Employment Opportunities

• Associate Director, Family Philanthropy
• Executive Director, Leadership & Planned Giving
• Administrative Assistant, Annual Giving

Job Title: Associate Director, Family Philanthropy

Job ID: 2028

The Associate Director, Family Philanthropy will advance the mission of the College by developing and increasing the level of personal involvement and financial commitment of current and former families.

This Associate Director identifies, cultivates and stewards families, including students and extended family members to encourage support to the College across generations. This position is the staff liaison to the Parents Council and manages all aspects of the program from invitations to join to bi-annual events and meetings. Muhlenberg offers excellent benefits, including eligibility to tuition programs for employees and dependents after two years of service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all activity related to the fundraising efforts in regards to current and past families.
• Maintain a portfolio of 150 potential major family donors capable of making a leadership gift to the College. This work includes cultivation, solicitation, closing and stewardship of major gifts and HMMS-level Muhlenberg Fund gifts.
• Responsible for all activities related to the Parents Council, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Develop and maintain a travel schedule resulting in an average of 12 prospect visits a month – a minimum of 140 visits are expected annually.
• Plan, coordinate and manage fall and spring Parents Council events.
• Grow, expand and support a growing, vital and engaged group of parent and family volunteers.
• Work with the Advancement Communication team on developing and coordinating family-specific solicitations and communication, stewardship events and activities.
• Assist the Executive Director, Annual Giving with coordination and personalization of parent segment in all broad-based appeals.
• Track all relevant Key Performance Indicators for the Family Philanthropy program.
• Attend and participate in major on-campus College functions, including but not limited to Reunion and Homecoming Weekend, Family Weekend, Honors Convocation,
• Commencement, Baccalaureate, Opening Convocation and Board of Trustee meetings, staff phonathons, Day of Giving activities as well as regional alumni events.
• Other duties as assigned in pursuit of the mission of the Advancement organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and at least three years of successful experience in philanthropy, preferably in annual giving in higher education.
• Previous experience with parent and family giving preferred.
• Excellent skills in communication, analysis, organization, time management and planning.
• Strong analytical and assessment skills required.
• Demonstrated understanding of fundraising techniques, volunteer management, donor relations and stewardship.
• Ability to understand and articulate the role of a small, private liberal arts college.
• Ability to work in a self-directed fashion while serving as a member of a collaborative development and alumni relations team.
• Experience working with high level executives.
• Experience with face-to-face solicitation.

Working Conditions:

• Extensive travel and some night and weekend work are required.
• Ability to navigate stairs required.

To apply, upload your cover letter, resume, separate diversity statement summarizing your experiences and commitment to equity and inclusion, and names/contact information for three references, preferably as one PDF document, to our Career Portal: Muhlenberg Careers. (Your diversity statement should note how you demonstrate your commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in your work, community and/or personal life. This may include, for example, work assignments, community service/mentoring, committee service, recruitment/retention activities, etc.) Application review will continue until the position is filled.

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private, four-year residential, liberal arts college located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, approximately 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,200 students, Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences as well as selected pre-professional programs, including accounting, business, education and public health. For more information, visit www.muhlenberg.edu.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. For additional information about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please visit Muhlenberg College's Diversity & Inclusion page.

Job Title: Executive Director, Leadership & Planned Giving

Job ID: 2054

The Executive Director of Leadership and Planned Giving reports directly to the Vice President for Advancement. The incumbent is responsible for managing a portfolio of principal, leadership and planned giving prospects, leading a team of three leadership gift officers, as well as overseeing the Circle of 1848, Muhlenberg’s planned giving society.

Overview:

As a senior member of the Advancement team, the Executive Director of Leadership and Planned Giving serves on Advancement’s Executive Team and will advance the mission of the College by personally role-modeling and engaging the Leadership Gifts team in myriad strategies to increase the personal involvement and financial commitment of alumni, parents, and friends of the College. Muhlenberg offers excellent benefits, including eligibility to tuition programs for employees and dependents after two years of service.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 125 principal, leadership and planned giving prospects for the purpose of developing and strengthening their relationship to Muhlenberg as donors, volunteers, and advocates.
• Develop and maintain an engagement schedule to personally/virtually visit 100 current and potential donors per year.
• Engage, solicit and close six- and seven-figure gifts from principal and leadership level donors, focusing on current, planned and blended gifts for the College’s most needed priorities as part of the College’s current comprehensive campaign.
• Supervise, evaluate, coach and mentor a staff of three leadership gift officers, who are responsible for soliciting and securing five-, six- and seven-figure gifts, in addition to an administrative assistant for the department.
• Serve as a member of Advancement’s Executive Team, contributing to the overall strategic direction of engagement and fundraising initiatives at the College.
• Contribute as a member of the strategic team for Muhlenberg’s comprehensive campaign and responsible for leadership and planned giving goals associated with the campaign.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Boundless Campaign’s Planned Giving Committee and actively work with committee leadership and volunteers to engage them the gift solicitation process.
• Strategically lead, in partnership with the volunteer leadership of the Circle of 1848 (Muhlenberg’s planned giving society), the development of programming and stewardship opportunities for members of the society.
• Oversee the assignment of leadership gift officer portfolios based on region and affinity, collaboratively set gift officer goals and manage reporting of gift officer activity in terms of visits, asks and gifts secured.
• In consultation with the VP, strategically outline and implement an annual travel/virtual visit calendar for the Leadership Gifts team to support Presidential visits, alumni receptions, volunteer visits, etc.
• Serve as an effective spokesperson and representative of Muhlenberg College by articulating the needs of the College and outlining giving priorities.
• Build effective working relationships with key departments, administrators and faculty members to ensure a collaborative spirit in regards to engagement and fundraising efforts.
• Actively participate in events in support of programs that further the mission of Advancement, including, but not limited to, Alumni Weekend, THAW, Mulementum, Mule Madness and both end of calendar and end of fund year annual giving solicitation efforts (December and June).
• Develop and provide professional developmental activities for staff. Promote a culture of openness, collaboration, trust, inclusion, and learning through constructive feedback and learning opportunities.
• Prepare and maintain a robust budget for the department.
• Participate in bi-weekly Executive Team meetings, bi-weekly prospect strategy meetings, monthly advancement all-team meetings, the annual all-staff retreat, the annual Executive Team retreat and the annual Leadership Gifts team retreat.
• Perform other duties as assigned in pursuit of the mission of the Advancement Office and the College.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (advanced degree preferred) and at least ten years of front-line fundraising experience, preferably in higher education, or equivalent related experience.
• Expertise in current trends in fundraising, especially principal, planned and leadership giving.
• Demonstrated understanding of fundraising techniques, volunteer management, donor relations and stewardship.
• Persuasive oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• In-depth knowledge of comprehensive campaign fundraising.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage multiple priorities, as well as work in a self-directed fashion while serving as a member of a collaborative Advancement team.
• In-depth knowledge of computer systems, especially fundraising software systems.
• Ability to articulate the role and importance of a small, private, residential, liberal arts college education.
• Management and supervisory experience in leading a team to successful outcomes.

To apply, upload your cover letter, resume, separate diversity statement summarizing your experiences and commitment to equity and inclusion, and names/contact information for three professional references, preferably as one PDF document, to our Career Portal, Muhlenberg Careers. (Your diversity statement should note how you demonstrate your commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in your work, community and/or personal life. This may include, for example, work assignments, community service/mentoring, committee service, recruitment/retention activities, etc.) Application review will continue until the position is filled.

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private, four-year residential, liberal arts college located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, approximately 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,200 students, Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences as well as selected pre-professional programs, including accounting, business, education and public health. For more information, visit www.muhlenberg.edu.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. For additional information about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please visit Muhlenberg College's Diversity & Inclusion page.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant, Annual Giving

Job ID: 2058

The Administrative Assistant provides direct support to Executive Director and general support to the Office of Annual Giving.

Principal duties include: managing all administrative aspects of an annual giving operation that is comprised of unrestricted giving, faculty and staff campaign, class volunteers, parent giving, leadership annual giving and student philanthropy; promoting productive relationships with colleagues, volunteers and administration; overseeing print, mail and email fundraising campaigns; and assisting in completion of all tasks assigned to the Annual Giving office. Oversees the operating budgets and monthly credit reconciliations, drafting correspondence, managing work-study students and providing event planning assistance. Muhlenberg offers excellent benefits, including eligibility to tuition programs for employees and dependents after two years of service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent administrative support for the Executive Director, Annual Giving and, as necessary, the Annual Giving team. Receive, sort and direct correspondence. Maintain office files, equipment and inventory. Order supplies. Maintain expense reports for supervisor and Annual Giving team.
• Create event invitations and track attendees, organize visit documents (e.g., maps, Millennium profiles, and previous call reports), and information packets.
• Coordinate the preparation of mailings and personal solicitations to several constituencies, including, but not limited to: alumni, Henry Melchior Muhlenberg Society (HMMS) members, current and former parents, as well as Parents Council members, alumni athletes, faculty, staff and support staff, and Hillel members identifying, when necessary, status of each solicitation.
• Maintain Executive Director’s calendar, schedule appointments with other college departments, faculty and businesses and make travel arrangements.
• Assist in preparation and distribution of internal reports, memoranda, meeting agendas, and announcements to faculty and staff.
• Help plan and implement departmental projects, including staff retreats and major donor events. Staff and participate in events and programming in support of the mission of advancement, including but not limited to stewardship activities and events and department retreats.
• Process, track and export all budget data into Workday; from Workday, manipulate data to generate department-specific tracking document for timely and current reporting to supervisor.
• Enter all related correspondence with and regarding constituents into Millennium.
• Complete all assigned data entry, pledge reminders and phonathon forms.
• Orchestrate all Annual Giving mailings, answer telephone and troubleshoot donor and alumni requests: work closely with all offices within Office of Advancement.
• Attend and contribute to major College functions, including but not limited to Alumni Weekend, Honors Convocation, Commencement and board meetings.
• Participate in and provide support for department-wide fundraising efforts (e.g. Mulementum, class reunion fundraising); make calls as assigned for phonathon.
• Hire, supervise, schedule and evaluate student employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned in pursuit of the mission of the Advancement Office.
• Must be willing and able to work additional hours, including occasional weekends and evenings.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required, college degree preferred. Three years of business, higher ed, legal, financial, or development experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proofreading skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work in a self-motivated, self-directed fashion while serving as a member of a collaborative Advancement team. Project-orientation required, with ability to self-assess.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Effective organizational, supervisory and time management skills needed.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, data base applications including mail merge;
• Ability to extensively use e-mail and Internet applications.
• Maintain confidentiality in personnel and budgetary matters in a professional manner.
• Able to meet deadlines, work well independently in a fast-paced environment, and be adaptable to changing work environment and priorities.
• Commitment to customer service and sensitivity to public relations that impacts advancement activities and the College.
• Demonstrated ability to relate comfortably to a wide range of audiences, including faculty and staff colleagues, corporate and foundation executives, alumni, parents, students, and members of the Board of Trustees.
• Diplomacy and patience are essential.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to punctuality. Must be willing to work additional hours, including occasional weekends and evenings as needed.
• Ability to understand and articulate the role of a small, private liberal arts college.

To apply, upload your cover letter, resume, separate diversity statement summarizing your experiences and commitment to equity and inclusion, and names/contact information for three references, preferably as one PDF document, to our Career Portal: Muhlenberg Careers. (Your diversity statement should note how you demonstrate your commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in your work, community and/or personal life. This may include, for example, work assignments, community service/mentoring, committee service, recruitment/retention activities, etc.) Application review will continue until the position is filled.

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private, four-year residential, liberal arts college located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, approximately 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,200 students, Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences as well as selected pre-professional programs, including accounting, business, education and public health. For more information, visit www.muhlenberg.edu.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to inclusive excellence and the College's Diversity Strategic Plan.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant, Alumni Affairs, Part-Time

Job ID: 2050

The Administrative Assistant, under supervision of the Assistant Vice President, Alumni Affairs and Career Services, will support the programs in the alumni affairs department, by performing administrative functions in collaboration with all department members. The work schedule is 20 hours per week, year-round.

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serves as the "face" of the Office of Alumni Affairs. Staffs the front desk, answers the phone and greets alumni and other visitors.
• Answers and initiates alumni correspondence as directed. Maintains and manages two email accounts, providing a superior level of customer service to alumni, colleagues, and constituents.
• Initiates and oversees the Class Notes recognition program, managing correspondence with alumni and friends of the College on the occasion of various life milestones and personal and professional achievements.
• Coordinates preparation of meetings and special events (e.g., room reservations, equipment needs, and catering).
• Attends departmental meetings, retreats and training sessions.
• Orders and maintains inventory of Muhlenberg giveaways used for events and programs.
• With direction from the senior associate director of alumni affairs, assists with Alumni Weekend with specific responsibility for reserving hotel blocks, updating class pages, and maintaining weekly attendance reports.
• Participates in and provides support for department-wide fundraising efforts including Mulementum, phone-a-thon, class reunion fundraising, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Entry Qualifications:

• High School diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum three years of related professional experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent computer and database management skills (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Website management experience is a plus.
• Must be willing and able to learn new applications and systems.
• Organized and self-motivated, able to work as part of a team and to manage expectations and competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality of departmental records and business affairs.
• Strong customer service orientation essential. This position is the most forward-facing of the department and the individual needs to be able to create a welcoming, professional, and positive environment.

To apply, upload your cover letter, resume, separate diversity statement summarizing your experiences and commitment to equity and inclusion, and names/contact information for three references, preferably as one PDF document, to our Career Portal: Muhlenberg Careers. (Your diversity statement should note how you demonstrate your commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in your work, community and/or personal life. This may include, for example, work assignments, community service/mentoring, committee service, recruitment/retention activities, etc.) Application review will continue until the position is filled.

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private, four-year residential, liberal arts college located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, approximately 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,200 students, Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences as well as selected pre-professional programs, including accounting, business, education and public health. For more information, visit www.muhlenberg.edu.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. For additional information about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please visit Muhlenberg College's Diversity & Inclusion page.

Job Title: Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse, Full Time

Job ID: 2047

This person, under the supervision of the Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach and Director of Athletics, assists in the planning and management of all phases of the intercollegiate women’s lacrosse program.

This is a full-time, 11-month position. Muhlenberg offers excellent benefits, including eligibility to tuition programs for employees and dependents after two years of service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in planning for and managing a competitive NCAA Division III program in accordance with College, NCAA and Centennial Conference policies.

Provide competent coaching, along with the necessary counsel and direction, which will ensure that student-athletes have the opportunity to realize their potential as athletes, students and members of the general college community.

Create positive support for the program within the campus community and outside constituencies including alumni, parents and friends of Muhlenberg College.

Work with supervisor to develop an annual professional development plan that will ensure awareness of trends, best practices, new information, etc. related to athletics, recreation, student development, leadership and diversity and inclusion practices and skills;

Lead and participate in Divisional and College-wide committees and initiatives;

Recruit qualified student-athletes.

Assist in hiring, mentoring and supervising part time assistant coaches.

Assume a secondary assignment commensurate with abilities, interests and departmental needs.

Actively participate in fundraising activities in support of the program and the Cardinal and Grey Fund.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of coaching experience and advanced degree preferred.

Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the Division III philosophy of athletics.

Excellent communication skills required.

Strong planning and organizational skills essential.

Capacity to market the sport to the various constituencies of the College.

Ability to work with a variety of people.

Satisfactory background check, to include criminal background and driving record check.

To apply, upload your cover letter, resume, separate diversity statement summarizing your experiences and commitment to equity and inclusion, and names/contact information for three references, preferably as one PDF document, to our Career Portal: Muhenberg Careers. (Your diversity statement should note how you demonstrate your commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in your work, community and/or personal life. This may include, for example, work assignments, community service/mentoring, committee service, recruitment/retention activities, etc.) Application review will continue until the position is filled.

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private, four-year residential, liberal arts college located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, approximately 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,200 students, Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences as well as selected pre-professional programs, including accounting, business, education and public health. For more information, visit www.muhlenberg.edu.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. For additional information about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please visit Muhlenberg College's Diversity & Inclusion page.

Job Title: Assistant Professor, Photography, Full-Time, Tenure Track

Job ID: 2051

Muhlenberg College Art Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor studio art position in photography. As a selective liberal arts institution, Muhlenberg emphasizes excellent teaching in a student-focused environment where faculty teach a 3/3 course load. MFA in photography required by date of hire. Applicants should demonstrate an ability to teach digital photography at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels. Knowledge of analog process and experience with related media (i.e. performance, installation) and/or interdisciplinary collaborations is preferred. Studio art faculty at Muhlenberg are required to be consistently and effectively engaged in professional activity, with an ongoing commitment to presenting their work in public venues. Faculty are expected to perform college service in the form of academic advising, shared governance, and other points of engagement.

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is an independent, coeducational residential college of liberal arts and sciences located in eastern Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley. Allentown is a diverse city of 116,000, and along with Bethlehem and Easton, anchors the third-largest metropolitan area in Pennsylvania. The region is home to a vibrant arts scene, a nationally unique parks system, and a rich blend of cuisine. In addition, Allentown is within close proximity to both New York City and Philadelphia.

To apply, submit the following items as one PDF document: (1) a letter of application indicating your interest; (2) CV; (3) artist statement; (4) separate statement speaking to how you will contribute to building a more inclusive and diverse community at Muhlenberg; (5) names of three references. Additionally, please upload one portfolio of up to 20 clearly labeled images of student work in a PDF or PowerPoint, and another portfolio of 20 clearly labeled images of your work in a PDF or PowerPoint. Applications received by November 20, 2020 will receive full consideration. Please submit your complete application to our Career Portal: Muhlenberg Careers.

Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private, four-year residential, liberal arts college located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, approximately 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences as well as selected pre-professional programs, including accounting, business, education and public health. For more information, visit www.muhlenberg.edu.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. For additional information about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please visit Muhlenberg College's Diversity & Inclusion page.

Job Title: Executive Director, Career Services

Job ID: 2062

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private, four-year residential, liberal arts college located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, approximately 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,200 students, Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences as well as selected pre-professional programs, including accounting, business, education and public health. For more information, visit www.muhlenberg.edu.

The Executive Director will manage the career services team in serving Muhlenberg’s undergraduate and graduate students and alumni. The Executive Director will provide strategic planning for career counseling and programs; create new employer contacts and expand reach across industries; and cultivate a strong and vibrant network among members of the Muhlenberg community - faculty, staff, parents and friends of the College - that will provide a base for meaningful connections. The Executive Director will utilize all of these relationships to assist in attaining concurrent goals of increasing and strengthening alumni engagement and helping to elevate the Career Center to a preeminent position among liberal arts institutions.

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for effective staff management including hiring and orientation, training and development, workflow, and performance management.
• Provide leadership, supervision and outcome evaluation for a team of cross-functional staff who develop meaningful career connections for students and alumni through engagement opportunities, experiential learning, mentoring, counseling and programs.
• Ensure implementation of innovative efforts and delivery of exceptional programs and services.
  Continue developing a program, including growing the capacity of the staff, to position the College as a resource for alumni involved in a career search or change of career.
• Pursue opportunities for creation of online career services training including, but not limited to webinars and virtual networking.
• Mobilize and coordinate the efforts of an extraordinarily committed alumni base to champion and create programs and opportunities for current students, recent graduates and alumni seeking a change in career.
• Research job market trends and industry information on an ongoing basis.
• Oversee efforts to identify alumni and parents at target employer organizations across key industry verticals to create a network of advocates to champion opportunities.
• Spearhead alumni/parent/employer outreach to build new relationships across a wide range of industries and fields based on student interests to significantly increase the number of diverse employment, internship and experiential opportunities available for students.
• Build effective working relationships with key departments, administrators and faculty members to ensure a collaborative spirit in regards to working with and mentoring students around career.
• Identify technology that enhances and accelerates the networking and connections process between students, alumni and employers.
• Collaborate on the development of a marketing plan to raise the visibility of the Career Center on campus to students and faculty and staff, and off-campus to alumni and parents.
• Manage Career Center budget; evaluate ROI for all programs, events and initiatives to ensure that expenses align with efforts that provide positive results and support of the College’s strategic plan.
• Serve as the face of the career center at events on and off campus and in meetings with constituent groups such as the Board of Trustees, Alumni Board, Parents Council, and Board of Associates.
• Actively participate in events in support of programs that further the mission of Advancement, including, but not limited to, Alumni Weekend, THAW, Mulementum, Mule Madness and both end of calendar and end of fund year annual giving solicitation efforts (December and June).
• Serve as an effective spokesperson and representative of Muhlenberg College including being able to articulate campaign goals and the needs of the College.
• Work directly with gift officers to provide engagement opportunities for prospects identified as important donors who want to connect with students around career and provide gift officers names of potential donors from among career center volunteers.
• Participate in team meetings, monthly advancement all-team meetings, the annual all-staff retreat, monthly meetings of ACT, the annual Executive Team retreat, the annual Leadership Gifts team retreat.
• Perform other duties as assigned in pursuit of the mission of the Advancement Office and the College.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in higher education, student personnel, counseling, business administration or related field.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in career service, college relations and marketing, or business experience, preferably in the field of placement.
• Entrepreneurial, creative and innovative spirit; comfort with ambiguity and leading change in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proven record in leading and developing cohesive teams, managing performance and productivity, and strategic planning.
• Knowledge of trends in career development, technology and higher education.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage multiple priorities, as well as work in a self-directed fashion while serving as a member of a collaborative Advancement team.
• Strong fiscal management and analytical skills; experience with budget planning and implementation; understanding of statistical methods and techniques to produce meaningful reports.
• In-depth knowledge of computer systems, especially fundraising software systems.
• Ability to articulate the role and importance of a small, private, residential, liberal arts college education.
• Demonstrated commitment to best practices in career services as well as the competencies and ethical guidelines developed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

To apply, interested candidates should upload the following items as a single PDF to our Career Portal, Muhlenberg Careers: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; 3) separate diversity statement summarizing your experiences and commitment to equity and inclusion; and 4) names/contact information for three professional references. (Your diversity statement should note how you demonstrate your commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in your work, community and/or personal life. This may include, for example, work assignments, community service/mentoring, committee service, recruitment/retention activities, etc.) Application review will continue until the position is filled.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to inclusive excellence and the College's Diversity Strategic Plan.

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Job Title: Dispatcher, Part Time

Job ID: 2055

The Campus Safety Department seeks a part time dispatcher willing to work weekends and flexible hours.

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities:

• Check all notices including daily needs sheet, spiral notebook and the preceding dispatchers' log sheets. Check key cabinet and other equipment for anything missing.
• Keep complete and accurate log sheets including, but not limited to: investigation reports, complaint memos, equipment or keys signed out, building checks, phone checks, areas secured or opened, officers and student patrol location checks, housing and residence life requests, housing and residence life on call information, dean on duty information, housekeeping staff call-off, calls made to plant operations staff to respond to maintenance problems, work orders.
• Issue parking permits (temporary and permanent), guest registration cards, and Crime and Fire Log information upon request.
• Monitor and operate computer systems including but not limited to: Omnigo report management System, emergency and non-emergency telephones, security intrusion, fire and trouble alarms, key card access computer, surveillance camera system, student ID card system, the all campus emergency notification system.
• Ability to work when the college is closed for inclement weather, as well as on holidays.
• Ability to work overtime as needed based on departmental and campus needs.
• Assist with the smooth operation of shift duties and responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Campus Safety, their designee, or Lead Dispatcher.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to campus personnel and students in a professional and confidential manner.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, some college and/or work related experience is preferred.
• Ability to work with computers. Must be computer literate, have good written and oral communication skills, and have a broad understanding of computer data entry.
• Due to the nature of the department, must maintain confidentiality and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Work well under pressure; deal effectively with regular interruptions while maintaining accuracy and patience for detail.
• Clean criminal background, must be maintained throughout employment.
• Dependable transportation to work in all weather conditions.
• Completion of drug test in accordance with Departmental procedures.
• Ability to hear non-amplified sounds/normal speaking voices at a distance of 10 feet required.
• Must be able to read: at 20/20, corrected, in the stronger eye, and at least 20/40, corrected, in the weaker eye; must be free of any significant visual abnormality.
• Corrected vision is required if the uncorrected vision does not already meet 20/20, 20/40.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical functions including but not limited sitting for extended periods of time.
• Fluency in the English language including the ability to hear, speak and write in English. Secondary language skills preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to campus personnel and students in a professional and confidential manner, especially in emergency situations.

To apply, upload your cover letter, resume, separate diversity statement summarizing your experiences and commitment to equity and inclusion, and names/contact information for three professional references, preferably as one PDF document, to our Career Portal: Muhlenberg Careers. (Your diversity statement should note how you demonstrate your commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in your work, community and/or personal life. This may include, for example, work assignments, community service/mentoring, committee service, recruitment/retention activities, etc.) Application review will continue until the position is filled.

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a highly selective, private, four-year residential, liberal arts college located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, approximately 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,200 students, Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences as well as selected pre-professional programs, including accounting, business, education and public health. 

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to inclusive excellence and the College's Diversity Strategic Plan.

Job Title: Campus Police Officer/Investigator

Job ID: 2056

Muhlenberg College's Campus Safety Department is in search of a full time Campus Police Officer/Investigator. Muhlenberg offers excellent benefits, including eligibility to tuition programs for employees and dependents after two years of service.

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities:

• Patrols campus and all college buildings with attention to life/safety issues including but not limited to: Conditions dangerous to persons, Fire or conditions with potential for fire, Condition of operating equipment, Security of buildings and rooms not currently in use, open and/or secure same if appropriate, Conducting fire drills, Enforcement of federal, state, local and college laws and regulations
• Makes complete operations report to Director of Campus Safety and Campus Police Supervisor.
• Assumes responsibility for operations in emergency situations, including but not limited to: 1) fire, 2) bomb threat, 3) catastrophe; notifies the Director of Campus Safety and/or the Associate Director; determines the appropriate immediate response of building/area occupants until situation is resolved or higher authority provides relief.
• Conducts initial investigation of all criminal complaints, performs follow-up investigations when necessary, and documents all information as necessary in form of a written (typed) report that meets the specific expectations outlined in the departmental investigation policy
• Achieve a high level of proficiency with Report Management Systems such as Omnigo and Maxient, with a proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred
• Serve as primary investigator for all initial investigations and follow-up investigations as assigned by the Director or their designee. Work closely with, and conduct daily briefings with, the Director regarding investigation strategy and status.
• Prepares criminal cases for civil authorities and/or campus judicial proceedings.
• Cooperates with Student Health Services in handling of emergency medical and/or psychological problems.
• Provides traffic control on campus as needed; issues tickets for parking violations.
• Performs various safety inspections as directed.
• Assists the public and campus community in public relations service (i.e., directions, information).
• Provides various services as required by department policy or as required by Treasurer's Office, President's Office, or the Dean of Students.
• Carries and maintains college-owned firearm.
• Assists with, prepares, and offers training, crime prevention, and other educational programs for faculty, staff and students.
• Assists with the smooth operation of shift duties and responsibilities.
• Inspects and maintains, as necessary, all equipment related to patrol. Reports equipment defects to the appropriate individual when unable to resolve personally
• Inspects patrol vehicle for any damage. Reports maintenance issues related to the vehicle operation.
• Performs various tasks related to Community Policing.
• Works with computer operating systems, including but not limited to systems operating the card access, fire alarms, surveillance cameras, and ID computer.
• Dispatches for short and/or extended periods of time based on departmental needs and in accordance with the duties and responsibilities of a part-time dispatcher.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief or Associate Chief.

Qualifications & Work Conditions:

• College degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred; minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in law enforcement investigations or an academic environment equivalent required.
• Applicants must provide copies of three redacted, self-authored investigative reports that demonstrate thorough, complete, and detailed investigative reporting.
• Act 235 certification with Firearm required, must be maintained throughout employment.
• Act 120 certification preferred, updates must be maintained throughout employment.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required, must be maintained throughout employment.
• Clean criminal background, must be maintained throughout employment.
• Valid PA driver’s license with clean driving record (as maintained through Pennsylvania DOT or any state DMV.) Must be maintained throughout employment.
• Ability to work hours as necessary based on the needs of the department and campus community, including overtime and various shifts. Must be amenable to flexible hours and shift changes, potentially on short notice, when necessary to conduct follow-up on, or initiate investigations. Initial shift assignment is not guaranteed as “permanent” shift.
• Satisfactory completion of drug test in accordance with Departmental procedures, including random drug testing throughout employment.
• Ability to hear non-amplified sounds/normal speaking voices at a distance of 15 feet required.
• Must be able to see at least 20/70, uncorrected, in the stronger eye, correctable to 20/20; and at least 20/200, uncorrected, in the weaker eye, correctable to at least 20/40; and must be free of any significant visual abnormality. Corrected vision is required if uncorrected vision does not already meet 20/20, 20/40 standard.
• Ability to perform a variety of patrol and physical functions including but not limited to driving in various weather/lighting conditions, ability to walk stairs, ability to stand at stationary posts for extended periods of time, ability to lift 50 pounds of weight, climb steps and walk uneven terrain.
• Must be computer literate, willing and able to learn new systems and functions.
• Good written and oral communication skills and fluency in the English language (including ability to hear, speak and write in English) required. Ability to speak a second language preferred.
• Due to the nature of the department, must maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a personable manner.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and deal effectively with regular interruptions while maintaining accuracy and showing patience for detail.

To apply, upload your cover letter, resume, separate diversity statement summarizing your experiences and commitment to equity and inclusion, and names/contact information for three professional references, preferably as one PDF document, to our Career Portal: Muhlenberg Careers. (Your diversity statement should note how you demonstrate your commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in your work, community and/or personal life. This may include, for example, work assignments, community service/mentoring, committee service, recruitment/retention activities, etc.) Application review will continue until the position is filled.

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is an independent, coeducational residential college of liberal arts and sciences located in eastern Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley roughly 60 miles from Philadelphia and 90 from New York City. Allentown is a diverse city of 120,000, and along with Bethlehem and Easton, anchors the third-largest metropolitan area in Pennsylvania. The region is home to a vibrant arts scene, a unique parks system, and a rich variety of restaurants.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to inclusive excellence and the College's Diversity Strategic Plan.

Job Title: Assistant Director, Communications, for Social Media

Job ID: 2064

Are you an outgoing person who understands how to engage an audience and build relationships on campus? Do you understand algorithms and how to establish a voice in different social channels? The Muhlenberg College Office of Communications is seeking an Assistant Director of Communications for Social Media to provide both strategic planning and tactical implementation to advance the College’s social media presence across multiple platforms. Reporting to the Senior Director, Communications, this very dynamic and visible position is integral to the communications team.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, energetic and comfortable interacting with students and faculty. They are a visionary, strategic thinker who can lead the creation of a comprehensive, multi-platform social media strategy and effectively implement that strategy. The candidate must have the demonstrated talent and motivation to craft engaging, original social media posts/content, display an ability to utilize mobile technology for effective photography and videography, possess a familiarity with best practices for engagement and management of popular social networks—Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and others.

Responsibilities:

• Drive all social media initiatives for Muhlenberg’s institutional social media accounts through daily posting of content to platforms, social media monitoring and content mining.
• Increase platform growth and engagement with our primary prospective student audience, as well as current students, alumni, faculty and staff and others.
• Analyze and report social media metrics on a regular basis, focused on improving engagement and community growth.
• Work with communications colleagues to ensure promotion of key brand messaging.
• Provide quick, responsive, professional and courteous feedback to concerns and questions submitted via social media.
• Represent the college in committees and at various events as needed.
• Manage group of student social media ambassadors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a marketing or communications related field. 
• Minimum of 3 years of professional social media experience managing and posting to mainstream platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Higher education social media experience is preferred, but not necessary.
• Experience with social media project/campaign management.
• Experience managing difficult social media engagements and crisis situations.
• Strong understanding of how to create content based on target audience and platform.
• Ability to deliver clean, concise social media copy that is free of grammatical errors.
• Understanding of how to gather social media data and analytics and ability to analyze data to gain actionable insights.
• Comfort working with advanced social media dashboards, listening and monitoring tools, including Sprout Social.
• Understanding of how to capture and edit video for social media using multiple devices and programs.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule to support social and live events.

To apply, interested candidates should upload the following items as a single PDF to our Career Portal, Muhlenberg Careers: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; 3) separate diversity statement summarizing your experiences and commitment to equity and inclusion; and 4) names/contact information for three professional references. Please also include the following social media post examples and descriptions of your role, objectives and outcomes: social campaigns, event promotion and coverage, posts that resulted in high engagement. Application review will continue until the position is filled.

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private, four-year residential, liberal arts college located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, approximately 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,200 students, Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences as well as selected pre-professional programs, including accounting, business, education and public health. For more information, visit www.muhlenberg.edu.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to inclusive excellence and the College's Diversity Strategic Plan.

Job Title: Adjunct Instructor, Accelerated Business Program (Multiple Vacancies)

Job ID: 1976

The Accelerated Programs of Muhlenberg College invites applications for part-time evening faculty positions in the Bachelor of Business Administration programs of Healthcare Management, Business Administration, Human Resources Leadership, and Supply Chain Management beginning in the Summer of 2020. The Program seeks faculty with a commitment to adult students in and out of the classroom. The successful candidates will have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Business or a closely related field. Significant professional experience and/or professional certifications are preferred in addition to prior teaching experience at the time of hire.

Candidates should upload their complete applications as a single pdf file to our Workday application portal. A complete application will include: (1) a cover letter summarizing qualifications, (2) a curriculum vita, and (3) three references. 

To view the full job description and to apply for this position, please visit our Career site at: Muhlenberg Careers. Application review begins immediately and will continue until the positions have been filled.

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private, four-year residential, liberal arts college located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, approximately 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,200 students, Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences as well as selected pre-professional programs, including accounting, business, education and public health.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. For additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to diversity and inclusion, applicants can find the latest updates to the College's Diversity Strategic Plan here.

Job Title: Writing Program Director, Assistant/Associate Professor, English

Job ID: 2057

Muhlenberg College seeks a full-time faculty Director for our nationally recognized Writing Across the Curriculum Program, who will also serve as a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of English. Muhlenberg's WAC program includes writing-intensive courses in virtually all departments, First-Year Seminars for all incoming students, a writing fellows program in which trained undergraduate tutors are embedded in writing-intensive courses, and a Writing Center. The English Department teaches a wide variety of courses in literature and writing and is looking for a colleague with a specialty in any area of literature or writing to enrich department offerings and to help us prepare our diverse student body to read and write in the ever-evolving modes of the 21st century. 

The most important part of a Muhlenberg professor’s job is teaching. We are a collegial institution that values scholarship, active learning, innovative pedagogy, professional development, interdepartmental collaboration, and inclusivity across identities and backgrounds.  Numerous opportunities to exchange ideas with the campus community are available through the programs of the Muhlenberg Center for Teaching and Learning, our Center for Ethics, our Office of Multicultural Life, our Living Writers reading series and more.  

Applicants must have had leadership experience in cross-curricular writing program administration as well as show evidence of professional engagement (publications, conference presentations, invited talks) in writing, rhetoric, or related fields. Applicants should be committed to Writing Across the Curriculum and have experience teaching writing pedagogy. The new Writing Program Director will be responsible for faculty development, including workshops for faculty on writing and writing instruction, as well as training and mentoring a staff of 50+ tutors in conjunction with the Assistant Director of the Writing Center. The successful candidate will also teach, annually in load, a course on the theory and practice of writing instruction. Other course offerings in literature and/or writing will depend on the applicant’s areas of interest. This position has a 1:2 teaching load.

Experience and terminal degree required; Ph.D. preferred, specialization open. 

Interested candidates should upload their completed applications as a single PDF file to our Career Portal: Muhlenberg Careers. A complete application will include: (1) a cover letter describing writing program administration experience and teaching and research interests, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy and 2 sample syllabi (one in the theory and practice of writing instruction and one in the applicant’s specialty), (4) contact information for three recommenders, and (5) a separate statement describing how the candidate will enhance the Department and College’s efforts to become a more diverse and inclusive community. 

Review of applications will begin November 23 and continue until the position is filled. Please send any questions you have about this position to the search co-chairs Dr. Barri Gold (English Department) at barrigold@muhlenberg.edu and Dr. Amy Corbin (Writing Program Committee) at amycorbin@muhlenberg.edu.   

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is an independent, coeducational residential college of liberal arts and sciences located in eastern Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley roughly 60 miles from Philadelphia and 90 from New York City. Allentown is a diverse city of 120,000, and along with Bethlehem and Easton, anchors the third-largest metropolitan area in Pennsylvania. The region is home to a vibrant arts scene, a unique parks system, and a rich variety of restaurants.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to inclusive excellence and the College's Diversity Strategic Plan.

Job Title: Lecturer, Spanish

Job ID: 2059

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures invites applications for a full-time lecturer in Spanish, a one-year, renewable position, beginning Fall 2021. Muhlenberg College is a student-centered campus that prizes its commitment to teaching in the liberal arts tradition. We seek a dynamic lecturer with the ability to teach Spanish language courses at all levels, experience with multi-media textbook platforms, interest in language acquisition pedagogy, and a strong commitment to teaching excellence. Lecturers take an active role in the life of our department, including language tables and a variety of cultural activities. The College is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the growing diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching and service. Full-time lecturers teach three courses/semester and are invited to take part in all of the many supports the College offers its faculty colleagues: an active Muhlenberg Center for Teaching and Learning, dedicated support for online and multimedia tools and pedagogies, and opportunities for conference, workshop, and course-development funding.

Position requires native/near native fluency with at least an M.A. degree in Spanish or related field.

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is located in Allentown, PA, the third largest city in PA, just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 75 miles west of New York City. Home to vibrant immigrant communities, near a variety of urban and rural attractions, and along with nearby Bethlehem and Easton, the region is home to a vibrant arts scene, a nationally unique parks system, and a rich blend of cuisine. For more information, visit www.muhlenberg.edu.

Salary based on qualifications and experience. Interested candidates should upload their completed applications as a single PDF file to our Career Portal: Muhlenberg Careers. A complete package includes: (1) a cover letter addressed to Dr. Erika M. Sutherland, Chair, Dept. of Languages, Literatures, & Cultures, describing experience in teaching Spanish as a second language as well as other teaching and research interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, (4) contact information for three recommenders, and (5) a separate statement describing how the candidate will enhance the Department and College’s efforts to become a more diverse and inclusive community. We will begin reviewing applications on 30 November 2020. Application review with continue until the position is filled.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to inclusive excellence and the College's Diversity Strategic Plan.

• Assistant/Associate Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science
• Assistant/Associate Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science

Job ID: 2046

The Muhlenberg College Department of Mathematics and Computer Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in computer science at the assistant or associate professor level to begin in the fall of 2021. A Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field is required by August 2021 and all areas of specialty will be considered. As an equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education.

Our Institution and Area: Muhlenberg College is a highly-selective, undergraduate liberal arts institution of 2,200 students located in Allentown, PA, about 50 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. Allentown is a diverse city of 116,000 and anchors the third-largest metropolitan area in Pennsylvania. The greater Lehigh Valley is home to a vibrant arts scene, a unique parks system, and a rich variety of ethnic restaurants. For more information, visit www.muhlenberg.edu.

Expectations and Resources: The most important part of a Muhlenberg professor’s job is teaching. Our college and department value pedagogies that incorporate active learning and innovative techniques. There are numerous opportunities for professional development in teaching on campus; in particular, the Muhlenberg Center for Teaching and Learning (MCTL) offers regular programming throughout the year to support and develop faculty pedagogy. The college also supports travel to pedagogical workshops and conferences. The teaching load for this position is 3 courses per semester. Our professors teach across the computer science curriculum from introductory courses to upper level electives. Ideally, the candidate we hire would be able to teach Computer Networks and Computer Organization. While typically our courses are taught to undergraduates, there is an opportunity to teach courses in our college's new master’s degree program in Applied Analytics.

An ongoing research program is also expected of tenure-track faculty. Start-up funds are available to incoming faculty for their research and grants are available to support faculty scholarship during the summer. Research with students is particularly valued and Muhlenberg offers funding to support student summer research. Funding is available to both faculty and students to travel to disciplinary conferences.

Our department and institution are quite collegial. Faculty from different departments co-mingle through regular social events organized by the Amdur Faculty Club as well as MCTL events, informal gatherings for lunch at our dining commons, as well as through campus-wide committee work. Such service in committee work, both at the college and departmental level, is eventually expected of faculty members but typically not expected during their first year at the college.

Application Materials: A complete application will include (1) a letter of application describing your interest in our position, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching statement describing your experience and philosophy, (4) a diversity statement that describes how you will support Muhlenberg's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity in a diverse learning community, (5) a research statement that includes a list of any supervised student research projects, and (6) all graduate transcripts. Candidates who advance in the interview process will be asked for three confidential letters of recommendation, at least one of which should address teaching. If possible, please combine all application materials into one PDF document and upload your application materials to our Career Portal: Muhlenberg Careers.

Complete applications received by Sunday November 1, 2020 will receive full consideration. Please send any questions you have about this position to the search chair Dr. William Gryc at wgryc@muhlenberg.edu.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to inclusive excellence and the College's Diversity Strategic Plan.

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science

Job ID: 2060

The Muhlenberg College Department of Mathematics and Computer Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in statistics at the assistant or associate professor level to begin in the fall of 2021. A Ph.D. in statistics or a closely related field, for example Applied Mathematics, Analytics or Data Science, is required by August 2021 and all areas of specialty will be considered. As an equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education.

Our Institution and Area: Muhlenberg College is a highly-selective, undergraduate liberal arts institution of 2,200 students located in Allentown, PA, about 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. Allentown is a diverse city of 122,000 and anchors the third-largest metropolitan area in Pennsylvania. The greater Lehigh Valley is home to a vibrant arts scene, a unique parks system, and a rich variety of ethnic restaurants. For more information, visit www.muhlenberg.edu.

Expectations and Resources: The most important part of a Muhlenberg professor’s job is teaching. Our college and department value pedagogies that incorporate active learning and innovative techniques. There are numerous opportunities for professional development in teaching on campus; in particular, the Muhlenberg Center for Teaching and Learning (MCTL) offers regular programming throughout the year to support and develop faculty pedagogy. The college also supports travel to pedagogical workshops and conferences.

The teaching load for this position is 6 statistics courses per year, ranging from introductory courses to upper-level undergraduate and graduate level courses. Five of these courses would be taught as part of the Muhlenberg College undergraduate program, and one course would be taught through the Muhlenberg College School of Graduate Studies. The graduate course would provide statistics foundations or cover more advanced topics in applied analytics in support of master’s and certificate programs. An ongoing research program is also expected of tenure-track faculty. Start-up funds are available to incoming faculty for their research and grants are available to support faculty scholarship during the summer. Research with students is particularly valued and Muhlenberg offers funding to support student summer research. Funding is available to both faculty and students to travel to disciplinary conferences.

Our department and institution are very collegial. Faculty from different departments co-mingle through regular social events organized by the Amdur Faculty Club as well as MCTL events, informal gatherings for lunch at our dining commons, as well as through campus-wide committee work. Such service in committee work, both at the college and departmental level, is eventually expected of faculty members but typically not expected during their first year at the college.

Application Materials: A complete application will include (1) a letter of application describing your interest in our position, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching statement describing your experience and philosophy, (4) a diversity statement that describes how you will support Muhlenberg's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity in a diverse learning community, (5) a research statement that includes a list of any supervised student research projects, and (6) all graduate transcripts. Candidates who advance in the interview process will be asked for three confidential letters of recommendation, at least one of which should address teaching. If possible, please combine all application materials into one PDF document and upload your application materials to our Career Portal: Muhlenberg Careers.

We will begin reviewing applications on Monday November 30, 2020. Please send any questions you have about this position to the search chair Dr. James Russell at jamesrussell@muhlenberg.edu.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to inclusive excellence and the College's Diversity Strategic Plan.

• Groundskeeper
• Housekeeper, Weekends (Part Time)
• Housekeeper, Full Time

Job Title: Groundskeeper

Job ID: 2012

The Groundskeeper position requires grounds upkeep, snow and ice removal, miscellaneous repair and preventive maintenance of College grounds equipment, and moving and set-up of furniture. This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of this position, and is not intended to exclude other duties that are of a similar nature or level of difficulty. The supervisor retains the right to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. Work direction may come from the Grounds Manager or a designated Lead Worker. This is a full time, essential personnel position. The initial shift schedule will be 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m which is subject to change at the discretion of the Grounds Manager. This position also requires a weekend shift rotation approximately once each month.

Muhlenberg offers excellent benefits, including eligibility for tuition programs for employees and dependents after two years of service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Mow and trim lawns
• Prune and thin trees, shrubs, and hedges
• Grounds construction and repair
• Daily trash clean-up
• Move and install student furniture and office furniture
• Set-up and take down for special events
• Snow and ice removal
• Minor road and sidewalk repairs
• Other maintenance and cleanup duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions
• A valid PA Driver’s License
• One year of experience required; 2 years of landscape or horticulture preferred
• Experience with skid steer loader, front end loaders, and chainsaw a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent carrying and/or lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Full use of all extremities
• Frequent bending/squatting and kneeling
• Occasional lifting of items over 50 pounds, up to 100 pounds
• Constant walking and standing

Work Environment:

Most work assignments require working outdoors in all seasons and all types of weather conditions. Evening and weekend work will be scheduled from time to time. All grounds positions are subject to call-out to provide needed services. Groundskeepers are considered “essential personnel” - during weather emergencies when essential personnel are required to report, groundskeepers must report to work or be subject to disciplinary action.

To apply, upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references, preferably as one PDF document, to our Career Portal: Muhlenberg Careers. Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. 

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private, four-year residential, liberal arts college located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, approximately 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,200 students, Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences as well as selected pre-professional programs, including accounting, business, education and public health. For more information, visit www.muhlenberg.edu.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. For additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to diversity and inclusion, applicants can find the latest updates to the College's Diversity Strategic Plan at this link: College's Diversity Strategic Plan‌.

Job Title: Housekeeper, Weekends (Part Time)

Job ID: 2042

This position is responsible for the regular cleaning of buildings. Employees on this job classification are under immediate supervision and perform various duties requiring moderate physical strength. Typical routine duties include, but are not limited to dust mopping, sweeping, wet mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing furniture, cleaning rest rooms, removing trash and simple operation of basic mechanical cleaning equipment.

Part-time housekeeper position performing custodial duties in campus buildings. The hours for this position are weekends, 6:00 am-2:30 pm during the academic year. Custodial experience preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Police public areas
• Dust mops, sweeps, wet mops, buff floors
• Vacuum rugs and carpets
• Scrub, disinfect and clean rest room fixtures
• Replenish supplies in rest rooms
• Dust and clean walls, doors, windows, woodwork and other above-floor surfaces
• Dust, clean and polish furniture
• Clean elevators, stairwells, kitchens and lounges
• Police around outside of buildings
• Keep simple records and make simple reports
• Notify supervisor of equipment and facilities needing repair or replacement
• Replace accessible light bulbs
• Perform related work as required and instructed

​Characteristic Non-Routine Work:

These tasks are associated with the recurring but non-routine cleaning and maintenance of buildings. Employees will be under immediate supervision and will perform various tasks requiring moderate physical strength. This work is normally of the project-type nature.

• Stripping and refinishing floors
• Scrubbing floors with machines
• Vacuuming furniture and drapesWindow washing
• Wall washing and vacuuming
• Vent and radiator dusting and washing
• Light fixture dusting and washing
• Waste receptacle washing
• Various duties related to student registration and placement
• Snow and ice shoveling and removal
• Carpet shampooing
• Related work as required and instructed
• Set up rooms for conferences, lectures, special events
• Move furniture

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent carrying and/or lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Full use of all extremities
• Frequent bending/squatting and kneeling
• Occasional lifting of items over 50 pounds, up to 100 pounds
• Constant walking, standing

To apply, upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references. Please combine all application materials into a single pdf if possible and upload to our career portal: Muhlenberg Careers. Application review will continue until the position is filled. 

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private, four-year residential, liberal arts college located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, approximately 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,200 students, Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences as well as selected pre-professional programs, including accounting, business, education and public health. For more information, visit www.muhlenberg.edu.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. For additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to diversity and inclusion, applicants can find the latest updates to the College's Diversity Strategic Plan at this link: College's Diversity Strategic Plan‌.

Job Title: Housekeeper, Full Time

Job ID: 2043

This position is responsible for the regular cleaning of buildings. Employees on this job classification are under immediate supervision and perform various duties requiring moderate physical strength. Typical routine duties include, but are not limited to dust mopping, sweeping, wet mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing furniture, cleaning rest rooms, removing trash and simple operation of basic mechanical cleaning equipment.

Muhlenberg offers excellent benefits, including eligibility to tuition programs for employees and dependents after two years of service.

Full-time housekeeper position performing custodial duties in campus buildings. The hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 2:00 - 10:30 pm. Custodial experience preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Police public areas
• Dust mops, sweeps, wet mops, buff floors
• Vacuum rugs and carpets
• Scrub, disinfect and clean rest room fixtures
• Replenish supplies in rest rooms
• Dust and clean walls, doors, windows, woodwork and other above-floor surfaces
• Dust, clean and polish furniture
• Clean elevators, stairwells, kitchens and lounges
• Police around outside of buildings
• Keep simple records and make simple reports
• Notify supervisor of equipment and facilities needing repair or replacement
• Replace accessible light bulbs
• Perform related work as required and instructed

​Characteristic Non-Routine Work:

These tasks are associated with the recurring but non-routine cleaning and maintenance of buildings. Employees will be under immediate supervision and will perform various tasks requiring moderate physical strength. This work is normally of the project-type nature.

• Stripping and refinishing floors
• Scrubbing floors with machines
• Vacuuming furniture and drapes
• Window washing
• Wall washing and vacuuming
• Vent and radiator dusting and washing
• Light fixture dusting and washing
• Waste receptacle washing
• Various duties related to student registration and placement
• Snow and ice shoveling and removal
• Carpet shampooing
• Related work as required and instructed
• Set up rooms for conferences, lectures, special events
• Move furniture

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent carrying and/or lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Full use of all extremities
• Frequent bending/squatting and kneeling
• Occasional lifting of items over 50 pounds, up to 100 pounds
• Constant walking, standing

To apply, upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references. Please combine all application materials into a single pdf if possible, and upload to our career portal: Muhlenberg Careers. Application review will continue until the position is filled.

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private, four-year residential, liberal arts college located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, approximately 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,200 students, Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences as well as selected pre-professional programs, including accounting, business, education and public health. For more information, visit www.muhlenberg.edu.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. For additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to diversity and inclusion, applicants can find the latest updates to the College's Diversity Strategic Plan at this link: College's Diversity Strategic Plan‌.

Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor, Political Science

Job ID: 2061

The Department of Political Science at Muhlenberg College invites applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning August 2021. The successful candidate will have a primary interest in international relations and be able to offer courses that fit within the thematic areas around which the political science major at Muhlenberg is structured (details about our program are available on our website). Classes may include, for example, international relations theory, American foreign policy, national security policy, international law and policy, and introduction to international relations and comparative politics. We are especially interested in candidates who desire to work across subfield and disciplinary boundaries. We are open when it comes to regional expertise and welcome a variety of methodological and theoretical approaches.

Teaching responsibilities include three courses per semester. Faculty teaching hybrid and online courses benefit from the resources of our nationally-recognized Center for Digital Learning, which fosters inclusive learning and supports faculty and students in all aspects of online teaching, learning, and scholarship. Additionally, the Muhlenberg Center for Teaching and Learning offers a range of programs in support of faculty, including pedagogical workshops, support for meaningful classroom experimentation, and facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration. Visiting faculty enjoy access to all professional development resources provided by the College.

Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in Political Science or Public Policy by August 2021. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and working with students from all backgrounds (including first-generation students, low-income students, racial and ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQ+, etc.).

To receive full consideration, applications must be received by January 31, 2021. Complete applications should be uploaded as one PDF document to our Career Portal: Muhlenberg Careers. Please include a cover letter describing your teaching and research interests, a curriculum vitae, sample teaching materials (e.g. sample syllabi, a statement describing potential courses, and/or a statement of teaching philosophy, and summaries of teaching evaluations if available), unofficial graduate transcripts, contact information for three professional references, and a separate statement describing how you will enhance the diversity of offerings and educational experiences in our department as well as contribute to the College’s efforts to become a more diverse and inclusive community. For questions about this position, please email Lanethea Mathews-Schultz, department chair, at mathews@muhlenberg.edu.

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is an independent, coeducational residential college of liberal arts and sciences located in Allentown, the third largest city in PA. As part of eastern Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown is a diverse city of 122,000, located just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. Along with Bethlehem and Easton, the region is home to a vibrant arts scene, a nationally unique parks system, and a rich blend of cuisine and diverse restaurants.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to inclusive excellence and the College's Diversity Strategic Plan.

Job Title: Registrar

Job ID: 2063

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private, four-year residential, liberal arts college located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the third largest city in PA. Just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 75 miles west of New York City in the beautiful Lehigh Valley, and along with nearby Bethlehem and Easton, the region is home to a vibrant arts scene, a nationally unique parks system, and a rich blend of cuisine. With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,200 students, Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences as well as selected pre-professional programs, including accounting, business, education and public health.

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities:

As a senior member of the Provost’s cabinet, the Registrar will provide leadership to plan, organize, and manage all activities related to student records and registration. The Registrar will serve as the lead for the implementation of Workday Student and will use the system to enhance student-focused strategies that lead to continued enrollment and graduation. Duties will include:

• Manage course scheduling, student registration, grading activities, degree and enrollment verification, transcripts, diplomas, class and classroom scheduling, and functions pertaining to the student academic progress.
• Advance College initiatives through creation of administrative structure that provides exemplary service and supports student success.
• Establish and implement strategic and operational plans for ongoing improvements in efficiency, and effectiveness of operations.
• Manage and monitor the department annual budget.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development opportunities for the department team.
• Serve as a highly collaborative campus leader, capable of building consensus across a diverse set of stakeholder groups.
• Audit, maintain, and guarantee the integrity of all student records. Ensure compliance with the Family
• Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), VA, NCAA, and other agencies.
• Partner with faculty and administration in matters related to current and future academic and operational success.
• Provide leadership in developing and implementing Workday Student.
• Provide student data to the Director of IR/IE for external reporting, including reports to the U.S News and IPEDS.

Qualifications:

• Operational and analytical experience in student information system and data management.
• Minimum seven years’ experience in a leadership role as Registrar or Associate Registrar.
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in relevant field preferred.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage multiple priorities.
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Workday Student or comparable application.
• Management experience in leading a team to successful outcomes in a collaborative, positive and thoughtful manner.
• Experience using data analysis and measures to inform strategies and decisions.
• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
• Experience with office suite applications such as Microsoft Office and G-Suite.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Occasional travel and evening/weekend hours may be required during peak periods.
• Demonstrated continued professional development in the field (e.g., AACRAO membership; participation).
• Successful completion of background checks, including but not limited to education, national criminal background and credit history.

Interested candidates should upload their completed applications as a single PDF file to our Career Portal: Muhlenberg Careers. A complete package includes: (1) a cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) contact information for three professional recommenders; and (4) a statement describing how you will enhance the Department and College’s efforts to become a more diverse and inclusive community. Application review will begin on January 4, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to inclusive excellence and the College's Diversity Strategic Plan.