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Employment at Salem Academy

Salem Academy and College is an equal opportunity employer. Salem has both full-time and part-time staff positions available from time to time. We will post staff job openings as they become available.

Open Positions

Limited Term Custodian

Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Operations, as an essential employee, the Limited Term Custodian reports directly to the Assistant Director of Facilities.  Custodians commonly provide routine cleaning, project cleaning, setups for functions, and any other duties assigned. Custodians must be physically able to perform tasks appropriately.

 

Maintenance Technician II HVAC

Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Operations, as an essential employee, the Maintenance Technician II HVAC reports directly to the Assistant Director of Facilities. The position is responsible for maintaining and repairing all types of commercial and residential HVAC-R equipment, monitoring automated control systems, changing filters and belts, cleaning drains, working with high and low-voltage wiring, working with control wiring, troubleshooting any HVAC-R equipment, working to establish a preventative maintenance schedule/system for all HVAC-R equipment.

Director of Alumnae Engagement

The Director of Alumnae Engagement is responsible for implementing a comprehensive engagement strategy and programming for alumnae in support of Salem Academy and College’s overall mission. The Director of Alumnae Engagement performs the day-to-day operations of alumnae communications and the planning and execution of programs including regional events, Reunion Weekend, Academy Alumnae Board and College Alumnae Board meetings, and alumnae networking events (both virtual and in person). The Director of Alumnae Engagement assists with annual giving and Reunion giving activities as needed.  In addition to day-to-day operations, this role will work to create and implement initiatives and programs designed to increase engagement among the 15,000+ alumnae and between the alumnae population and the institution. The Director of Alumnae Engagement will work closely with the VP of Strategic Initiatives and members of the Institutional Advancement staff to ensure that the goals of the Office of Institutional Advancement and the overall institutional goals are met. The position requires in-person work in the office and the ability to travel and work evenings and weekends, as needed.

Wellness & Academic Counselor

Salem Academy seeks a dedicated and student-centered Wellness & Academic Counselor to support the academic, social-emotional, and overall well-being of Academy students. The Wellness & Academic Counselor serves as a primary resource for students experiencing mental health, social-emotional, personal, academic, organizational, or adjustment concerns that may affect their ability to thrive at Salem Academy. The counselor serves as a key liaison between the Academy, families, campus partners and outside providers to promote continuity of care and ensure students have appropriate mental health and academic support both in and outside of school.  This position is designed as the Academy’s first point of contact for students experiencing mental health, social-emotional, or adjustment concerns.

Athletic Van Driver

The Athletic Van Driver will drive Salem Academy and College Athletic teams to and from away games.

Controller

The Controller is a senior financial leader responsible for directing the accounting and financial reporting functions of the Academy and College while supporting the strategic financial direction of the institution. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance/Chief Financial Officer, the Controller ensures the integrity of the institution’s financial records, maintains strong internal controls, and provides accurate and timely financial information to support institutional decision-making. This position provides leadership for the daily operations of the Controller’s Office and oversees accounting, financial reporting, treasury management, audits, tax compliance, grants accounting, and financial systems. The Controller partners with campus leaders to develop financial strategies that support the Academy and College’s mission while ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal and state regulations, donor restrictions, and institutional policies.

 

 

Part-Time Public Safety Officer

The Part-Time Public Safety Officer is an essential employee who reports directly to the Director of Public Safety and will be responsible for all security activities involving campus patrol, requests for service, opening/closing of facilities, responding to emergency calls, parking requests, and monitoring, and all other duties as assigned.

Enterprise Applications and ERP Systems Administrator

The Enterprise Applications & ERP Systems Administrator is a hands-on, cross-functional technology professional responsible for the administration, integration, reporting, and operational support of Salem College’s core enterprise applications, with primary responsibility for the Student Information System (SIS) and associated distributed ERP environment. The position combines ERP administration with enterprise application, database, integration, Microsoft 365, identity, automation, and technical project responsibilities.

This role is designed for a small-college environment where technology staff work across traditional functional boundaries. The successful candidate will serve as a key technical resource during our future ERP/SIS implementation and stabilization period while also providing sustainable support for the College’s broader enterprise application ecosystem.

Director of Public Safety

The Director of Public Safety reports directly to the Executive Director of Operations and provides leadership for Salem’s Department of Public Safety, a non-sworn, unarmed campus safety department, and has overall responsibility for administering and managing the department’s short- and long-range strategic planning, personnel administration, employee development, policy creation and implementation, and general oversight of the department. Consistent with the practice at many liberal arts colleges, Salem’s public safety officers do not carry firearms and do not have arrest authority; the Director builds and maintains a strong partnership with the Winston-Salem Police Department and other local law enforcement, fire, EMS, and emergency response agencies for matters requiring sworn law enforcement action, arrest authority, or criminal investigation. As an essential employee, the Director implements best practices in campus safety and community-oriented safety services; ensures compliance with federal and state laws and regulations; prepares and distributes the college’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report as required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Crime Statistics Act; and directs, plans, and manages all functions and operations of the Public Safety Department. The Director fosters a welcoming, service-oriented department culture that maintains a safe and secure environment on the Salem campus for students, staff, and guests.

Benefits

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Salem Employment Benefits

Eligibility to Participate

A new full-time employee is eligible to enroll in the group benefits plans effective the first day of the month following or coincident with one month of full-time employment.

Benefits Offered:
  • Direct Deposit of Paychecks
  • Elder Care Choices
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Group Dental Plan
  • Group Health Plan
  • Group Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Group Long-Term Disability Benefits
  • Healthcare Savings Account
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Remission
  • Vision Insurance
  • Voluntary Accident and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Cancer Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Whole Life Insurance with Long-term Care Rider

Additional Benefits and Perks

  • Nationwide Pet Insurance
  • Reduced meals in the Refectory and Cafe
  • Fitness Center Access
  • Discount in Mercantile (Salem Academy and College store)
  • Free Parking
  • Vacation, if eligible
  • Holidays
  • Sick leave, if eligible

For more information contact the Human Resources Office – JaNae Joyner at janae.joyner@salem.edu

Transparency in Coverage

This link leads to the machine readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data.

Transparency in Coverage Overview link

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