Staff Positions

(posted 9/21/22)

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Admission Counselor or Assistant Director of Admission.

Reporting to the Director of Admission and Recruitment Operations, this position represents the institution to prospective students and parents, college counselors, and alumnae/i, and recruits secondary school students to Hollins.  Primary responsibilities include assisting students throughout the selection, application, admission, financial aid, and enrollment processes.  This position facilitates recruitment activities within a specified region and assists conducting outreach to prospective students through various communication methods.

Successful applicants must have a bachelor’s degree; Microsoft Office proficiency; well-developed communication, presentation, and organizational skills; ability to articulate the value of a liberal arts education for women; demonstrated success working with diverse populations; and a commitment to enrolling a diverse student body.  Candidates must be self-motivated and have abilities to work independently and on a team, work effectively with students, work on special projects that support enrollment goals, and to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with other campus departments.  Applicants must have a valid United States driver’s license with minimal violations and abilities and willingness to travel by ground and air and to work nights and weekends as needed.  Preferred qualifications include experience in girls’ or women’s education and with Technolutions Slate CRM.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, and contact information for three references to hollinshr@hollins.edu.  Candidates are encouraged to comment in their cover letter on how their contributions will further the university’s efforts to ensure the success and inclusion of all members of its community.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Once the selected candidate accepts a contingent employment offer, criminal history and motor vehicle background checks will be conducted.

Hollins is an independent, liberal arts university offering undergraduate education for women and selected graduate programs for men and women.  Founded in 1842 as Virginia’s oldest chartered women’s college, Hollins provides abundant opportunities to students for research, study abroad, and leadership training, and provides access to real-world experience through internships around the globe supported by an extensive alumnae/i network.

Hollins is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusiveness at every level of the university.  Persons of all genders; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.

For more information about Hollins, please visit our website (www.hollins.edu). 

(updated 2/11/22)

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for full-time (40 hours/week) custodians.  These positions work Monday-Friday on the 4:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. shift.  Custodial employees are eligible for health and life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, and tuition assistance benefits.

Qualifications include the ability to perform basic housekeeping functions (dusting, vacuuming, use of floor care equipment, bathroom sanitation, etc.) and may involve furniture moving and setup.  Must have abilities to climb stairs, lift up to 50 lbs, and understand and follow directions.  Must also be a self-starter and team player and have a valid United States driver’s license with minimal violations.  Selected candidates will be subject to criminal history and motor vehicle background checks.

Employment applications may be obtained here and should be returned via e-mail to hollinshr@hollins.edu or via fax to 540-362-6571.  Candidates must indicate what shift(s) they can work on the application.

Hollins is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity at every level of the university.  Persons of all genders; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.

For more information about Hollins, please visit our website. 

(updated 8/16/23)

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for a Dance Department administrative assistant.

About the Role

This position serves as the primary support person for the Dance Department to help students, faculty, and staff.  The assistant is the primary contact for foot traffic, phone calls, and general e-mails.  They prepare electronic and print communications, maintain department/office and budget records, assist with appointments/schedules, coordinate meetings and minutes, manage office spaces, take care of equipment and supply needs, help with special events, handle internal and external mail, oversee travel and hotel logistics, and help with faculty contracts.  The assistant reports to the Dance Department faculty chair and supervises approximately four work-study students during the academic year including scheduling, training, and evaluating.

Position Qualifications

Successful applicants must have the following qualifications and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and multifunction printers
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, multitasking, detail, and accuracy skills
• Abilities to work in a fast-paced environment with constant interruptions and fluctuating priorities and to meet deadlines
• Abilities to work independently, as a member of a team, and without supervision at times
• Ability to work effectively with all university constituencies including students and their families, faculty, staff, alumnae/i, and campus guests
• Abilities to manage confidential and sensitive information and maintain discretion
• Ability and willingness to occasionally work outside normal business hours in support of department/office activities

Preferred candidates will have the following:

• Two years of college
• Previous experience in an administrative support role in higher education
• Previous experience working in or managing a professional office setting
• Ellucian Banner or equivalent database experience
• Knowledge of and experience with Hollins University

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to hollinshr@hollins.edu and indicate their preference of position(s) for which they’re applying.  Candidates are encouraged to comment in their cover letter on how their contributions will further the university’s efforts to ensure the success and inclusion of all members of its community.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Semi-final candidates will be asked to submit contact information for three references. Once the selected candidate accepts a contingent employment offer, criminal history and credit history background checks will be conducted.

About Hollins

Hollins is an independent, liberal arts university offering undergraduate education for women and selected graduate programs for men and women.  Founded in 1842 as Virginia’s oldest chartered women’s college, Hollins provides abundant opportunities to students for research, study abroad, and leadership training, and provides access to real-world experience through internships around the globe supported by an extensive alumnae/i network.

Hollins is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusiveness at every level of the university.  Persons of all genders; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.

For more information about Hollins, please visit our website (www.hollins.edu).

(posted 7/31/23)

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for a Director of Housing and Residence Life.

About the Role

As part of the Student Success, Well-Being, and Belonging (SSWBB) division, the Director of Housing and Residence Life is responsible for fostering a living and learning environment within university student residential buildings that contributes to holistic student development.  Additionally, the director promotes community development through residential programming and community standards consistent with the mission, operations, and policies of the university.  The director is also the Student Conduct Coordinator and supports the student-led conduct system as its primary advisor and meets regularly with student board chairs to coordinate the conduct process.

This position reports to the Dean of Students and supervises one associate director and one assistant director of housing and residence life, in addition to one area coordinator.  The director works closely with their colleagues in SSWBB, as well as with Facilities Management, Enrollment Management, and other offices to ensure students, including student residence life leaders, develop a strong sense of belonging and are actively engaged in campus life.

The director is required to live on campus and may be called upon at any time to assist in responding to student emergencies.

Position Qualifications

Successful applicants must have the following qualifications and experience:

• Master’s degree in student personnel administration or a related field.
• Minimum of four years of professional experience in residence life, including experience in student residence staff supervision, leadership, and development.
• A commitment to implementing and developing programs and systems that promote holistic student development.
• A commitment to implementing educative programming which fosters student belonging and well-being.
• Demonstrated success working with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience with student conduct processes.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Experience with student information in institutional database systems.
• Excellent skills in the following areas: communication, interpersonal, customer service, counseling, conflict resolution, decision-making, problem-solving, presentation, training, organizational, multitasking, detail, accuracy, and report writing.
• Proven abilities to meet deadlines, make sound judgments, manage confidential and sensitive matters, and work effectively with multiple constituencies.
• Must be able to work in student residential buildings that are not handicap-accessible.
• Must be willing and able to live in university housing.
• Valid United States driver’s license with minimal violations.
• Must have access to a personal automobile 24/7.
• Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as scheduled and needed.
• Must be willing and able to respond to student emergencies as needed.

Preferred candidates will have experience with residential, liberal arts, historically women’s-serving higher education institutions.

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to hollinshr@hollins.edu.  Candidates are encouraged to comment in their cover letter on how their contributions will further the university’s efforts to ensure the success and inclusion of all members of its community.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Semi-final candidates will be asked to submit contact information for three references.  Once the selected candidate accepts a contingent employment offer, criminal history and motor vehicle background checks will be conducted.

About Hollins

Hollins is an independent, liberal arts university offering undergraduate education for women and selected graduate programs for men and women.  Founded in 1842 as Virginia’s oldest chartered women’s college, Hollins provides abundant opportunities to students for research, study abroad, and leadership training, and provides access to real-world experience through internships around the globe supported by an extensive alumnae/i network.

Hollins is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusiveness at every level of the university.  Persons of all genders; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.

For more information about Hollins, please visit our website (www.hollins.edu).

(posted 10/14/22)

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for a general maintenance repair person.  Scheduled hours are Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with additional hours as needed.  Maintenance employees are eligible for health and life insurance; vacation, sick, and holiday pay; extended year-end holiday pay; retirement plan; and tuition assistance benefits.

This position provides general maintenance and repair services to buildings, fixtures, utilities, and vehicles; performs inspections, preventive maintenance, cleaning, adjustment, repair, and replacement of mechanical and plumbing systems; fuels, maintains fluid levels, and conducts general safety inspections of campus vehicles; and repairs and maintains gym exercise equipment and other mechanical devices on campus including bleachers, sprinklers, fire alarms, and generators.  Other duties include changing HVAC filters and performing small, light carpentry projects.  Additionally, this maintenance repair person oversees the university key system including record-keeping, making new and replacement keys, and installing and replacing door hardware.  This position also makes repair arrangements, orders equipment and supplies, and keeps maintenance records.

Successful applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent; minimum of two years of general maintenance experience; general knowledge of maintenance of carpentry items and heating, air conditioning, steam, condensate, and chilled water lines; basic knowledge of safety checks and minor repairs to vehicles and small equipment; full range of body motion including lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds; abilities to operate motorized equipment and hand and power tools; ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying environments; excellent communication skills; and a valid United States driver’s license with minimal violations.  Must also be a self-starter, team player, have basic computer skills, and ability to understand and follow directions.

Employment applications may be obtained here and should be returned via e-mail to hollinshr@hollins.edu or via fax to 540-362-6571.  Once the selected candidate accepts a contingent employment offer, criminal history and motor vehicle background checks will be conducted. 

Hollins is an independent, liberal arts university offering undergraduate education for women and selected graduate programs for men and women.  Founded in 1842 as Virginia’s oldest chartered women’s college, Hollins provides abundant opportunities to students for research, study abroad, and leadership training, and provides access to real-world experience through internships around the globe supported by an extensive alumnae/i network.

Hollins is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity at every level of the university.  Persons of all genders; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.

For more information about Hollins, please visit our website (www.hollins.edu).

(updated 9/20/23)

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for a support coordinator position in its new student success unit, The Green – An Integrative Learning Commons.

About the Role

The Green Navigator serves as a central role in the operations and ambiance of The Green and the Wyndham Robertson Library.  This role emphasizes a warm reception for students and other visitors, seamless administration, and efficient coordination for the offices located within The Green and the library.  Proactive communications and collaborative interactions with staff in the units that constitute The Green (Academic Success Coaching, Career and Life Design, the Center for Learning Excellence, Global Learning, and HU Connect) and the library are essential in the daily tasks of this role.  The position directly reports to the Collaborative Integration Lead who is presently the Director of Career and Life Design.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Provide welcoming reception, supervise front desk activities, respond to inquiries, order and manage supplies, and maintain the cleanliness and organization of communal areas.
• Student Interaction: Offer a welcoming student-centered orientation, assist with queries, and refer students using warm handoffs to appropriate staff members or resources.
• Data Management: Handle data entry, report generation, and ensure data quality in The Green’s databases, particularly for student visits and utilization metrics.
• Event Management:  Coordinate staff meetings, training events, and student-centric activities, ensuring smooth logistics and a hospitable environment; manage schedule of the conference room space in The Green and collaborate with library staff to schedule and support events in other commons spaces and classrooms in the library.
• Technological Expertise: Serve as the point of contact for technology needs, liaising with the Information Technology Help Desk and external vendors, and ensure the staff remains updated with the latest digital tools deployed on campus.
• Facility Oversight: Address general maintenance needs, submit work orders, and occasionally support library operations as needed.
• Team Collaboration:  Contribute to the overarching goals of The Green and the library and the team members located within; work in tandem with the Collaborative Integration Lead during annual review processes; and actively engage in data collection and processing, strategizing, and planning in support of the activities of The Green.
• Fiscal management: Assist with management of library’s budget, including check requests, credit card management, library material orders, and budget line tracking.

Position Qualifications

Successful applicants must have the following qualifications and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and multifunction printers
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, multitasking, detail, and accuracy skills
• Abilities to work adaptively in a collaborative environment with frequent interruptions and fluctuating priorities and to meet deadlines
• Abilities to work independently, as a member of a team, and without supervision at times
• Ability to work effectively with all university constituencies including students and their families, faculty, staff, alumnae/i, and campus guests
• Abilities to manage confidential and sensitive information and maintain discretion
• Ability and willingness to occasionally work outside normal business hours in support of department/office activities
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Preferred candidates will have the following:

• College degree
• Prior reception or administrative role in higher education
• Experience creating highly welcoming and personable environments, especially for late adolescents and young adults
• Proficiency in managing database platforms for reception check-in
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to collect utilization data and draft quarterly and annual reports

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to thegreen110@hollins.edu.  Candidates are encouraged to comment in their cover letter on how their contributions will further the university’s efforts to ensure the success and inclusion of all members of its community.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Semi-final candidates will be asked to submit contact information for three references.

About Hollins

Hollins is an independent, liberal arts university offering undergraduate education for women and selected graduate programs for men and women.  Founded in 1842 as Virginia’s oldest chartered women’s college, Hollins provides abundant opportunities to students for research, study abroad, and leadership training, and provides access to real-world experience through internships around the globe supported by an extensive alumnae/i network.

Hollins is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusiveness at every level of the university.  Persons of all genders; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.

For more information about Hollins, please visit our website (www.hollins.edu).

(posted 4/17/23)

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia seeks applications for a full-time groom/stable worker to clean stalls, feed and groom horses, and perform general barn duties.

Hours are primarily 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. five days/week, including one weekend day, with flexibility for two days off per week.  Full-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, and tuition assistance benefits.

Experience working with horses preferred.  Must have a valid United States driver’s license with minimal violations.  Once the selected candidate accepts a contingent employment offer, a motor vehicle background check will be conducted.  Employment applications may be obtained here and should be returned via e-mail to hollinshr@hollins.edu or via fax to 540-362-6571.

Hollins is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity at every level of the university.  Persons of all genders; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.

(posted 7/27/23)

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for a Major Gifts Officer.

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, the Major Gifts Officer actively manages a focused portfolio of major gift prospects and donors which includes the identification and coordination of cultivation and solicitation activities by the campus community, leadership volunteers, and the President.  The goals of the position are achieved through effective communications and quality programs and services that enhance and enrich the student experience by systematically working to expand the major gift base to meet revenue goals and increase capacity through private philanthropy.  Working with the appropriate Institutional Advancement team members, the Cabinet, faculty, and staff, the Major Gifts Officer helps advance the university’s overall mission and outreach to alumnae/i, parents, friends, corporations, and foundations.

Specific duties include the following:

• Keep abreast of institutional and departmental priorities and programs.
• Assist in the recognition and prioritization of institutional funding needs.
• Provide professional guidance and leadership in identifying and executing strategies that are most likely to be achieved through private philanthropy.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit gifts with a focus of increasing the pipeline of major gift prospects.
• Provide strategic development and management of a pool of 150 active prospects to help meet an individual fundraising goal of major donors.
• Manage the fundraising process for donors and prospects in assigned portfolio including annual recipient and commitment goals.
• Develop annual goal-setting and fundraising plans to move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure.
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with donors in portfolio and communicate regularly by mail, email, and phone.
• Monitor all prospect contacts to ensure positive and purposeful prospect and donor relations.
• Coordinate donor visits, develop strategies, work collaboratively with division team members, and train volunteers to maximize fundraising success.
• Work and travel with other staff to plan and conduct visits, presentations, and events.
• Meet with donors alone or with volunteers, division team members, Cabinet members (i.e. the President), and/or program staff.
• Follow up cultivation activities with appropriate gift solicitation, reporting, and stewardship of donors.
• Produce proposals, reports, and other cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship materials as needed.
• Maintain and develop procedures in coordination with the Advancement Services team on follow-up of all gifts and pledges.
• Assist with publicity arrangements on important gifts, programs, accomplishments, and events.

Position Qualifications

Successful applicants must have the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of development moves management and other prospect development techniques.
• Minimum of seven years of fundraising experience or four years of individual major gift experience.
• Demonstrated success facilitating the cultivation and solicitation of donors.
• Excellent writing, speaking, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proven abilities to manage projects, set priorities, work within deadlines, and meet goals.
• Abilities to analyze, prioritize, and execute work, and operate with considerable independence and as an effective team member.
• Must be flexible and able to balance a variety of activities.
• Sound judgment, willingness to take initiative, and ability to keep matters confidential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability and willingness to travel by car, plane, and train.
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Valid United States driver’s license with minimal violations.

Preferred candidates will have the following:

• Experience working in higher education.
• Successful track record of working with volunteers and board members.

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to hollinshr@hollins.edu.  Candidates are encouraged to comment in their cover letter on how their contributions will further the university’s efforts to ensure the success and inclusion of all members of its community.  Review of applications will begin on Aug. 14, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.  Semi-final candidates will be asked to submit contact information for three references.  Once the selected candidate accepts a contingent employment offer, to credit, criminal history, and motor vehicle background checks will be conducted.

About Hollins

Hollins is an independent, liberal arts university offering undergraduate education for women and selected graduate programs for men and women.  Founded in 1842 as Virginia’s oldest chartered women’s college, Hollins provides abundant opportunities to students for research, study abroad, and leadership training, and provides access to real-world experience through internships around the globe supported by an extensive alumnae/i network.

Hollins is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusiveness at every level of the university.  Persons of all genders; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.

For more information about Hollins, please visit our website (www.hollins.edu).

(posted 8/16/23)

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for a Music Department Administrative Assistant. This position serves as the primary support person for the department, faculty, staff, and students and reports to the Music Department faculty chair. This full-time position works 37.5 hours/week during the academic year (42 weeks) and 15 hours/week during the summer (10 weeks).

About the Role

Administrative Support

• Manage department e-mail, postal mail, phone, files, and office supplies
• Coordinate calendars and scheduling for music teaching spaces
• Manage department budget-related items
• Prepare bill lists for private music lessons
• Draft contract letters for music adjunct faculty and contract artists
• Coordinate guest artist, conference, and recruiting logistics
• Oversee the physical space of Presser Hall music building
• Train, supervise, and evaluate approximately five student employees

Public Relations, Marketing, and Events Management

• Manage all department events, recitals, performances, and concerts including scheduling, publicity, creating flyers and programs, and serving as the host
• Open the venue, greet patrons, and hand out programs for department events and performances
• Maintain archival audio/video recordings and programs for all department events
• Develop and maintain department social media accounts
• Arrange for transportation, housing, and meals and prepare welcome packets for visiting artists
• Inform the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) and Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) of performances at the end of the academic year

Instrument Management

• Oversee the checkout and return of keys, locks, university instruments, and locker assignments
• Arrange instrument tunings, maintenance, and repairs including loaner instruments, pianos, and organs

Position Qualifications

Successful applicants must have the following qualifications and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and multifunction printers
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, multitasking, detail, and accuracy skills
• Abilities to work in a fast-paced environment with interruptions and fluctuating priorities and to meet deadlines
• Abilities to work independently, as a member of a team, and without supervision at times
• Ability to work effectively with all university constituencies including students, faculty, staff, alumnae/i, and campus guests
• Abilities to manage confidential and sensitive information and maintain discretion
• Ability and willingness to work evening and weekend hours in support of department activities during the academic year

Preferred candidates will have the following:

• Two years of college
• Previous experience in an administrative support role in higher education
• Previous experience working in or managing a professional office setting
• Background in music and/or arts administration
• Experience with proofreading, copy editing, layout/design, social media, and Adobe products
• Knowledge of and experience with Hollins University

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to hollinshr@hollins.edu. Candidates are encouraged to comment in their cover letter on how their contributions will further the university’s efforts to ensure the success and inclusion of all members of its community. Semi-final candidates will be asked to submit contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

About Hollins

Hollins is an independent, liberal arts university offering undergraduate education for women and selected graduate programs for men and women. Founded in 1842 as Virginia’s oldest chartered women’s college, Hollins provides abundant opportunities to students for research, study abroad, and leadership training, and provides access to real-world experience through internships around the globe supported by an extensive alumnae/i network.

Hollins is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusiveness at every level of the university. Persons of all genders; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.

For more information about Hollins, please visit our website (www.hollins.edu).

(updated 2/23/23)

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for one part-time (20 hours/week) painter.  Previous painting experience preferred, but early career painters are encouraged to apply.  Part-time employees are eligible for certain benefits on a pro-rated basis.

The painters maintain and perform preventive maintenance painting on buildings’ interiors and exteriors.  They perform skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of finishes of exterior surfaces, interior walls, ceilings, and floor surfaces.  The painters erect scaffolding and set up ladders to perform tasks above ground level, prepare parking areas and streets for striping, and operate related machinery.  They also clean and inspect gutters and roof drains and unclog them as necessary, and restore/refinish and move furniture as needed.  On-the-job training is provided.

Successful applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, excellent communication skills, customer-service focus, and a valid United States driver’s license with minimal violations.  Candidates must have abilities to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, bend, and reach for extended periods of time; full range of body motion; ability to operate hand tools and motorized equipment requiring manual dexterity; and ability to lift/carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.  Applicants must also have abilities, without assistance, to work from ladders, scaffoldings, and elevated platforms up to 135 feet high, and move and operate personnel lifts up to 80 feet high.  Must also be self-starters and team players and be willing and able to work indoors and outdoors in varying environments.

Employment applications may be obtained here and should be returned via e-mail to hollinshr@hollins.edu or via fax to 540-362-6571.  Once the selected candidate accepts a contingent employment offer, criminal history and motor vehicle background checks will be conducted. 

Hollins is an independent, liberal arts university offering undergraduate education for women and selected graduate programs for men and women.  Founded in 1842 as Virginia’s oldest chartered women’s college, Hollins provides abundant opportunities to students for research, study abroad, and leadership training, and provides access to real-world experience through internships around the globe supported by an extensive alumnae/i network.

Hollins is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity at every level of the university.  Persons of all genders; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.

For more information about Hollins, please visit our website (www.hollins.edu).

(posted 3/17/23)

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia invites applications to serve as program director for its graduate Screenwriting and Film Studies programs. Primary responsibilities focus on the administration and guidance of Hollins’ M.F.A. in Screenwriting, M.A. in Screenwriting and Film Studies, and the development of any related certificate programs. The position also carries a teaching load of two or three graduate and/or undergraduate courses per academic year. The teaching load typically includes one summer course during the six-week session of the low-residency M.F.A. program and may include online or hybrid courses. The position is part-time but requires a commitment to be on campus and engaged full-time over the six-week summer session (approximately mid-June through July).

About the Program

In 1999, Hollins introduced a M.A. in Screenwriting and Film Studies, offering both creative and critical courses as part of a rigorous graduate curriculum. In 2006, the program added a low-residency, summer-based M.F.A. in Screenwriting. Small classes with personalized instruction are foundational to the programs, and students learn directly from experienced professionals with long and impressive lists of credentials. The programs’ focus on screenwriting, filmmaking, and the critical and scholarly analysis of film as a creative art form provides a broad foundation for creative work or as a stepping stone for further study toward a Ph.D.

About the Position

The program director will assume academic and administrative responsibility for Hollins’ graduate Screenwriting and Film Studies programs. This position will serve as the program liaison and advisor and provide academic support for students enrolled in the expanding portfolio of graduate degree and certificate programs. The program director will review student applications, make admission decisions, and will work with campus colleagues to increase enrollments, including applications from international students. The program director will also hold regular office hours for students to seek assistance as needed with academic or student life issues. This position will report to the Vice President for Graduate Programs and Continuing Studies (VPGPCS) and will assist him in marketing and recruitment planning for the program, and will seek out and coordinate internships and experiential learning opportunities for students enrolled in the program. Additionally, the program director will recruit and hire faculty, provide leadership for curriculum development, and teach two or three courses per academic year, including one during the six-week summer session. This position will also work with the VPGPCS and other graduate program directors and university colleagues to develop effective academic and programmatic plans.

Position Qualifications

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and ability to teach a variety of courses in screenwriting and film studies. The ideal candidate will have a M.F.A. or Ph.D. in a related academic discipline, academic or practical experience in documentary film and film preservation and archiving with a relevant publishing record, at least three years of collegiate teaching experience, and experience in online learning environments.

Application Process

Screening of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit the following materials:

• A cover letter;
• A curriculum vitae; and
• A statement about how your experience or philosophy in contemporary screenwriting and film has a diversity, equity, and inclusion focus which will enhance the institution’s efforts to support these values and an increasingly diverse student population.

Candidates advanced to the second stage of review will be invited to submit the following materials:

• Evidence of effective teaching;
• Names and contact information for three professional references who can address the candidate’s qualifications; and
• Unofficial copy of graduate school transcripts.

Applicants should submit materials to hollinshr@hollins.edu. The selected candidate will be asked to submit official transcripts to the Graduate Programs and Continuing Studies Office and will also be subject to a criminal history background check.

About Hollins University

Hollins is an independent, liberal arts university offering undergraduate education for women and selected graduate programs for men and women. Founded in 1842 as Virginia’s oldest chartered women’s college, Hollins provides abundant opportunities to students for research, study abroad, and leadership training, and provides access to real-world experience through internships around the globe supported by an extensive alumnae/i network.

Hollins is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity at every level of the university. Persons of all genders; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.

For more information about Hollins, please visit our website (www.hollins.edu).

(updated 2/10/23)

Hollins University is seeking qualified, team-oriented candidates for two full-time security dispatchers.  These front-facing positions serve and collaborate with the campus community 24 hours/day, 365 days/year, and interact with students, employees, guests, and visitors.  Dispatchers work a variety of shifts, which may include rotating or permanent shift assignments, as well as holiday and weekend work.  The current vacancies work (1) Sunday through Wednesday from 3:30-11:30 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and (2) Sunday and Monday from 11:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 3:30-11:30 p.m.  Full-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, and tuition assistance benefits.

Primary responsibilities include handling incoming emergency and non-emergency requests for campus security, police, fire, and emergency medical services, and designated university staff, and dispatching Campus Security and other university employees.  Dispatchers monitor a variety of radio frequencies, cameras, and alarm systems, and serve as a vital link to personnel deployed.  They are also responsible for issuing university identification cards, keys, and equipment and for maintaining records and files.

Successful applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a minimum of one year of related work experience, and proficient computer skills.  Candidates must also have strong verbal and written communication skills including listening effectively; relating well to others; collecting and documenting information quickly, accurately, and thoroughly; and writing succinct reports.  Additionally, applicants must have excellent multitasking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, as well as abilities to work independently and as a team member, and remain levelheaded and provide support during emergencies and crises.  Also needed is a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging and a willingness to learn and grow in the position.  Final candidates will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history background check.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, salary requirement, position preference, and contact information for three references to hollinshr@hollins.edu.  Candidates are encouraged to comment in their cover letter on how their contributions will further the university’s efforts to ensure the success and inclusion of all members of its community.  Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

Hollins is an independent, liberal arts university in Roanoke, Virginia offering undergraduate education for women and selected graduate programs for men and women.  Founded in 1842 as Virginia’s oldest chartered women’s college, Hollins provides abundant opportunities to students for research, study abroad, and leadership training, and provides access to real-world experience through internships around the globe supported by an extensive alumnae/i network.

Hollins is an equal opportunity employer, and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusiveness at every level of the university.  Persons of all genders, persons with disabilities, and persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

For more information about Hollins, please visit our website. 

(updated 6/2/23)

Hollins University is seeking qualified candidates for three full-time positions of Security Officer.  These positions provide security patrol services 24 hours/day, 365 days/year for the university.  One vacancy works 3-11 p.m., one vacancy works 11 p.m. – 7 a.m., and one vacancy works 6 p.m. – 4 a.m.  All positions work 40 hours/week with rotating days off, and applicants must be able to work any shift with rotating days off.  Full-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, and tuition assistance benefits.

Successful applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal U.S. residents eligible for employment; be at least 21 years of age; possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent; and have a valid U.S. driver’s license with minimal violations from state of residence.  Candidates must also have strong verbal and written communication skills including listening effectively; relating well to others; collecting and documenting information quickly, accurately, and thoroughly; and writing succinct reports.  Additionally, applicants must have excellent multitasking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, as well as abilities to work independently and as a team member, and remain levelheaded and provide support during emergencies and crises.  Also needed is a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging and a willingness to learn and grow in the position.

Candidates must be able to achieve and maintain Virginia campus security officer certification.  Applicants with law enforcement, campus security, private security, or related military experience are preferred.  The selected candidate will be subject to criminal history and motor vehicle background checks.  Employment applications may be obtained here, and should be returned via e-mail to hollinshr@hollins.edu or via fax to 540-362-6571.

Hollins is an independent, liberal arts university in Roanoke, Virginia offering undergraduate education for women and selected graduate programs for men and women.  Founded in 1842 as Virginia’s oldest chartered women’s college, Hollins provides abundant opportunities to students for research, study abroad, and leadership training and provides access to real-world experience through internships around the globe supported by an extensive alumnae/i network.

Hollins is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity at every level of the university.  Persons of all genders; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.

For more information about Hollins, please visit our website. 

(posted 6/13/23)

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Human Resources Administrator.

About the Role

This position reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer and is responsible for human resources payroll and benefit functions.  This position manages payroll changes and vacation and sick time calculations and tracking for the biweekly and monthly payrolls.  Additionally, the HR Senior Administrator is responsible for all benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, and premium billing and submission related to medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; life and personal accident insurance; short and long-term disability; and the retirement plan.  The HR Senior Administrator also manages the open enrollment processes; completes, tracks, and processes FMLA and other leave requests; oversees life, disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance claims; produces, distributes, and posts required benefit notices; and manages Affordable Care Act data tracking and reporting.

Specific duties include the following:

Payroll

• Process biweekly payroll changes
• Process monthly payroll changes
• Calculate personal, sick, and vacation time for all employees
• Complete W-2 and Affordable Care Act tasks

Benefit Enrollments, Changes, Terminations, Leave Requests, and Claims

• Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations
• Manage open enrollment process, including communications and vendor presentations
• Complete, track, and process FMLA and other leave requests
• Oversee life, disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance claims
• Manage tuition waiver and tuition exchange benefits and reporting

Benefit Premium Billing and Submission

• Process and submit health and ancillary insurance premiums
• Submit health savings account employee (each payroll) and employer (quarterly) contributions
• Submit retirement premiums each payroll
• Track and submit employee and retiree health insurance premiums

Benefit Communications, Reporting, and Testing

• Produce, distribute, and post required notices for health and ancillary insurance coverages and retirement plan
• Manage Affordable Care Act data tracking and reporting
• Review data for ancillary insurance Form 5500s
• Provide data and reports as needed for health plan and retirement plan audits
• Conduct flexible spending account plan testing

Position Qualifications

Successful applicants must have the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of four years of experience in human resources
• Knowledge of and experience researching, interpreting, and applying federal and Virginia employment laws and organization policies
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, detail, accuracy, organizational, multitasking, decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Proven abilities to meet deadlines; make sound judgments; manage confidential and sensitive matters; work effectively with internal and external constituents and develop collaborative relationships; and work in a highly interruptive environment with fluctuating priorities
• Understanding of and commitment to working in and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed

Preferred candidates will have the following:

• SHRM and/or HRCI certification(s)
• Experience transitioning payroll and benefit processes to electronic and self-service formats
• Work experience at a higher education institution
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Empyrean Benefits, and Ellucian Banner

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to hollinshr@hollins.edu.  Candidates are encouraged to comment in their cover letter on how their contributions will further the university’s efforts to ensure the success and inclusion of all members of its community.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Semi-final candidates will be asked to submit contact information for three references.  Once the selected candidate accepts a contingent employment offer, criminal history and credit history background checks will be conducted.

About Hollins

Hollins is an independent, liberal arts university offering undergraduate education for women and selected graduate programs for men and women.  Founded in 1842 as Virginia’s oldest chartered women’s college, Hollins provides abundant opportunities to students for research, study abroad, and leadership training, and provides access to real-world experience through internships around the globe supported by an extensive alumnae/i network.

Hollins is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusiveness at every level of the university.  Persons of all genders; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.

For more information about Hollins, please visit our website (www.hollins.edu).

(updated 1/11/23)

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia seeks student-oriented candidates for the position of University Registrar.

This position offers opportunity for a motivated candidate to bring innovation and leadership to all administrative and operational activities related to registrar functions and to support institutional research. The registrar reports to the Provost, supervises two staff members, and serves on relevant Academic Affairs committees.

The University Registrar oversees systems and processes of academic records and the conferral of degrees and academic awards for undergraduate and graduate programs. This position also ensures the integrity and accuracy of student academic record-keeping and the overall academic integrity of the institution. The registrar works directly with the Provost, Office of Academic Affairs, and the faculty to coordinate class schedules and classroom assignments and to prepare and edit the academic catalog. They will also interface frequently with the Associate Vice President for Student Success to reinforce practices supportive of student success and retention. In close collaboration with the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Chief Data Officer, the registrar prepares and audits student data essential for official internal and external reporting and supports other relevant data research as needed. They also oversee the conformity of educational record use, dissemination, and privacy of student information to university policies and legal requirements, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other applicable laws and regulations.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Minimum of three years of progressive experience in a higher education registrar’s office;
• Knowledge and application of current best practices relevant to enforcing federal, state, local, and institutional policies that relate to academic records, institutional research and reporting, and institutional accreditation;
• Experience in understanding of FERPA and protection of confidential student records;
• Expertise in utilizing enterprise-scale student information systems and reporting tools;
• Ability to assess, update, and/or introduce tools and technologies to enhance office operational efficiencies, as well as to optimize the use of existing tools;
• Experience fostering a student-success and student-retention approach to the work of the Registrar’s Office;
• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituents; and
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree;
• Knowledge of Ellucian Banner and Orbit Reporting & Analytics;
• Supervisory experience;
• Track record of office leadership in an institution of higher education; and
• Data analytical skills to support institutional improvement and the development and implementation of strategic initiatives.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to hollinshr@hollins.edu. Candidates should comment in their cover letter on how their contributions will further the university’s efforts to ensure the success and inclusion of all members of its community. Semi-final candidates will be asked to submit contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. A criminal history background check will be conducted once the selected candidate accepts a contingent employment offer.

Hollins is an independent, liberal arts university offering undergraduate education for women and selected graduate programs for men and women. Founded in 1842 as Virginia’s oldest chartered women’s college, Hollins provides abundant opportunities to students for research, study abroad, and leadership training, and provides access to real-world experience through internships around the globe supported by an extensive alumnae/i network.

Hollins is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusiveness at every level of the university. Persons of all genders; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.

For more information about Hollins, please visit our website (www.hollins.edu).

(posted 8/1/23)

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for a Vice President for Student Success, Well-Being, and Belonging.

About the Role

The Vice President (VP) for Student Success, Well-Being, and Belonging (SSWBB) has responsibility for critical components of the student experience outside of the classroom. In this role, the vice president oversees key areas that contribute to student success, well-being, and belonging including institutional responsibility for all retention efforts and outcomes. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate, envision, and engage community stakeholders in a comprehensive and collaborative vision for student success at Hollins University.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

• A focus on holistic student well-being – academic, social, physical, and especially emotional;
• A vision and strategy for deep collaboration between areas in support of student success especially among Academic Affairs; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI); and other SSWBB offices;
• Experience building and leading a comprehensive structure to support student success, retention, and persistence;
• An intentional focus – including programming and assessment experience – on student belonging;
• Deep, authentic personal concern for and engagement with students;
• A clear and compelling commitment to DEI in all aspects of their work; and,
• An understanding of and respect for Hollins traditions.

The vice president is a member of the President’s cabinet and must bring an institutional perspective to their work, even as they are the number one advocate for students. It is expected that the VP will have significant experience with, and/or credentials related to, developing programming and addressing issues of emotional and mental well-being that will enable the candidate to oversee all aspects of wellness, including health and counseling services. The VP will have deep experience collaborating with faculty in partnership with Academic Affairs and be willing and able to build durable and dynamic partnerships with all campus constituencies including staff and students.

The following areas report to the VP for Student Success, Well-Being, and Belonging:

• Academic success, with dual reporting to the Provost, including student success and student accessibility
• Dean of Students including housing and residence life, student conduct, and student activities and organizations
• Health and counseling, including oversight of the health and counseling center, as well as the institution’s partnership with Carilion Clinic, the university’s provider for student health and counseling services
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, including HU Connect and International Student Engagement, and all campus-wide belonging and DEI efforts, programming, and professional development
• Title IX, including oversight of a major Department of Justice grant
• Chaplain’s office and spiritual well-being
• Campus Security

Essential Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a field related to the position (D. strongly preferred)
• Minimum of seven years of recent and relevant experience
• Experience with student affairs, well-being, and belonging leadership and programming
• Ability to cast a compelling vision for student success and retention including assessment, curricula, and programming that enable realization of the vision
• Experience developing and leading student success initiatives, including demonstrated experience with increasing retention rates
• Significant mental health and wellness experience, including crisis response and conflict resolution experience
• Demonstrated success in effectively partnering with faculty, in collaboration with Academic Affairs, on support of student retention and success efforts
• Title IX leadership and the ability to support and implement a robust Title IX policy and procedures including training
• Experience working in a highly residential environment (preferably single-sex) while also actively engaging and supporting commuter students
• Deep collaboration skills, including the desire and ability to work with and coach a committed team of colleagues
• Ability to build and sustain trust with all students

Desired Experience

• Experience working in partnership with a dedicated board of trustees and supporting board committee work
• Grant writing experience
• Strategic planning experience and leadership

Application Process

After reviewing Hollins’ institutional vision (https://www.hollins.edu/student-life/student-services-resources/) for student success, well-being, and belonging, candidates should submit a resume/CV and cover letter outlining their experience and passion for Hollins’ vision for student success to inclusion@hollins.edu.  Candidates should include information on how they’ve led, managed, and succeeded with each of Hollins’ priority areas as follows:  promote social connectedness, success coaching, deepen reflective resilience, promote mental health services through a public mental health model, increase help-seeking behavior, culturally-responsive high impact practices, develop life skills, integrated cross-campus collaboration, peer-to-peer and alumnae/i mentorship, and parent/guardian engagement.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Semi-final candidates will be asked to submit contact information for five references.  Once the selected candidate accepts a contingent employment offer, criminal history and motor vehicle background checks will be conducted.

About Hollins

Hollins is an independent, liberal arts university offering undergraduate education for women and selected graduate programs for everyone.  Founded in 1842 as Virginia’s oldest chartered women’s college, Hollins provides abundant opportunities to students for research, study abroad, and leadership training, and provides access to real-world experience through internships around the globe supported by an extensive alumnae/i network.

Hollins is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusiveness at every level of the university.  Persons of all genders; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.

For more information about Hollins, please visit our website (www.hollins.edu).