Management, Professional, and Staff Vacancies

NOTE: Millersville University accepts applications at any time for faculty positions.  Please forward letter of interest and resume/curriculum vitae to the respective academic department listed in the Directory of University Departments on this website.  The University does not accept unsolicited applications for non-faculty positions; please apply ONLY for listed vacancies.  Please send all responses to the address listed with the ad, plus:

Millersville University
P.O. Box 1002
Millersville, PA 17551-0302

An EO/AA Institution

Assistant Director OF ADMISSIONS
Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment

Coordinate Latino student recruitment.  Work with Latino groups on campus and in communities to discover interests/concerns of Latino students and parents.  Establish a schedule for campus visits; recruit current Latino students as admissions tour guides, student representatives, alumni volunteers and to provide input on recruitment/admissions policies.  Conduct recruitment and admissions activities in defined geographic area.  Interview students and parents both on campus and at college visitation nights.  Assist at alumni functions.  Conduct research, prepare statistics and records.  Maintain correspondence related to recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts.

Classification: State University Administrator 2, Non-exempt

Required:  Bachelor’s degree. Successful experience working with Latino students.  Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.  Demonstrated evidence of commitment to diversity and equity.  Successful interview and presentation.   Valid driver’s license.
Preferred: Master’s degree.  Successful college admissions experience.

Hours:  8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; some evenings and weekends.

Starting Salary: $40,704 annually with comprehensive benefits including undergraduate tuition waiver for employee dependents and graduate tuition waiver for the employee.

To Apply: Full consideration given to applications received by October 27, 2008.  Send letter to application addressing qualifications, resume, copies of transcripts and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three current professional references to:

Admissions Search/MU1008
Human Resources
Millersville University
P.O. Box 1002
Millersville, PA  17551-0302

An EO/AA Institution

DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

Millersville University of Pennsylvania seeks applications for the position of Director of the University Library. We seek a dynamic and creative leader in library services who has excellent interpersonal and team building skills to move the University Library into a learning center model that will promote the liberal arts tradition; foster collaborations and creation of knowledge within the university community; and facilitate a culture of flexibility and innovation.  The Director is expected to participate in the execution of the University Library building campaign.

The University Library maintains over half a million volumes in book collection, and provides access to over 10,000 periodical titles, and has an overall budget of $3 million. There are 12 faculty librarians, 11 library staff, and 85 student assistants. Library faculty members enjoy full faculty status. The Library serves as a federal depository library and maintains significant special collections, particularly in education/curriculum and Pennsylvania history. The Library manages access to collections primarily through the Ex Libris’ Voyager System.

Millersville University, a comprehensive, student-centered institution, is highly regarded for its dedication to quality instruction and its commitment to diversity, scholarship and service. Founded in 1855, Millersville is one of 14 institutions of the PA State System of Higher Education. Nationally ranked as one of the top regional public institutions of higher learning by U.S. News and World Report, Millersville is also listed among Kiplinger’s 100 best value public universities in the nation. Millersville prides itself in its passion to provide students with an educational opportunity that is second to none. The University has an honored history of providing a strong liberal arts curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities, and excellent teacher education programs. Located in historic Lancaster County, the campus is within three hours drive of major cultural and recreational hubs of Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., New York, the Pocono Mountains, and Atlantic Ocean beaches. Millersville is home to more than 7,200 undergraduate and 980 graduate students, 75% are full-time and 2,200 live on campus. With an 18:1 student to teacher ratio and an average class size of 25, Millersville is student-centered and is committed to an inclusive campus atmosphere that promotes a holistic approach to student learning and development. The University is selective in admitting students and there is a full-range of student support services.

RESPONSIBLITIES:  The Director of the University Library is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University Library, serves as a member of the Deans’ Council and reports to the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs. The Director leads the development and implementation of a shared vision of the Library in support of the University’s mission in teaching, scholarship, service, and campus/community engagement. The Director works with the Library faculty in strategic planning, integration of appropriate technology, policy development, collection development and consortial collaboration. Additionally, the Director collaborates in resource allocation, advancement and development activities; and serves as an advocate for the Library. The Director works within a collaborative system of shared governance while representing the Library to internal and external stakeholders. The Director evaluates Library faculty for reappointment and promotion and supervises support staff in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.  The Director works with the University Commencement Committee to coordinate fall and spring University commencement activities.  The Director performs any additional duties as assigned by the Provost.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :  Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited program plus a second master’s degree; evidence of successful management and leadership within a college or university library; demonstrated ability to lead new initiatives consonant with the liberal arts tradition at Millersville; strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated effective budgetary experience; demonstrated ability to lead, evaluate and supervise faculty and staff; demonstrated previous experience with strategic planning, facilities management and accreditation and outcomes assessment; evidence of leadership in collaborative activities; knowledge of emerging trends and issues in college and university libraries and related instructional/information technologies; demonstrated record of scholarly accomplishments and commitment to professional development; evidence of commitment to diverse populations who utilize library resources; capacity to participate in advancement/development activities; successful on-campus interview and public presentation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Earned doctorate; experience in transforming an academic library around a learning center model; experience with campus and community cultural programming; experience in project planning and management; leadership in consortial collaboration; experience and accomplishments in development of major gifts; and experience in developing grant proposals.

TO APPLY:  Full consideration will be given to applications received by October 6, 2008.  Electronic submissions will not be accepted. Application should include a letter detailing how the candidate fulfills the qualifications for the position, a curriculum vita, copies of transcripts, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three current professional references.  Send to: 

Dr. John Short, Search Chair
Director of University Library/MU0908
Millersville University
P.O. Box 1002
Millersville, PA 17551-0302

An EO/AA Institution

SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST
Nursing Department

Classification:  Clerk Typist 2

Position No:  00220-75-60011062

Hours:  Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Salary:  $24,959 annually plus comprehensive benefits including undergraduate tuition waiver for employee/dependents.

Description:  Provide clerical support to the department chair and faculty.  Take charge of department office clerical responsibilities including typing, filing, reception desk, and all phone, written and personal contacts to the department.  Responsible for payroll and leave reporting for faculty, staff, and student workers.  Maintain student records, calendar, prepare travel documents, purchase orders, requisitions.  Provide information to students, staff, faculty and others.  Maintain a professional department office environment.  Coordinate open house and colloquium events, assist Chair with special projects, and do other work-related duties as assigned.

Required:  One year progressively complex clerical experience; proficiency with Word including work processing skills, Excel, scheduling; evidence of excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills; attention to detail; ability to maintain confidentiality; a commitment to diversity and equity; and a successful  interview.  Applicants must take and pass a computerized typing test at a minimum of 40 wpm. 
Preferred: Three years of progressively complex clerical experience; familiarity using Outlook, Internet, Banner, Hyperion and SAP. 

To Apply:  Full consideration given to applications received by October 20, 2008. Send letter of application addressing clerical experience as it relates to the above qualifications, a resume listing current PC and software experience and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three current work references to:

Nursing Secretary Search/MU1008
Millersville University
Human Resources
P.O. Box 1002
Millersville, PA, 17551-0302

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution

Employees currently classified as a full or a part-time Clerk Typist 1 must submit a bid in order to be considered for a Clerk Typist 2 position.  Such employees must complete an “OFFICIAL BIDDING FORM,” in the Office of Human Resources. 

WEB & MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMMER
Web and Multimedia Services
Extended Search

Analyze, plan, design, develop, test, debug and maintain Millersville University web pages, web applications and interactive multimedia educational and research-related web sites. Prepare documentation and trains faculty and staff in the creation of web pages and web sites. Support the Multimedia Specialist, as needed, for web casts and web video productions.  Train and oversee Student Technology Assistants.

Classification: Applications Developer 1

Required:  Associate’s degree in Computer Science and one year of technical information technology experience in applications development or three years of technical information technology experience including applications development (the required experience or training must have been obtained within past three years). Demonstrated ability to create web sites and communicate technical issues to technical and non-technical staff.  Experience within past 2 years using: Content Management System (CMS); Dreamweaver or Contribute; SQL; Photoshop or other graphical software.  Demonstrated technical expertise with: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, XML, XSL.  Evidence of ability to: work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students; work independently; meet deadlines; take initiative; be flexible.  Evidence of commitment to diversity and equity; and successful interview.
Preferred: Strong analytical, technical, and organizational skills.  Experience in AJAX, SOAP, Web Services (preferably ones incorporating XML and HTTP), UNIX/Linux, mySQL, Oracle; Cascade Server (CMS); Evidence of ability to: use project management tools such as BaseCamp; supervise others.

Starting Salary:  $41,017 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package that includes undergraduate tuition waiver for employee/dependents.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To Apply: Full consideration given to applications received by October 13 2008.  Send a letter of application detailing your qualifications and training for the position, a resume, copies of transcripts and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three current references to:

Web and Multimedia Programmer Search/MU1008
Human Resources
Millersville University
P.O. Box 1002
Millersville, PA  17551-0302

An EO/AA Institution

NOTE: Millersville University accepts applications at any time for faculty positions.  Please forward letter of interest and resume/curriculum vitae to the respective academic department listed in the Directory of University Departments on this website.  The University does not accept unsolicited applications for non-faculty positions; please apply ONLY for listed vacancies.  Please send all responses to the address listed with the ad, plus:

Millersville University
P.O. Box 1002
Millersville, PA 17551-0302

An EO/AA Institution