Administrative / Manager / Professional

Along with specific items listed under each job posting’s “To apply” heading, you will need to complete and submit an application for employment.

Norwich University Application for Employment

Business Process Analyst/Data Integrity Officer

Description

The business process analyst/data integrity officer’s role is to devise and design business process requirements for all Enterprise Resource planning (ERP) SCT Banner-related business unit modules, processes, operations and core organizational functions. This includes researching and analyzing data in support of business unit requirements. This position is also responsible for proactively generating auditing reports with recommended improvements to operational procedures as well as providing first point of contact with business unit management to correct issues and provide business unit process maps to the business around customer data.

Responsibilities

BPA related

  • Chart existing business processes in order to define current business activities for the development of procedures and models based on the approved methodology.
  • Meet with business process owners, and map out operations requirements.
  • Research, review, and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing processes and develop strategies for enhancing or further leveraging these processes.
  • Communicate process changes, enhancements, and modifications—verbally or through written documentation—to management and staff so that issues and solutions are understood.
  • Create process models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to Business Unit Owners.

Data integrity related

  • Drive data integrity processes and controls utilizing sound audit reporting.
  • Ensure that there is a coordinated and comprehensive approach to maintaining and improving the quality of the data in all core systems. Documentation of all data cleaning that takes place ensuring its completion.
  • Identify further areas for data cleaning, undertaking consultation and gaining agreement with users as to who is responsible for undertaking data cleaning. Where users are undertaking the data cleaning provide coaching to ensure it is cleaned correctly.
  • Produce reports using tools from core systems to support data cleaning, validation and ad hoc requests from users.
  • Motivate ongoing communications between IT and administrative business and process areas.

Requirements

  • Proven experience with business process modeling/mapping, methodology development and data modeling.
  • Proven experience in the operation and analysis of databases.
  • Working knowledge of SCT Banner.
  • Working technical knowledge of SQL/SQR programming languages.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgement and take action on it.
  • Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
  • Excellent listening, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
  • Highly self-motivated and directed.
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years’ experience in business process analysis, or an equivalent combination. Must have a background in information technology with additional expertise in the field of business administration and management information systems with related work experience. Experience dealing with diverse groups.

To apply

Submit resume, cover letter and Norwich University Application for Employment to Business Process Analyst Search , via e-mail jobs@norwich.edu.

June 4, 2009

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer — Internal applicants only

Description

Norwich University seeks nominations and applications from current staff and faculty for the position of Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

Responsibilities

Under the administrative direction of the President, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) oversees the offices of Financial Affairs, Student Financial Planning, and Human Resources, and serves on the President’s Cabinet. As Treasurer, provides information to the Board of Trustees on the financial condition of the University, and serves as liaison to the Budget and Finance Committee and the Investment Committee of the Board.

The CFO is responsible for overall financial management of the University, including, financial reporting and analysis, asset and cash management, debt management, banking relations, federal and statutory financial and legal reporting for the University. Monitors the endowment managers employed by the Board, and the investment of non-endowment cash and assets. Manages the development and monitoring of the University’s operating budget (currently $89 million). Manages the University’s risk management efforts, including insuring risks and responding to claims. Oversees the University’s use of legal counsel, including both general counsel and specialized legal assistance as needed. Oversees the Office of Student Financial Planning, and supervises the Director. Assures that the office provides financial aid services and awards, in compliance with federal and audit requirements, and coordinates with the other related offices including admissions, the bursar, and the registrar. Oversees the Office of Human Resources, and supervises the Director. Assures that the office supports the University by providing employee recruitment and retention, payroll and benefits, orientation and training, information, planning and policy development, and problem resolution.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess specialized knowledge of financial planning, development and management as it applies to higher education. Must be at ease with administrative software and proficient with PC software applications. Strong communication, organization and leadership skills are necessary. A minimum of five years of related experience is required; MBA/CPA are preferred.

To apply

Current Norwich staff and faculty should send a letter of application and resume to jobs@norwich.edu no later than Feb. 26, 2010.

Feb. 8, 2010

Dean, School of Architecture and Art

Description

The School of Architecture and Art at Norwich University seeks applications for an individual with proven academic leadership and administrative skills. The Dean serves as the School’s primary academic and administrative officer, is responsible for budget management, oversees course scheduling and faculty recruitment, participates in some teaching, plays an active role in stewardship, and champions the program to the greater university and professional communities.

The School of Architecture and Art offers a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies that leads to the Master of Architecture Degree (First Professional), and offers courses in Studio and Fine Arts. It is the only NAAB accredited Architecture program in Northern New England. The school, with 165 students and 11 full-time faculty, has a mission to develop leadership and teamwork in its students while focusing on the making of meaning and the meaning of making.

Norwich University, founded in 1819 as a private military college, today blends civilian and military instruction in 30 undergraduate majors, with six schools and an enrollment of 2000 students, of which 60 percent are in the Corps of Cadets.

Requirements

Applicants should hold a terminal degree in architecture, registration as an architect preferred, exhibit excellence in teaching, have previous administrative experience and a strong record in scholarship/research/creative work. Rank and salary based on qualifications. Candidates must have U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status.

To apply

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three references with contact information, statement describing personal teaching pedagogy and administrative philosophy to: Architecture and Art Dean Search, Human Resources, Norwich University, 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05663. Review of applicants will begin December 1 2009, (portfolio including teaching, scholarly and creative endeavors will be requested of short listed candidates) and continue until position is filled. Position is available on July 1. 2010. Norwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer..

Oct. 9, 2009

Director of Class Relations and Individual Giving

Description

Norwich University, the nation’s oldest private military college, seeks an experienced and highly motivated fundraising professional responsible for coordinating the class reunion effort including gift and social planning, and the management and execution of the annual giving program from non-reunion classes. Having just completed a very successful comprehensive campaign, this is an excellent time to join us in forging new relationships, building our donor base, and securing financial support that will benefit students and faculty for decades to come.

The Director will operate as a member of a team managing two Assistant Directors and reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President for Development.

The Class Relations Office is responsible for managing the 5th through 45th reunion gift effort including developing and implementing a strategic plan to identify, recruit, train, and solicit alumni volunteers and class members. Working with Assistant Directors and Development Officers, the Director will build a leadership team of volunteers who will work with classmates during reunion and non-reunion years to build a connection with Norwich and increase class participation and overall financial support of the University. As the fundraising liaison to the classes, the Director will work with volunteers to establish dollar and participation goals for individual and class reunion gifts. The Class Relations staff will work closely with the Development Officers to identify major gift prospects and develop a strategy for solicitation. The Class Relations Office is also responsible for supporting the social components of the class reunions.

In addition, the Director will be responsible for planning, designing and implementing the annual appeal process, including direct mail solicitation, email solicitations and phone-a-thons with the intent of improving the alumni giving participation rate. The Class Relations Office also manages affinity solicitations by regional clubs and academic schools including the School of Graduate Studies. In order to enhance Norwich’s communications with our constituent base, the Class Relations Office coordinates and implements alumni communication using a variety of social media.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and experience in fundraising with an emphasis on annual funds/appeals using direct mail, electronic media and phone-a-thons. The ideal candidate will have management experience and a graduate degree. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills are essential. The Director must always represent the university in a consistently professional and ethical manner. Requisite qualifications include the ability to work and communicate effectively within a team and with a broad range of internal and external constituents, work independently, solve problems, handle confidential information, and navigate sensitive situations. The successful candidate must have excellent organizational and planning skills, keen attention to detail, the ability to balance competing priorities, complex situations and tight deadlines, as well a thorough understanding of marketing and social networking. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required. Some travel, evening and weekend work is required.

To apply

Please ubmit cover letter, resume, and Norwich University Application for Employment to Class Relations Search, via email jobs@norwich.edu.

Nov.4, 2009

Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness

Description

Provide leadership, vision, oversight and management for all aspects of the University’s institutional research along with the associated planning activities. Plan and implement data collection and analysis; conceptualize, design and conduct analytical and other studies; prepare and transmit appropriate information to external and internal audiences; and provide planning and research support to University constituents. Provide leadership in the collection, synthesis, analysis, and presentation of data in support of institutional effectiveness, for regional and specialized accreditation groups and the University public relations office, and to support University-wide academic assessment activities. Coordinate institutional compliance with the requirements of the Higher Education Act (HEA), as amended. The director reports to the president of the University.

Requirements

A relevant master’s degree is required. Five years of experience in institutional research, institutional effectiveness or closely related activities in higher education is required A functional knowledge of computer applications for data acquisition and analysis is required. Personal computer knowledge must include the ability to prepare documents, reports, spreadsheets and databases, as well as specialized knowledge of statistical analysis and research software such as SAS or SPSS. Knowledge of the SunGard Banner system is a plus. The ability to write concise analytical reports that are appropriate for a specific readership is required. The ability to interact with administrators, faculty and staff at all levels in a congenial, courteous manner is required.

To apply

Submit resume, cover letter and Norwich University Application for Employment to Director of IR&E Search, via email jobs@norwich.edu.

June 4, 2009

Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty

Opportunity Summary

The Vice President of Academic Affairs & Dean of the Faculty (VPAA/DoF) will be a key member of the executive team of Norwich University responsible for leading the long-term development and success of university academic programs. As the chief academic officer of the university, the VPAA/DoF is a member of the president's cabinet and works closely with the president, deans, faculty members, alumni, university trustees and fellows to develop, administer, and continually improve every aspect of university academic programs. As Dean of the Faculty, the hired candidate will be an advocate for the faculty and represent the faculty to the administration. This dual role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced and capable individual seeking further personal career challenge and development. In keeping with the proud tradition of the university, the VPAA/DoF will be asked to wear a military uniform; the position carries with it the honorary rank of Brigadier General.

Norwich University has a clear strategic vision and plan with a focus on the dynamic growth of the university while continually improving all aspects of the institution. The university needs an experienced academic administrator to become the next VPAA/DoF.

The university is located in Northfield, VT, close to the city of Montpelier. Its beautiful campus is near I-89 making it easily accessible to major cities throughout the northeast. Norwich University has a proud tradition dating back to its founding in 1819 by Alden Partridge. Captain Partridge’s original vision for the university – to educate citizen soldiers in an American style – is vibrantly alive and continuing to evolve. From its origin, the curriculum embraced a cutting edge educational philosophy designed to prepare graduates for a wide variety of active roles in society including military, government and professional careers. The Liberal Arts at Norwich in the 19th century included not only classical studies, but also modern languages, science, history, literature, and mathematics, along with a Professional curriculum that covered instruction in military tactics, engineering, agriculture and other applied topics. The foundational philosophy of Captain Partridge paved the way for many innovative “firsts” such as the founding of ROTC, the admission of the first female cadets in a military college and other important educational innovations. To this day, Norwich is dedicated to stretching educational boundaries to drive the continued growth and development of this unique university and culture and its broader impact on our country.

Key Job Responsibilities

The VPAA/DoF is a direct report to the president and is responsible for supervising the development, administration and evaluation of all academic curricula and academic support units. The VPAA/DoF is expected to provide personal and academic leadership that advances the institution’s goals of academic excellence and an outstanding learning environment for all students.

Key Performance Indicators

First 6 months

  • Learn the key elements of NU culture and its preferred work style by observing, listening and asking questions. Begin to earn the trust and respect of all key constituents.
  • Provide leadership and model the principles of our shared governance system, particularly in providing a voice for faculty perspectives in institutional decision making.
  • Provide leadership and information to engender faculty support for institutional decisions.
  • Lead the continuing discussion on the nature and extent of expectations for faculty to participate in scholarly activity and original research.
  • Provide academic program support for improvements in student retention.
  • Maintain full accreditation for the university and for the separately accredited academic programs, making maximum use of the self-study process to improve institutional performance.

At 12-18 months

  • Understand the budget process. Continue to build trust and respect with all key constituents. Suggest and discuss approaches with the president that will optimize faculty composition, performance and student: faculty ratio.
  • Lead the development and integration of a rigorous program of assessment of student outcomes in all academic programs.
  • Lead the continuing development of opportunities and recognition for research and scholarly activity.
  • Support the ongoing development of a robust program of leadership training for undergraduate students that is being led by the VP for Student Affairs.
  • Support the continued integration of service learning, internships, and community service either within or parallel to undergraduate academic programs.
  • Support the continued improvement of our campus climate in the area of diversity, inclusion, and respect for differences.

At 18-24 months

  • Lead the ongoing review and development of general education standards and outcome measures for all undergraduate students
  • Lead the ongoing examination of academic programs and degree offerings to see whether programs should be eliminated, enhanced, or added.
  • Lead the development and implementation of automation to improve efficiency and effectiveness in academic administration. Immediate challenges include implementing online registration, providing automated support for academic advising, improved automation of course and classroom scheduling, and realizing a return on our investment in electronic document management.

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE:

The VPAA/DoF will be a seasoned educator and leader with an earned doctorate or terminal degree who is qualified for appointment with tenure at the rank of professor. Superior candidates will have a record of excellence in teaching and scholarship, significant administrative experience commensurate with appointment at the vice presidential level, the ability to provide strong academic leadership and work effectively with faculty and colleagues in a shared governance environment, a strong, demonstrable personal and professional commitment to improving student learning through measurement and use of student outcomes, knowledge of and experience in distance education and online programs, and expertise and skill in the use of current information technology.

Key Personal Qualities/ Experience & Work Style

  • The new VPAA/DoF will be an experienced academic administrator who will be able to successfully engage and lead the faculty towards achieving academic and strategic institutional goals in a way that helps to build campus unity and strength.
  • The hired candidate will be an academician who understands how to work together with faculty on changes and innovations, respects the faculty governance system, and can be a voice for the faculty’s needs and concerns.
  • He or she will possess a demonstrated track record of progressive success working across various schools and with faculty, students and senior administration.
  • It will be vital for the VPAA/DoF to be easily approachable, able to build consensus and when appropriate, be decisive. He or she needs to be a leader university constituencies will come to trust and respect.

Compensation

Salary is competitive. A full benefit package will be offered. More detailed information about compensation will be provided to qualified candidates.

Interested Candidates

Please send Cover Letter and CV in confidence to nuvpaadf@kulpercompany.com. We are looking forward to receiving responses from qualified candidates as soon as possible. It is the goal of the search committee to begin interviewing candidates in January 2010. Interviews will continue until a finalist group is selected.

Sept. 16, 2009

Dean, David Crawford School of Engineering

Opportunity Summary

The Dean is the academic leader and chief executive officer of the David Crawford School of Engineering (DCSE). The hired candidate will report to the Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of Faculty. The Dean is responsible for administration of school instruction and works closely with the greater university community, faculty, staff and students. Additionally, the Dean directs research, outreach and engagement activities to further the implementation of the University Strategic Plan. The David Crawford School of Engineering was named on May 11, 1998 in honor of David C. Crawford ’52, and his father David Crawford, ’22, professional engineers whose careers exemplify Alden Partridge’s vision of civil engineers as the builders of America’s future. The school is ABET accredited.

This is a terrific opportunity for an experienced and capable individual seeking further personal career challenge and development. Norwich University has a clear strategic vision and plan with a focus on the dynamic growth of the university while continually improving all aspects of the institution. In keeping with the proud tradition of the university, the Dean will be asked to wear a military uniform; the position carries with it the rank of Colonel in the Vermont State Militia.

The university is located in Northfield, VT, close to the city of Montpelier, and near I-89 making it easily accessible to major cities throughout the northeast. Norwich University has a proud tradition dating back to its founding in 1819 by Alden Partridge. Captain Partridge’s original vision for the university – to educate citizen soldiers in an American style – is vibrantly alive and continuing to evolve. From its origin, the curriculum embraced a cutting edge educational philosophy designed to prepare graduates for a wide variety of active roles in society including military, government and professional careers. The Liberal Arts at Norwich in the 19th century included not only classical studies, but also modern languages, science, history, literature, and mathematics, along with a Professional curriculum that covered instruction in military tactics, engineering, agriculture and other applied topics.

The Dean of the DCSE will report to the Vice President Academic Affairs & Dean of Faculty (VPAA/DoF). A search for a new VPAA/DoF is currently underway. It is expected that the position will be filled in 2010.

Key Job Responsibilities

As leader of the school, the Dean acts as a liaison among the faculty, staff and students, and administration. The Dean is the primary decision maker of the school in the administering of policies and execution of programs, and provides vision and leadership by:

  • Fostering distinguished records of professional development, teaching, and service to the engineering profession;
  • Providing sound administrative decision making and guidance consistent with the mission of the DCSE and Norwich University;
  • Fostering cross-disciplinary partnerships and the facilitation of outreach and engagement activities;
  • Developing fiscal policy, preparation of budgets, and allocation of funds;
  • Following university policy on appointment, evaluation and dismissal procedures for faculty and staff; and
  • Sharing with the faculty and staff impending decisions on policy, allocation of funds, appropriate personnel matters and all other matters of concern to the faculty and staff.

Key Performance Indicators

First 6 months

  • Increase involvement with external organizations (state, regional, national).
  • Increase faculty participation in school governance issues.
  • Ensure that the curriculum remains interesting, relevant, and current.

At 6-12 months

  • Increase the endowment via external development opportunities.

At 12-24 months

  • Maintain ABET accreditation and appropriate assessment procedures.
  • Increase engineering enrollments.
  • Raise faculty standards and delivering higher professional development outcomes.

Required QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE:

  • An earned Doctorate in a Norwich University engineering discipline or a closely related field.
  • Tenurable at an ABET accredited institution in a Norwich University engineering discipline.
  • A minimum of five years of teaching experience in a Norwich University engineering discipline or closely related field.
  • Experience in management and leadership demonstrated by success in an administrative position(s) in a university or in an equivalent executive position(s).
  • Vision, capability and experience to address the changes and challenges facing engineering education.
  • A commitment to enhancing undergraduate education.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Experience in fundraising.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Experience with state and federal agencies, industry, national laboratories, patents, federal initiatives, and technology transfer.
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic and short-term planning, program development, personnel management, team building, and working with professions related to the school.
  • Demonstrated advocacy for collaborative and broad-based engineering involvement with science and other disciplines to foster interdisciplinary outreach and research.

Key Personal Qualities/ Experience & Work Style

  • The new Dean will be an experienced administrator who will be able to successfully engage and lead the faculty and staff towards achieving academic and strategic institutional goals in a way that helps to build campus unity and strength.
  • The hired candidate will understand how to work in a collegial manner with faculty and staff on changes and innovations, respects the faculty governance system, and can be a voice for the faculty’s needs and concerns.
  • He or she will possess a demonstrated track record of progressive success working with faculty, staff, students and senior administration.
  • It will be vital for the Dean to be easily approachable, able to build consensus and when appropriate, be decisive. He or she needs to be a leader that university constituencies will come to trust and respect.

Compensation

Salary is competitive. A full benefit package will be offered. More detailed information about compensation will be provided to qualified candidates.

Interested Candidates

Please send Cover Letter and CV in confidence to deancsoe@kulpercompany.com We are looking forward to receiving responses from qualified candidates as soon as possible. It is the goal of the search committee to begin interviewing candidates in January 2010. Interviews will continue until a finalist group is selected.

Jan 24, 2010

Web Application Developer: Norwich University Applied Research Institutes (NUARI)

Description:

Norwich University Applied Research Institutes (NUARI), a growing non-profit organization, currently seeks a full-time Web Application Developer.

Requirements

Developer is responsible for:

  • building the architecture of interactive on-line courses;
  • working with designer to build front-end interface that integrates with SCORM compliant learning management system; and
  • developing interactive teaching and testing elements to teach, track and evaluate student interactions.

Qualifications

Successful candidate will have:

  • experience in programming animations for web-based training;
  • proficient knowledge of Flash/Flex or other rich internet development applications;
  • knowledge of SCORM and 508 compliance requirements for government training programs;
  • experience working in team environments; and
  • graphic art skills a plus.

Working Conditions

Internal: Work performed in an office environment located in Northfield, Vermont. Remote work arrangements not available.

External: Some travel is required.

NUARI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

To apply:

Submit cover letter and resume to NUARI Web Programmer Search, P.O. Box 30, Northfield, VT 05663-0030, or via email to: nuariinfo@norwich.edu.

Jan. 5, 2010

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, group life and long term disability insurance, flexible-spending accounts for health and dependant care, a retirement annuity plan and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members.