faculty and students leave the college.
• Maintain student, faculty, and student list-serves, and establish new lists as needed.
• Manage the IP phones system, set up new phones and coordinate moves as needed.
• Oversee College Blue Light System
• Coordinate with Facilities on Fire alarm and elevator phone dialers and phones.
• Assist in management of network and phone system cabling.
• Assist in Network switch management and port VLAN assignments.
• Assist in the management of the Virtual Server environment
• Assist in management of the College Disaster Recovery Plan and Data Protection Plan.
• Mark buried wiring for Facilities and other contractor work that may require digging and risk damaging College infrastructure, Electric, Data, Cable, and phone wiring.
• Assist is server management, include Patch Management Plan.
• Manage Fax server and faxing on campus.
• Assist in management of PaperCut and printing on campus. Set up students accounts and allocate print funds in PaperCut.
• Assist in the management and performance of the College's Wi-Fi systems
• Manage Phone accounts and ordering and distribution of cell phones.
• Manage Cable TV accounts and service on campus.
• Be available to assist all other areas of IT as needed.
Qualifications/Skills:
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or other relevant field, or Technical Degree with relevant Experience.
• Previous knowledge of telephone systems preferred.
• Knowledge of AD/Azure administration.
• Knowledge of network infrastructure, design, and management.
• Familiar with VMWare, use and administration
• Previous knowledge of Cisco switches preferred.
Wells College is a small coeducational liberal arts college located in the village of Aurora, New York, which offers affordable, family-friendly living within a half hour's drive of Ithaca and within a 75 minute radius of Rochester, Syracuse and numerous other colleges and universities – an area rich in natural, educational and cultural resources. Wells College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons. The College seeks to promote diversity in all of its hires to create a multicultural teaching, learning, and working environment; members of under-represented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications should be submitted online below and include a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references. All materials submitted should be in PDF. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
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Wells College seeks a part-time administrative assistant for its Childhood and Adolescence Education programs. The Assistant performs a variety of duties in support of the day-to-day operations of the programs working closely with faculty, staff, and students. The successful candidate will be an individual with excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; computer literacy including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy; and abilities to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information in a professional manner. The position requires an A.A.S. and two years of experience, is 11-month, and is hourly (20 hrs/week).
Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates are to apply on line below and include letter of application, resume and a list of three references with current phone numbers. No phone calls please.
The College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of (but not limited to) race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, age, varying physical or mental abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or political beliefs. The College is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination.
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Wells College seeks qualified candidates for the position of IT Help Desk Specialist. This positions provides technical support for all areas of technology on campus, including: classroom technology, windows and mac operating systems, Audio/Visual systems, software and hardware support. Be available to support events, including some evening and weekend work. Supervise student employees and handle the day to day operations of the Help Desk.
Duties include but are not limited to:
1. Hardware support including: maintenance on current computers, installation of new computers and installation upgrades (both PC and Macintosh.). Should be familiar with system imaging software and PC hardware repair.
2. Software support including: installation of software, end-user support for faculty, staff and students. Update and patch software as needed and provide training and creating training resources.
3. Maintain and support classroom technology, computers, projectors, document cameras, printers, copiers, 3D Printers, sound systems and control systems such as Extron.
4. Support Audio and Video for events, including filming events and editing video content. Maintain video content online at YouTube.
5. Keep current inventory of all IT equipment and order supplies as needed.
6. Manage Help Desk Social Media and IT web content.
7. Remain current with new software and hardware products.
8. Coordinate Event Requests for IT department.
9. Assist with managing the budget.
10. Assist with planning and implementing equipment rotation cycles.
11. Assist with hiring, training, and supervising student employees.
Excellent organizational, scheduling and computer skills. Extensive knowledge of both PC and Macintosh environments. Experience with audio and video editing preferred. Understanding of sound systems and mixing boards desirable. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work with a diverse population. Self-starter, able to set priorities and work independently with little supervision. Bachelors or higher degree preferred, but minimum of an Associate's degree in computer related field with at least one year previous experience providing user support or equivalent education and experience. Experience in decision making and setting schedules. Must be physically able to lift computer equipment and small printers, to crawl under desks for installations and to be able to walk around campus.
Wells College is a small coeducational liberal arts college located in the village of Aurora, New York, which offers affordable, family-friendly living within a half hour's drive of Ithaca and within a 75 minute radius of Rochester, Syracuse and numerous other colleges and universities – an area rich in natural, educational and cultural resources.
Wells College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons. The College seeks to promote diversity in all of its hires to create a multicultural teaching, learning, and working environment; members of under-represented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications should be submitted online below and include a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references. All materials submitted should be in PDF. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
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Wells College seeks qualified candidates for the full-time position of Assistant Director, Advancement Communications.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Develop and assist the Office of Advancement's communication and marketing plans in close partnership with the College's Marketing and Communications Department, for outreach to alumnae and alumni and friends in support of Wells College's engagement and philanthropic efforts.
• With the director of alumnae and alumni engagement, and vice-president for advancement, develop a strategic communications plan that tells the College's story in an inspiring, engaging way.
• Produce and design materials for any ongoing fundraising efforts, including websites, case statements, solicitations, and other print and digital collateral.
• Plan and produce content for advancement-related platforms on social media and on the alumni.wells.edu website. Perform content maintenance and updates as needed.
• In consultation with the director of leadership and planned giving, produce planned and leadership giving marketing materials.
• In consultation with the director of the annual fund, develop solicitation letters, emails, videos, web content, podcasts and other print and digital media.
• Coordinating with the director and assistant director of alumnae and alumni engagement, produce the monthly e-newsletter (A2A) and collaterals in general for donor prospects including, fact sheets.
• Produce materials for inclusion in the College's alumnae and alumni publication, Wells Notes, including assisting with class notes information.
• Provide logistical and communications support of advancement events, such as invitations, responses, preparation, follow up) including, but not limited to reunion, fall weekend, president's circle, campaign events, off-campus club events, and special events.
• Coordinate work with outside vendors (printers, webdesign, etc.) Help supervise and coordinate freelance employees, including videographers, photographers, and writers. Develop freelance schedules for major advancement events.
• Assist in maintenance and cataloging of digital assets used for marketing purposes, including photography, digital files, and other collateral.
• Support and assist with alumnae and alumni information management. Become proficient with using the College's mainframe EX database system. Provide information to keep database current and accurate.
The ideal candidate will exhibit a strong work ethic and be flexible while undertaking a variety of tasks in a fast-paced office environment. The ability to self-start, innovate, meet deadlines and work under pressure is essential. The candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; an ability to handle highly confidential information in a professional manner; above average computer skills (including proficiency with publishing software, Microsoft Office Suite, and an understanding of database systems). Above average writing skills preferred with required experience in graphic design, TML/web design, and development of print and digital marketing and methods. Higher education or nonprofit experience is preferred.
Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field. Two to three years of related experience. Proven competency in digital marketing methods is desired.
Wells College is a small coeducational liberal arts college located in the village of Aurora, New York, which offers affordable, family-friendly living within a half hour's drive of Ithaca and within a 75 minute radius of Rochester, Syracuse and numerous other colleges and universities – an area rich in natural, educational and cultural resources. Wells College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons. The College seeks to promote diversity in all of its hires to create a multicultural teaching, learning, and working environment; members of under-represented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications should be submitted online below and include a cover letter, resume, writing examples and the names and contact information of three references. All materials submitted should be in PDF. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
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Wells College seeks qualified candidates for the Position of Associate Dean for Residence Life and Student Conduct. The Associate Dean for Residence Life and Student Conduct is a central leadership position within the Student Affairs area. Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Associate Dean is responsible for development and implementation of a comprehensive residential life program grounded in student development theory that complements the academic goals of the institution and supports the growth of individual students. The Associate Dean is an integral member of the Student Affairs division, serving as Deputy Title IX Coordinator and providing operational support for programs and services under a cross-functional team strategy. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Residential Community Development:
• Develop community standards for all residence halls
• Oversee programming and activities within the residence halls
• Implement housing contract and roommate agreement procedures
• Respond to conflicts that are unresolvable by the designated RD or RA
• Coordinate room draw/housing selection process
• Coordinate commencement and summer housing accommodations
• Coordinate fall and spring opening processes and procedures
• Coordinate end of year closing
• Track keys and lockout information
• Develop new initiatives to enhance the residential living experience
Student Conduct
• Oversee student judicial procedures
• Ensure compliance with reporting of statistics and policy enforcement
• Review and edit conduct polices as needed in conjunction with dean of students
• Serve as the Deputy Title IX Coordinator, conduct Title IX investigations and serve as a member of the Title IX response team
Administrative Responsibilities:
• Oversee and serve in the 24-hour on-call rotation, acting as a first responder when necessary
• Supervise the Residence Hall Director and Student Support Coordinator as a residence life team for supporting students
• Supervise the office of Campus Safety and ensure that staff are trained in protocols for handling emergencies, sexual violence allegations, fire safety, customer service practices and for working with diverse populations of students, among other training requirements.
• Oversee completion of the Annual Security (Clery) Report
• Coordinate summer and break housing services, including RA coverage
• Respond to room change requests
• Coordinate with Facilities Management for repairs to individual rooms or common areas
• Participate in conduct meetings and subsequent case hearings
• Attend designated "high-risk" campus events, including student dances and senior week, as assigned
• Oversee the budget for the office of residence life
Student Affairs Cross-Functional Team Member:
• Collaborate with Student Affairs staff in the development of student support strategies aimed at increasing student retention.
• Support the Student Affairs team by carrying out agreed upon assignments
• Supervise assigned professional staff, student office staff, and student event staff.
• Serve as the staff supervisor for student events, as assigned.
• Conduct and/or arrange for workshops on topics supporting student success.
• Respond to inquiries from students, faculty, staff, parents, and members of the community.
Other Duties and Administrative Responsibilities:
• Serve as an instructor for WLLS 100 student development course sections, when assigned.
• Develop an assessment plan for the activities sponsored by the office.
• Review student policies in collaboration with students and Student Affairs staff
• Serve on College committees and task forces, as assigned
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
Knowledge of student development theory and the operation of residential living and learning communities. Knowledge of Title IX and applicable laws and regulations aimed at preventing and responding to sexual violence. Familiar with risk management practices. Ability to coordinate programs with other college departments. Knowledge of program design and assessment. Ability to assist in institutional retention efforts and the cultivation of relationships with students and alumni.
Required:
• Master's Degree.
• Minimum five years' experience in management of residential living and learning communities.
• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusivity and to working with multicultural populations.
• Experience in responding to incidents of sexual violence and compliance with Title IX.
• Ability to cultivate positive relationships with students and student organizations.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and management.
• Ability to teach a student development course designed to help students adjust to campus life.
Preferred:
• Experience with crisis management and institutional risk management.
• Ability to coordinate programs with other college departments and to assess program effectiveness.
• Experience with design and development of a Resident Advisor training program.
• Effective communication, computer, and presentation skills.
• Experience with management of residential living facilities.
• Willingness to live in the on-campus apartment provided for this position is preferred, but not required. Residency within an approximate 30-minute drive to campus is required.
Wells College is a private four-year Liberal Arts college located in the Finger Lakes region of New York on the unceded lands of the Cayuga Nation. The mission of Wells College is to educate students to think critically, reason wisely, and act humanely as they cultivate meaningful lives. The Wells experience prepares students to appreciate complexity and difference, to embrace new ways of knowing, to be creative, and to respond ethically to the interdependent worlds to which they belong. Committed to excellence in all areas of its reach, Wells College equips students for lifelong learning and for sharing the privileges of education with others. Recognizing the role of higher education in supporting students from all backgrounds to meet the challenges of the future, Wells College is seeking to diversify its faculty and staff. We strive to embody a culture of belonging that empowers all to thrive. Our student body includes 35% of students identifying as a student of color and 32% who are first-generation college students.
Applications should be submitted online below in PDF and include a cover letter; résumé; and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references (all in PDF).
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Wells College is searching for a part-time Reference Librarian responsible for providing reference and referral services, assisting students, faculty, staff, and community library patrons in using available information resources, as well as providing reference assistance to students at other colleges through the 24/7 multi-library system. The reference librarian offers library use instruction to students in credit courses, orientation, and other programs, and supports faculty in making information resources available to their students. The reference librarian also staffs the library and covers the circulation desk as needed during assigned evening and weekend hours.
Wells College is a private four-year Liberal Arts college located in the Finger Lakes region of New York on the unceded lands of the Cayuga Nation. The mission of Wells College is to educate students to think critically, reason wisely, and act humanely as they cultivate meaningful lives. The Wells experience prepares students to appreciate complexity and difference, to embrace new ways of knowing, to be creative, and to respond ethically to the interdependent worlds to which they belong. Committed to excellence in all areas of its reach, Wells College equips students for lifelong learning and for sharing the privileges of education with others. Recognizing the role of higher education in supporting students from all backgrounds to meet the challenges of the future, Wells College is seeking to diversify its faculty and staff. We strive to embody a culture of belonging that empowers all to thrive. Our student body includes 35% of students identifying as a student of color and 32% who are first-generation college students.
Applications should be submitted online below in PDF and include a cover letter; résumé; diversity statement, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references (all in PDF). Review of applications begins immediately. The posting will remain open until the position has been filled. Offer of employment is contingent on a successful background screening.
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Wells College seeks qualified candidates for the position of Admissions Communications Manager. The communications manager will develop and implement communication plans to recruit talented students to Wells College. The position will collaborate with admissions professionals, the Office of Marketing and Communications and other campus colleagues, as well as external partners to create a seamless and compelling enrollment experience for our audiences. The position requires excellence in writing, content development, design, and project management as well as proficiency in communications technology (including Technolutions Slate or other constituent relationship management software and Wordpress or similar content management systems).
The candidate must possess:
• A passion for creating and delivering compelling and engaging communications that result in brand awareness, relationship development, and organizational and student success
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• An appreciation of the value of private higher education rooted in the liberal arts
• Strong writing skills: clear expression of thought; attention to facts, details, and accuracy; ability to self-edit; ability to shift voice and style as projects require
• Strong computer skills: proficiency with Slate CRM; ability to manipulate images, design electronic and print publications, create and edit videos (Photoshop, InDesign, Camtasia, Vimeo, etc.) proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint; ability to learn and use new software programs as needed
• Ability to dissect and digest complex systems, analyze data and apply conditional logic
• Ability to form collaborative working relationships with others, including faculty, staff, students and external partners
• Excellent customer service skills
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preference will go to candidates who possess:
• Online communications & e-recruiting experience
• Web editing skills: Working knowledge of HTML (e.g. images, anchors, links, styles, lists, etc.); conceptual understanding of CSS and CMS (i.e., understand how to navigate and work)
• A master's degree
Wells College is a private four-year Liberal Arts college located in the Finger Lakes region of New York on the unceded lands of the Cayuga Nation. The mission of Wells College is to educate students to think critically, reason wisely, and act humanely as they cultivate meaningful lives. The Wells experience prepares students to appreciate complexity and difference, to embrace new ways of knowing, to be creative, and to respond ethically to the interdependent worlds to which they belong. Committed to excellence in all areas of its reach, Wells College equips students for lifelong learning and for sharing the privileges of education with others. Recognizing the role of higher education in supporting students from all backgrounds to meet the challenges of the future, Wells College is seeking to diversify its faculty and staff. We strive to embody a culture of belonging that empowers all to thrive. Our student body includes 35% of students identifying as a student of color and 32% who are first-generation college students.
Applications should be submitted online below in PDF and include a cover letter; résumé; and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references (all in PDF). Complete applications received by August 15, 2021 will receive full consideration; however, the posting will remain open until the position has been filled. Offer of employment is contingent on a successful background screening.
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Wells College seeks a talented and goal-oriented admissions professional to promote the values and strengths of Wells College to prospective first-year and transfer students, parents and families, school counselors, and other key audiences. Reporting to the Associate Director of Admissions, the Admissions Counselor will plan and coordinate activities to meet and exceed enrollment goals, participate in on-campus recruiting events, provide high quality customer service to prospective students and families, serve as student and family advocate and review applications in order to provide recommendations for admission decisions.
Requires a bachelor's degree and preference will be given to candidates that possess one or more of the following: master's degree, excellent technical and computer skills, the ability to mine and analyze data to inform decision-making, proficiency with social media and content management, experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and proficiency in multiple languages (Spanish proficiency preferred). The candidate must also possess a passion for engaging with prospective students and families, a commitment to the value of private higher education rooted in the liberal arts, a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to speak publicly and interact with students and families in a variety of formats. In addition, they must have strong writing skills, the ability to work independently, handle confidential information, be detail oriented, have the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and meet goals and deadlines.
Wells College is a small coeducational liberal arts college located in the village of Aurora, New York, which offers family-friendly living within a half hour's drive of Ithaca and within a 75 minute radius of Rochester, Syracuse and numerous other colleges and universities – an area rich in natural, educational and cultural resources.
In this search, Wells College wishes to reinforce its commitment to increase faculty and staff diversity, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society.
Applications should be submitted online below and include a cover letter, résumé, and the names and contact information of three references. All materials submitted should be in PDF. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
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