Staff Openings

College Registrar

Knox College invites applications for the position of College Registrar. Knox College is a vibrant community of scholar teachers and students with a tradition of free inquiry, independent thought, and diverse perspectives. Knox is a college that changes lives.

Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Registrar is responsible for interpreting and implementing academic policies; managing student academic records, class scheduling, course registration procedures, grade records and transcripts; and ensuring compliance with FERPA. The Registrar certifies graduation and other requirements and works collaboratively with the Associate Dean of the College to monitor student progress, and with Office of Institutional Research to issue regular reports on enrollment, the distribution of course loads, numbers of majors, etc. The College Registrar also participates in the College's enrollment management planning.

Candidates should have experience with the educational mission of a residential liberal arts College. An advanced degree and/or substantial experience as a college registrar is required. The successful candidate must have vision and skills requisite to leadership in the use of technology for enrollment and course management while providing responsive and personalized service to students, faculty and staff. Excellent speaking, written and interpersonal communication skills must be combined with attentiveness to detail and accuracy and a collaborative work style. The salary level is competitive, depending on experience and education.

Knox College, founded in 1837, is a liberal arts college of approximately 1400 students (from 48 states and 47 countries) and 100 full-time faculty members who share a commitment to educational excellence and residential learning. Guided by a student-initiated Honor Code for over 60 years, the academic program complements foundational study across the breadth of the liberal arts with 38 majors and 47 minors to students from 48 states and 51 countries. The advising system encourages individualized student planning, including opportunities for student research and original creative work through independent study and internships. The College carries out its mission through a campus community environment that stresses mutual respect, engagement, and responsibility. For more information on Knox, please consult www.knox.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume, Applicant Information Form.pdf, Voluntary Applicant Self-Identification Form.pdf, and names and contact information for three professional references to Barbara Schulze, Knox College, 2 E. South Street K-200, Galesburg, IL 61401. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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Dining Hall Checker

15 or less hours per week
10 month position
Varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays

Primary responsibilities include the control of and accurate accounting for all persons entering/exiting dining facilities by using the ID access system for control purposes, only admitting persons with a valid college ID, guests of the college, or those who pay for their meals in a friendly and courteous manner.
Must be able to follow instructions and work closely with fellow Dining Services staff, and welcomes customers to the dining facility with a pleasant and professional demeanor and assists them by referring inquiries and providing direction.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of one year customer service work experience in high volume environment.
2. High school diploma or equivalent required.
3. Superior interpersonal and customer service skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to operate ID card access system units and cash/charge handling procedures
5. Strong ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers
6. Ability to maintain good records and read/write reports of actions takes, and result derived.
7. Good problem solver and sharp-eyed observer of in/out traffic and dining hall happenings

Current College employees interested in applying for this position should contact Helmut Mayer, Director of Dining Services, 2 East South Street K-229, Galesburg, IL 61401 not later than Saturday, February 11, 2012.  Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Head Men's Soccer Coach

Knox College invites applications for the position of Head Men's Soccer Coach. Responsibilities include administering all areas related to a Division III men's soccer program such as identifying and recruiting academic qualified student-athletes, budgeting, scheduling, travel, student-athlete welfare and helping hire and supervise a part-time assistant coach.

In addition, the successful candidate will have one or more additional responsibilities depending on the candidate's interests, abilities, and the needs of the college. This is a full-time position with benefits. Starting date is March 1, 2012 or sooner. Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.

Preference will be given to applications received by February 8th. Send letter of application, resume, transcripts and the names of three references to: Chad Eisele, Director of Athletics, Box 226, Knox College, Galesburg, IL 61401.  Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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Head Women's Volleyball Coach

Knox College invites applications for the position of Head Women's Volleyball Coach. Responsibilities include administering all areas related to a Division III women's volleyball program such as identifying and recruiting academic qualified student-athletes, budgeting, scheduling, travel, student-athlete welfare and helping hire and supervise a full-time assistant coach.

In addition, the successful candidate will have one or more additional responsibilities depending on the candidate's interests, abilities, and the needs of the college. This is a full-time position with benefits. Starting date is March 1, 2012 or sooner. Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.

Preference will be given to applications received by February 8th. Send letter of application, resume, transcripts and the names of three references to: Chad Eisele, Director of Athletics, Box 226, Knox College, Galesburg, IL 61401.  Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.