ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

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TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

COORDINATOR OF INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TRAINING AND DIGITAL MEDIA ASSETS MANAGEMENT

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND PLANNING

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, COLLEGE ACTIVITIES

MANAGER, REGIONAL ALUMNAE PROGRAMS

ON-CALL PUBLIC SAFETY SUPERVISOR

MANAGER OF EVENT PROMOTION AND DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS

DIRECTOR OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT

LABORATORY SPECIALIST, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

LAN ADMINISTRATOR

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

PROGRAMMER, WEB/PORTAL APPLICATIONS

COORDINATOR, PROJECT CONTINUUM

Department: Alumnae Affairs
Employment Group: Administration
Date: 8/20/08

The office of Alumnae affairs has an immediate need for an events professional. In this part-time Project Continuum position you will develop and coordinate programs specific to retired alumnae and those considering retirement.

Position requires a bachelor’s degree and a history of increasingly responsible professional experience in alumnae relations, public relations, development, volunteer program organization or closely related activities. Must have demonstrated event planning expertise. Also required are excellent verbal and organizational skills; demonstrated success in dealing with the public; the ability to work as part of a team while under pressure; knowledge of office technology including solid computer skills; and an ability and willingness to travel and work weekends.

No phone calls please. Interested candidates should send letter and resume to Employment Manager, Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. FAX: 212-854-2454. Email: HR@Barnard.edu.

Barnard is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and from individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural background.

SENIOR ADMISSIONS OFFICER

Department: Admissions
Employment Group: Administration
Date: 8/15/08

The Admissions office seeks a Senior Admissions Officer reporting to the Dean of Admissions. The individual will coordinate Barnard’s Summer in New York programs, including marketing, developing course content, faculty hiring, evaluation, and providing administrative direction for Barnard’s Pre-College Program. Summer in New York is a series of pre-college programs for bright, highly motivated young women and men who have completed the tenth or eleventh grade and who are intellectually prepared for college-level work. The four-week program and two one-week programs typically enroll approximately l50 to 165 students from all over the United States and from many different foreign countries. The individual will work collaboratively with the Dean of Students in the Pre-College Program.

General admissions responsibilities will include promoting the College to prospective students and their families and interpreting the admissions policies and procedures, conducting interviews and information sessions, planning and coordinating high school outreach programs, and participating in application review and selection.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor's degree from a liberal arts institution and previous experience in selective college or university admissions, preferably 3 or more years is required. Excellent oral and written communication, reading and public speaking, time management, and organizational skills as well as computer literacy are also required. An understanding of the values of a liberal arts education for women and the ability to articulate these values effectively is essential. Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends at certain times of the year. Some travel involved.

For immediate consideration, send a cover letter, which must include salary requirements, and a resume to Employment Manager, Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. FAX: 212-854-2454. Email: hr@barnard.edu. No telephone calls please.

Barnard is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and from individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural background.

DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL AID

Department: Financial Aid
Employment Group: Administration
Date: 8/14/08

Seeking a senior level Financial Aid professional to administer all aspects of financial aid programs. The Director ensures College compliance with relevant regulations, analyzing changes in regulations and recommending and implementing appropriate updates in College policy. Typical duties include:

Represent the College at national meetings and on professional organizations.
Prepare institutional applications and related reports, review and audit for federal and state student aid funds including but not limited to Grant and Loan Programs, Title IV Programs and HEOP.
Counsel students, prospective students and parents on all matters related to financial aid.
Supervise professional and unionized support staff and prepares and manages annual department budget.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree or equivalent in student personnel administration or related field.
Minimum five years’ in-depth financial aid experience which includes at least three years in supervisory role.
Must have experience in using computer and database applications.
Demonstrated organizational and supervisory skills and ability to deal with the public and College community with tact and poise.

Interested candidates should send letter, which must include salary requirements, and resume to Employment Manager, Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. FAX: 212-854-2454. Email: HR@Barnard.edu. No telephone calls please.

Barnard is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and from individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural background.

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Department: Academic Technologies
Employment Group: Administration
Date: 8/7/08

The Academic Technologies department has an immediate need for a Technical Specialist. Reporting to the Associate Director for Technical Support Services, the Technical Specialist provides technical hardware and software support for servers, labs and computers maintained by the department. Typical duties include:

Test, install, and configure new computers for faculty, staff and labs. Customize for individual computing environments.
Train Barnard community members on efficient use of computers, software applications, email and storage devices.
Produce PC/Macintosh ghosts with documentation for student labs, special labs, library public workstations; evaluate cloning and software security options for PC and Macintosh lab computers.

Additionally, the Technical Specialist works to identify and resolve outstanding or developing technical needs on campus related to academic computing and researches, evaluates and reports on emerging trends in technology applications relevant to higher education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree, and a minimum of two years experience in computer operations and user support.
MCSE or Novell certification, or substantial progress toward its completion, preferred.
Macintosh experience, including basic troubleshooting, highly desirable.
Experience in LAN, TCP/IP network operation and desktop software support; knowledge of UNIX, Windows XP/Vista, and TCP/IP based networking; experience in creating and deploying ghosts
Ability to work independently and interact positively with a wide range of users.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Higher education experience preferred.

Barnard is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and from individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural background.

COORDINATOR OF INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TRAINING AND DIGITAL MEDIA ASSETS MANAGEMENT

Department: Media Services
Employment Group: Administration
Date: 7/29/08

The Media Services department seeks a Coordinator of Instructional Support Training and Digital Media Assets Management to manage all Media training efforts including instructing students and faculty; oversee all of the audio and video content created by the department or as part of the department's instructional efforts including storage, retrieval and distribution; do videotaping and editing work, and have overall supervisory responsibility for the department’s operations during evening hours.

The position has the following work schedule:

Academic year (September –May): Monday-Friday, 1-9pm

Intersession (late December – January) & Summer (mid-May through August): Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

QUALIFICATIONS:

B.A. and 2-3 years of media -related work experience
Videotaping experience
Demonstrated experience in media equipment/software training; FCP required
Ability to operate analog and digital equipment to handle equipment set up and equipment-related problems
Demonstrated ability in analog and digital editing
Applied experience with computer technology and demonstrated ability to use PCs for word processing, database entry/retrieval, electronic communication
Applied experience with the organization of digital video/audio files
Demonstrated supervisory and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Interest in public service and ability to interact tactfully and effectively with users
Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise appropriate decision-making judgment within established guidelines

Barnard is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and from individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural background.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND PLANNING

Department: Finance and Planning
Employment Group: Administration
Date: 6/3/08

The Office of the VP, Finance and Planning is seeking an experienced executive assistant to provide high level, confidential administrative support to the VP. The successful candidate will be skilled in handling a range of administrative and executive support related tasks, and will be able to work collegially and tactfully with members of the College community. This individual must be exceedingly well organized, flexible, and enjoy the administrative challenges of working in a busy office environment.

Characteristic general duties and responsibilities of the position are: providing administrative support for the Office of the VP; lending support for budget preparation and monitoring; and processing miscellaneous payables and receivables. Specifically, expect to manage the VP’s electronic calendar, order supplies and equipment for the office, maintain budget databases, prepare spreadsheets and other financial information, and under the direction of the VP, provide support for other miscellaneous revenue and expense activities of the College.

The position qualifications or requirements are:

Two (2) years of college; BA degree preferred.
Three (3) to five (5) years executive assistant experience; preferably supporting a financial executive.
Knowledge of accounting principles and their practical application in the workplace.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications; knowledge of web programs and enterprise-wide financial software preferred.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, and follow through on projects requiring meticulous attention to accuracy and detail.
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Outstanding communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter including salary requirements, and a resume to Employment Manager, Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. Fax: 212-854-2454. Email: hr@barnard.edu.

Barnard is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and from individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural background.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, COLLEGE ACTIVITIES

Department: College Activities
Employment Group: Administration
Date: 06/25/08

The Office of College Activities is seeking an experienced student activities professional for the position of Associate Director. The Associate Director will focus on new student development and programming initiatives within the department, specifically the New Student Orientation Program. In addition, the Associate Director will advise student organizations, develop and implement special programs, and assist with the planning of major college events. The Associate Director will assume responsibility for special projects as needed to support the work and further the mission of the College Activities Office.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in student personnel, higher education or related field. Experience in event planning and working with student organizations is required. The successful candidate must have the ability to work evening and weekend hours when required.

Starting salary: Mid $40s plus excellent benefits; no relocation. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and a resume to Employment Manager, Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. Fax: 212-854-2454. Email: hr@barnard.edu.

Barnard is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and from individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural background.

MANAGER, REGIONAL ALUMNAE PROGRAMS

Department: Alumnae Affairs
Employment Group: Administration
Date: 06/20/08

The Office of Alumnae Affairs is seeking a Manager of Regional Alumnae Programs. Reporting to the Director of Alumnae Affairs, the Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and coordination of regional programs. He or she will also engage alumnae; recruit and train volunteers; develop and manage relationships with colleagues.

Other specific job functions include: creating and developing programs to strengthen regional connections to the college, coordinating all logistical and programmatic aspects of regional alumnae events, recruiting and training regional volunteers, assisting reunion class officers and volunteers with specific reunion programming (including, but not limited to class mailings, reunion booklets and secure nominations for future class leadership), acting as a liaison for both the Provost and Communications offices, supporting and assisting with the Barnard Travel Program.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure, and excellent communication skills. He or she will also have a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of professional experience in alumnae relations, public relations, development, and volunteer program organization or closely related activities. The ability to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrated success in dealing with the public is essential. Knowledge of office technology and strong personal computing skills required.

Barnard is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and from individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural background.

ON-CALL PUBLIC SAFETY SUPERVISOR

Department: Public Safety
Employment Group: Administration
Date: 6/12/08

The Public Safety department has an opportunity available for an On-Call Public Safety Supervisor. The On-Call Public Safety Supervisor is directly responsible for the management of all security activities, services and security staff on duty during his/her assigned shift. Observe and report activities and incidents; conduct investigations; insure the safe and efficient use of College vehicles and other department equipment; conduct roll call and inspect uniforms and equipment of Public Safety officers; and perform administrative tasks as directed.

Must have ability to work flexible hours primarily weekends and holidays; high school diploma or equivalent (College preferred); extensive law enforcement/security background; Excellent interpersonal skills; good written, verbal, communication, and organizational skills; ability to work independently and under pressure. Working knowledge of PC and MS-Word, Excel applications.

Apply in writing. Send letter and resume to Employment Manager, Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. FAX: 212-854-2454. Email: HR@Barnard.edu. No telephone calls please.

Barnard is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and from individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural background.

MANAGER OF EVENT PROMOTION AND DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS

Department: Communications
Employment Group: Administration
Date: 6/5/08

The Communications Group is seeking a Manager of Event Promotion and Department Operations. Reporting to the Vice President for Communications, this individual has the responsibility of managing, within a collaborative work environment, the promotion of the College’s nearly 30 public events each semester. He or she should also expect to carry-out general office administration duties that ensure the smooth operation of the side-by-side office of Communications and General Counsel. These duties include answering phone lines, and the supervision of student workers.

Other specific job functions are: Working closely with the VP for Communications, implementation of the basic event promotion plan each semester including the coordination of team members and activity, draft and execute more extensive promotion plans for several key events each semester; assistance with filling any gaps in the event schedule for a given semester; cultivating positive relationships with photographers and filmmakers, and booking both groups for any event needing such coverage; attending weekly Communications group meetings, and calling additional group meetings when necessary to implement promotion plans.

We seek a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree and 2 – 6 years related experience in departmental, event or project management work; proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; judgment and tact in dealing with sensitive situations and audiences; preference for a busy, fast-paced office environment; excellent communication skills, both oral and written; ability to deal with colleagues and the public in a professional and cordial manner; supervisory experience a plus.

Interested candidates should send letter and resume to Employment Manager, Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. FAX: 212-854-2454. Email: HR@Barnard.edu.

Barnard is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and from individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural background.

DIRECTOR OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Department: Career Development
Employment Group: Administration
Date: 6/5/08

Reporting to the Dean of the College, the Director of Career Development is responsible for leading Barnard’s career services activities. The Director conceives, implements and manages a comprehensive portfolio of services designed to support students’ career trajectories and prepare them for responsible roles in a complex global society. He or she works closely with the College’s faculty, alumnae, parents, trustees and employers to develop experiential and creative learning opportunities and to expand career opportunities for all students.

In collaboration with a cross-section of College constituencies, the Director creates, implements, and supervises progressive career development programs for current students and alumnae.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years’ progressively responsible experience that demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of career development, job search strategies, job market trends, employer relations, general and student employment regulations, contemporary recruitment methodologies, and trends in career services including the use of current technologies. Exceptional communication, team building, and leadership skills including that ability to anticipate and create market opportunities, manage ever-changing operational efficiencies and guide the Career Development functions of the College are essential. A master’s degree and computer competency including spreadsheet, database, presentation, and web-based applications appropriate to the Career Development function are required. Experience in oversight of database structure and design are preferred.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter which includes salary requirements and a resume to Employment Manager, Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. Fax: 212-854-2454. Email: hr@barnard.edu.

Barnard is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and from individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural background.

LABORATORY SPECIALIST, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Department: Biological Sciences
Employment Group: Administration
Date: 6/5/08

The Department of Biological Sciences seeks a full-time Laboratory Specialist. During the academic year, the Laboratory Specialist will teach introductory biology laboratory courses, assist with an upper-level laboratory course, and oversee the department’s facilities and equipment. During the summer, the Laboratory Specialist will collaborate with faculty on research projects.

Responsibilities include:

teach two introductory biology laboratory sections each semester
assist with set up for introductory biology laboratories
hold office hours for introductory biology students
assist faculty with one upper level laboratory course each year
conduct research during the summer under the supervision of a Barnard faculty member
oversee the confocal and digital microscope laboratories
coordinate waste disposal, chemical safety, and fire safety
oversee maintenance of equipment and laboratory facilities

Qualifications:

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Biology or a related field. Prior experience in teaching, microscopy, and/or molecular biology research is strongly preferred. Also required are strong written and oral communication skills, proficiency in Word, Excel, and demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with autonomy.

No telephone calls please. Send letter with curriculum vitae to Employment Manager, Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. Fax: 212-854-2454. Email: HR@Barnard.edu.

Barnard is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and from individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural background.

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Department: Communications
Employment Group: Administration
Date: 5/27/08

The Communications Group is seeking an Electronic Communications Director. This individual is responsible for both the day-to-day operation and the long-term development of Barnard’s website and electronic communications capability. Duties of this position include directing the ongoing maintenance and construction of the website, and of broadcast emails and other online communications; working collaboratively with key College decision-makers in establishing strategic long-term website goals, policies, procedures, and guidelines; managing hardware and software purchasing, and related budget lines for the entire Communications group; and directly supervising the work of several e-Communications team members along with various outside vendors and contractors.

The successful candidate will have:

Specialized information/Web technology Master’s degree; seven to 10 years hands-on experience in building, managing, and growing a website for medium/large size organization, preferably in the non-profit or higher education sectors.
Knowledge of current W3C Web Standards, including HTML and CSS; familiarity with other protocols, including PHP, XHTLM/XML, JavaScript.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Dreamweaver, Photoshop; Acrobat, In Design and Illustrator.
Knowledge of key concepts, best practices, and procedures in electronic communications including social media like Facebook and LinkedIn.
Ability to implement and analyze metrics such as usability testing; experience with Google Analytics a plus.
Experience in CMS selection, specification, and implementation, either open-source or commercial.
Experience supervising Web design and production staff.
Experience developing and launching new online initiatives working within budgetary and staffing constraints.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills (including ability to “translate” between technical and non-technical staff), strong attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to work and collaborate with a variety of constituencies including various College departments and groups, and outside vendors/contributors.
Flexibility to manage multiple responsibilities and assignments simultaneously; ability to meet deadlines; experience managing both urgent, short-term projects and complex, longer-term projects.

Interested candidates should send letter and resume to Employment Manager, Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. FAX: 212-854-2454. Email: HR@Barnard.edu. No telephone calls please.

Barnard is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and from individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural background.

LAN ADMINISTRATOR

Department: Management Information & Networking Services
Employment Group: Administration
Date: 4/9/08

The Management Information & Networking Services Department seeks a LAN administrator to operate, maintain and support Barnard’s college-wide LAN and servers. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent training, and/or experience is necessary as is a minimum of 4 years experience in systems administration and network support. Should also have experience in LAN and TCP/IP-based networking, Sun Solaris OS, and Open Source platforms; knowledge of Linux, Apache web server, MySQL, collaboration applications, server and network monitoring, Novell Open Enterprise Server, wireless LAN protocols, Veritas and other backup subsystems. Programming experience in Perl, Python, Ruby, and shell scripts desirable. The successful candidate must also have the ability to work independently and interact positively (great customer-service attitude) with a wide range of users. Excellent verbal communication skills also required. Higher education experience is highly desirable.

Interested candidates should send letter with salary requirements and resume to Employment Manager, Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. Fax: 212-854-2454. Email: HR@Barnard.edu. No phone calls please.

Barnard is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and from individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural background.

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

Department: Communications
Employment Group: Administration
Date: 3/28/08

Reporting to the Vice President for Communications, and working closely with the Creative Director (art), the Editorial Director (copy) has responsibility for developing the editorial content for both the public pages of the College's website and the print publications produced by the College’s Communications group including the quarterly (76-page) alumnae magazine and a few academic-department and program-specific newsletters. Providing creative vision and direction with a focus on raising the College’s public profile and building alumnae involvement, the Editorial Director is ultimately responsible for helping to establish Barnard’s strategic messages and positioning.

We require a bachelor’s degree (master's preferred) in a related field required combined with 10 years of editorial experience, preferably in magazine, book, or custom publishing; marketing experience is desirable. Also required is experience conceptualizing, developing, editing and writing high-quality articles/content on a variety of topics as well as strong creative initiative, and the ability to develop new ideas and projects. The successful candidate will be fluent in standard content, productivity and design applications, including Microsoft Word, Quark Xpress, inDesign, Adobe PhotoShop, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Interested candidates should send letter of interest and resume to Employment Manager, Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. Fax: 212-854-2454. Email: HR@Barnard.edu. Writing samples will be requested at a later date. No telephone calls please.

Barnard is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and from individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural background.

PROGRAMMER, WEB/PORTAL APPLICATIONS

Department: Management Information & Network Services (MINS)
Employment Group: Administration
Date: 10/11/07

Programmer needed to support, maintain and modify Barnard College’s eBear portal and web-based applications. Minimum of 2 years experience and a BS in Computer Science or equivalent. Practical experience with Oracle, SQL, Oracle PL/SQL, PL/SQL web tool-kit, HTML, Javascript and CGI necessary. Knowledge of Oracle application server, Oracle portal, LDAP, Unix, Linux, and Windows. Java, JDeveloper, JSP, J2EE, EJB and web services experience a plus.

Excellent communication skills and ability to interact positively with a wide range of colleagues and users. Higher education experience desired.

No telephone calls, please. Send resume with salary requirements to Employment Manager, Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. Fax 212-854-2454 or email hr@barnard.edu. Reference “Programmer, Web/Portal Applications” in cover letter. Resume must be accompanied by a cover letter for consideration.

Barnard is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and from individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.