Staff Positions

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for three (3) full-time administrative assistants.  These positions serve as the primary support person for the assigned area to help students, faculty, and staff.

These areas currently have openings:

• Dance Department – reports to the Chair of the Dance Department and supervises approximately four work-study students. In addition to the general responsibilities outlined below, this position also oversees travel and hotel logistics and helps with faculty contracts.
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Dean of Students Offices – dually reports to the Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and the Dean of Students and supervises approximately two work-study students.
• Student Success Office – reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Success and supervises one work-study student.

 

About the Roles

The assistants are the primary contact for associated departments/offices including 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, and handle internal and external mail.  Additionally, the assistants supervise student employees 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

 

Once the selected candidate for the Dance position accepts a contingent employment offer, criminal history and credit history background checks will be conducted.

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.

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 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). 

(posted 3/13/23)

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for a Career Development and Life Design Program Manager.

About the Role 

The Career Development and Life Design (CDLD) Program Manager (PM) leads the event planning, coordination, and implementation for Hollins’ annual Career Connection Conference (C3), J-Term internship alumnae/i events, spring senior launch events, recruiter presentations, and year-round workshop events.  The PM also coordinates events with the Student Success, Well-Being, and Belonging division such as student orientations, collaborations with HU Connect, and small events in residence halls.  As the lead event planner for CDLD, the PM develops the annual events budget and stewards financial resources budgeted for office events.  Additionally, the PM collaborates with other CDLD staff to provide career advising to students, facilitating a limited number of career-related workshops, and they have primary responsibility for CDLD student staff onboarding and training.  This position reports to the Director of the Center for Career Development and Life Design.

Specific duties include the following:

• Plan CDLD events and C3 in collaboration with other CDLD staff and campus partners such as Alumnae/i Relations; Admission; and Student Success, Well-Being, and Belonging.
• Coordinate promotion and advertising of events with CDLD team and student staff responsible for communications planning.
• Ensure that spaces are reserved, sessions are scheduled with appropriate stakeholders, materials are secured, and CDLD calendars are updated for events.
• Draft budgets for events and track spending.
• Design, coordinate, and deliver CDLD student staff onboarding and trainings.
• In coordination with other CDLD staff, plan employer recruiting events held both on and off campus.
• Collaborate with other higher education institutions to plan and promote area career fairs and other regional events.

Position Qualifications

Successful applicants must have the following qualifications and experience:

• Associate’s degree
• Experience planning conferences or other events with 100+ attendees
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Strong organizational, multitasking, detail, and accuracy skills
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships
• Deep understanding of and commitment to working in and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed for events

Preferred candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience organizing hybrid conferences or events
• Experience with students and alumnae/i in a higher education environment
• Training and supervision experience
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, SharePoint, and project management platforms

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.

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 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).

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for a Cashier/Accounting Assistant.

About the Role

This position reports to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for all cashiering functions for the university, performs various administrative and accounting duties, and assists the Accounts Receivable Coordinator in responding to inquiries on student accounts.

Specific duties include the following:

• Processes all cash receipts for the university, including receiving and processing payments (cash, checks, and credit cards) for student accounts and various other departmental transactions
• Prepares and balances the daily deposits for all university transactions
• Reconciles the monies kept in the cashier drawer and in the Business Office safe
• Answers and directs all calls for the Business Office
• Responds to student/parent inquiries on student account charges, credits, and payments by telephone, e-mail, and in person
• Assists with stock and gift reconciliations, as well as other general leger account reconciliations
• Distributes accounts payable checks
• Records Hollins Store daily activity to the general ledger
• Prepares journal entries for various departmental charges, credit cards. and miscellaneous payments
• Collects, delivers, and sorts mail for the Business Office

 

Position Qualifications 

Successful applicants must have the following qualifications and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year of cashier and/or general bookkeeping/accounting assistant experience
• Microsoft Office suite proficiencies, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat
• Data entry and computer operations proficiencies
• Strong customer service, written and verbal communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational, detail, accuracy, and multitasking skills
• Abilities to take initiative and resolve problems
• Ability to be discreet and confidential regarding all accounts receivable information
• Abilities to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work in a highly interruptive environment
• Ability to work effectively with all university and external constituencies

 

Preferred candidates will have the following:

• Ellucian Banner experience
• Online billing systems experience
• Online credit card processing software experience

 

Once the selected candidate accepts a contingent employment offer, criminal history and credit history background checks will be conducted.

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.

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 3/17/23)

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia invites applications to serve as the full-time program director for its graduate Children’s Literature and Children’s Book Illustration programs. Primary responsibilities focus on the administration and guidance of Hollins’ M.F.A./M.A. in Children’s Literature, M.F.A. in Children’s Book Writing and Illustrating, related certificate programs, and the launch of the university’s new year-round residential option for these programs. The position also carries a teaching load of one or two courses per academic year. The teaching load typically includes one summer course during the six-week session of the Children’s Literature graduate programs and may include online or hybrid courses.

About the Program

In 1992, the summer graduate programs in children’s literature began offering both literature and creative writing courses toward an M.A. in Children’s Literature. The popularity of creative writing led to the addition of an M.F.A. in Children’s Literature in 2005. In 2011, the program added a Certificate in Children’s Book Illustration, followed in 2015 by an M.F.A. in Children’s Book Writing and Illustrating, both designed by and taught by visiting faculty. The year-round option will permit international students to more easily enroll in the program.

About the Position

The program director will assume academic and administrative responsibility for Hollins’ graduate Children’s Literature programs and will serve as the program liaison and advisor. In partnership with relevant campus offices, the director will participate in recruitment and enrollment activities, help improve student life and belonging, and seek out and coordinate internships for students enrolled in the programs. Additionally, the director will help recruit and hire faculty, collaborate in curriculum development, and teach one or two courses per academic year, primarily at the graduate level. The position will report to the Vice President for Graduate Programs and Continuing Studies and will work with him and other graduate program directors and university colleagues to develop effective academic initiatives and grow the programs. The director will play a vital role in the future of Children’s Literature programs and initiatives at Hollins, including the collaborative work of planning ambitious new academic outreach projects designed to serve broad public and community audiences, researchers, and K-12 educators.

Position Qualifications

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a strong interest in working with a diverse community of students. The ideal candidate will hold an M.F.A. or Ph.D. in Children’s Literature and/or Illustration or Creative Writing or related academic disciplines and have at least three years of collegiate teaching experience. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience across multiple genres (ex. picture book, middle grade, and young adult literature) and 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 children’s literature 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 2/11/22)

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. 

(posted 3/7/23)

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for an equestrian fellow.  This two-year, full-time appointment supports an array of responsibilities necessary for the Hollins University Riding Center to thrive.  This position is eligible for health and life insurance; vacation, sick, and holiday pay; extended year-end holiday pay; retirement plan; tuition assistance; and campus housing benefits.

About the Role 

The equestrian fellow will gain exposure to all aspects of barn management, including proper horse care, as well as the upkeep and maintenance of riding facilities.  Depending on experience, the fellow may support teaching of riding lessons.  This position reports to the Director of the Equestrian Program & Head Riding Coach, works in collaboration with the Assistant to the Director, and also supervises work-study students.

Specific duties include the following:

• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary stables by adhering closely to established protocols including stall cleaning, cleaning and disinfecting of all areas, trash removal, etc.
• Feed, water, groom (including body clipping), and handle horses
• Administer therapeutic treatments to horses
• Maintain indoor and outdoor grounds as needed
• Maintain supplies and equipment, including repair schedules
• Maintain management records
• Interview, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate work-study students
• Serve in weekend and holiday rotations, on-call, and night turnout schedule

Position Qualifications

Successful applicants must have the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of five years of riding experience in the hunter/jumper discipline
• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of equine first aid, bandaging, clipping, trimming/pulling, lunging, schooling, and sole change
• Effective communication skills
• Willingness to support teaching and coaching in the forward riding system
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of riding and horse experience
• Ability to work within the framework of Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) and other riding associations’ rules and regulations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to drive university vehicles
• Ability and willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends
• Valid United States driver’s license with minimal violations

Preferred candidates will have experience in horse care and barn management in a riding facility and/or with experience in a single-sex, residential, liberal arts higher education institution.

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 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 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).

(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.

(updated 3/13/23)

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for a Multimedia Specialist.

About the Role

The Multimedia Specialist collaborates with members of the Marketing and Communications team, as well as internal and external partners and stakeholders, to help the university leverage multimedia platforms to meet its strategic goals. This position strengthens and promotes the university’s brand, enhancing visibility and engaging target audiences through the production of high-quality, relevant content that is designed for multiple marketing channels (ex. web, digital communications, and social media) and distributed in a strategic and integrated manner. The Multimedia Specialist determines the most effective communication channels for each marketing initiative and develops written and multimedia content that resonates with key audiences and captures the vibrancy of academic and campus life at Hollins. This position reports to the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications.

Specific duties include the following:

• Videography
  • Develop creative, innovative, responsive, and engaging video material targeting primary audiences that directly supports and promotes the university’s strategic initiatives, brand, strengths, distinctions, and key themes and messages. This work includes storyline and script development; coordination of interviews; providing additional details (ex. design effects, voiceovers, music, etc.) as needed to accentuate the message and its effectiveness; and producing, editing, and uploading the video material to the web and other platforms.
  • Attend and cover on- and off-campus events and programs as needed to produce compelling written and multimedia content that supports marketing initiatives and institutional priorities
  • Support the web manager in ensuring that the university website is engaging and up-to-date with fresh and current content
• Social Media
  • Develop and maintain cohesive effective short- and long-term social media strategies
  • Continuously update and monitor Hollins’ presence on the university’s main social media pages and other external platforms for issues that need to be addressed
  • Serve as one of several university-wide social media administrators

Position Qualifications

Successful applicants must have the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of the essentials of branding, marketing, messaging, and storytelling
• Minimum of three years of experience in managing all aspects of video production projects including:
  • Planning and drafting aspects such as participation in project meetings, development of creative briefs and storyboards, management of story concepts and scripts, and development of project schedules
  • Experience in the technical aspects of videography including skills with DSLR cameras and other recording devices, lighting, sound, and other equipment for shooting and editing compelling videos
• Sound writing, editing, proofreading, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to details and accuracy
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite – including Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop – and other software/content management systems
• Abilities to conduct interviews, complete research, and produce compelling written and multimedia content
• Abilities to self-start, proactively problem-solve, and maintain a solution-oriented mindset
• Abilities to work in a fast-paced environment with flexibility with changing priorities and assignments; meet tight deadlines; initiate, prioritize, and manage multiple projects; and work well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to move, lift, set up, and break down photography and videography equipment
• Ability and willingness to work occasional evening and weekend hours

Preferred candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communication, marketing, business, or related field
• Experience working with graphic design software/tools such as InDesign and Illustrator
• Experience managing social media for an organization
• Experience planning and executing digital advertising campaigns on social media platforms and using Google Ads
• Working knowledge of Slate or other admission or sales CRM

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.

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 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 2/23/23)

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. 

(updated 3/13/23)

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for a Student Success Coach.

About the Role

Using a data-driven approach, the Student Success Coach fosters undergraduate student persistence and degree completion by coordinating academic support and other campus services for an assigned group of students. The coach’s goal is to assist students to ensure they are making sufficient academic progress and earning their degrees on time. This position helps students access other campus resources and provides holistic, growth-oriented, learning-centered, culturally-responsive, and strength-based support for students to help them identify and achieve their educational, personal, and professional goals. The coach begins working with students once they enroll at the university and helps with their transition to Hollins. They then continue meeting individually with students to help them understand academic opportunities, requirements, and other matters relevant to academic progress. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Success.

Specific duties include the following:

• Provide holistic, growth-oriented, learning-centered, culturally-responsive, and strength-based support to help undergraduate students identify and achieve their educational, personal, and professional goals and connect them with resources within and beyond the Student Success Center
• Welcome new students during early summer and work collaboratively with Admission staff to ensure students’ successful transition to Hollins
• Regularly communicate with assigned students
• Build success plans collaboratively with individual students and campus partners
• Coordinate with students’ academic advisors regarding academic concerns and progress
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff across the undergraduate program including Admission, advising, Career Development and Life Design, Center for Learning Excellence, Financial Aid, International Programs, and student life
• Attend weekly meetings as a member of the CARE (campus assessment, response, and evaluation) team
• Serve as designated lead for concerns arising for assigned students including communications through the Hollins early alert and other systems and manage those cases
• Work with supervisor to provide reports and identify students at risk of not meeting academic expectations
• Collect data to inform broader retention, persistence, and student success efforts

Position Qualifications

Successful applicants must have the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of two years of experience in student services, academic support, higher education, or related experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, detail, and accuracy skills
• Demonstrated success working effectively with students
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with faculty and staff
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information and maintain discretion
• Deep understanding of and commitment to working in and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and advocacy for student needs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed

Preferred candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a field related to social work, counseling, or higher education; familiarity with liberal arts curriculum and single-sex, small, residential campuses; and knowledge of FERPA and other regulations related to student information.

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, a criminal history background check 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 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 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).