Open Positions

Senior Director of Student Financial Services
Full-time Faculty, Arts & Communications – Public Speaking / Business Communication
Full-time Faculty, Marketing & Management – Retailing
Associate Admissions Counselor (NYC Metro Area)
Housing Operations Coordinator

Department: Student Financial Services
Reports To: Assistant Vice President for Student Finance/Chief Compliance Officer
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: 35 hours per week

The Senior Director of Student Financial Services, under the general direction of the Assistant Vice President for Student Finance/Chief Compliance Officer will provide leadership, supervision, and direction for the delivery and management of federal, state and institutional student financial aid programs including Federal Campus-Based Aid Programs (SEOG and Work Study), Pell Grants, Federal Loans, State Aid, LIM Scholarships and Grant Aid, and our Loan Default Prevention Program. He/She will coordinate and oversee audits, account reconciliations, financial literacy outreach, and will ensure institutional adherence to relevant financial aid and cash management regulations.

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating directing, managing, and supervising the delivery of all student financial aid processes for awarding grants, student loans, parent loans, and scholarships as well as the maintenance of student financial aid records.
• Leading the College’s Default management program by providing guidance and leadership to staff.
• Coordinating operational/compliance aspects, within regulations and guidelines, of financial assistance programs such as: Federal College Work Study, Stafford Loan, Scholarships, Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, TAP and other available funds. This includes timely reconciliation of all funds
• Developing and implementing financial aid workshops and outreach programs for students/parents.
• Developing student costs of attendance (individual student budgets) including tuition, books, fees, room and board etc.
• Recommending, interpreting, and administering and updates financial aid policies ensuring compliance with pertinent federal, state and local laws and contractual regulations.
• Coordinating financial aid operations with other appropriate college units, including Admissions, Registrar Counseling and Advising, Academic Affairs and Student Affairs.
• Ensuring that student billing of tuition is done timely and is easy understood by students and parents.
• Ensuring that all refunds, repayments, and return of Title IV aid for all withdrawing federal aid recipients are accomplished in accordance with all Federal, State, and College guidelines.
• Overseeing all administrative functions of the Student Financial Services Office by supervising, providing ongoing professional development opportunities, training, and evaluating all fulltime and part-time employees.
• Researching, analyzing, developing and recommending departmental processes and procedures to increase/improve operational efficiency and to ensure proper controls and regulatory compliance.
• Overseeing and coordinating the Student Financial Services Office response to program reviews and audits. In addition ensures that the College’s Audits are filed timely with the Department of Education.
• Under the Direction for the Assistant Vice president of Student Finance/Chief Compliance Officer Interprets and applies federal laws and regulations; college policies and regulations; and state regulations relating to the delivery of student financial aid. .
• Developing and directing financial aid strategies within the framework of federal and state regulations that are consistent with the enrollment management objectives of the College and by administering financial aid, scholarships and student employment programs that support student recruitment and retention.
• Ensuring that PowerFaids is used effectively and that processes and product enhancements are developed which are technologically up-to-date and user/student friendly;
• Contributing to student satisfaction through delivery of quality customer service in all aspects of the administration of financial aid and student employment services.
• Ensuring that students are informed about their eligibility for financial aid by developing and directing a system for collecting and evaluating applications, and for the timely and effective awarding of all types of financial aid
• Developing updates and presenting financial aid information through the use of brochures, literature, and workshops directed toward students, parents and community groups. .
• Participating on college committees as required or assigned.
• Preparing a variety of Financial Aid program related reports and correspondence including reports for Senior Cabinet and Board of Directors.
• Serving on college committees as required or assigned.
• Attending and participating in professional groups, seminars and/or courses, and provides for Financial Aid staff development.
• Resolving and/or assisting in the resolution of problems and/or complaints and initiates corrective action as appropriate.
• Ensuring that the Student Financial Service portion of the College’s website is continually reviewed and updated with all pertinent information.
• Performing related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

The person selected will have the following qualifications:

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of ten (10) years related work experience including progressive financial aid management and supervisory work experience
• Proficiency in using standard office software applications
• Experience with POWERFAIDS or other Fin Aid Software
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid laws and regulations and Higher Education financial management and college planning
• Knowledge of financial aid and federal cash management rules
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

General Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Prior experience as an Associate Director, Director of Financial Aid or Student Financial Services is a plus
• Solid analytical and problem solving abilities
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent presentation skills

A comprehensive benefits package includes hospitalization, medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, life insurance, vacation and a 401K plan.

All application materials will be reviewed starting Thursday, September 1, 2011, until the position is filled.

For consideration, candidates are required to submit a cover letter, resume or C.V. and the contact information of three professional references to:

Britta H. Hahn
Human Resources Coordinator
LIM College – Where Business Meets Fashion
12 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022-5268
Fax: 212.750.3493
Email: hrcareers@limcollege.edu

Full-time Faculty, Arts & Communications – Public Speaking / Business Communication

Department: Arts & Communications
Post Date: 8/31/2011
Reports To: Department Chair
Job Type: Full-time

General Description

Full-time faculty in Arts & Communications are expected to:

• Teach 3-4 courses per semester (Including Public Speaking, Professional Communication)
• Facilitate development of business writing across technologies, presentation skills incorporating interpersonal and group dynamics; promote understanding of the digital workplace; incorporate intercultural communication to participate effectively in global marketplace
• Stay current with innovative teaching methods, including Blackboard and other online resources, with emphasis on student-centered approach
• Contribute to the profession through research, consulting, presentations, and/or publications
• Hold regular office hours weekly
• Work closely with students outside the classroom as a faculty mentor
• Assist the Department Chair in course and program assessment as well as curriculum development
• Assist the Department Chair and other faculty in norming core courses
• Develop programming for Speaking Across the Curriculum (SAC)
• Demonstrate commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration
• Conduct observations of faculty as assigned by Chair
• Work closely with other faculty as a mentor and resource
• Serve on the Faculty Council and standing committees
• Contribute to college-wide programs
• Work with the Department Chair and faculty peers to set and achieve scholarship goals
• Actively participate, through presentations, in relevant conferences annually
• Actively engage with the field through relevant association memberships

Requirements

The person selected will have the following qualifications:

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in one of the following fields: Speech Communication, Organizational Communication
• Teaching experience at the college level and evidence of an excellent college teaching record
• Scholarly activity
• Ability to promote the development of writing and presentation skills in multiple contexts based on rhetorical strategies
• Experience with teaching online

General Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Communication
• Demonstration of active involvement in field
• College teaching experience

This position is slated to begin Fall 2012, pending Board budget review in April 2012.

A comprehensive benefits package includes hospitalization, medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, life insurance, vacation and a 401K plan.

For consideration, candidates are required to submit a cover letter, resume or C.V. and the contact information of three professional references to:

Britta H. Hahn
Human Resources Coordinator
LIM College – Where Business Meets Fashion
12 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022-5268
Fax: 212-750-3493
Email: hrcareers@limcollege.edu

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Full-time Faculty, Marketing & Management – Retailing

Department: Marketing & Management
Post Date: 8/31/2011
Reports To: Department Chair
Job Type: Full-time

General Description:

Full-time faculty in Marketing & Management - Retailing are responsible for teaching and providing service to the college and scholarship in the field. She/he contributes to the department’s curriculum in the area of Retail and Merchandise Management with a primary focus on Retail; and assists the department chair in the management of curriculum and the mentoring of adjunct faculty teaching these courses.

Full-time faculty in Marketing & Management are expected to:

• Working four full days per week at the college
• Teaching 3-4 classes per semester (load to be determined according to other duties assigned in a given semester)
• Working closely with students outside of the classroom as a faculty mentor
• Active involvement in professional associations (and/or scholarly activities) to keep current in disciplines taught and in order to improve teaching and College service
• Assessing and revising content and methods of courses taught according to above research
• If appointed course coordinator, developing and overseeing of curriculum for relevant disciplines: create standard course outlines, lead “norming” sessions for faculty, where the standard curriculum is explained and the assessment methods for the achievement of learning objectives are established
• Contributing to the curriculum and faculty development of the College by serving on department and College-wide committees
• Contributing to learning outcomes assessment for relevant disciplines (could include developing tools, training part-time faculty, analyzing outcomes and writing assessment reports)
• Helping interview and recruit prospective faculty
• Helping to observe faculty classroom teaching as needed
• Participating in all college wide programs
• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements:

The person selected will have the following qualifications:

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Terminal Degree (PhD, DBA, DPS) in Retail, Consumer Science or a related field. ABD will be considered.
• Retail Industry Experience

General Preferred Qualifications:

• College level teaching experience, preference will be given for teaching in Retail and related subject
• Experience in Curriculum Development and Curriculum/Program Assessment
• Familiarity with Distance Learning technologies and pedagogy
• Scholarly activity in Retail or related discipline

This position is slated to begin Fall 2012, pending Board budget review in April 2012.

A comprehensive benefits package includes hospitalization, medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, life insurance, vacation and a 401K plan.

For consideration, candidates are required to submit a cover letter, resume or C.V. and the contact information of three professional references to:

Britta H. Hahn
Human Resources Coordinator
LIM College – Where Business Meets Fashion
12 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022-5268
Fax: 212-750-3493
Email: hrcareers@limcollege.edu

Associate Admissions Counselor (NYC Metro Area)

Department: Admissions
Post Date: 10/3/2011
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: 35 hours per week

General Description:

The Associate Admissions Counselor assists the admissions team in recruiting new students, executing prospect management and application management, preparing for and executing on campus events, building and maintaining relationships with school counselors and teachers and counseling prospective students.

This position will primarily focus on the NYC metro area (five boroughs). Residence near or in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, or Staten Island is preferred. Counselor is also responsible for student recruitment from some Southern states with limited travel. Territories are subject to change.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties:

TERRITORY MANAGEMENT

• Utilizes the travel management module of Recruitment Plus
• Utilizes the data stored in EPS to make recommendations for recruitment
• Visits high schools and colleges at regional and national fairs during days, evenings and weekends
• Conducts presentations in high school/college classes
• Builds and maintains relationships with guidance counselors and fashion teachers
• Records recruiting data
• Calculates recruiting expenses
• Make recommendations for articulation agreements
• Prepares travel bag for conflict coverage
• Oversees and/or prepares boxes to be sent to hotel/venue for college fairs

PROSPECT AND APPLICANT MANAGEMENT

• Fields questions via telephone, mail and email and tele-counsels prospects and applicants
• Fulfills prospect and applicant information requests
• Interviews prospective applicants and submits written evaluations
• Updates Database with all student and staff initiated contact information
• Counsels prospective students
• Calls applicants to follow up and keep up to date
• Calls students who have been interviewed to follow up
• Performs individual review of enrolled student files at beginning of each semester
• Schedules individual appointments with prospective students

PREPARES FOR ADMISSIONS ON-CAMPUS EVENTS

• Communicates on-campus events to prospective students via mail, email, phone and in person Contacts vendors for on-campus events
• Reserves rooms for on-campus events
• Physically prepare the building for all Admissions events
• Presents at on campus events
• Tours prospective students and families
• Sends thank you cards to event attendees

REPORTS DATA AND PROVIDES ANALYSIS

• Calculates weekly application statistics report
• Reports weekly prospect and applicant communication progress to Associate Director of Admissions
• Prepares follow up reports for each type of on-campus event
• Produces an annual report on territorial management and prospect and applicant outcomes

SUPPORTS ASSISTANTS AND DATA ENTRY COORDINATOR AS NEEDED

• Answers main phone line
• Covers the reception desk in the absence of Assistants
• Prepares weekly labels and mailings
• Checks with Student Accounts for enrollments and posts
• Checks and organizes incoming mail
• Meters outgoing mail and brings to mailbox
• Inputs, verifies and logs data for all inquiries via telephone, mail and email
• Processes and verifies applications: applying, accepting, enrolling, and canceling
• Processes and verifies applicant letters
• Assigns work to student ambassadors
• Organizes office and publication stock room

MISCELLANEOUS

• Attends conferences for professional development
• Participates in all college wide programs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

The person selected will have the following qualifications:

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• A valid driver’s license and vehicle access

General Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1 (one) year Admissions experience
• Experience in EPS and Recruitment Plus
• Works well independently with solid analytical, creative and problem-solving abilities
• Good interpersonal, organizational, public relations, and project management skills
• Ability to multitask and troubleshoot

A comprehensive benefits package includes hospitalization, medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, life insurance, vacation and a 401K plan.

For consideration, candidates are required to submit a cover letter, resume or C.V. and the contact information of three professional references to:

Britta H. Hahn
Human Resources Coordinator
LIM College – Where Business Meets Fashion
12 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022-5268
Fax: 212-750-3493
Email: hrcareers@limcollege.edu

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Housing Operations Coordinator
Post Date: 10/4/2011
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: 35 hours per week

General Description:

The Housing Operations Coordinator (HOC) position is responsible for the assistance of the overall management of the LIM College Residents at 1760. The HOC is responsible for occupancy and room assignments, billing, marketing related to occupancy, overseeing operational processes such as the work order systems, as well as coordinating and managing the summer conferences. As a key staff member, the HOC is expected to provide an educational environment for individuals, and the individual selected will possess the character, competency, and potential skills necessary to accomplish this endeavor. This is a 12-month live-in position.

As a member of the LIM College Housing & Residence Life Staff, the HOC must have an overall working knowledge of the College so that he/she can appropriately assist, advise, and be a liaison between residents, Resident Advisors and other members of the College community. He/she must possess good judgment in order to cope with the day-to-day decisions. They must be knowledgeable about, enforce, and personally abide by all College rules and regulations; and have a personal and professional commitment which goes beyond specific job responsibilities while being committed to personal growth. Ultimately, he/she is responsible for maintaining the operations and the living standards within the hall.

Together with the Director of Housing & Residence Life, and the Resident Director, the HOC is expected to develop and implement strategies to improve the living/learning environment at 1760. The overall expectations of a HOC are many and have been broken down into four major areas: Staff Supervisor, Community Developer/Programmer, Staff Member and Administrator.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties:

STAFF SUPERVISOR

• Assisting with the supervision all Resident Advisors.
• Supervising summer Conference Assistants
• Ensuring staff compliance with established Housing & Residence Life, EHS, and LIM College Policies.
• Assisting with the training and support Resident Advisors in limit setting situations.
• Continuing training efforts on an on-going basis with the Resident Advisor staff through individual conferences, staff meetings, and regular staff development efforts.
• Supporting and supervising Conference Assistants in their administrative assignments ensuring accuracy, timeliness and completeness.
• Other duties as assigned.

STAFF MEMBER

• Actively support and comply with all College policies, Housing & Residence Life Housing contract regulations and Department's vision and goals.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with both residents and area staff that encourage on-going communication, mutual support and respect.
• Maintaining effective positive relationships with other College departments (i.e., maintenance, the building Security, Counseling Center, SFS, etc.).
• Working within the limits of professional capabilities, assisting students who have academic, vocational, and personal concerns. Make appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Managing situations involving various psychological, emotional, medical or other safety related emergencies or incidents in the residence halls.
• Participating in departmental training sessions as scheduled.

HOUSING OPERATIONS

• Promoting and developing management procedures and practices that preserve and enhance the facilities by conducting equipment and building inventories on a regular basis. Offer recommendations for the purchase of furnishings and equipment, the improvement of housekeeping services, preventative maintenance, vandalism programs and safety measures.
• Conducting regular building walk thrus. Investigate reported damages and assist with the damage billing process as necessary and communicate to the Director of Housing Residence Life.
• Coordinating room selection for returning students and the room assignment process for new students including the processing of applications and managing email and phone inquiries.
• Recording any changes in housing rosters and communicate any inconsistencies to the Director of Housing & Residence Life.
• Creating and implementing marketing plans including coordinating the development and distribution of brochures, flyers, email invitations, signage, and other marketing materials.
• Coordinating summer conference housing.
• Maintaining all appropriate documentation related to housing & residence life (i.e., work order log, room condition reports, room change forms, community development logs, health and safety forms and log of emergency calls, etc.)
• Recruiting and maintaining ongoing contact with conference clients and vendors.
• Assisting the Associate Dean of Student Affairs with negotiating summer housing conference and guest contracts.
• Coordinating room turn overs and building preparation for summer and academic year housing.
• Working with the Director of Housing & Residence Life and the Associate Dean of Recruitment & Institutional Research to measure student residential satisfaction.

ADMINISTRATOR

• Establishing and maintaining office hours in consultation with the Director of Housing & Residence Life to ensure availability to staff and students. These hours may be altered if the needs of the students/staff warrant. The HOC may be asked to assist with additional area office coverage from time to time.
• Participating in weekday and weekend on-call rotation. Weekdays between 5PM – 8AM when the College is opened, and all day weekends, and holidays when the college is closed unless otherwise established with the Director of Housing & Residence Life.
• Attending individual and area staff meetings (as scheduled) and participate in on-going area staff development activities as determined by the Director of Housing & Residence Life.
• Conducting assigned responsibilities associated with checking in/out students and other administrative processes related to housing residents.
• Assisting in coordination of hall opening and closing procedures at the beginning and end of each semester.
• Managing the housing phone line and department email account and assist with any housing inquiries or parent / student issues.
• Assisting with all electronic communications including email and working with other LIM College departments with website management.
• Maintaining appropriate conduct documentation and enforcing rules and regulations of the residence halls.
• In conjunction with building management, conduct fire drills and safety inspections as scheduled.
• Representing the Office of Residence Life at all Admission Open Houses, and New Student Orientation to provide information regarding the programs and initiatives within the Department.
• Marketing, coordinating, and managing all aspects of the summer conference business including contractual negotiations.

Requirements:

The person selected will have the following qualifications:

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Best practices in College and University Housing and Residential Life
• One (1) year as a Resident Advisor or equivalent experience

General Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient typing skills
• Good interpersonal and public relations skills
• Solid analytical, creative, and problem-solving abilities
• Project management skills and well organized
• Able to work well independently

A comprehensive benefits package includes hospitalization, medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, life insurance, vacation and a 401K plan.

For consideration, candidates are required to submit a cover letter, resume or C.V. and the contact information of three professional references to:

Britta H. Hahn
Human Resources Coordinator
LIM College – Where Business Meets Fashion
12 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022-5268
Fax: 212-750-3493
Email: hrcareers@limcollege.edu