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Holy Cross College is a close-knit community of faculty and staff dedicated to preparing our students to become the scholars, citizens, leaders, and disciples the world needs now.

The College maintains flexible workplace policies to promote a strong work-life balance culture for all employees, which include excellent healthcare, generous time-off, flexible hours, and remote work opportunities.

If you share in our mission and are interested in joining one of the most distinctive environments in Catholic higher education, we welcome you to apply to any of the open positions listed below.

Student Employment

Current Faculty/Staff Openings

Department: Natural Sciences
Reports to Supervisor: Chair, Department of Natural and Quantitative Sciences
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 be a Christ-centered institution.

Typical Schedule: This is a full-time faculty position to begin July 2024.

Purpose: The Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer Science is a full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Natural and Quantitative Sciences. Responsibilities include teaching 12 credit hours of undergraduate Computer Science per semester. As with all Holy Cross College personnel, faculty members share the responsibility of enhancing the Catholic, Holy Cross 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.
  • Assist students in seeing the relevance of the Catholic intellectual tradition to this particular field of study and to guide students in scholarly conversation about this topic.
  • Teach courses in support of the B.S. in Computer Science, including data science, computer science theory and application, and programming in various languages. Must be able to teach a range of undergraduate CS courses, including introductory courses to non-majors and upper-level major courses, particularly Computer Architecture, Data Structures, Databases, Algorithms, Intro to AI and Machine Learning.
  • Assume the duties of Academic Director of the CS program: this includes advising CS majors, contributing to the ongoing curricular development of the Computer Science program including the B.S. in Computer Science, supervising program assessment, and participating in degree accreditation.
  • Participate in the life of the College by serving on administrative committees and attending important events, among them Welcome Weekend, Opening Mass, Faculty-Staff Convocation, Constitution Day, Honors Convocation, Baccalaureate Mass, and Commencement.
  • Assume leadership and service roles as they emerge in the Department of Natural Sciences & Mathematics and the College.
  • Other responsibilities as may be assigned to meet the needs of the Department and College.

Minimum Education, Skills, and Ability

  • Ph.D. in the field of Computer Science is required.
  • Previous college teaching experience preferred.
  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.

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 [email protected]. Position open until filled.

Department: Business
Reports to Supervisor: Chair, Department of Business
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 commitment to be a Christ-centered institution.

Typical Schedule: This is a full-time faculty position to begin July 2024.

Purpose: The Assistant/Associate Professor of Business is a full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Business with the rank of assistant or associate commensurate with prior teaching and professional experience.

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.
  • Assist students in seeing the relevance of the Catholic intellectual tradition to this particular field of study and to guide students in scholarly conversation about this topic.
  • Teach 12 credit hours of undergraduate coursework per semester across the business curriculum which may include courses in finance, management, marketing, accounting, or entrepreneurship.
  • Participate in the life of the College with service and other responsibilities to meet the needs of the Department and College.

Minimum Education, Skills, and Ability

  • We are looking for an effective leader to teach in our distinctive program in Business.
  • Applications from all areas of business will be considered.
  • Ph.D./DBA or other terminal degree. This opportunity is also open to ABDs.
  • The candidate should be able to work effectively with a diverse student population.

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 a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references (names and contact information) via email to Human Resources [email protected]. Position open until filled.

Department:  Humanities
Reports to Supervisor: Academic Director of Philosophy
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: This is a full-time faculty position to begin July 2024.

Purpose: The Assistant Professor of Philosophy is a full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Humanities.  Responsibilities will include teaching twelve (12) credit hours of courses per semester.  The faculty member is expected to enhance the mission of the College as stated above.

Please note that there is a preferred internal candidate for this position, but the College is open to and interested in all applications.

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.
  • Assist students in seeing the relevance of the Catholic intellectual tradition to this particular field of study and to guide students in scholarly conversation about this topic.
  • Teach twelve (12) credit hours per semester of undergraduate philosophy courses in a program that includes the fundamental elements of philosophy as a discipline (history of philosophy, logic, epistemology, etc.) and the essential components of a program of priestly formation as defined by the USCCB, such as metaphysics, philosophy of nature, ethics, and philosophical anthropology.
  • Participate in the life of the College by serving on administrative committees and attending important events, among them Welcome Weekend, Opening Mass, Faculty-Staff Convocation, Constitution Day, Honors Convocation, Baccalaureate Mass, and Commencement.
  • Assume leadership and service roles as they emerge in the Philosophy Program, the Department of Humanities, and the College.
  • Other responsibilities as may be assigned to meet the needs of the Program, Department, and College.

Minimum Education, Skills, and Ability

  • A Ph.D. in Philosophy is required.
  • A thorough grounding in Catholic theology and its pre- and post-Conciliar intellectual traditions.
  • Previous college teaching experience preferred.
  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
  • A vivid, ongoing, open-minded appreciation of the liberal arts.

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 a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references (names and contact information) via email to Human Resources [email protected]. Position open until filled.

Department: Office of College Relations
Reports to Supervisor: Vice President for Advancement
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: This is a full-time position with typical hours 8am to 5pm EST Monday through Friday. This position does include some evening and weekend work, as well as travel.

Purpose: The Social Media and Website Coordinator is responsible for the creation and maintenance of a strong online presence for the College and will help maintain the college’s website.

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.
  • Research audience preferences and discover current trends.
  • Create engaging text, photo, and video content.
  • Design posts to sustain readers’ curiosity and create buzz around the College.
  • Measure website analytics and monitor social media accounts.
  • Stay up to date with changes in a cohesive and beneficial way.
  • Add and remove content from the website as directed, ensuring that the website is up to date and accurate.
  • Assist with setting up online reservations.
  • Maximize user engagement through cross-platform communications.
  • Offer layout and navigation suggestions as appropriate.

Minimum Education, Skills, and Ability

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, New Media, or relevant field preferred.
  • 1-3 years of work experience as a social media or website coordinator preferred.
  • Expertise in website management of multiple social media platforms.
  • In-depth knowledge, keyword research and Google Analytics.
  • Ability to deliver creative content (text, image, and video).
  • Familiarity with online strategies and channels.
  • Excellent communication, multitasking, and analytical skills.
  • The ability to measure and adapt to trends and implement new communication platforms.
  • Exceptional collaboration skills with an ability to partner effectively with others in the pursuit of common goals.
  • Ability to be creative, self-driven and ready to grow the social media presence.
  • Dedication to maintaining the highest levels of personal and professional integrity.
  • Ability to be inclusive, collaborative, and a proactive team member who understands and upholds the College’s commitment to its Catholic 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. 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 [email protected]

Title of Position:  Leadership Annual Giving Officer
Department:  Advancement
Reports to:  Vice President for Advancement
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. Minimum 40 hours per week. Must be willing to travel, work nights and weekends when necessary.  Some travel may be required in Indiana, Michigan, Illinois and throughout the nation.

Purpose: The Leadership Annual Giving Officer facilitates strong relationships between prospective donors and the college for securing leadership gift commitments ($5,000-$49,999).  The gift officer will establish and implement an annual activity plan to foster a robust leadership gift portfolio.

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.
  • Articulate the vision, mission, goals and core values of the college to its constituents.
  • Participate in a comprehensive annual giving leadership gift program for the college by facilitating active relationships for assigned prospects with college partners while endeavoring to match college-funding needs with prospects’ interests.
  • Involve college leadership, faculty and staff in strategy development and prospect activities to foster multiple points of contact for each prospect.
  • Build a portfolio of 100 qualified annual giving leadership prospects through the development cycle, from cultivation to solicitation and stewardship.
  • Design general strategies for each assigned prospect based on research data and information gathered through the qualification visits. Assess and document each leadership prospect’s gift (current) rating and future ultimate gift rating.
  • Plan and document detailed activities (in-progress tasks) including personal visits, phone calls, and written communications that deepens the relationship of a prospect with the college and moves them, in a timely manner, from one stage in the development cycle to the next, maximizes giving potential and provides consistent contact with all assigned prospects. .
  • Focus on generating support for student scholarships, on an annual as well as endowed basis
  • Facilitate a minimum of 120 contacts/visits per year (average 10/month).
  • Document completed activities (completed tasks) in a timely manner.
  • Generate incremental revenue from annual gifts and multi-year commitments in the first twelve months of $500K+
  • Document commitments according to established policies and procedures.
  • Follows budget guidelines regarding expenditures incurred in major gift fundraising for effective and efficient use of college resources.
  • Review status of individual prospect plans and productivity reports with Vice President for Advancement each month.
  • Other duties assigned to assist the advancement goals of the College.

Minimum Education, Skills, and Ability

  • The successful candidate will have proven fundraising experience who believes in the Catholic higher education mission of Holy Cross College, is results and people-oriented, and possesses a strong work ethic and superb attention to detail. The candidate will also have proven communication skills with an ability to write and speak persuasively about the role of educational philanthropy.

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in an Advancement operation, including involvement in gift solicitation, or an equivalent combination of related experience.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Demonstrated experience in a position that required leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in a position that required exceptional written, speaking and listening skills.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail.

Preferred

  • Experience in a higher education environment
  • Proven and demonstrated ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward leaderships annual gifts of $5,000+.
  • Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT fundraising software
  • Knowledge of planned giving techniques and vehicles

Additional Attributes

  • Discretion with confidential information
  • Team player with strong dedication to the purpose and mission of the college.
  • Personal value system that encompasses a solid work ethic, conscientiousness, and ability to forge productive relationships.
  • Quick-learner, self-starter, and self-motivated
  • Astuteness and ability to make adjustments to and work within changing environments.
  • Positive, enthusiastic, professional image in representing Holy Cross College, both internally and externally

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. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Employment at Holy Cross College is ‘at will’ meaning that either the College or the 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 a resume, cover letter and three references (names and contact information) via email to Human Resources [email protected].   Position open until filled.

Department: Natural Sciences
Reports to Supervisor: Chair, Department of Natural and Quantitative Sciences
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 be a Christ-centered institution.

Typical Schedule: This is a part-time faculty position to begin Jan 2024.

Purpose: The Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science is a part-time position in the Department of Natural and Quantitative Sciences. Responsibilities include teaching up to 9 credit hours of undergraduate Computer Science per semester. As with all Holy Cross College personnel, faculty members share the responsibility of enhancing the Catholic, Holy Cross 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.
  • Assist students in seeing the relevance of the Catholic intellectual tradition to this particular field of study and to guide students in scholarly conversation about this topic.
  • Teach courses in support of the B.S. in Computer Science, including data science, computer science theory and application, and programming in various languages. Must be able to teach a range of undergraduate CS courses, including introductory courses to non-majors and upper-level major courses.  Expertise in different topics is desirable including: Computer Science Ethics, Computer Architecture, Data Structures, Databases, Algorithms, Intro to AI & Machine Learning.
  • Other responsibilities may be assigned to meet the needs of the Department, Division, and College.

Minimum Education, Skills, and Ability

  • Master’s degree in computer science, or a related discipline required.
  • Previous college teaching experience preferred.
  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
  • Positive work experience in a Catholic college environment preferred.

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 [email protected]. Position open until filled.

A few notes on submissions

Only submissions to the posted positions will be considered—we do not maintain a database of resumes for future postings.

Holy Cross College educates students with the competence to see and courage to act in the Catholic intellectual tradition. We value all students and employees and welcome the variety of experiences they bring. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, military status, genetic information, or age in the administration of any of its educational programs, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs, or in employment.