Student Employment Coordinator

Department: Center for Career Design & Creative Enterprise

Reports to: Asst Dean of Academic & Career Services / Director of Human Resources

Status: This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, on-campus, exempt position. This is a fixed-term appointment that ends in September 2028.

Salary range: $50,000 per year

Summary

The Student Employment Coordinator is a grant-funded position supporting a five-year award from the U.S. Department of Education. The primary focus of this position is to expand access to on-campus student employment opportunities. Under the terms of this grant, Montserrat will be creating additional student jobs on campus as well as providing programmatic support for student workers.

This is a fixed term assignment that ends at the conclusion of the grant period (September 30, 2028).

Specific duties include:

• Support the Director of Human Resources and the Assistant Dean of Academic & Career Services in the execution of the vision for an effective student worker program, including: an orientation to student work; making the most of the student worker experience; and skill development in preparation for graduation;
• Coordinate with faculty and staff to identify student employment opportunities on and off campus, and draft job descriptions that include learning outcomes for a career in the creative economy;
• Post and promote student employment job opportunities and assist with the interview process (when needed);
• Produce reports on student workers for grant reporting and statistical analysis;
• Perform periodic check-ins with student workers on learning outcomes and best practices;
• Craft multi-year plans for the deployment of student workers on campus;
• Maintain requirements related to Federal Work Study, particularly around community service;
• Manage the onboarding process for new student employees, including student employment contracts (Docusign) and onboarding into our payroll system (ADP);
• Participate in payroll meetings and check timecards against student course schedules;
• Other duties as assigned.

The position includes when also teaching 3-4 credits during each semester and summer/winter sessions

Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Abilities)

Education : Bachelor’s Degree

Experience :

• Bachelor’s Degree, plus two years of post-graduate experience, preferably in higher education
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google suite of products
• Familiarity with ADP or other human resource information systems preferred

Communication/Professionalism:

• Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to quality teamwork.
• Self-motivated, works well both in group and individual projects.

Complexity and Organization:

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to accomplish multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Ability to problem solve and work effectively without direct supervision.
• Ability to work in an independent and proactive manner to meet goals and expectations.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 30lbs

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please forward a letter of interest and CV/resume to: [email protected], with the subject line “Student Employment Coordinator”

Position will be open until filled.

Montserrat College of Art does not offer visa sponsorship.

Montserrat College of Art is committed to creating an environment of talented and diverse faculty and staff members. Montserrat is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to diversify its workforce as a key initiative in our strategic plan. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.