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Thank you for your interest in our open Staff positions. St. Thomas Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates representing diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please apply for employment to the College office/division indicated in the individual position announcement. The application should not be sent to the Human Resources Office unless indicated.
Our Staff positions are listed in two categories, Administrative Professional positions (exempt) and Support Staff positions (non-exempt).
Administrative / ProfesSIONAL POSITIONS
St. Thomas Aquinas College invites applications for the position of Maintenance Mechanic. This position will be responsible for repairing and maintaining campus buildings, equipment, and grounds by using miscellaneous hand tools and power tools that include carpenter, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC tools. Rate of pay is $23-$25/hour.
Responsibilities
- Maintains and repairs HVAC equipment (includes filter change and coil cleaning).
- Performs minor repairs and/or replacement of plumbing fixtures/parts (soldering, use of an electrical snake).
- Performs minor repairs and/or replacement of electrical fixtures/parts and wiring as required.
- Performs minor carpentry work as required to repair windows, doors, hardware, screens, furniture, counters, partitions (building framework and trim) and floors.
- Painting, including repairs of holes/cracks and setting up ladders/scaffolding.
- Performs minor masonry repairs and concrete work.
- Performs minor roof repairs and gutter maintenance.
- Cleans snow and debris from sidewalks, parking lots, building entrances, etc.
- Moves or sets up furniture in offices or for special events, receiving/delivering materials and equipment as required by various campus offices.
- Transport tools, layout/setup and assemble/install materials and components at jobsite.
- Mows lawn, trims shrubbery, and cultivates flowers in the event outside landscaping service is discontinued or interrupted.
- Maintains cleanliness of the work area.
- Keep Facilities Manager informed of needed repairs or additions needed to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for students, faculty, and administrators.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education, Experience, Certificates
- Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by College
- Trades license or certificate
- Minimum two years experience in facilities/related field
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and interact effectively with students.
- Ability to effectively communicate with outside vendors.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand and climb or balance. The employee is required to walk, sit, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
- The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Application
Please send the following materials electronically to Mr. Jim Doyle, Director of Facilities at jdoyle@stac.edu a cover letter addressing the applicant’s credentials and experience as they relate to the position; curriculum vitae; and names, email addresses and contact information for three professional references.
St. Thomas Aquinas College invites applications for a full time, 10-month Psychologist in our Health and Wellness Department. The Psychologist is responsible for planning, managing, supervising, and delivering psychological services to a multicultural student body. In addition, the Psychologist will develop and present preventative educational programming to the campus community. This position reports directly to the Director of Health and Wellness for administrative supervision and may consult with any of the other Health and Wellness mental health professionals for clinical supervision (as needed). Salary Range: $61,600 – $69,300
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
– Plans, manages, supervises, and delivers psychological services to a multicultural student body, including:
o Evaluation of students who request service for psychological/emotional/personal problems.
o Treatment of student emotional/behavioral problems presented when treatment is both feasible and indicated.
o Referral of students to outside clinics/hospitals/practitioners for treatment when so indicated.
o Follow-up referrals and coordination of treatment when appropriate.
o Conferencing and consultation with student family members and significant others when indicated.
o Pre-admitting of students to psychiatric hospitals when hospitalization is clinically indicated.
o Involving family members and significant others in the hospitalization process of a student.
o Follow-up of a student who returns to STAC after hospitalization, including coordination of on-campus treatment with an attending psychiatrist.
– Consulting with the Faculty and Administration regarding student psychological problems including:
o Evaluation of students referred for administrative reasons.
o Reporting of findings of evaluation to appropriate sources (i.e., Dean of Students).
o Written reports of recommendations (regarding student evaluation) to appropriate source.
– Meeting and working regularly with Resident Advisors regarding recognition and management of emotional/behavioral problems presented by resident students.
– Development and presentation of Preventative Educational Programming (i.e., Rape Prevention, Alcohol/Drug Abuse Prevention, Eating Disorders Prevention).
– Supervises Counseling and Psychological Services data collection and report writing (i.e., Middle States Self Study, Core Instrument Data).
– Cooperative collaboration with other Student Development departments.
– Develop and maintain positive working relationships with neighboring college- counseling centers.
– Being available “on-call” for emergency consultation.
– Immediate – top priority crisis intervention when serious problems become evident.
– Serve as a representative and member to college initiatives advancing Mental Health and Wellness inclusive of procuring spaces, program creation or grants.
– Development and maintenance of professional relationships with community agencies, groups, hospitals, and practitioners.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
– Doctorate in Clinical/Counseling Psychology preferred.
– Counseling experience with college students in an educational environment (prefer college counseling center experience).
– Specific experience in crisis intervention required.
– Experience in prevention and treatment of substance abuse preferred.
– Supervisory experience of junior clinicians and/or peer counseling advisors.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
– Knowledge of learning disabilities and other conditions necessitating academic/non-academic accommodations.
– Strong management, organizational and analytical skills.
– Computer literate.
Application
Please send the following materials electronically to Anne Walsh, Director of Health and Wellness, at awalsh@stac.edu a cover letter addressing the applicant’s credentials and experience as they relate to the position; curriculum vitae; and names, email addresses and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
St. Thomas Aquinas College invites applications for a per diem (880 hours/fiscal year – $40.00/hr) Clinician in our Health and Wellness Department. This position is ideal for licensed eligible individuals who require post-graduate clinical experience for professional licensure. This job entails assisting the Director of Health and Wellness with the delivery of psychological services to a multicultural student body. In addition, this position will also entail the development and presentation of preventative psychoeducational programming to the campus community. This position reports directly to the Director of Health and Wellness for administrative supervision and may consult with any of the other Health and Wellness mental health professionals for clinical supervision (as needed).
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Delivery of psychological services to a multicultural student body, including:
- Evaluation of students who request service for psychological/emotional/personal problems (commensurate with individual license).
- Treatment of student emotional/behavioral problems presented when treatment is both feasible and indicated (commensurate with individual license). This includes conducting individual and group psychotherapy.
- Knowledge and competence in applying empirically supported psychotherapy techniques, treatments, and interventions.
- Referral of students to outside clinics/hospitals/practitioners for treatment when so indicated.
- Follow-up referrals and coordination of treatment when appropriate.
- Conferencing and consultation with student family members and significant others when indicated.
- Pre-admitting of students to psychiatric hospitals when hospitalization is clinically indicated.
- Involving family members and significant others in the hospitalization process of a student.
- Follow-up of a student who returns to STAC after hospitalization, including coordination of on-campus treatment with attending clinician.
- Maintain clinical records as outlined by the ethical and legal standards of the individual’s profession, state law, and Health and Wellness policies and procedures.
- Consulting with the Faculty and Administration regarding student psychological problems including:
- Evaluation of students referred for administrative reasons.
- Reporting of findings of evaluation to appropriate sources (i.e., Dean of Students).
- Written reports of recommendations (regarding student evaluation) to appropriate sources.
- Meeting and working regularly with Residence Life Staff regarding recognition and management of emotional/behavioral problems presented by resident students.
- Development and presentation of psychoeducational programming.
- Cooperative collaboration with other Student Development departments.
- Immediate / top priority crisis intervention when serious problems become evident.
- Development and maintenance of professional relationships with community agencies, groups, hospitals, and practitioners.
- Meeting with the Director of Health and Wellness for administrative supervision.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
- Graduate level mental health degree (degree must entail direct on campus, classroom coursework) with a clinical focus (Psy.D., Ph.D., MA/MS in mental health counseling, MSW)
- Licensure commensurate with the above degree enabling the individual to practice independently in the state of NY without supervision (Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker). Note, clinical and/or administrative supervision may still be required. The individual is responsible for maintaining Active Licensure status in the State of New York for the duration of the appointment.
- Experience with delivering mental health services in person and via telehealth
- While this position is on site at St. Thomas Aquinas College, telehealth modalities may be utilized (if indicated or needed). Knowledge of guidelines commensurate with one’s license and applicable laws is required.
- Maintain individual malpractice insurance policy.
- Experience with conducting individual and group psychotherapy with a college student population (college Psychological Services Center experience preferred).
- Specific experience in crisis intervention required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong management, organizational, and analytical skills
- Computer skills
Compensation and Schedule
- This is a per diem position, W2, without benefits
- This position pays an hourly rate of $40/hour
- Individuals are asked to provide up to 20-24 hours/week during peak periods on site between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday
- While there is some flexibility, it is asked that the clinician maintain a consistent weekly schedule.
Application
Please send the following materials electronically to Anne Walsh, Director of Health and Wellness, at awalsh@stac.edu a cover letter addressing the applicant’s credentials and experience as they relate to the position; curriculum vitae; and names, email addresses and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
($55,500/year). The Regional Admissions Counselor schedules and travels to high schools within an assigned territory; initiates follow-up recruitment with prospective applicants; continues development of the prospective applicant through the applicant stage and successfully through enrollment.
The Regional Admissions Counselor evaluates applications and conducts interviews with prospective applicants as needed. The Counselor also assists in the planning of on-campus recruitment programs such as Open House, Accepted Students Day, Group Visits, Summer BBQs and a host of other recruitment events.
The Regional Admissions Counselor maintains the database and enters prospect and applicant information within their assigned territories. The Counselor will also learn the Slate and SCT Banner Software systems.
The Regional Admissions Counselor will interact with the college community in general, and with specific offices as part of the admissions liaison role that the coordinator is assigned.
The Regional Admissions Counselor will also learn the financial aid process in order to be able to counsel families on the process.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Bachelor’s Degree is required. Applicants must have excellent verbal, written, and computer word processing, and spreadsheet skills. Applicant must be willing to learn new programs such as Slate, SCT Banner, and MS Access. Applicants must have a valid automobile driver’s license. The College seeks a responsible individual who can work as a team member and be independent at times. Counselors travel within an assigned territory and are given a high level of responsibility.
Counselors visit with high school students, guidance counselors, and parents of students. Must be able to represent the college’s values and maintain a high level of professionalism. Excellent benefits package and competitive starting salary. Benefits include graduate tuition remission. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Process:
To respond, print out an employment application. Complete it and include it with a cover letter and resume to: Samantha Bazile, Director of Admissions, EMAIL sbazile@stac.edu or FAX 845-398-4372. Review begins now and will continue until the position is filled.
SUPPORT STAFF POSITIONS
St. Thomas Aquinas College has an opportunity available for a Campus Safety & Security Officer (Per Diem). This position is responsible for performing activities to ensure the safety and security of all students, faculty and staff, guests, and campus facilities, and to enforce college policy/procedure as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws. Interact with local law enforcement as necessary. Individual must maintain flexible work schedule. Primary work hours will be evenings, nights, and weekends.
Qualifications:
- Requires valid driver’s license
- NYS security guard registration
- Ability to meet physical demands of the position
- Ability to effectively communicate with others
- Knowledge/use of computers and Microsoft applications beneficial
Application Process:
Send application and 3 names/contact information for 3 professional references to Mr. Juan Ortiz, Assistant Director of Safety and Security at jortiz@stac.edu.