Employment Opportunites at Saint Francis University

 

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About Campus

 

Saint Francis University is one of the oldest Catholic universities in the country, and the oldest celebrating Franciscan values. Our scenic campus sits on a mountain top in Loretto, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. The safety and security of our campus community is of primary importance. Crime information and statistics for the university may be view in the SFU Clery Report online  or you may request an electronic copy. statistics.

 

Benefits

We offer a generous employee benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

 

How to Apply

Questions? Contact Us

Phone: (814) 472-3264 
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Address: PO Box 600, Loretto, PA, 15940 


Office of Human Resources 

Administrative/Staff

  • Academic Success Specialist- Accepting Applications

    Search Status: Application material received by October 18, 2024 will receive primary consideration.

    Saint Francis University applications for a full-time Academic Success Specialist for the Center of Academic Success.  The Academic Success Specialist is responsible to the Assistant Dean to manage the OASIS Program and the Peer Mentoring Program within the Center for Academic Success, including scheduling study sessions, training coaches, scheduling classes, and monitoring student success.  The Academic Success Specialist teaches GEN 111 (College Success Strategies I) and GEN 112 (College Success Strategies II).  The Specialist aids the Director of Academic Success in recruiting and retaining SAGE coaches, along with tracking and scheduling SAGE study sessions.

    Master's degree in education or related area with at least two years of experience as a teacher, counselor, or administrator in higher education.  Specialty in special education or reading specialist preferred experience working with educationally disadvantaged and high-risk students.  Excellent public speaking, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.  Excellent organizational, managerial, classroom management, and technical skills.  Experience working with diverse groups of students.

    Complete an online application, then submit a letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to positions@francis.edu.

    Saint Francis University is committed to the diversity of students, staff, and faculty and encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. AA/EOE.

  • Clinical Coordinator, Site Maintenance & Recruitment, Physician Assistant Sciences- Accepting Applications

    Search Status: Application material received by October 18, 2024 will receive primary consideration.

    Saint Francis University invites applications for the full time 12-month position of Clinical Coordinator, Site Maintenance & Recruitment in the Physician Assistant Sciences Department.  The Clinical Coordinator, Site Maintenance & Recruitment will be responsible to the Chair for oversight of the Physician Assistant clinical year curriculum, ensuring alignment with ARC-PA accreditation standards through oversight of student rotations, assessment, data collection and analysis, ensuring the clinical curriculum and experience prepares students to successfully pass certification.  The Clinical Coordinator, Site Maintenance & Recruitment is responsible for recruitment, maintenance, and site reporting for student clinical experiences.

    Minimum of a bachelor's degree, preferably with at least five years of experience in communications, marketing, or sales.  Data tracking and analysis, outcomes assessment, and reporting experience helpful.

    Qualified candidates should complete an online application, then submit a letter of application, resume, and references to positions@francis.edu.

    Saint Francis University is committed to diversity of students, staff, and faculty, and encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  AA/EOE.

  • College in High School/Workforce Development Specialist- Reviewing Applications/Interviewing

    Search Status: Application material received by October 11, 2024 will receive primary consideration.

    Saint Francis University invites applications for a full-time position as a College in High School/Workforce Development Specialist in the Division of Professional Studies.  The College in High School/Workforce Development Specialist is directly responsible to the Dean to oversee all functions of the CIH program including dual enrollment, professor in residence, student in residence, the career development series, online/on campus course options for high school students and other special programs.  Works to increase the number of high school partnerships and course offerings in each school, along with the Dean and College in High School outreach Liaison.  Ensures quality offerings, works with academic departments for course and instructor approvals, manages all partner agreements, oversees collection of all course syllabi each semester, creates and hosts instructor professional development and networking opportunities, prepares and reports and tracks CIH data, collaborates with admissions team on traditional undergraduate or DPS pipeline, coordinates dissemination of materials to each partner school and oversees student registration.  Attends partner school events to promote Saint Francis offerings and participates in meetings with partners to create new strategic initiatives.  Fosters workforce development partnerships with area career and technical centers and high school partners.  Works to create pathways from technical programs to our DPS AAS, AS degrees.

    Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.  Experience working in education, account management, marketing or sales is desirable.  Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills.  Must have excellent communications skills both oral and written.  Must exhibit a high level of professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy.  Experience as a team player with ability to work with all ages, backgrounds, and constituents.  Must be able to build relationships and maintain partnerships.  Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and multitask.  Creativity in developing and implementing innovative strategies.  Driver's license required.  Local and regional travel is required.  An occasional evening or weekend may be required.

    Interested candidates should apply by filling out an online application, then submitting a letter of interest, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to positions@francis.edu.

    Saint Francis University is committed to diversity of students, staff, and faculty, and encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. AA/EOE.

  • Dean's Administrative Assistant/Office Manager- Interviewing

    Search Status: Application material received by October 11, 2024 will receive primary consideration.

    Saint Francis University invites applications for a full-time position as a Dean's Administrative Assistant/Office Manager in the Division of Professional Studies.  The Dean's Administrative Assistant/Office Manager is responsible to the Dean to perform various administrative support and coordination of duties relating to and supporting the Division of Professional Studies.  The Administrative Assistant I/Office Manager will  handle office functions including greeting visitors, handling general office email/phones, ordering supplies, updating documents, handling DPS social media, coordinating the DPS Partner Pathways Scholarship information and records, and providing general office administration.  In addition, the Administrative Assistant/Office Manager will handle the credit for prior learning processes and procedures.

    High school diploma or GED required.  Associates degree and/or 3+ years of office experience preferred in an office environment such as education, admissions, customer service, sales, marketing, account management or other related areas.  Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills.  Must have excellent communication skills both oral and written.  Must exhibit a high level of professionalism.  Experience as a team player with the ability to work with all ages, backgrounds, and constituents.  Ability to coordinate events, projects, and programs to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.  Self-starter able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and multitask.  Demonstrated skill with technology and social media platforms.  Ability to create reports, letters, Excel sheets and other documents using Microsoft office.  Driver's License required.  Occasional evening or weekend  may be required.

    To apply: Complete an online application, then submit a letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to positions@francis.edu.

    Saint Francis University is committed to diversity of students, staff, and faculty and encourages applications from underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  AA/EOE.

  • Director, Institutional Effectiveness- Accepting Applications

    Search Status: Application material received by December 15, 2024 will receive primary consideration.

    Saint Francis University invites applications for a full time Director of Institutional Effectiveness in the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.  The Director is responsible to the Assistant Dean of Academic Quality, Assessment, and Compliance to develop, maintain, and enhance information resources which effectively support and inform short and long range strategic institutional decision making, planning, and reporting efforts.  The Director is responsible for institutional wide assessment and tracking and support for regional accreditation reporting and documentation.  They provide direction and support for faculty and departments in the assessment of student learning, academic program review, and assessment and accreditation initiatives.  Additionally, the Director is responsible for a data collection and reporting on assessment and assists the university personnel in compliance with Middle States Commission on Higher Education and federal and state laws.

    Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred from an accredited institution with a focus in management information systems, social sciences, higher education, public administration, or related fields that includes statistical analysis and/or research methodology.  Three years experience of increasing complexity in higher education, institutional research, program evaluation, and campus planning or demonstrated record of comparable professional experience required.  Five years of experience is preferred.  Considerable experience in analytics or other comparable statistical analysis programs; experience of applied statistical analysis, and research design methodologies.  Evidence of independent, creative thinking and writing on research and statistical problems; ability to work with data from multiple electronic sources; knowledge of business intelligence and reporting tools.  Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.

    Complete an online application, then submit a letter of interest, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to positions@francis.edu.

    Saint Francis University is committed to diversity of students, staff, and faculty and encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  AA/EOE

  • Enrollment Advisor- Accepting Applications

    Search Status: Application material received by October 25, 2024 will receive primary consideration.

    Saint Francis University invites applications for a full time Enrollment Advisor in the Department of Enrollment Management/Admissions.  The Enrollment Advisor will coordinate and contribute to the success of initiatives designed to identify, attract, and enroll students in Saint Francis University's academic programs.  This role will communicate with prospective students and applicants using a high level of personalization and customer service to offer support throughout the admission process.  The position requires proficient knowledge, understanding, and execution of admissions standards and operations.  The positions also requires an extensive knowledge of the institution's programs, services, and processes.  The position must fully embrace and promote the unique Catholic, Franciscan mission and identity of the University.

    Bachelor's degree required with at least one year serving an Admission,  Advising, Coaching, or Consultative Sales role.  Experience working in a goal-driven, measured performance and team environment is required.  Additional qualifications include excellent customer service and time management skills, high learning agility, creative problem solving, exceptional oral and written communication skills, organizational skills,  and professionalism.  Excellent interpersonal communication skills for both one-on-one interactions and group presentations with diverse populations of students.  Upbeat and outgoing personality with a desire to encourage students to succeed and ability to address and overcome student concerns. Excellent computer and keyboarding skills (Microsoft Suites). Must also possess superior ability and a desire to work closely with prospective Saint Francis University students and their families.  Overnight travel is extensive and valid driver's license is required. 

    Interested candidates should complete an online application then submit a letter of application, references (names, mailing and email address, and telephone numbers), and current resume to positions@francis.edu

    Saint Francis University is committed to diversity of students, staff, and faculty, and encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  AA/EOE.

  • Graduate Assistants - Accepting Applications

    Graduate Assistantships are offered at Saint Francis University in a variety of academic and administrative departments throughout campus.

     

    Current Open Positions:

    • GA-Sports Information Department (4 positions)
    • GA- Club Sports and Recreation 
    • GA- Center for Academic Success

    Requirements:

    • Bachelor's degree required
    • Acceptance to one of the University's graduate programs as a full-time student
    • Each department may have additional requirements (ex. athletics- coaching/playing experience)
    • Once hired, completion of a Graduate Assistant contract through Academic Affairs- terms to be determined between the sponsoring department and the Graduate Assistant.  If hired in an athletic coaching position another contract is issued from Human Resources.

    Tuition Remission:

    • Graduate assistants are eligible for full tuition remission for up to 9 credits per semester.  Summer varies according to each department.  Positions as a coach within Athletics may offer a stipend in addition to tuition remission
    • Fees, books and additional credits are the responsibility of the Graduate Assistant

    Questions:

    • For questions about GA- Sports Information Department please contact David Musil.
    • For questions about GA-Club Sports & Recreation please contact Kristen Corcoran.
    • For questions about GA-Center for Academic Success please contact Sandra Rea.

    Applying  for Current or Future GA Positions:

  • Internal: Director, Academic Success-

    Search Status: Application deadline is October 8, 2024.  Internal applicants only at this time.

    Saint Francis University invites applications for a full time Director, Academic Success for the Center for Academic Success.  The Director is responsible to the Assistant Dean for coordinating the evaluation, transition, and academic advising of transfer students to the University. The position also coordinates the evaluation of all outside credits, including transfer students, dual enrollment, college in high school, and advanced placement credits, for traditional undergraduate and Division of Professional Studies students.  The Director works collaboratively with other offices on campus to provide seamless transfer services, including academic planning and orientation.  In addition, the Director manages the Center for Academic Success' SAGE program.

    Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.  Experience working in higher education and advising is highly preferred.  Demonstrated experience with Jenzabar and Microsoft; working with college students; collaborating with other departments; researching, interpreting, and applying policies and procedures.  Interpreting, applying, and explaining requirements; compiling data and preparing reports; Prioritizing and managing several projects simultaneously and successfully; working in a team environment.

    Complete an online application, then submit a letter of interest, resume, and names, addresses, and numbers of three references to positions@francis.edu.

    Saint Francis University is committed to diversity of students, staff, and faculty and encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  AA/EOE.

Athletics

  • Graduate Assistant- Accepting Applications

    Saint Francis University invites applications for the following Graduate Assistant positions in the Athletic Department:

     

    GA- Sports Information Department (3-4 positions)

    Saint Francis University, is a member of the NCAA Division I competing in the Northeast Conference.  The candidates must have a commitment to adhering to all rules and regulations of Saint Francis University, the Northeast Conference, and the NCAA.  In addition,  the candidates must understand and actively support the mission of the Department of Athletics and Saint Francis  University.

     

    Bachelor's degree required.  Intercollegiate competitive or coaching experience required for coaching positions.  Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills are essential.

     

    Compensation for the position is tuition remission in a Saint Francis University Master's degree program, plus a stipend if coaching.  The successful candidate must apply and be admitted to a Saint Francis University's masters program in order to qualify for the positions.

     

    Questions regarding  specific GA positions please contact one of the following:

     

    General Questions can be directed to Lisa Swope (LSwope@francis.edu) Senior Associate AD for Athletic Operations/SWA.

     

    Apply online and then submit a letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of references to positions@francis.edu.

     

    Applications accepted until the position is filled.

     

    Saint Francis University is committed to diversity of students, staff, and faculty, and encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  AA/EOE

     

     

Faculty

  • Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructor- Accepting Applications

    Search Status: Application material received by October 25, 2024 will receive primary consideration.

    Saint Francis University invites applications for a full time, 12-month position of Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructor in the Aviation Maintenance Technician School in the Division of Professional Studies.  The Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructor will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction to students pursuing careers in aircraft maintenance.  The role requires a deep understanding of aviation practices, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in the field.

    Successful candidates will meet, at the minimum, the following qualifications: FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification is required.  Several years of experience working as an Aviation Maintenance Technician.  General aviation experience preferred but not required.  Strong knowledge of aviation regulations, safety protocols, and industry best practices.  Excellent communication skills with a strong ability to problem solve and think critically.  Experience with aircraft and technology used in the field. Willingness to work in a dynamic and evolving educational environment.  Strong commitment to safety and compliance.  Preferred qualifications include previous teaching or instructional experience in an aviation maintenance program.  Experience with or ability to learn LMS system for online coursework required.  Additional aviation-related certifications and endorsements a plus.

    Interested candidates should complete an online application, then submit a letter of application, references (names, mailing and email addresses, telephone numbers), and current resume to positions@francis.edu.

    Saint Francis University is committed to diversity of students, staff, and faculty, and encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. AA/EOE

  • Clinical Education Coordinator, Physician Assistant Sciences- Accepting Applications

    Search Status: Application material received by October 18, 2024 will receive primary consideration.

    Saint Francis University invites applications for the full-time 12 month non tenured position of Clinical Education Coordinator in the Physician Assistant Sciences Department.  The Clinical Education Coordinator will be responsible to the Chair for oversight of the Physician Assistant clinical year curriculum, ensuring alignment with ARC-PA accreditation standards through oversight of the clinical year curriculum, student rotations, assessment, data collection, and analysis for outcome reporting.

    Certified Physician Assistant with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree , Master's degree is preferred.  At least three years of clinical experience and two years of teaching experience in Physician Assistant Sciences Education preferred.  NCCPA certified physician assistant licensed in the state of PA or ability to obtain licensure in PA.

    Qualified candidates should complete an online application, then submit a letter of application, resume, and references to positions@francis.edu.

    Saint Francis University is committed to diversity of students, staff and faculty and encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  AA/EOE.

  • Adjunct Economics Instructor- Accepting Applications

    Saint Francis University invites applications for Adjunct Economics Instructor for the Fall 2024 semester for Shields School of Business.  The adjunct(s) would teach in-person, introductory macroeconomics and microeconomics on campus.  

    Candidates must possess a minimum of a master's degree in either economics or business administration.  Pervious experience in business and/or college teaching is highly preferred.  Must be available to teach weekday courses.

    To apply complete an online application, then submit a curriculum vitae or resume immediately to positions@francis.edu

    Position(s) remains vacant until filled.

    Saint Francis University is committed to diversity of students, staff, and faculty and encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  AA/EOE