Are you a tech-savvy problem solver who loves helping people and enjoys a dynamic, multi-faceted workday? Aquinas College is seeking a Technology Support & Operations Specialist to join our team. This is not your typical desk-bound IT role. In this unique position, you will serve as the heartbeat of our campus community—blending exceptional, empathetic frontline technical support with the vital administrative management of our campus mail operations.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can solve complex technical challenges in the morning, mentor student workers in the afternoon, and make a tangible impact on campus life every single day, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
Frontline IT Support & Incident Management
● First-Point Resolution: Serve as the welcoming face and voice of IT support, fielding inquiries by phone, email, and in person with empathy, patience, and technical expertise.
● Incident Lifecycle: Utilize best practices in request, incident, and problem management to efficiently categorize, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
● Environment Optimization: Support, set up, configure, and troubleshoot the college desktop computing environment across offices and classrooms,
● Knowledge & Documentation: Actively contribute to and maintain the internal IT knowledge base, producing clear operational guides to empower user self-service and improve team efficiency.
● Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with broader IT teams—including Infrastructure and Application Services—to ensure a cohesive, world-class support experience.
Mailroom Operations & Team Leadership
● Comprehensive Mail Handling: Oversee students who process all incoming and outgoing mail, including sorting, pick-up, delivery, bulk mailings, international mail, and pre-sorted services, while ensuring strict compliance with postal regulations.
● Student Leadership: Hire, schedule, train, and supervise a reliable team of student workers to handle daily operations smoothly and professionally.
● Equipment & Financial Integrity: Maintain the operational integrity of all postage equipment, troubleshoot vendor issues, and accurately collect, record, and deposit postage monies.
Continuous Process Improvement
● Innovation: Regularly assess, refine, and improve both Helpdesk and Mailroom workflows to reduce costs, boost operational efficiency, and elevate user satisfaction.
● Adaptability: Perform other strategic duties as assigned to support the changing needs of the department and campus community.
Candidate Qualifications
Education & Experience
● An Associate’s degree (or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school) is preferred or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience will gladly be considered.
● Professional certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Help Desk Institute, or similar) are highly preferred.
Technical & Core Competencies
● Foundational IT Knowledge: A strong general knowledge of technology systems, including proven experience with PC installation, printer support, and hardware/software troubleshooting.
● Customer Service Excellence: Demonstrate a commitment to empathetic, user-first customer service through clear, responsive, and professional communication.
● Multitasking & Physical Stamina: The ability to seamlessly pivot between technical troubleshooting and administrative tasks, including the physical stamina required for mailroom operations and IT equipment handling.
● Accommodations: Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good.
Aquinas College is recognized as the exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community. Aquinas College is recognized by its values: Faith, Service, Learning and Community.
Aquinas College prides itself as a leader in sustainability, and this requires the participation of every member of the college community. In this regard, employees and their supervisors are expected to engage in the process of “appreciative inquiry” to identify ways that each position can advance sustainability in the employment experience.
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the Aquinas College Service Statement:
The College serves our community with excellence and respect through an institutional commitment to quality, accountability, cooperation, professionalism and responsiveness.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition. Aquinas College provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College values: Faith, Learning, Service and Community.
Aquinas College offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacation each year, paid sick time and short-term disability, and college-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, Aquinas employees and their dependents are eligible for free tuition at Aquinas after one year of full-time employment.
Read LessThis position serves as the direct link between the College and prospective undergraduate students. This position will be a part of a student-centered Undergraduate Admissions Office, focused on serving students and families in the recruitment process. The Admissions Counselor will represent the College in articulating academic programs and the enrollment process, including admission and financial aid procedures, with all classifications of students served by the Admissions Office. Admissions recruitment, counseling, outreach and application review are all significant functions of this position.
Essential Functions:
● Generates prospects, develops applications enrollment from an assigned territory through various recruitment strategies. This includes evening and weekend hours. (Standard shift noon-9PM Monday-Thursday and 8:30AM-4:30PM Fridays.)
● Plans and organizes assigned territory for optimal recruitment through a variety of outreach (calling, texting, emailing) and correspondence methods, individual appointments, alumni utilization & faculty/staff support.
● Serves as an admissions liaison between the Undergraduate Admissions Office and other campus departments as needed.
● Reviews and evaluates applications for completion, admission and scholarship decisions.
● Schedules and facilitates high school visits and attends college fairs in assigned territory, which may include major metropolitan areas.
● Completes travel itinerary (over an average ten-week period) within assigned territory. Monitors and submits travel and expense reports on a weekly basis.
● Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in all services available to students, including the admissions process, financial aid and scholarships, academic programs, athletic eligibility, campus life etc.
● Educates prospective students, families, educational groups etc. during on campus individual appointments as well as on and off campus group presentations.
● Attends all on-campus recruitment events including Information Sessions, Open Houses, Spectrum of Scholarship Competitions, special group visit initiatives, counselor outreach events, summer registration programs and parent programs.
● Attends off campus recruitment related events on an as needed basis. This includes senior awards nights, college decision making presentations and panel discussions on admissions related topics.
● Aids in the successful execution of auxiliary admission functions as needed
● Assists staff in the recruitment of nursing, international, dual enrollment and transfer students.
● Works assigned Saturdays to serve students unable to visit during the week.
● Maintains documentation and analytical tracking of territory through CRM tools.
● Works with direct admissions platforms and traditional applications to make admissions recommendations and decisions
● Supervises daily activities of part-time Outreach Specialists for our phone center, to ensure smooth operations and excellent service delivery.
o Monitors call performance metrics
o Schedules shifts and manages attendance of outreach specialists.
o Responsible for hiring of outreach specialists.
o Conducts regular team meetings, training sessions and one-on-one coaching.
o Helps handle escalated customer issues and ensures timely resolution
● Collaborate with management to develop and implement process improvements for phone center.
o Compiles and generates timely and accurate weekly statistical reports.
o Assists with prospect downloading, and calling list creation and maintenance. As well as troubleshooting and maintaining recruiter’s phone and computer equipment needs.
o Assists in script writing for various outreach events.
o Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and quality standards.
● Assists Advancement Office, Advantage Center and other departments on campus with telemarketing needs
o In coordination with the Advancement Office, takes the lead on the Admissions Champion Program outreach efforts
● Follows-up on all written and verbal correspondence including voicemail, e-mail, social media, texts and notice board contacts.
● Attends all admission staff meetings and is responsible for reporting on assigned projects and territory.
● Keeps current on trends in higher education.
● Keeps current on college wide developments and new program opportunities.
● Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
● Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university OR two years of college and two years of direct admissions experience.
● Must have prior experience demonstrating ability to plan, be organized, and interact effectively with students and their families. Experience as a student ambassador, student tour guide, or leading student activities is a plus.
● Call center experience preferred.
● Must have experience working with diverse populations
● Must have demonstrated ability to self-motivate
● Must have strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking
● Must be able to communicate effectively with varied constituencies such as high school counselors, teachers and principals, faculty, coaches and a variety of other college staff as well as alumni
● Must be able to use databases including tracking, reporting, and analyzing data. Experience working with CRM and SIS systems preferred (in particular Slate and Colleague experience).
● Must have knowledge of marketing principles and/or experience with social media.
● Must be willing to step beyond prescribed role as needed to support the efforts of the admissions team in pursuit of its goals.
● Must demonstrate commitment to collaboration and creative problem solving.
● Must demonstrate commitment to Aquinas’s mission.
● Must have a valid Driver’s License.
● Must be able to travel within MI, IN, OH and IL.
● Must be able to work unconventional hours, including weekend and night hours as needed.
● Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
● Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good.
Aquinas College is recognized as the exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community. Aquinas College is recognized by its values: Faith, Service, Learning and Community.
Aquinas College prides itself as a leader in sustainability, and this requires the participation of every member of the college community. In this regard, employees and their supervisors are expected to engage in the process of “appreciative inquiry” to identify ways that each position can advance sustainability in the employment experience.
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the Aquinas College Service Statement:
The College serves our community with excellence and respect through an institutional commitment to quality, accountability, cooperation, professionalism and responsiveness.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition. Aquinas College provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College values: Faith, Learning, Service and Community.
Aquinas College offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacation each year, paid holidays, paid sick time and short-term disability, and college-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, Aquinas employees and their dependents are eligible for free tuition at Aquinas after one year of full-time employment.
Read LessThis position serves as the direct link between the College and prospective undergraduate students. This position will be a part of a student-centered Undergraduate Admissions Office, focused on serving students and families in the recruitment process. The Admissions Counselor will represent the College in articulating academic programs and the enrollment process, including admission and financial aid procedures, with all classifications of students served by the Admissions Office. Admissions recruitment, counseling, outreach and application review are all significant functions of this position. Title and compensation will be commensurate with direct previous admissions experience.
Essential Functions
● Generates prospects, develops applications enrollment from an assigned territory through various recruitment strategies. This includes evening and weekend hours.
● Plans and organizes assigned territory for optimal recruitment through a variety of outreach (calling, texting, emailing) and correspondence methods, individual appointments, alumni utilization & faculty/staff support.
● Serves as an admissions liaison between the Undergraduate Admissions Office and other campus departments as needed.
● Reviews and evaluates applications for completion, admission and scholarship decisions.
● Works with direct admissions platforms and traditional applications to make admissions recommendations and decisions
● Schedules and facilitates high school visits and attends college fairs in assigned territory,which may include major metropolitan areas.
● Completes travel itinerary (over an average ten-week period) within assigned territory. Monitors and submits travel and expense reports on a weekly basis.
● Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in all services available to students, including the admissions process, financial aid and scholarships, academic programs, athletic eligibility, campus life etc.
● Educates prospective students, families, educational groups etc. during on campus individual appointments as well as on and off campus group presentations.
● Attends all on-campus recruitment events including Information Sessions, Open Houses, Spectrum of Scholarship Competitions, special group visit initiatives, counselor outreach events, summer registration programs and parent programs.
● Attends off campus recruitment related events on an as needed basis. This includes senior awards nights, college decision making presentations and panel discussions on admissions related topics.
● Aids in the successful execution of auxiliary admission functions as needed
● Assists staff in the recruitment of nursing, international, dual enrollment and transfer students.
● Works assigned Saturdays to serve students unable to visit during the week.
● Maintains documentation and analytical tracking of territory through CRM tools.
● Follows-up on all written and verbal correspondence including voicemail, e-mail, social media, texts and notice board contacts.
● Attends all admission staff meetings and is responsible for reporting on assigned projects and territory.
● Keeps current on trends in higher education.
● Keeps current on college wide developments and new program opportunities.
● Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
● Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university OR two years of
college and two years of direct admissions experience to be eligible for the Assistant
Director position.
● Must have prior experience demonstrating ability to plan, be organized, and interact
effectively with students and their families. Experience as a student ambassador, student
tour guide, or leading student activities is a plus.
● Experience working with diverse populations is preferred.
● Must have demonstrated ability to self-motivate
● Must have strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking
● Must be able to communicate effectively with varied constituencies such as high school counselors, teachers and principals, faculty, coaches and a variety of other college staff as well as alumni
● Must be able to use databases including tracking, reporting, and analyzing data.
Experience working with CRM and SIS systems preferred (in particular Slate and Colleague experience).
● Must have knowledge of marketing principles and/or experience with social media.
● Must be willing to step beyond prescribed role as needed to support the efforts of the admissions team in pursuit of its goals.
● Must demonstrate commitment to collaboration and creative problem solving.
● Must demonstrate commitment to Aquinas’s mission.
● Must have a valid Driver’s License.
● Must be able to travel within MI, IN, OH and IL.
● Must be able to work unconventional hours, including weekend and night hours as needed.
● Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
● Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
MISSION, VISION, VALUES:
Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good.
Aquinas College is recognized as the exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community. Aquinas College is recognized by its values: Faith, Service, Learning and Community.
Aquinas College prides itself as a leader in sustainability, and this requires the participation of every member of the college community. In this regard, employees and their supervisors are expected to engage in the process of “appreciative inquiry” to identify ways that each position can advance sustainability in the employment experience.
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the Aquinas College Service Statement:
The College serves our community with excellence and respect through an institutional commitment to quality, accountability, cooperation, professionalism and responsiveness.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition. Aquinas College provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College values: Faith, Learning, Service and Community.
Aquinas College offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacation each year, 16 paid holidays, paid sick time and short-term disability, and college-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, Aquinas employees and their dependents are eligible for free tuition at Aquinas after one year of full-time employment.
Aquinas College, a member of the NAIA and the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC), is seeking a part-time Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach who will be responsible for aiding and supporting the Head Men’s Soccer Coach. The ideal candidate will uphold and promote the mission of Aquinas College while assisting in building a competitive and academically successful men’s soccer program rooted in integrity, leadership and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
● Assist the Head Soccer Coach in all aspects of the men’s soccer program, including coaching, recruitment, player development, game preparation, and in-game strategy.
● Responsible for assisting the Head Coach in meeting the required roster numbers on both the varsity and reserve teams by recruiting and retaining student-athletes who align with the values and academic standards of Aquinas College.
● Foster a positive team culture within both the varsity and reserve team that emphasizes personal development, academic achievement, sportsmanship, and service.
● Assist with the coordination of scheduling of practices, games, and team travel in compliance with college and conference guidelines.
● Ensure compliance with NAIA, WHAC, and institutional rules and regulations.
● Other duties as assigned by Head Coach
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
● Proven experience coaching soccer at the collegiate level or equivalent high-level experience.
● Demonstrated success in recruiting, leadership, and program development.
● Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
● Ability to work evenings, weekends and travel as needed.
● Commitment to the mission and values of Aquinas College.
About Aquinas College
Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good.
Aquinas College is recognized as the exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community. Aquinas College is recognized by its values: Faith, Service, Learning and Community.
Aquinas College prides itself as a leader in sustainability, and this requires the participation of every member of the college community. In this regard, employees and their supervisors are expected to engage in the process of “appreciative inquiry” to identify ways that each position can advance sustainability in the employment experience.
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the Aquinas College Service Statement:
The College serves our community with excellence and respect through an institutional commitment to quality, accountability, cooperation, professionalism and responsiveness.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition. Aquinas College provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College values: Faith, Learning, Service and Community.
The Political Science Department at Aquinas College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in American Politics at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in August 2027 (Fall Semester).
We are seeking a broadly trained educator and scholar dedicated to undergraduate teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment. The standard teaching load is 3-3, offering a balanced schedule with opportunities to design and teach upper-level courses in your specific areas of scholarly interest.
Key ResponsibilitiesTeaching & Curriculum: Teach introductory courses in American Politics, as well as upper-level courses on political institutions (the Presidency, Congress), political thought, and research methods.
Pre-Law & Experiential Learning: Contribute to the department's pre-law offerings (e.g., Constitutional Law, Moot Court) and/or actively develop national-level internship opportunities for students.
General Education: Contribute to the college's general education program.
Student Mentorship: Actively engage in undergraduate student advising, mentorship, and departmental programs.
Service & Collaboration: Work collegially with faculty members across campus and participate in departmental and college-wide committee work.
QualificationsRequired:An earned Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
Preferred:Demonstrated, high-quality teaching experience at the college level.
A strong commitment to, and record of, scholarly contribution to the discipline of Political Science.
Proven ability to work collaboratively across campus boundaries.
Enthusiasm for actively advising and mentoring undergraduate students.
Application InstructionsInterested candidates should submit a comprehensive application packet. To ensure full consideration, please mail the following materials:
Letter of Application (including a detailed discussion of your teaching philosophy)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Course evaluations and sample course materials (syllabi, activities, etc.)
Evidence of scholarly contributions (publications, writing samples, or working papers)
Official or unofficial graduate transcripts
At least three (3) letters of recommendation
If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability when applying for open positions, please call us at 616-632-1072.
Aquinas College, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizing career preparation focused on leadership, service to others, and a lifelong passion for learning. Aquinas offers an inclusive and welcoming environment. Aquinas College is committed to recruiting talented and diverse faculty and staff who are capable of exposing its students to a wide range of cultures and perspectives and whose presence on the campus will enhance the diversity of the community in which the College resides.
Aquinas College has a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity and a work environment that is free of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Aquinas College provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or active duty military status, familial status, height, weight, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.
Position: Campus Safety Dispatcher (Full Time)
To act as a communications center coordinator to maintain campus safety and security.
Qualifications:
Must be 18 years old or older
Must possess a valid driver's license
Must obtain and maintain standard first aid and CPR certification by then end of first semester of employment
Trustworthy
Must possess and demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
Must be available to work flexible hours including nighttime and weekend hours
Must be in good physical condition, have eyesight correctable to 20/20, and be able to work in all weather conditions
Must successfully complete training program prior to final appointment
Must pass criminal history background check
Must be able to go up and down flights of stairs
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
Must pass Aquinas College Approved Driver check
Must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations
Essential Job Functions:
Relay pertinent information to various personnel when it concerns responsibilities to the Department
Dispatch and coordinate field officers via two way radio
Handle all telephone communications to the department
Handle college switchboard
Implement emergency procedures as necessary, including contacting emergency services
Record all shift activity on departmental log
Type criminal complaints, maintenance requests, letters, memorandums, etc.
Maintain log of Request Not To Tickets
Relay pertinent information to shift personnel, including but not limited to keeping field officers informed of events and responsibilities
File reports, vehicle registrations, and traffic citations
Provide general information to students and visitors
Option to cross train as patrol officer
Monitor security systems on computer and cameras
If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability when applying for open positions, please call us at 616-632-1072.
Aquinas College, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizing career preparation focused on leadership, service to others, and a lifelong passion for learning. Aquinas offers an inclusive and welcoming environment. Aquinas College is committed to recruiting talented and diverse faculty and staff who are capable of exposing its students to a wide range of cultures and perspectives and whose presence on the campus will enhance the diversity of the community in which the College resides.
Aquinas College has a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity and a work environment that is free of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Aquinas College provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or active duty military status, familial status, height, weight, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.
Read LessReporting to the Director of Admissions, the Campus Visit Coordinator is responsible for delivering outstanding visit experiences tailored to the needs of prospective students, their families, and other influencers. This position will also oversee the Student Ambassador program aimed at connecting current students with prospective ones to accurately convey the experience of being an Aquinas College student. This position will also serve as a back up to our office manager, in helping with the general needs of the office, phone/front desk and other duties.
Primary Responsibilities
Coordinate meaningful personal visit experiences for potential students based on interests, needs, and enrollment funnel stageWorking with a variety of campus departments, identify high-quality institutional representatives and preparing them to engage in meaningful conversations with campus visitorsEstablish and manage a variety of visit options for each stage of the college search processDevelop and maintain a scheduled communication plan for each visit opportunity, including confirmation, reminder, and follow-up messagesEnsure communication with admissions and campus staff regarding campus visits is delivered in a clear and timely manner Assists in coordinating the Spectrum of Scholarships competition day of events with Director of Admissions.Oversee a Student Ambassador program that authentically represents Aquinas to campus visitors and others considering enrollmentSelect and develop engaging and skilled students to serve on a diverse and representative team of Student Ambassadors Identify and implement opportunities for Student Ambassadors to utilize their individual strengths in support of the department’s recruitment and enrollment goalsAccurately log visit schedules and attendance using Technolutions Slate CRMEvaluate effectiveness of visit experiences using both qualitative and quantitative dataUtilizing data, identify opportunities for improvements and/or adjustments to ensure a best-in-class visit experienceAnswers multiple inbound phone lines, assesses the needs of the caller and transfers the call to the appropriate individual/department on campus in a pleasant and professional manner.Checks voicemail daily and returns messages or directs the message to the appropriate individual/department in a timely manner. Updates voice messages on the phone(s) as necessary.Covers the front desk of the Admissions Welcome Area as needed.Assisting Office Manager with placing supply orders.Assists with data entry, event registration, duplicate resolution and additional tasks in CRM (Technolutions Slate) as needed.Provides back-up assistance in appropriately routing or responding to emails sent to the general admissions email address.Other projects as assigned based on department needs
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, with degree in communications, marketing, or related fields preferredOutstanding communication and organization skills. Attention to detail is crucial.Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced and high-pressure, high stakes environmentAble to take a lead role in the creative development of new programsAn openness to undertaking new roles based on needs of the department and personal skill setStrong commitment to collaboration Willingness to step beyond prescribed duties as needed to support the efforts of a team in pursuit of its goalsAbility to work nights and weekends as neededExperience as a campus tour guide or ambassador a plusMust demonstrate commitment to the Aquinas College mission.Must be able to perform all job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good.
Aquinas College is recognized as the exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community. Aquinas College is recognized by its values: Faith, Service, Learning and Community.
Aquinas College prides itself as a leader in sustainability, and this requires the participation of every member of the college community. In this regard, employees and their supervisors are expected to engage in the process of “appreciative inquiry” to identify ways that each position can advance sustainability in the employment experience.
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the Aquinas College Service Statement:
The College serves our community with excellence and respect through an institutional commitment to quality, accountability, cooperation, professionalism and responsiveness.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition. Aquinas College provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College values: Faith, Learning, Service and Community.
Aquinas College offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacation each year, 16 paid holidays, paid sick time and short-term disability, and college-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, Aquinas employees and their dependents are eligible for free tuition at Aquinas after one year of full-time employment.
Aquinas College, a member of the NAIA, is seeking a part-time assistant women’s rugby coach who will be responsible for aiding and supporting the Head Women’s Rugby Coach. The ideal candidate will uphold and promote the mission of Aquinas College while assisting in building a competitive and academically successful women’s rugby program rooted in integrity, leadership, and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
● Assist the Head Women’s Rugby Coach in all aspects of the women’s rugby program, including coaching, recruitment, player development, game preparation, and in-game strategy.
● Responsible for assisting the Head Coach in meeting the required roster numbers by recruiting and retaining student-athletes who align with the values and academic standards of Aquinas College.
● Foster a positive team culture within both the varsity and reserve team that emphasizes personal development, academic achievement, sportsmanship, and service.
● Assist with the coordination of scheduling of practices, games, and team travel in compliance with college and conference guidelines.
● Ensure compliance within the conference and institutional rules and regulations.
● Other duties as assigned by Head Coach
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
● Proven experience coaching women’s rugby at the collegiate level or equivalent high-level experience.
● Demonstrated success in recruiting, leadership, and program development.
● Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
● Ability to work evenings, weekends and travel as needed.
● Commitment to the mission and values of Aquinas College.
Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good.
Aquinas College is recognized as the exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community. Aquinas College is recognized by its values: Faith, Service, Learning and Community.
Aquinas College prides itself as a leader in sustainability, and this requires the participation of every member of the college community. In this regard, employees and their supervisors are expected to engage in the process of “appreciative inquiry” to identify ways that each position can advance sustainability in the employment experience.
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the Aquinas College Service Statement:
The College serves our community with excellence and respect through an institutional commitment to quality, accountability, cooperation, professionalism and responsiveness.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition. Aquinas College provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College values: Faith, Learning, Service and Community.
The Director of Athletics Advancement provides strategic leadership for athletics-related partnership development, external engagement, and athletics philanthropy initiatives. This leadership role is responsible for cultivating and managing high-value corporate, alumni, family, and community relationships that generate sponsorship revenue, philanthropic support, and long-term institutional engagement opportunities.
Working collaboratively with the Director of Athletics, Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement, and others, the Director oversees athletics engagement initiatives, supervises the Athletics Advancement Coordinator, and leads efforts to reach specific athletics fundraising and college-wide sponsorship and fundraising goals.
Primary Responsibilities
· Develop and execute comprehensive athletics partnerships and engagement strategy
· Supervise the Athletics Advancement Coordinator
· Cultivate and steward high-level corporate partnerships and sponsorship agreements.
· Manage a portfolio of athletics-related donors, prospects, alumni, families, and corporate partners.
· Personally solicit sponsorship and philanthropic commitments.
· Collaborate with Advancement leadership on campaign initiatives and donor pipeline development.
· Develop engagement strategies for alumni, former student-athletes, families, and community supporters, in collaboration with the Director of Alumni & Community Engagement.
· Represent the College at donor functions, athletic events, and community activities.
· Prepare strategic reports related to revenue, engagement, and donor activity.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree and minimum 3 years of experience in advancement, athletics external relations, sponsorship development, fundraising, corporate engagement, or relationship management.
· Higher education experience and major donor portfolio management experience preferred.
· Advanced relationship-building and networking capabilities
· Strategic communication and negotiation skills
· Ability to manage complex institutional relationships
· Strong organizational and analytical skills
· Ability to attend athletic events, donor meetings, and community functions.
· Some evening, weekend, and limited travel responsibilities required.
Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good.
Aquinas College is recognized as the exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community. Aquinas College is recognized by its values: Faith, Service, Learning and Community.
Aquinas College prides itself as a leader in sustainability, and this requires the participation of every member of the college community. In this regard, employees and their supervisors are expected to engage in the process of “appreciative inquiry” to identify ways that each position can advance sustainability in the employment experience.
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the Aquinas College Service Statement:
The College serves our community with excellence and respect through an institutional commitment to quality, accountability, cooperation, professionalism and responsiveness.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition. Aquinas College provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College values: Faith, Learning, Service and Community.
Aquinas College offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacation each year as well as paid holidays, paid sick time and short-term disability, and college-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, Aquinas employees and their dependents are eligible for free tuition at Aquinas after one year of full-time employment.
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This position is responsible for facilitating and assessing the residential experience focused on student engagement within the strategic plan and mission of the Housing and Residence Life Department. The Residence Life Coordinator will train and supervise student staff; and complete administrative & programmatic duties for a residential community housing 225-400 residents. As a live-in professional, the Residence Life Coordinator is also one of the primary staff members to respond in the event of a campus emergency or crisis incident. The Residence Life Coordinator will actively collaborate with other colleagues to implement programs and services that promote retention, growth and success of students.
Essential Job Functions:.
● Assists in the implementation of a superior residential and community experience.
● Participates in collaborative, cross-departmental assignments approximating 8 hours per week in coordination with the Assistant Director of Residence Life &
Student Conduct.
● Participates in an on-call rotation for campus, including some holiday coverage, and responds to emergencies on-campus.
● Serves as essential staff in the event of a weather-related delay or closure.
● Adjudicates cases through the student conduct process.
● Mediates conflicts between students.
● Provides a professional staff presence in the community among residential students.
● Engages with students via departmental social media platforms on a regular basis.
● Responds to concerns from parents of students living on-campus.
● Directs programmatic initiatives and community development to achieve learning outcomes.
● Conducts regular assessments, organizes departmental data, and archives annual progress through comprehensive year end reports.
● Conducts wellness checks and provides support and referrals to students facing personal or academic challenges.
● Oversees all administrative aspects of communities of oversight, including opening & closing of residence halls, room changes, facilities work requests, budget management, records maintenance, and report submission.
● Assists with the facilitation of the student staff experience (Resident Assistants and Front Desk) including training, staff development, & recognition.
● Supports departmental projects, including housing selection and assignment process, departmental, division-wide, and institutional programming, advising for student organizations, and summer operations.
● Provides administrative support to the central Residence Life Office.
● Participates with on-campus committees to implement programs and services that promote the retention, growth, and success of students.
● Performs other job duties as required.
Qualifications:
● Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel/Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education Administration, or other related field highly preferred
● A minimum of one year of work experience in Higher Education residence life, either as a student employee or a professional staff member is required.
● Must be able to demonstrate knowledge in student development theory and best practices in student affairs and higher education.
● Must have demonstrated experience working and interacting effectively with diverse populations.
● Must have experience conducting interventions with students with mental health concerns or other personal/academic issues.
● Must be knowledgeable regarding legal standards pertaining to crisis incidents involving students in higher education.
● Must have experience in conflict resolution and mediation.
● Must be able to demonstrate ability to think analytically, solve problems, and make sound decisions.
● Prior experience in adjudication is a plus.
● Must have strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including training and presentation skills.
● Must have the ability to train, coach and mentor direct reports as well as manage performance.
● Must be able to access all residential facilities on-campus to ensure safety/security/respectable conditions.
● Willingness and ability to live on-campus is required.
● Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evening, weekend, and holiday on-call hours, is required.
● Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Aquinas College, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizing career preparation focused on leadership, service to others, and a lifelong passion for learning. Aquinas offers an inclusive and welcoming environment. Aquinas College is committed to recruiting talented and diverse faculty and staff who are capable of exposing its students to a wide range of cultures and perspectives and whose presence on the campus will enhance the diversity of the community in which the College resides.
Aquinas College offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacation each year, 16 paid holidays, paid sick time and short-term disability, and college-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, Aquinas employees and their dependents are eligible for free tuition at Aquinas after one year of full-time employment.
Aquinas College has a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity and a work environment which is free of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Aquinas College provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or active duty military status, familial status, height, weight, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.
