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Student Employment

Current Faculty/Staff Openings:

Indiana Recruitment and Retention Specialist
Assistant Professor of English
Assistant Professor of Physics

Indiana Recruitment and Retention Specialist

Department: Admissions
Reports to: Director of Admissions and Retention
FLSA: Exempt

Holy Cross College’s Mission: The Mission of Holy Cross College is to educate and form global citizens with the competence to see and the courage to act. Holy Cross is a Catholic college that advances the apostolic mission of the Brothers of Holy Cross. Our practical, experiential, liberal arts curriculum applies timeless truths to contemporary life and leads people to wholeness in the image of Christ.

Our hiring practices reflect this missional commitment to being a Christ-centered institution.

Typical Schedule: Full time beginning July 2020. Typical for this position is daily business hours Monday through Friday. Some evenings and weekends will be required. Travel within Indiana will be required when making presentations to schools and attending recruiting events.

Purpose: The Indiana Recruitment and Retention Specialist is responsible for assisting with all phases of the recruitment, enrollment and retention of students who qualify for Indiana state financial aid programs, as well as other specialized programs such as 21^st Century Scholars.

Essential Job Duties

All administrators, faculty and staff are called to assist students in their formation to be Christ-like students and thus must embrace and advance the Holy Cross mission of the College in all professional activities.
Plan, manage and conduct recruitment and informational visits to high schools and school district leaders, identifying eligible high achieving students in Indiana regions.
Review and evaluate applications of these students.
Develop and maintain communication with these students, their parents and school counselors throughout the recruitment cycle.
Conduct group and individual information sessions for prospective students and their parents as assigned.
Attendance at required events such as College Fairs, Preview Days, Admitted Student Days, Summer Orientation, etc.
Provide counsel and assistance to admitted students as they manage the enrollment process including, but not limited to, financial aid opportunities, billing and payments, and orientation registration.
Continue to mentor this group of students during their time at Holy Cross as part of retention efforts, through regular one-to-one and group meetings.
Creatively continue to educate students and families on college financing to minimize student debt and maximize student persistence.
Develop 4-year Financial Planning Counseling program for any student enrolled at the college. Could include semester-to-semester meetings with Financial Aid representative, ongoing updates on aid opportunities, training on student-to-parent communication.

Minimum Education, Skills, and Ability

Bachelor’s degree required. Experience in Higher Education Admissions preferred.
Experience and knowledge of undergraduate admissions and financial aid opportunities in Indiana is required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and leadership skills required. Bi-lingual skills a plus.
Attention to detail and demonstrated organization skills related to programming/project management are essential.
Valid unrestricted driver’s license is required.
Knowledge and experience using MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
Knowledge and experience using social media tools for marketing and communication.
Ability to travel for approximately 10 weeks of recruitment including high school visits and college fairs. Some overnight required.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
Ability to work flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends as may be necessary to serve the needs of the department.
Highly motivated person who is task oriented.
Ability to work under pressure, in a team atmosphere, and with minimum of direct supervision.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required of personnel so classified. Employment at Holy Cross College is ‘at will’ meaning either the college or employee can end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Holy Cross College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability or any other legally protected status. Interested candidates should submit resume, cover letter and three references (names and contact information) via email to Human Resources hr@hcc-nd.edu

Assistant Professor of English

Department: Humanities
Reports to Supervisor: Chair, Department of Humanities
FLSA: Exempt

Our hiring practices reflect this missional commitment to be a Christ-centered institution.

Typical Schedule: This is a full-time faculty position to begin July 2020.

Purpose: The Assistant Professor of English is a full-time and tenure-track position in the Department of Humanities. Responsibilities include teaching twelve credit hours of English courses per semester. All faculty members at Holy Cross are expected to share the responsibility of enhancing the Catholic learning experience for all students.

Essential Job Duties

All administrators, faculty, and staff are called to assist students in their formation to be Christ-like students and thus must embrace and advance the Holy Cross mission of the College in all professional activities.
Teach a range of undergraduate writing, rhetoric, and literature courses. We embrace excellence in teaching as part of the long-standing mission of Holy Cross as a teaching order.
Participate in the continuing implementation of a college-wide writing program.
Function as an academic advisor as assigned.
Contribute to the ongoing curricular improvement of the English program, including its assessment and re-accreditation.
Participate in the life of the College by serving on administrative committees and attending important events: Fall and Spring Faculty-Staff Convocations, Welcome Weekend, Opening of the Academic Year Mass, Constitution Day Lecture, Delta Epsilon Sigma Induction Ceremony, Academic Honors Convocation, Baccalaureate Mass, and Commencement Ceremony.
Adhere to all policies, procedures, and expectations as outlined in the Faculty Handbook (available online).
Be committed to scholarship and professional development.
Other responsibilities as may be assigned to meet the needs of the Department and College.

Minimum Education, Skills, and Ability

A Ph.D. in English or related field is required. English is the preferred Ph.D. Ideally, the candidate will have graduate training in both literature and professional writing/rhetoric/composition.
Previous college teaching experience preferred.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
Positive work experience in a Catholic college environment preferred.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the Holy Cross College mission.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified. Holy Cross College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or any other legally protected status. Interested candidates should submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references (names and contact information) via email to Human Resources hr@hcc-nd.edu. Position open until filled.

Assistant Professor of Physics

Department: Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Reports to Supervisor: Chair, Dept. of Nat. Sciences & Math.
FLSA: Exempt

Our hiring practices reflect this missional commitment to be a Christ-centered institution.

Typical Schedule: This is a full-time faculty position to begin July 2020.

Purpose: The Assistant Professor of Physics is a full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Natural Sciences & Mathematics. Responsibilities include teaching 12 credit hours of undergraduate courses per semester, including both calculus-based PHYS 151 (mechanics) and PHYS 152 (electricity and magnetism) each semester. All faculty members at Holy Cross are expected to share the responsibility of enhancing the Catholic learning experience for all students.

Essential Job Duties

All administrators, faculty, and staff are called to assist students in their formation to be Christ-like students and thus must embrace and advance the Holy Cross mission of the College in all professional activities.
Teach a range of undergraduate courses. We embrace excellence in teaching as part of the long-standing mission of Holy Cross as a teaching order.
Function as an academic advisor as assigned.
Contribute to the ongoing curricular improvement of the College’s natural sciences programs, including their assessment and re-accreditation.
Participate in the life of the College by serving on administrative committees and attending important events: Fall and Spring Faculty-Staff Convocations, Welcome Weekend, Opening of the Academic Year Mass, Constitution Day Lecture, Delta Epsilon Sigma Induction Ceremony, Academic Honors Convocation, Baccalaureate Mass, and Commencement Ceremony.
Adhere to all policies, procedures, and expectations as outlined in the Faculty Handbook (available online).
Be committed to scholarship and professional development.
Other responsibilities as may be assigned to meet the needs of the Department and College.

Minimum Education, Skills, and Ability

A Ph.D. in Physics is required.
Previous college teaching experience preferred.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
Positive work experience in a Catholic college environment preferred.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the Holy Cross College mission.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified. Holy Cross College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or any other legally protected status. Interested candidates should submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references (names and contact information) via email to Human Resources hr@hcc-nd.edu. Position open until filled.