Employment Opportunities
Faculty PositionsNone available at this time. |
Staff PositionsAdmission - Communications Assistant Admission Counselor / Assistant Director of Admission Assistant Track and Field Coach Assistant Track/Field and Cross Country Coach Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach |
Admission - Communications Assistant
The Coe College Office of Admission is seeking a communications assistant. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, résumé and three references to Tammie Wodnik, Assistant to the Dean of Admission, at twodnik@coe.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until May 29, 2012.
General Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Knowledge of social media, HTML and graphic design
- Strong writing skills
- The ability to think logically and critically
- Proven ability to organize and multi-task
Responsibilities include:
- Processing all electronic and paper communications to prospective students
- Editing existing messages
- Critical assessment of existing communication flow and data accuracy
- Creating original messaging appropriate to the market
- Building logic rules for data output
- Oversight and upkeep of student portals
- Maintenance of website information
Compensation:
This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits.
Coe College is a selective, private, nationally recognized four-year coeducational liberal arts institution that has provided a superior education for students in a residential setting since 1851. With 1,350 students, Coe’s attractive campus is located in the heart of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a metropolitan area of 175,000 people, providing a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities.
Coe College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Admission Counselor / Assistant Director of Admission
The Office of Admission is seeking an Admission Counselor or Assistant Director of Admission to assist in achieving the recruitment goals of the College. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, résumé and three references to Tammie Wodnik, Assistant to the Dean of Admission, at twodnik@coe.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until May 21, 2012.
General Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree desirable
- Ability to manage recruitment territory including outreach to prospective students, their families, guidance counselors, alumni and other key constituents
- Ability to work well as a team as well as individually
- Quantitative and logical reasoning skills
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- An understanding of and passion for liberal arts education
- Leadership skills with a competitive nature
- College admission experience desired
- Valid driver’s license
Responsibilities include:
- Recruiting students in an effort to achieve overall recruitment goals
- Representing Coe College at public events such as high school visits and college fairs
- Reviewing first-year student applications
- Conducting interviews with prospective first-year students and their family
- Communicating the qualities of a Coe education to key stakeholders such as parents and guidance counselors, in addition to students
- Prioritizing multiple projects in addition to direct recruitment activities
- Several weeks of travel in the fall and spring
- Weekend and evening commitments
- Extensive follow-up contact with prospective students
- A consistent dedication to respond to the needs of students, parents and guidance counselors in a timely manner
Compensation: 12 month contract, competitive salary and benefits, retirement program, paid vacation, car stipend and mileage reimbursement
Coe College is a selective, private, nationally recognized four-year coeducational liberal arts institution that has provided a superior education for students in a residential setting since 1851. With 1,350 students, Coe’s attractive campus is located in the heart of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a metropolitan area of 175,000 people, providing a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities.
Coe College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Coe College, a member of the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) is accepting applications for the positions of Intern Coach for Men’s and Women’s Track and Field. This individual will assist the Head Coach in all phases of the Track and Field Program. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recruitment of student-athletes, coaching, scouting and other administrative duties as assigned by the Head Coach. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree is required; experience in throwing/field and/or jump events is preferred. Compensation includes an annual stipend, housing and a meal allowance. Review of application materials will begin immediately. The position appointment date is August 1, 2012. Please submit a letter of application, resume and three references to Ben Mourer, Head Coach for Cross-Country/Assistant Coach for Track and Field, Coe College, 1220 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. Coe College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Assistant Track/Field and Cross Country Coach
Coe College, a member of the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) is accepting applications for the position of Intern Coach for Men’s and Women’s Track and Field/Cross Country. This individual will assist the Head Coaches in both programs with all phases of the Track and Field/Cross-Country Programs. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recruitment of student-athletes, coaching, scouting and other administrative duties as assigned by the Head Coaches. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree is required; experience in middle distance and distance events is preferred. Compensation includes an annual stipend, housing and a meal allowance. Review of application materials will begin immediately. The position appointment date is August 1, 2012. Please submit a letter of application, resume and three references to Ben Mourer, Head Coach for Cross Country/Assistant Coach for Track and Field, Coe College, 1220 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. Coe College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach
Coe College, a member of the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) is accepting applications for the position of Intern Assistant Coach for Women’s Volleyball. This individual will assist the Head Coach with all phases of the Volleyball Program and assist in the equipment room. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recruitment of student-athletes, coaching, scouting and other administrative duties as assigned by the Head Coach. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree is required. Compensation includes an annual stipend, housing and a meal allowance. Review of application materials will begin immediately. The position appointment date is August 1, 2012. Please submit a letter of application, resume and three references to DeAnn Woodin, Head Volleyball Coach, Coe College, 1220 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402. Coe College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full-time Custodian
Coe College is currently accepting applications for one experienced full time custodial position. Qualified applicants can send a letter of application listing job qualifications, three personal and three work references to:
Coe College
Custodial Position
1220- 1st Ave. N.E.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Coe College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full-time Mover/Campus Hauler
Coe College is currently accepting applications for one experienced full time mover/campus hauler. Qualified applicants can send a letter of application listing job qualifications, three personal and three work references to:
Coe College
Mover Position
1220 1st Ave N.E.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Coe College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full-time Journeyman Level HVAC Technician
Coe College has an opening for a full-time journeyman level HVAC technician. Minimum qualifications are two years commercial experience and/or formal technical training with Freon redemption certification. Good working environment and excellent benefit package. Qualified applicants should send resume including three personal references and three work references to:
Coe College
1220 1st Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Attn: HVAC position
Coe College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Residence Life Area Coordinator
General Qualifications -- Master's degree in student personnel, counseling or related field preferred; Bachelors degree required; college or university residence hall leadership experiences; experience at a residential, liberal arts college desirable; proficiency in written and oral communication; and strong management/organizational skills.
Primary Responsibility -- Supervising one residence life area consisting of 2-6 buildings.
Staff Training and Supervision
- Responsible for the supervision of 16-19 Resident Assistants (RA) and two Assistant Residence Directors (ARD).
- Share responsibility for the recruitment, selection, training and evaluation of the residence hall staff.
- Develop and implement year long and on-going training for RA staff.
- Responsible for preparation of a RA duty schedule for the staff on duty in the residence hall.
- Hold weekly meetings with entire student staff and bi-weekly one-on-ones with individual staff members.
Counseling and Advising
- Assume an active role in implementing programs designed to facilitate personal growth of students.
- Mentor and serve as a resource to residence hall students.
- Serve as a judicial hearing officer and encourage responsible student behavior.
- Advise residence hall Board of Directors and National Residence Hall Honorary with potential to advise other student groups on campus.
Programming and Educational Development
- Oversee the Residence Life First Year Experience program.
- Advise an RA committee to further the goals of Residence Life.
- Work as member of the Division of Student Affairs team to implement intentional campus wide programs.
Administration
- Responsible for the opening/closing of the residence halls at the beginning/end of the year and during vacation periods.
- Maintain adequate records of room assignments, room changes, occupancy, and key inventory.
- Regularly survey the residence hall to report maintenance and damage concerns to Physical Plant.
- Assist in the evaluation of the quality of life, assessing student needs, and making recommendations based on that assessment.
- Share responsibility for room selection, placement, and break housing transitions for the Office of Residence Life.
General Duties
- Responsible for attending weekly administrative meetings.
- Responsible for duty rotation with other professional staff.
- Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with custodial, maintenance, and other college staff.
- Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Students.
Compensation
- 12 month contract, competitive salary and benefits, reserved parking space, furnished apartment, domestic partner/spouse policy, small pets negotiable, meal plan, retirement program, and tuition benefits available.
- The anticipated start date is July 1st, 2012 (negotiable).
Application – Interested candidates should email a cover letter, résumé, and three references to Tom Hicks, Associate Dean of Students at thicks@coe.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Coe is committed to increasing the diversity of its campus community and encourages applicants who will help fulfill that goal. Coe College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Coe College
Coe College is a selective, private, nationally recognized four-year coeducational liberal arts institution that has provided a superior education for students in a residential setting since 1851. With 1,300 students, Coe’s attractive campus is located in the heart of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a metropolitan area of 175,000 people, providing a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities.
About Campus Life
Visit us at CoeCampusLife.com to learn more about Coe, opportunities, and our staff.
A complete copy of the college's Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy is available here (PDF).




