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Prescott College employs approximately
180 staff members, administrators, and faculty. College personnel
are dedicated to providing quality service to the students.
Staff and administrator employment
opportunities are posted below and filled on an on-going
basis. Full-time faculty employment opportunities are typically
posted in the fall for openings the following academic year. Adjunct Faculty (part-time) hiring information and Mentor (contractor) opportunities can be found by clicking here.
The College provides
a competitive compensation and benefits package. The benefits
package includes medical/Rx, dental, vision, naturopathic and life insurance;
short-term and long-term disability; tuition assistance; 21
days of vacation/sick; paid holidays; and a retirement plan.
The College encourages
all qualified applicants to apply for current job openings.
We must receive an application with a specific posted position listed in order for you to be considered an applicant. Unsolicited applications (applications for positions not posted or resumes/inquiries without applications) will NOT be returned to the
applicant nor will they be considered. Prescott College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and Non-Smoking Establishment.
Prescott College is committed to equal opportunity for its applicants for employment, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex or sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital or parental status, status with respect for public assistance or veteran’s status.
The Equal Opportunity Coordinator, the Director of Human Resources (contact phone # 928-350-4200) is available to discuss and investigate matters concerning discrimination.
All positions are
open until filled unless there is a specific announcement
on the listing stating otherwise.
Application
materials submitted
will not be returned to the applicant.
To apply for Faculty positions listed below, see specifics with each listing.
The Prescott College Employment Application described in the requested materials is accessible just below in the instructions for Staff position applicants.
To apply for any
of the Staff positions listed below:
Please submit the following to the Human Resources Department at Prescott College:
Acrobat format Word format
Mail or In-Person:
Prescott College
Human Resources Department
220 Grove Avenue
Prescott, AZ 86301
E-Mail:
jobs@prescott.edu
Fax:
(928) 776 - 5103
Please direct inquiries to the Human Resources Department
at 928-350-4200 or jobs@prescott.edu.
Current Staff Positions
Position Summary:
Develops and coordinates advising and student support services for the Master of Arts Program. Resolves issues related to academic services and curriculum requirements by working closely with Core Faculty and the Office of the Registrar. Manages student files and records, tracks requirements and documentation, and generates correspondence.
Responsibilities Include:
- Assists MAP core faculty with student advising issues.
- Advises students regarding information, procedures, and general academic requirements.
- Identifies current and potential needs or problem areas of students and notifies faculty.
- Monitors academic progress, communicates findings to core faculty.
- Assists students with achieving requirements.
- Handles requests from students and graduate advisors for all program needs.
- Refers students to appropriate college and external resources for assistance.
- Interprets and explains MAP policies and procedures to students.
- Directs miscellaneous correspondence/documentation regarding policies and procedures to students and faculty.
- Maintains student and graduate advisor files.
- Develops and implements all administrative procedures (i.e., initiates and tracks processes, monitors adherence, responds to questions.)
- Tracks student/faculty documentation required by the program (including new student files, study and thesis plans, end-of-term materials, colloquium presentations, attendance reports, qualifying packets, and theses) corresponds with students, advisors, and core faculty about missing items, ensures graduation requirements are met; checks for accuracy.
- Tracks graduate residency attendance requirements, generates appropriate letters regarding make-up work.
- Manages the qualifying packet review process; obtains reader assignments from faculty and distributes papers for review and responses.
- Responds to program questions from qualifying packet readers, practicum supervisors, and second readers; directs them to core faculty when necessary.
- Manages student records, monitors academic and other graduation requirements.
- Provides the Office of the Registrar with progress updates of students’ academic and graduation requirements.
- Handles all requests for incompletes and coordinates approval of core faculty and graduate advisors.
- Updates computerized information for graduate advisors and notify the Office of the Registrar with student updates.
- Assists core faculty with the logistics in the advisor matching process for new students.
- Oversees tracking of graduate advisor files; ensures that credentials are received.
- Works all colloquium weekends to be available for student and faculty needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- HS diploma/GED required, AA or Bachelors Degree preferred
- Minimum 1 yr experience in office management or administrative support
- Must be computer proficient. Experience w/Word, Excel & Outlook highly preferred
- Experience utilizing/maintaining databases preferred
- Must be able to multitask and be detail oriented
- Service oriented approach to students and prospective students
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in an environment characterized by large workloads, deadline pressures and high standards
- Weekend may be required
Position Summary:
Supports the overall goals of enrollment management through the effective marketing of our unique and dynamic College to prospective students, parents, and professionals.
Responsibilities Include:
Inquiry Management
- Inputs inquiries received from phone calls, faxes, emails, letters, sundry Prescott College inquiry cards and walk-ins into database.
- Responds to email inquiries.
- Works in conjunction with the MAP assistant director to prepare and mail inquiry-specific information packets.
- Qualifies in-person inquiries based on established criteria and codes commensurately in database.
- Records pertinent data such as referral source, origin/channel, scheduled action, etc. in database.
- Coordinates preparation of various marketing packets, prepares and mails all scheduled Power Campus inquiry mailings.
- Answers overview questions from inquiries and directs more specific questions to admissions Counselors/Directors.
- Produces reports (mailing lists, statistics, etc.) as needed.
Application Management
- Maintains application filing system including annual purging of old/inactive files.
- Responsible for security of applicant data contained in application files.
- Assesses and organizes documents received and enters applications into the database recording received documentation and scheduling appropriate follow up action(s).
- Maintains communication with applicants, following up on missing documents and keeping them abreast of their progress.
- Monitors file completions and takes appropriate action to meet established file completion targets.
- Communicates with assistant and associate directors the needs of the inquiry and applicant pools and helps them coordinate follow-up communication with students.
- Scans all MAP application materials.
- Maintains communication with applicants, following up on missing documents and keeping them abreast of their progress.
- Prepares and mails all scheduled Power Campus applicant communications (missing documentation letters, accept letters, etc.).
- Produces reports (mailing lists, statistics, etc.) as needed.
Publications Inventory Management
- Maintains inventory reports for all Admissions publications and alerts Director when stock runs low.
- Ensures that warehouse is user-friendly, well-stocked, etc.
- Maintains Admissions Office publications on-hand stock from warehoused inventory.
- Prepares and ships publications/supply parcels for all external events
Admissions Reception
- Greets and directs all walk-in visitors.
- Answers multi-line phone.
- Retrieves, opens, and distributes incoming mail.
Supervision
- Supervises student employees.
- Writes and posts advertisements for student employees.
- Trains, schedules, manages, and terminates student employees.
- May delegate some components of reception and data entry activities to student employees serving as activity leader and supervising their work.
Constituent Recruiting Network Coordination
- Creates the alumni network recruiting handbook
- Coordinates preparation of marketing materials and ships materials to Constituent Recruiters
- Manages recruiting event reservations carries out the logistics for the events.
- Manages the budget and requests payments for the stipends, conference fees, expense reimbursements, etc.
- Maintains reservation lists for Constituent Training Seminars
- Coordinates transportation and lodging and processes invoices for Constituent Training Seminars
- Distributes recruitment confirmation materials to recruiters
- Logs and responds to student reservations for recruitment events
- Maintains PC Web recruiting events site
- Manages recruitment evaluation forms and documentation
- Notifies prospective students of upcoming recruitment events
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 1 to 2 years’ experience in a position of progressive responsibility in academic admissions preferred
- Proven ability to effectively manage processes
- Excellent graphic arts ability
- Experience writing newsletters preferred
- Computer literate – experience with MS Office software required. Experience with college data management systems such as Power Campus preferred
- Excellent written, oral, presentation and interpersonal communications skills effectively exhibited to a variety of audiences such as a diverse population of students, counselors, alumni, and other constituents
- Service oriented approach to students and prospective students
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in an environment characterized by large workloads, deadline pressures and high standards
Responsibilities:
- Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine equipment and materials required.
- Prepare cost estimates.
- Select and order building materials, small tools and equipment utilizing the College purchasing procedures
- Maintain appropriate inventory of supplies to keep projects from delay
- Receive, and assist in loading and unloading building materials
- Diagnose mechanical, plumbing and electrical malfunctions, including identifying hazards and defects, and determining the need for adjustment, repair or replacement
- Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications, as needed.
- Install, replace or repair HVAC systems; calibrates thermostatic controls, ensures electrical system controls are in place for safe use, distribution and energy management protocol; utilize best practices and correct technique to ensure system compliance to building codes and construction standards.
- Install, replace or repair electrical service and electrical equipment systems, ensures electrical system controls are in place for safe use, distribution and energy management protocol; utilize best practices and correct technique to ensure system compliance to building codes and construction standards.
- Install, replace or repair plumbing systems; replaces or repairs plumbing service and equipment with appropriate devices associated with correct technique and system compliance to building codes and construction standards.
- Maintain Freon Management processes, inclusive of proper certifications, documentation of historical service actions, and reclaiming practices for all services to refrigeration and mechanical equipment.
- Assist in planning processes, and in-house design and installation of new mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems.
- Performs complex calculations and planning.
- Reviews blueprints and building codes specifications to determine work details and procedures.
- Prepares written cost estimates and negotiates contracts from time to time.
- Assists in the procurement of equipment, materials, supplies and tools associated with new system installations.
- Installs systems as appropriate to building improvement schedules.
- Start ups and trains physical plant personnel into the correct operation of system installations.
- Provides preliminary and final sketches or submittal documents with cost estimates for plant operations trades, materials and services.
- Troubleshoots and repairs fire safety system equipment. Works with Fire Protection Services Contractor to include: replacement of sensors, enunciators and monitoring equipment, as well as occasional installation of infrastructure for these systems. Finalizes repair or installation and scheduled system programming to ensure building fire safety systems are functional.
- Maintains schematics, drawings and submittals relative to the infrastructure and changes made within each building wherein Facilities Engineering work has been performed.
- Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Maintain construction and physical plant operation schedules with timely production and job completions.
- Is accountable for performance and accomplishment to the Facilities Director.
- As needed, perform corrective maintenance on other College buildings to ensure a safe and properly operating physical plant for all College buildings and equipment
- Advise management on whether continued operation of physical plant could be hazardous.
- If unsafe conditions are discovered, an intervention is required.
- Provides plans of correction and implement processes to achieve resolve.
- Follow established industry safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment. Will comply and follow college safety procedures when performing assigned responsibilities.
- Maintain records, document actions and present written progress reports.
- Must be available for call-in for after hours emergency situations.
- Responsible for following all College safety policies and procedures in the performance of assigned duties.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Director or Administration.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Some college education or trade school training preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years of verifiable experience in commercial and/or residential construction services
- Rough and finishing journeyman level HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing experience
- Good working knowledge of construction processes and equipment required.
- Skills in multiple trades, maintenance, and repair is preferred.
- Knowledgeable about trade tools, equipment, materials, methods and techniques used in skilled construction services
- Demonstrated ability to work independently but also function as a dynamic member of a team
- Ability to take and follow instruction as well as demonstrated ability to consistently exercise sound judgment and decision making skills
- Has acquired proficiency with:
- Technical aspects of field of specialty
- Building Code requirements pertaining to construction work
- Reading and interpreting shop drawings, sketches, plans and specifications
- Project Management, costing and scheduling
- A valid AZ drivers license with a good record is required
To apply:
Submit a letter of interest, current resume and the Prescott College Employment Application (see above) to Human Resources. Review of applications will begin
immediately.
Position Summary:
Work with Facilities Team in the performance of General Maintenance and Repair, as well as on physical plant improvement projects at the College.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning processes, and in-house design and installation of new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Provides preliminary and final sketches or submittal documents with cost estimates for plant operations trades, materials and services.
- Installs systems as appropriate to building improvement schedules.
- Apply specifications from blueprints, sketches or building improvement plans, and refer to building codes to prepare scope of work, using equipment or materials required.
- Select and order materials, supplies, small tools and equipment utilizing the Prescott College purchasing procedures.
- Maintain appropriate inventory of supplies to keep maintenance work orders from delay.
- Follow established industry safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean workspace environment.
- Responsible for following all College safety policies and procedures in the performance of assigned duties.
- Receive, and assist in loading and unloading materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical, plumbing and electrical malfunctions, including identifying hazards and defects, and determining the need for adjustment, repair or replacement.
- As needed, perform preventative, general and corrective maintenance on College buildings and equipment to ensure a safe and properly operating physical plant.
- Maintain plant operation schedules for timely production and job completions.
- Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications, as needed.
- Install, replace or repair HVAC systems, electrical service and electrical equipment systems, plumbing systems; replace or repair plumbing service and equipment with appropriate devices associated with correct technique and system compliance to building codes and trade standards; calibrate thermostatic controls, ensure electrical system controls are in place for safe use, distribution and energy management protocol; and utilize best practices or correct technique to ensure system compliance to building codes and trade standards.
- Maintain Freon Management processes, inclusive of proper certifications, documentation of historical service actions, and reclaiming practices for all services to refrigeration and mechanical equipment.
- Starts up and trains Facility Management personnel into the correct operation of system installations.
- Troubleshoot and repair fire safety system equipment by working with Fire Protection Services Contractor to include: replacement of sensors, enunciators and monitoring equipment, as well as occasional installation of infrastructure for these systems.
- Finalize repair or installation and scheduled system programming to ensure building fire safety systems are functional.
- Maintain schematics, drawings and submittals relative to the infrastructure and changes made within each building wherein Facilities Maintenance and Project Improvement work has been performed.
- Communicate orally and in writing with others clearly and concisely.
- Be accountable for performance and accomplishment to the Facilities Director.
- Advise management on whether continued operation of physical plant could be hazardous and promptly report unsafe conditions as they are discovered, so that an appropriate intervention is accomplished.
- Maintain records, document actions and present written progress reports.
- Be available for call-in for after hour emergency situations.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Some college education or trade school training preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years of verifiable experience in commercial and/or residential maintenance and construction services.
- Rough and finishing journeyman level HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing experience.
- Good working knowledge of construction processes and equipment required.
- Skills within multiple trades, maintenance and repair are preferred.
- Knowledgeable about trade tools, equipment, materials, methods and techniques used in skilled maintenance and construction services.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently but also function as a dynamic member of a team
- Ability to take and follow instruction as well as demonstrated ability to consistently exercise sound judgment and decision making skills
- Has acquired proficiency with:
- Technical aspects in field of specialties
- Building Code requirements pertaining to construction work
- Reading and interpreting shop drawings, sketches, plans and specifications
- Project Management, costing and scheduling
- A valid AZ drivers license with a good record is required
To apply:
Submit a letter of interest, current resume and the Prescott College Employment Application (see above) to Human Resources. Review of applications will begin
immediately.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the implementation of College recruitment/employment program.
- Receive and review completed Hiring Authorization and job description
- Create and place employment advertisements
- Update jobs section of HR webpage
- Work with committees to provide a consistent and fair process for candidates.
- Screen applicants and schedule interviews with qualified applicants
- Arrange for candidate travel as appropriate
- Input interview and selection information into Tracking System
- Review disposition information
- Perform reference checks as needed
- Draft offer letters
- Act as back-up to HR Coordinator for processing of incoming applications, applicant tracking, distribution of materials, generation of non-selection letters and creation of recruiting files.
- Answer and screen calls relating to possible employment with Prescott College as necessary.
- Assists in providing guidelines to Search Committees relative to interviewing and maintaining confidentiality.
- Conduct New Hire Sign In Process
- Generate Employee Status Form
- Perform New Hire Orientation and completion of employment paperwork / forms as needed (including I-9)
- Draft HRAF’s and other employment documents as needed
- Track return of forms and acknowledgments, receipt of original transcripts for Faculty and completion of SBPSE application (and forward to President’s office)
- Employee benefits administration
- Conduct Benefits Orientation as needed
- Insurance Administration
- Respond to benefit questions from employees and provide written information
- Process enrollments, changes and terms
- Work with employees to resolve general benefits/claims issues
- Act as liaison to insurance providers and broker to resolve employee benefits/claims issues
- Escalate claims issues as needed
- Coordinate open enrollment process
- Process and track naturopathic claims and distribute reimbursements to employees
- Act as Human Resources liaison to Payroll
- Generate paperwork and work in HRIS
- Liaison between employees and payroll to resolve pay issues
- Submit paperwork to Payroll in a timely manner
- Coordinates Workers’ Compensation claims
- Maintain HR webpages
- Assist in the completion of a variety of annual surveys/reports
- Assist Director in the creation and implementation of Employee Development plans and programs
- Contribute to the design, organization of Employee Events. Manage their occurrence.
- Present information/updates at various employee-training sessions/meetings as needed
- Assist with the administration of the performance appraisal process for Staff and Administrators
- Assist with other projects such as:
- Job Descriptions
- Training Programs
- Secondary contract for those interacting with department including answering incoming telephone calls and assisting walk-ins.
- Perform a variety of administrative tasks as needed including creating or updating forms, evaluating and establishing systems, and determining need for new processes.
- Assist with coverage of College switchboard as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of three years of experience in a professional role or direct support or responsibility to an Administrator.
- Minimum of one year of experience in a Human Resources Department
- Experience in benefits administration or payroll preferred, but not required.
- Must be computer proficient. Word, Excel & Outlook experience required
- Must be professional, detail, quality & customer driven
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality
- Displayed ability to exercise discretion and judgment
- Must be versatile and collaborative team player with the ability to work independently
- Demonstrated excellence in written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
To apply:
Submit a letter of interest, current resume and the Prescott College Employment Application (see above) to Human Resources. Review of applications will begin
immediately.
Position Summary:
The Adult Degree and Graduate Programs (ADGP) Director of Admissions manages the admissions program that recruits, admits, and enrolls students into the College’s community-based adult undergraduate program and the low residency Master of Arts, PhD and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate programs internationally and within the U.S. with the exception of the Tucson Metro and southern Arizona regions and plays an integral role in the College's enrollment management efforts.
This is a hands-on position that is responsible for staying abreast of current marketing strategies and market research in the competitive niche of adult and graduate education. The Director is responsible for:
- assessing and meeting new student enrollment goals through the implementation of effective marketing and communication plans;
- data informed decision making;
- direct recruitment of potential students;
- collaboration with the Dean of Enrollment Management to develop strategic enrollment management and marketing plans (including the development of print, electronic and Web-based communications);
- and evaluation of all ADGP recruitment activities to identify best practices for finding the best fit students for the College.
This position collaborates closely with the Director of Tucson Admissions to ensure consistency in implementation of admissions, recruitment, and marketing processes between the Tucson Center and the Prescott Campus. This position is accountable for the ADGP enrollment numbers in the Prescott office.
The Director also oversees the ADGP Admissions Office budget and provides leadership and training to professional, support, and student staff in the ADGP Admissions Office. The Director works with other personnel in Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to assure the smooth enrollment of newly accepted and readmitted students.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate Degree required, Masters Degree preferred
- 3-5 years progressively responsible academic admissions experience or
equivalent experience in marketing and communications. Preference given to candidates with specific marketing and recruitment experience in the Adult and Graduate education markets.
- Strong organizational skills
- Proven ability to effectively manage people and processes
- Experience with database / information systems
- Good working knowledge of statistics and data-driven decision making techniques
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an environment characterized by large workloads, deadline pressures and high standards
- A service oriented approach and an awareness of the needs and concerns of a selective private college are required
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment
- Excellent written, oral, presentation and interpersonal communication skills effectively exhibited to a variety of audiences such as a diverse population of students, counselors, alumni and other constituents
To apply:
Submit a letter of interest, current resume and the Prescott College Employment Application (see above) to Human Resources. Review of applications will begin
April 21, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.
$8.25 per hour
This position provides transportation utilizing College vehicles for various classes, trips, and airport shuttle needs of the College and assisting with logistics on those trips. These positions are on an as needed basis. Drivers may be needed for evening and or weekend schedules, or for extended periods of time. In or out of state travel may be required.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be at least 25 years of age
- Valid Arizona drivers license with good record
- Successful completion of Prescott College Driver Training Course
Prepares, cooks and stocks food, maintains health and safety standards in work area, assists with preparing and serving catered food, and helps with set-up/clean-up for catered events.
Class I ($ 7.00 hour)
High School Diploma or equivalent education. No food service experience required. Must obtain Yavapai County food worker certificate within a week.
Class II ($ 8.00 hour)
One-year experience in a food service and/or public service capacity. Must obtain a Yavapai County food worker certificate within a week of hire date.
Current include:
For details including position summary, qalifications and application
information, please see below.
We are seeking a dynamic and highly-motivated scholar practitioner for the position of twelve-month full-time Associate or Regular Faculty at the Prescott College Tucson Center within the Adult Degree and Graduate Programs (ADGP). The position-type will be determined by, and dependent upon, funding and approval in our Operating Budget. This position will serve teacher education degree and teacher education certification adult students, who are diverse, typically non-traditional, and engaged in community-based mentored studies towards program completion. This position will begin as early as May 1, 2008.
The primary areas of responsibility for all ADGP faculty are threefold:
- to teach and advise students, support student learning, oversee student programs of study with adjunct mentors and graduate advisors, and assess student learning;
- to serve the College and community (e.g., through committee work, programmatic development, academic decision-making, and other curricular activities for the degree program as a whole; and,
- to engage in scholarship and professional development that develop the individual, the College’s programs, and the learning environments for students (e.g., community-based research, action-research, scholarship of teaching and learning).
The primary areas of responsibility for Associate Faculty are to:
- oversee the programs of assigned students within their general interdisciplinary degree and specific curricular areas,
- to participate with the ADGP Faculty in curricular activities, and
- to develop and support specific new and/or existing program areas as requested by the ADGP Dean and Faculty as appropriate to the Mission, needs, and Strategic Plan of the College.
- While Associate Faculty roles and responsibilities are similar to those of ADGP Full Faculty in terms of direct work with students, Associate Faculty do not have the full-range or depth of responsibilities that are assigned to ADGP Full Faculty (e.g., academic program governance, search committees, scholarship, professional development, etc.).
Responsibilities:
- Fulfill primary responsibilities so as to manifest and advance the College mission and ADGP strategic priorities.
- Set professional development goals and appropriate performance assessment methods each year in the context of the College mission and ADGP strategic priorities.
- Know, implement, and support established policies and procedures in the Adult Degree and Graduate Programs.
- Participate in development, support and teaching of core curricula and other educational activities.
- Support individual student program development and approve study plans and curriculum documentation.
- Advise students towards successful completion of program graduation and other requirements; support student learning; evaluate and provide timely feedback on student work.
- Maintain accurate records of interactions with students, faculty, and staff.
- Identify, recruit, train, assign, and supervise students, and mentors.
- Assist students in locating internships and field experiences; provide support and oversight.
- Develop and maintain supportive, regular, and positive communications with assigned students, other faculty, staff, and/or mentors; establish and maintain regular on-site or remote office hours.
- Participate in faculty meetings, retreats, and graduation ceremonies as appropriate.
- Develop, grow, and support new and/or existing curricular areas, including assisting in the recruitment, advising and application evaluation for new students.
- Assist with recruitment and admissions processes of new students in general degree areas, specific curricular areas, and geographic region as appropriate.
- Travel to Prescott, Arizona to support residency requirements (e.g., Orientations).
- Conduct community outreach and expansion of Prescott College into southern Arizona through the main campus interests and Tucson Center initiatives, working in partnership with the Tucson Center Director and faculty and staff.
Qualifications:
- A Master’s or Doctoral degree in an appropriate field of study in education (terminal degree strongly preferred);
- A minimum of one year experience at the post-secondary level, working in and supporting students in teacher education preparation programs (a combination of successful professional experience in elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education strongly preferred);
- Ability to articulate current trends and issues in preK-16 education;
- Interest and demonstrated expertise in working with diverse adult learners and within diverse cultural environments (experience with diverse community-based mentored study programs strongly preferred);
- Demonstrated mastery of written and oral communication skills;
- Bilingual, or demonstrated expertise in working within Bilingual/Multicultural Education, Structured English Immersion programs, and/or English Language Learners;
- Demonstrated skill in successful human relations, including sensitivity to individual differences and the ability to forge effective professional relationships with faculty, students, professionals, and organizations in the community;
- Ability to travel as necessary to limited residency events in Prescott, and within Arizona to support assigned students’ in community-based mentored studies; and,
- Demonstrated ability to engage in systems thinking, organizational planning, team-building, and problem resolution, serving in both leadership and group-member roles.
To apply:
Submit a letter of interest, a sample proposal for your vision for a community-based program in teacher education, curriculum vitae and the Prescott College Employment Application (see top of page) to Human Resources at jobs@prescott.edu or to the fax or mailing address at the top of the page.
Prescott College’s Masters of Arts Program (MAP) announces an opening for a full-time graduate faculty position in counseling and psychology to teach within and coordinate academic oversight and programmatic content for the graduate programs. We invite applications from passionate educators and counseling professionals to oversee our low-residency counseling and psychology program.
We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated scholar practitioner with the leadership and administrative skills to develop and support our community-based learning environments serving diverse non-traditional students. Applicants must demonstrate an active research program, a commitment to community action, ability to teach effectively in traditional and online learning environments, strong interpersonal communication skills, a collaborative approach, an ability to mentor and advise students, and the entrepreneurial spirit to develop and support program areas appropriate to our mission for social justice and environmental sustainability.
This position includes an opportunity to develop new areas of concentration and participate as part of a collaborative graduate-faculty community. MAP Faculty are responsible for maintenance, development, and administration of our well-established community-based programs.
Responsibilities include:
- oversight of students in all aspects of graduate study, including approval of student-designed curricula, research mentorship, and graduation/licensure requirements;
- design and implementation of graduate residencies and online core curricula, including sessions on content areas, issues relating to broader graduate research/scholarship, and professional licensure;
- availability to prospective students and review of admissions applications;
- hiring and supervision of program faculty who oversee specific areas of study, and graduate advisors and practicum supervisors who supervise individual students’ programs;
- direct work with CP accrediting and licensing agencies; participation in program and college service; and
- continuation of personal scholarship/research.
Requirements:
- Earned doctorate (at time of hire).
- Minimum three years teaching or advising independent graduate student(s).
- Professional counseling license or eligibility and recent/current clinical practice preferred.
- Administrative experience required as graduate faculty may be assigned administrative roles such as Chair or Program Director at the discretion of the Dean.
- Awareness of and support for college’s educational mission will be valued.
Responsibilities of this position will begin in July 1, 2008 and funding is contingent upon approval of the overall fiscal budget by the College’s Board of Trustees. This appointment includes the potential for cross college assignments.
Initial review of applications begins February 18, 2008. Position is open until filled.
To Apply:
Submit letter of interest, CV/resume, statement of educational philosophy and Prescott College Application (see top of page) to Human Resources at jobs@prescott.edu or to the fax or mailing address at the top of the page.
Position Summary:
MAP invites applications from passionate educators with interdisciplinary experience in traditional and non-traditional educational methods to oversee our low-residency environmental studies program. This position includes opportunity to develop new areas of concentration and participate as part of a collaborative graduate-faculty community. MAP Faculty are responsible for maintenance, development, and administration of our well-established community-based programs. Responsibilities include oversight of students in all aspects of graduate study, including approval of student-designed curricula; design of graduate residencies, with sessions on content areas and issues relating to broader graduate research/scholarship; ongoing communication with students through appropriate media including websites and online dialogues; availability to prospective students and review of admissions applications; hiring and oversight of associate faculty and graduate advisors in environmental studies who supervise individual students’ programs; participation in program and college service; and continuation of personal scholarship/research.
Responsibilities Include:
- oversee academic aspects of the graduate program in the field of Environmental Studies including overseeing the work of Associate Faculty in a collegial atmosphere;
- construct and implement initiatives for program development in curriculum, delivery, and promotion;
- work with the MAP Program Director and Graduate Dean on recruiting and evaluating Associate Faculty;
- work with the Associate Faculty on matching students with advisors, identifying people with appropriate expertise to review qualifying papers, master's theses, and conducting outcomes assessment reviews;work with the MAP Program Director on the planning and staging of colloquia;
- work with the MAP Program Director on new student and faculty orientation;
- design workshops, seminars, online learning environments, and other educational opportunities for students and faculty; help students find internships and practica, etc.;
- foster an atmosphere of collaboration and teamwork and facilitate shared decision-making and site-based management.
- serve as Core Faculty, overseeing the work of graduate students and their advisors.
Minimum qualifications:
- Earned doctorate (at time of hire) in a relevant field
- Minimum three years teaching or advising students at a post-secondary level, preferably in student-directed, alternative, limited residency graduate programs.
- Administrative experience required as graduate faculty may be assigned administrative roles such as Chair or Program Director at the discretion of the Dean.
- Broad understanding of the interdisciplinary scope of environmental studies.
- Awareness of and interest in college’s educational mission
Review of applications will begin February 11, 2008; position open until filled.
To Apply:
Submit letter of interest, CV/resume, and Prescott College Application (see top of page) to Human Resources at jobs@prescott.edu
Position Summary:
The successful candidate will manage all aspects of operation for Alligator Juniper, winner of the AWP Directors’ Prize for Undergraduate Literary Magazines in 2000 and 2003.
Responsibilities include: marketing, grant-writing, fund-raising, subscription management, advertising, layout, production, and distribution. Also will organize and administer annual national and student competitions, participate in long-term planning, supervise student workers, and teach basic writing courses.
Requirements:
- MA or MFA in associated field
- Minimum 1 year teaching experience required, preferably in higher education Literary journal experience preferred
- Experience with experiential learning or outdoor education is preferred
- Experience and good working knowledge of desktop publishing
- Excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills
Position Details: This is a full-time, ten-month position beginning August 1, 2008. Some paid training may be required prior to start date, as early as June.
Salary range: $24,000-27,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and/or workload.
Review of applications will begin immediately; position open until filled. Funding contingent on final budgetary approval.
To Apply: Submit letter of interest, resume/cv, and Prescott College Application (www.prescott.edh/hr) to Human Resources.
Position: Instructor, Interdisciplinary Historian
Full Time, Sabbatical Replacement
Position Summary:
The Resident Degree Program at Prescott College seeks an Instructor for the 2008-2009 academic year. This position is 1 year Sabbatical Replacement position.
We seek a dynamic educator with a concentration in History and a focus on any of the following regions: the United States; Latin America; Africa; or Europe. Areas of emphasis for teaching courses may include social, political, cultural, or environmental history, and/or gender and race studies. Examples of courses in this area include: American Paradox: History of a Varied People; The Color Line in U.S. History; History of Gender and Sexuality; Native American History; History of Conflict in the Southwest; and Women and Power in Latin America.
Requirements Include:
- Masters Degree in related field required, Ph.D strongly preferred, A.B.D. considered.
- College-level teaching experience highly preferred
Position Details: This is a full-time, ten-month position beginning August 1, 2008.
Salary range: $26,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and/or workload. This position is full time and benefits eligible.
Review of applications will begin immediately; position open until filled. Funding contingent on final budgetary approval.
To Apply:
Submit letter of interest, CV/resume, statement of educational philosophy and Prescott College Application (see top of page www.prescott.edu/jobs) to Human Resources at jobs@prescott.edu or to the fax or mailing address at the top of that page.
Position Summary:
The Master of Arts Program at Prescott College invites applications from passionate educators and counseling professionals to oversee and facilitate the emphasis (or concentration) in Equine Assisted Mental Health that is part of an established low residency Master of Arts Program in Counseling Psychology.
Responsibilities include: curriculum development, oversight of students in all aspects of graduate study, including approval of student-designed curricula, research mentorship, and graduation and licensure requirements; design of graduate residencies, which include sessions on field content areas, issues relating to broader graduate research and scholarship, and professional licensure requirements; availability to prospective students and review of admissions applications; hiring and supervision of graduate advisors who supervise individual students’ programs of study; participation in program and college service; and continuation of personal scholarship/research.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to student centered learning, clear relational and organizational skills, a solid competence in relational approaches to equitation, and commitment to both the breadth and depth of the evolving area of EAMH.
Minimum qualifications:
- Earned doctorate preferred.
- Minimum of three years advising for independent graduate students or related mentoring experience.
- Recent or current EAMH clinical practice preferred.
- Position requires traveling to Prescott Arizona for one week four times per year for Colloquium (August, November, February, and May)and associated EAMH workshops.
- An awareness of and interest in the educational mission of Prescott College will be valued.
Review of applications will begin immediately; position open until filled.
To Apply:
Submit letter of interest, CV/resume, contact information for three references, and Prescott College Application (see top of page) to Human Resources.
Position Summary:
Teaching state required SEI courses at Prescott College Tucson Center within State specified format and timeframe. This includes face to face or approved online delivery system for a specific number of contact hours. The course content has specified goals, objectives and tasks, and requires monitoring and documentation.
Minimum qualifications:
- Qualified instructors must be in “good standing” and have no disciplinary actions on record.
- Must have one of the following "sets" of qualifications:
A. Master’s Degree in ESL, Bilingual or equivalent academic area (e.g.,
English, Language Arts, Curriculum and Instruction); OR
B. Full ESL, or Bilingual Endorsement AND a minimum of three (3) years of
teaching experience working with English Language Learners (ELL); OR
C. Full SEI endorsement AND a minimum of three (3) years of teaching
experience working with ELL and a recommendation from a
supervisor, ELL Coordinator, or Curriculum Director who has observed
the instructor’s effective use of SEI strategies in the classroom.”
Applicants should indicate on their application the category of qualifications, A, B, or C, and must be able to submit required SEI Instructor qualification documentation.
Review of applications will begin immediately; position open until filled.
To Apply:
Submit letter of interest, CV/resume, contact information for three references, and Prescott College Application (see top of page) to Human Resources.
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