Assistant Director of Student Activities – Office of Student Activities and Orientation

The Assistant Director of Student Activities is a full-time, 12 month position in the Office of Student Activities and Orientation.  Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director’s position will have a strong focus on Student Activities operations, major campus programming, and student staff supervision.  The Assistant Director will assist in the development and delivery of all new student orientation programs.

Specific functions include, but are not limited to:
•Advising the Campus Activities Board, the Sophomore and First-Year Class Committees, the Dance Team, the Cheerleading Club, the Yearbook, and others as assigned;
•coordinating thematic programming for the Office of Student Activities;
•Supervising the student Office Assistants and overseeing office functions;
•producing and updating the Student Activities events calendar; managing the departmental website, the campus plasma boards, and the Student Activities presence on social media outlets.
•Assisting the Director in the delivery of leadership initiatives and orientation programming; and
•working with the Director to create a vibrant evening and weekend activities calendar, including on and off-campus events.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and one to three years of student activities experience in the college/university setting required; preferred candidates will have a master’s degree in a related field, and direct experience in college activities programming, organization advising, leadership program planning and development, and working with diverse student populations.

Review of resumes will begin immediately. 
 
Please forward a letter of application, current resume, and reference names to: 
employment@lasell.edu
(posted 3/18/10)

Director of Development
Full time/Calendar Year

Reporting to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and working closely with the President, the Director of Development will manage a full range of development activities, including leadership of a team of development professionals, oversight of capital campaign activities and supporting the Institutional Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees and other campaign-related committees.

The Director of Development is the chief fundraising officer of the College and supervises development staff including: Leadership and Planned Giving Officer, Director of Annual Giving and Constituent Relations; Corporate & Foundation Officer/Manager of Prospect Research; and Development Coordinator.

Responsibilities: 
Administration and Supervision
1.Sets goals and objectives for Development and Alumni Affairs;
2.Works with Vice President for Institutional Advancement to develop budget for Institutional Advancement and manages budget for Development  and Alumni Affairs operations;
3.Oversees annual giving program including leadership solicitations, phone-a-thons and direct mail programs;
4.Overseers strategy for corporate and foundation solicitations;
5.Oversees the planning of alumni and parent relations activities including strategic planning of high impact events to include reunions, and alumni and parent gatherings;
6.Works with Vice President to develop overall communications strategy for campaign-related publications, including alumni publications;
7.Oversees all special events pertaining to development and stewardship;
8.Supervises the prospect research and identification efforts, and data management;
9.Administers personnel policies, and practices including the development, implementation and reporting of performance metrics and the setting and review of annual performance objectives.

Fundraising and Campaign Management
1.Working with the President, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, the Institutional Advancement Committee  of the Board, Development Counsel and department staff, develops overall campaign strategy;
2.Manages day-to-day operation of capital campaigns;
3.Staffs Institutional Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees and appropriate campaign volunteer committees;
4.Works directly with President, Trustees, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, department staff and volunteers to develop specific cultivation and solicitation strategies;
5.Manages a prospect portfolio of 20-25 and makes solicitations as appropriate.

Qualifications:
A college degree is required. A minimum of seven to ten years’ fund-raising experience; significant capital campaign experience; experience in planning and implementation of significant major gift programs, as well as experience in direct solicitation of six- and seven-figure gifts are required.   Knowledge of planned giving programs a plus.

Proven hands-on management and operational skills with the demonstrated ability to manage a sophisticated, comprehensive development operation; and demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and projects and in meeting established goals within specified time frames preferred.

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and names of three (3) references to: employment@lasell.edu.

(posted 2/26/10)

Holway Child Study Center- The Barn

Full time Infant Teacher
10:00 AM-6:00 PM Monday through Friday (12month school year)

If you are a person who loves children and enjoys passing on the knowledge of educating young children, come and work with us. Position includes working with two co-teachers, and student teachers for the Education Department of Lasell College, in Newton, MA.

The Center's teaching philosophy centers on Developmentally Appropriate Practices, and Howard Gardner’s: Multiple Intelligences. Team teaching in a classroom of 7 Infants and three teachers. Additional assistance offered by student teachers and work-study students. Children range in age from 3 to 15 months old.
We are NAEYC accredited.

Qualifications:  Must hold a BA or BS in Early Childhood Education or related field, as well as EEC INFANT/TODDLER TEACHER certification, experience working with Infants/Toddlers, and supervising others.

(posted 2/17/10) 

Send resumes to:
Kellee Miller
Lasell College
1844 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA 02466
Email:Klmiller@lasell.edu
Fax: 617-243-2230

Assistant/Associate Registrar

Lasell College seeks application for the position of Assistant/Associate Registrar.  A private four-year coed institution and graduate school with enrollment of 1600 students, the College welcomes applications for this full-time, twelve-month position reporting to the Registrar.

Responsibilities:  The Assistant/Associate Registrar works with the Registrar in the management, enhancement and implementation of the Registrar’s Office student information system and web applications.  

Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Interpret and apply of academic policies and procedures.

• Monitor academic progress.
• Coordinate the re-admission process.
• Conduct degree audits to support the graduation process from application through certification of completion of all academic requirements.
• Counsel students on academic record issues, discussing concerns with appropriate personnel and seeking out solutions. 
• Prepare the final exam schedule.
•  Assist with the implementation of web products and processes, training of users, and upgrades as it relates to degree audit and registration in Self-Service. 
• Collect statistical information and prepare reports.

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred, in appropriate field and four years of progressively responsible related experience in the Registrar’s Office.  Knowledge of general academic policies and procedures and an understanding of database construction, management and retrieval techniques required.  Demonstrated competency in personal computer based actions and web based actions. 

Candidate should be highly motivated, detailed oriented, and posses strong knowledge of student information systems (familiarity with SunGard PowerCampus helpful). 

Candidate must be able to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and capable of working independently but also effectively within a team.  Forward thinking student centered and service oriented approach desired.

Minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.  Salary and benefits are competitive. 

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Send cover letter and resume to:  employment@lasell.edu 
(Posted 2/8/10)      

Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director of Admission

The Office of Undergraduate Admission is seeking a highly motivated professional who is energetic, creative, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and will support the college’s rich history and vision.  Position title is dependent upon level of experience.
 
Essential Responsibilities:
The Admission Counselor/Assistant Director of Admission will assist in and be responsible for all aspects of the admissions and recruitment process including, but not limited to – fall and spring recruitment travel, requiring professional and research based management of a recruitment territory; counseling prospective students and parents throughout the college application and selection process; assisting guidance professionals, faculty, alumni/ae, and prospective students and parents to better understand the college’s mission through personal interviews, group presentations, and extensive follow-up communication; conducting thorough application review of admissions materials and provide decisions in a timely fashion; assisting in all recruitment related events both on- and off-campus; while representing the college with the utmost of professionalism.  Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of Undergraduate Admission.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and between one (1) and three (3) years experience working in admissions, higher education, or a related field.  Must have demonstrated public relations skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.  Excellent oral and written communication skills are required and candidates must demonstrate acute attention to detail, strong organization and problem solving abilities.  Extensive travel with evening, night, and weekend work required.  Knowledge of Recruitment Plus database management software and MS Professional software packages are beneficial.  Flexibility, dedication, initiative, confidentiality, and the ability to learn are expected. 

The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled, and applicants who will enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please email or send letter of interest and resume, along with the names and contact information of three references to:
employment@lasell.edu
www.lasell.edu
(posted 2/5/10)

Director of Human Resources

Reporting to the Vice President of Business and Finance, the Director of Human Resources is responsible for all aspects of Human Resource management/administration including, but not limited to:  benefits administration; HRIS maintenance; legal compliance; employment, employee relations; implementation of HR management policies/procedures in compliance with federal and state laws and institutional policies; and Human Resources supply and benefit budget preparation and monitoring.  

The Director of Human Resources serves as a resource to the Lasell Community and serves as an employee and employer advocate; communicates frequently with all levels of the organization and collaborates daily with the Director of Business Operations on issues related to HR/Payroll web administration and employee related risk management.  The Director supervises 1 full time Administrative Assistant.

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years HR generalist experience with emphasis on benefits administration required; Master’s degree and experience in a college/university setting preferred.  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Expertise with integrated HR/Payroll systems is important and experience with Ceridian HR/Payroll Web is preferred.

Other Requirements of the Job:  Must be detail oriented and have proven organizational skills; must have excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills and be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization; must be able to work independently and collaboratively with all levels of the community in a fast-paced environment and successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines. 

Sensitivity to confidentiality and a commitment to diversity is crucial; and a sense of humor is extremely helpful.
Review of resumes will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Submit letter of application, resume to: employment@lasell.edu
(posted 1/6/10) 

Director of The Center for Spiritual Life

Working within a student development framework, the professionals in the Student Affairs division at Lasell College strive to create an environment wherein students’ learning is supported and their individual growth is enhanced.  Lasell College is searching for a talented individual to take on the position of Director of the Center for Spiritual Life. 

The Center for Spiritual Life at Lasell College exists to:  support activities and initiate programs that provide occasions for reflecting on personal and community values; provide support for spiritual exploration and appreciation within the overall academic and developmental mission of the College; and promote an understanding and appreciation of the variety of religious and spiritual experiences in human life.     

The position of Director of the Center for Spiritual Life is a ten-month, full-time position that reports to the Vice President of Student Affairs. 

Starting date is negotiable.

Responsibilities:  working within the College community, the Director of the Center for Spiritual Life will have specific responsibilities that include: 

overall coordination of the Center’s services and programs; pastoral counseling, and ministering to the community in times of celebration and need; working with members of the College community to respond to the spiritual needs of their lives; assisting students from various faith traditions in connecting with communities where they may find support and worship; implementing and sponsoring programs that enhance the development of personal and community values; teaching one or two courses per academic year, to be determined in consultation with the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the Vice President of Student Affairs; and collaborating with faculty and staff in the delivery of services and programs consistent with the Mission of the Center.

Qualifications:  A Masters of Divinity or Theology is required; preferred candidates will be ordained clergy, and will have experience in counseling and campus ministry. 

Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills; must be able to handle multiple assignments concurrently; must be eligible for adjunct faculty rank, and be able to teach college-level coursework; must be self-starting and able to work collaboratively with all of the various constituencies within the College community; must demonstrate programming and administrative skills; and be ready to assume a position of leadership within the College community. 

Review of resumes will begin immediately. 

Please forward a letter of application, current resume, and reference names to: 
employment@lasell.edu

(posted 12/17/09)