Employment Opportunities

Founded in 1926, Southern Vermont College offers a liberal arts education with 18 academic degree programs for approximately 550 students. Southern Vermont College recognizes the importance of educating students for the workplace of the twenty-first century and for lives as successful leaders in their communities. The College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Southern Vermont College is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.

Note: We try to conserve paper; e-mail submissions are preferred.

The following positions are available at the College:

Administration

Faculty

Staff

Registrar/Director of Institutional Research

Southern Vermont College, a private, career-launching college of the liberal arts and sciences, in Bennington, Vermont, seeks a Registrar/Director of Institutional Research.

Reporting to the Provost, the Registrar/Director of Institutional Research is responsible for all operations of the Office of the Registrar including compliance with College academic policies and applicable laws (e.g., FERPA), maintenance of student academic records, registration and course enrollment, transfer credit evaluation, grade submission, degree audits, transcripts, graduation certification, academic catalogs and calendars, and supervision of staff. This includes having a strategic vision, and developing and implementing administrative policies and procedures to facilitate the timely, accurate, efficient, and innovative provision of services to the college community. The Registrar also assists with the planning of commencement, drafts the academic calendar, and supervises the team that creates class schedules and academic catalogs on campus.

As Director of Institutional Research, responsibilities include consolidating institutional data to be used for current and strategic planning, including retention initiatives, compiling annual institutional fact book, producing official enrollment and retention reports, and generating internal and external reports and surveys. The Registrar/Director of Institutional Research also plays a critical role in helping to shape a technology vision for College-wide student services, collaborating on the development and implementation of technology initiatives within student data systems.

The Registrar/Director of Institutional Research is charged with developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with academic divisions, faculty committees, and various College offices, including the President’s Office, Provost’s Office, Financial Aid, Admissions, Information Technology, Student Life, Advancement, and Alumni/ae.

Essential Functions:
* Provides leadership in registration, academic and other student services
* Insures integrity of student records in accordance with FERPA regulations
* Coordinates the development and revision of school policies and procedures
* Assists the College community in interpreting policies and procedures
* Manages the transfer of credit acceptance, routing and posting process
* Oversees the maintenance of the student records tables in the student information system
* Develops the academic calendar in consultation with other administrative personnel
* Participates in the planning and execution of commencement
* Supervises the development of fall, winter, spring and summer schedules by instructional units and coordinates class schedules with room assignments for optimum use of institutional resources
* Analyzes and consolidates statistical data for administrative use, retention assessment and planning
* Exchanges best practices with other colleges and universities to support the goals and missions of the college
* Participates on faculty and other internal administrative committees and/or external
*Hires, trains, supervises and develops staff members to create a cohesive team environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Master's degree in a relevant major and 7–10  years of direct managerial experience as a registrar or closely related enrollment management professional at a higher education institution.

2) Demonstrated knowledge of student information systems; development of reports, plans and budgets, and regulations related to student records. Successful candidates must have extensive experience with academic information systems, database management and interpretation, business analytics, archiving, and reporting.

3) A proven track record of service-oriented leadership, technical/analytical skills, strong communication, teamwork and collaboration across campus. This individual must be a strong and proven manager who will harness the skills and abilities of the staff to increase operational efficacy and customer service.

4) Collegial and  experience working closely with faculty and academic leaders.

Apply to jobs@svc.edu including a letter of interest, current resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references. Address application to: Search Committee for Registrar/ Director of Institutional Research, Southern Vermont College. Application review will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled. 



Director of the Associate's Degree in Nursing

Reporting to the Chair of the Division of Nursing, the Director has direct responsibility for the Associate’s Degree in Nursing. 

A master’s degree in Nursing is required; a doctoral degree is preferred. The position requires a minimum of three years as a full-time faculty member in a nursing education program and current licensure or eligibility for licensure to practice in the state of Vermont. Experience including clinical practice, faculty development and curriculum development is desirable.

The College 
Southern Vermont College is a private college of the liberal arts and sciences, offering 22 degree programs and seeking to create a sustainable model for affordable, private higher education in America. The Nursing programs are the largest at SVC, and our goal is to continue that growth. Our Nursing programs are also among the most innovative at the College, demonstrating praxis through the use of a brand new Simulation Laboratory (see http://www.svc.edu/academics/simulation_learning.html) and offering many baccalaureate courses online.

To apply
jobs@svc.edu or 982 Mansion Drive, Bennington, VT 05201. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Send curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and contact information for three current references to Nursing Search Committee, c/o Sue Metzner, Director of Human Resources, jobs@svc.edu or 982 Mansion Drive, Bennington, VT 05201-6002.

Assistant Professor (Full-time), English Writing Faculty (Fall 2012)

Southern Vermont College is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor to teach composition and writing. The successful candidate will possess strong credentials in Composition and Rhetoric. The teaching responsibilities are three four-credit courses per semester. Other expectations include appropriate scholarship and professional development, academic advising, mentoring majors, and committee work.  Opportunities for leadership within the Hunter Division of Humanities exist.
 
A doctorate in English or English education is required, along with college-level teaching experience, particularly in composition and writing. Desired qualifications include a commitment to excellence in teaching writing; varied pedagogical methods, including active learning, peer-to-peer learning, and service learning; well-developed teamwork and communication skills; and integration of technology into the classroom. 

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive benefits package is provided including health, dental, life and income protection plans, as well as tuition benefits for dependents.

Located in the town of Bennington in the beautiful Green Mountains of southwestern Vermont, Southern Vermont College is a private, four-year residential co-educational college of liberal arts and professional studies with approximately 550 students at present. SVC is moving through a period of strategic transition, growing the size of the student population and moving to an exciting academic model that connects academic programs in the liberal arts with experiential learning and career opportunities.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and contact information for three current references to English Faculty Search Committee, c/o Sue Metzner, Director of Human Resources, jobs@svc.edu or 982 Mansion Drive, Bennington, VT 05201-6002. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Clinical Adjunct Faculty - Division of Nursing

Southern Vermont College is seeking clinical adjunct faculty members for the Spring 2012 semester to instruct students in psychiatric and medical-surgical nursing during their second and fourth semesters of nursing clinical courses.

Minimum required qualifications include an MSN, experience in the chosen specialty, and eligibility for licensure to practice in the state of Vermont.

To apply: fax (802-477-4634) or e-mail jobs@svc.edu (preferred) a letter of interest and resume to Director of Human Resources, Southern Vermont College, 982 Mansion Drive, Bennington, VT 05201-6002.   Southern Vermont College is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.

Campus Safety Officer (Part time)

Southern Vermont College has an immediate opening for a part-time Campus Safety Officer. Campus Safety Officers provide for the safety and well being of Southern Vermont College students, faculty, staff and property through enforcement of college policies and procedures. They are expected to preserve peace through conspicuous patrol, respond to calls for assistance including emergency and crisis situations, and provide other safety-related services. The Campus Safety Officers patrol assigned areas, provide initial response to emergencies and complete initial investigations to determine disposition and complete written reports and logs relating to on-campus activity. 

Requirements:

•    High school graduate;
•    Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under College guidelines to operate College-owned vehicles;
•    Must maintain certification in Basic First Aid/CPR;
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills, a pleasant disposition and an ability to communicate with diplomacy and tact in sensitive situations;
•    Strong written communication skills;
•    Ability to maintain confidential information;
•    Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently;
•    Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous responsibilities in sometimes stressful situations; and
•    Ability and willingness to work a wide variety of shifts including late night/early morning hours and weekends.
 
Mail, fax (802-447-4634), or e-mail jobs@svc.edu a letter of interest and current resume. Director of Human Resources, Southern Vermont College, 982 Mansion Drive, Bennington, VT 05201-6002. Southern Vermont College is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.