Administration – Part-Time
Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, Caldwell University is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, whose work furthers our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, and who bring to campus varied life experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.
Caldwell University is a private, Catholic coed four-year university with a strong liberal arts core curriculum that enhances critical thinking and analytical reasoning. Caldwell offers 31 undergraduate and 31 graduate programs, including doctoral, master’s, certificate, and certification programs, as well as online and distance learning options that prepare students for today’s global marketplace. The university has 15 NCAA Division II athletic teams and numerous clubs, fraternities, sororities, and activities on a beautiful 70-acre campus located in the suburbs of Caldwell, New Jersey. Caldwell was founded by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell. Its core values of respect, integrity, community, and excellence influence academic and campus life. For more information about Caldwell University, visit caldwell.edu.
Caldwell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion within its community.
Project Manager (PT, Grant-Funded)(Req. 2066)
Caldwell University invites applications for a part-time Project Manager. This position is funded by a Title V grant that runs from April 2024 and ends September 2028. Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Project Manager will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations; coordinating and maintaining financial records; preparing budget reports and reports to the Department of Education on the goals and achievements of the grant; and organizing project data, records, contracts, and agreements.Job duties include, but are not limited to:
-Ensuring that all grant operations remain congruent with goals of overall institutional development.
-Collaborating with academic and non-academic unit leaders and project personnel to ensure timely completion of all project activities, objectives and goals.
-Tracking project expenses and maintaining control over budget, in collaboration with finance. Monitoring project budget. Preparing fiscal/technical reports for both Caldwell University and US DOE.
-Overseeing all external contract arrangements from initial bid to operation to execution.
-Participating in the recruitment process for all project personnel, in collaboration with Human Resources, Academic Affairs, and Student Engagement.
-Working with a project evaluator to assess and evaluate all grant projects.
-Remaining current on Title V and US DOE policies and grant terms/conditions and ensuring grant compliance. Attend monthly meetings organized by the US Department of Education Program Officer. Maintain working relationship with the Program Officer.
Bachelor’s degree in project management or related field is required. Must have 5+ years of experience with project management and/or, counseling and administrative experience. Experience in working with minority, high-risk, underprepared, and non-traditional students as well as the Hispanic and Latinx community is preferred. Occasional evening and weekend hours are also required. Fluency in Spanish is preferred.
Wellbeing Outreach Coordinator, PT, Grant-Funded (Req.2035)
Caldwell University invites applications for a part-time, grant-funded, Wellbeing Outreach Coordinator. Reporting to the Executive Director of Counseling Services in the Wellness Center, this two-year grant-funded position is responsible for providing educational outreach and programming to the campus community on wellness topics with special focus on AOD matters. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Responsible for planning and implementing outreach activities (i.e. tabling, workshops, social media campaigns) related to general wellness promotion, with a particular focus on AOD.
-Coordinating and facilitating wellbeing engagement opportunities for the Caldwell University community such as massage therapy, meditation, etc.
-Collaborating closely with other university departments to develop engaging well-being campaigns and programming.
-Hosting on-campus events to coincide with holidays/events that are associated with an increased risk for excessive drinking.
-Using social marketing and innovative technology to enhance outreach and marketing efforts.
-Developing awareness campaigns using various mediums (fliers, ads, bulletin boards, yard signs, social media, etc.) to address college health issues.
-Developing and producing advertising and marketing materials both in print and electronically, working closely with the Counselor/Substance Awareness.
-Assisting with the creation and implementation of innovative presentations and programs based on sound public health principles and evidence-based best practices.
-Conducting educational programs on health and well-being issues as needed for specific student groups, such as residential assistants, athletic teams, fraternity & sorority life, and other student organizations.
-Providing administrative support such as ordering materials, maintaining educational resources, and scheduling rooms for events.
-Tracking the participation for the wellbeing initiatives and evaluating wellbeing program offerings.
-Working closely with other members of the department, attending meetings, as necessary.
-Conducting other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Psychology or a related field is required. A minimum of two to three years relevant experience is expected. Candidates with a Master’s degree and working experience in a college setting are highly desirable. Familiar with best practices in college health promotion, including those specific to alcohol and other drug use are preferred. Candidates must be willing to support the Dominican Catholic, liberal arts mission of the University.