Employment at Sem

Wyoming Seminary seeks a highly motivated professional to become our next Director of Domestic Admissions. The successful candidate will enthusiastically embrace Sem’s mission, diverse culture and community, and serve as a compelling ambassador for Wyoming Seminary.

The Director of Domestic Admissions coordinates the student admission process for grades 9-12 and post-graduate; day and boarding. The Director is a member of the larger Wyoming Seminary Admissions team, reporting to the Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid. They will also work in concert with the Upper School Directors of International Admissions, Financial Aid and Marketing.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills and bring a “can-do” attitude to the position. Familiarity with student recruitment processes and independent school marketing is desirable. The Director, in collaboration with the Admissions and Marketing teams, will maintain and grow the Sem referral network including, but not limited to, students, alumni, current and past parents, human resource professionals, real estate agents, school counselors, junior boarding school representatives and school consultants. They will attend secondary placement fairs, travel for showcases and other opportunities that will yield potential prospective day and boarding students. The ability to positively articulate the many benefits of a Sem education and effectively relate to young adults and parents is essential.

This is a 12-month position that requires work on some evenings, weekends and holidays. Salary and benefits are commensurate with the candidate’s experience and skills.

Qualities Sought:

• Ability to lead, inspire and partner with a team to achieve common goals
• Success as an organizational leader
• Self-directed: The ability to grasp a vision and build effective strategies to achieve the vision without significant oversight
• Inspirational and effective communicator with extraordinary written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to build rapport and establish credibility to affect positive outcomes
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and creative
• Authentic people skills, resiliency and sense of humor
• Ability to work in busy school environment
• Must have sense of humor
• Must be a relational leader

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Establishes strong relationships with potential and current parents, staff and faculty of the school
• Must be willing to travel by air domestically and potentially internationally
• Interviews and evaluates student applicants
• Leads admissions, marketing and recruitment initiatives for the Upper Schools domestic day and boarding population and directs the process of attracting, enrolling and retaining students
• Organizes, markets and executes admissions events
• Maintains Upper School admissions, marketing, financial aid, demographic and other important trends
• Serves as a contributing member of the Financial Aid Committee and supports the Sem mission to maintain a diverse population
• Coordinates the re-enrollment of current students in collaboration with the Upper School Dean and the Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid
• Represents the Wyoming Seminary Admissions team at public events
• Represents Sem as a member of Boarding School Consortiums
• Maintains and encourages relationships with feeder schools, counselors and consultants
• Performs all such other related duties consistent with the position as assigned

Candidate Background:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master's degree preferred
• Independent school admissions experience preferred
• Must have authentic people skills

To apply: Send a cover letter, resume and the contact details for three references to Regina Allen at employment@wyomingseminary.org.

Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs. Wyoming Seminary strives to build a learning environment that reflects the disparate cultures, religions, languages, backgrounds, identities and perspectives of our world. As such, we encourage the hiring of faculty, staff and administrators who represent diversity and connect with our mission, values and vision.
 

Wyoming Seminary seeks an Associate for International Admission.

Wyoming Seminary, or “Sem,” as it is affectionately known, is situated in the beautiful Wyoming Valley of Northeast Pennsylvania, famously dubbed, the “valley with a heart.”  In close proximity to the Poconos, the area contains many opportunities for outdoor pursuits with its picturesque mountains and lakes. Sem is only two hours from New York City and Philadelphia.

Known as a school that encourages faculty and students to develop individuality and strength of character, there are abundant opportunities for student participation in a wide variety of well-developed athletic, artistic and extracurricular activities. Wyoming Seminary has always been a caring, diverse school that enrolls students from around Northeast Pennsylvania, the United States and the world. With 177 years of successful educational service and a tradition of academic excellence, Wyoming Seminary enjoys a strong place in the independent school world.

The Associate for International Admission will coordinate the student admission process for our full-year admission for international students in grades 9-12, boarding and day. The Associate is a member of the Wyoming Seminary Admission Team, reporting to the Director of International Admission and also working closely with the Admission Team on all matters related to admissions. He or she will also work collaboratively with other departments on campus.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills and bring a “can-do” attitude to the position. Experience with student admission processes is desirable.

This position requires personal interaction with individuals from various different countries and backgrounds. English is often a second language, therefore, patience, understanding and ability to problem solve through communication challenges is a must.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support Director of Admissions
• Daily communication with international families
• Daily communication with international consultants and agents
• Database management of international applications and materials
• Communication management with international organizations
• Coordination of admission files
• Maintaining international calendar, i.e., interviews, tours, travel
• Skills in travel coordination, i.e., airline, hotel and ground transportation
• Must be willing to travel internationally and domestically
• Maintain and manage student visa records
• Conduct tours of campus and interviews of applicants
• Conduct virtual recruitment fairs in partnership with international agencies
• Coordination and communicate between campus offices
• Maintain and manage confidential student information 
• Coordinate and plan international orientation and registration with other campus offices
• Ability to support Director of International Admission in developing new markets
• On-going Axiom/Veracross data base training
• Other duties as assigned to support the Admission Office and Team

Skills:

• Pleasant, positive, flexible disposition a must
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student information
• Excellent communication skills both written and personal
• Ability to present reports via PowerPoint, Excel, Word a must
• Excellent organizational skills
• Independent thinker, self-starter personality a must
• Bachelor's degree required
• Ability to work independently
• Sense of humor 

Important Qualities:

• Ability to inspire and partner with a team to achieve common goals
• Organized team leader
• Must be willing to work with and tolerant of many cultures
• Self-directed
• Inspirational and effective communicator with extraordinary written and verbal skills
• Ability to build rapport with prospective families
• Ability to work with families with limited English abilities
• Highly organized, detail oriented, creative with a sense of humor
• Authentic people skills
• Must be able to secure a passport

Professional Development and Training:

• Once in the position, candidate will be required to attend professional development and training to become an official school representative to process documents necessary for international student visas
• Regular professional development to ensure international admission best practices 

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter and the details of three references to Regina Allen, Director of International Admission – employment@wyomingseminary.org.

Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs. Wyoming Seminary strives to build a learning environment that reflects the disparate cultures, religions, languages, backgrounds, identities and perspectives of our world. As such, we encourage the hiring of faculty, staff and administrators who represent diversity and connect with our mission, values and vision.

Wyoming Seminary seeks candidates for a maintenance position at its Kingston location. Candidate must be capable of obtaining all required clearances to work in a school and must have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license. Candidate must be customer service-focused. Previous maintenance and repair experience desired. Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This is a part-time position. Hours are 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

To apply for the position, please contact Tara Collins, Administrative Assistant to the Physical Plant Manager, Wyoming Seminary, 201 N. Sprague Ave., Kingston, PA 18704, or via email at tcollins@wyomingseminary.org.

Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs. Wyoming Seminary strives to build a learning environment that reflects the disparate cultures, religions, languages, backgrounds, identities and perspectives of our world. As such, we encourage the hiring of faculty, staff and administrators who represent diversity and connect with our mission, values and vision.

Founded in 1844, Wyoming Seminary is an independent, coeducational preparatory school in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Sem, as it is affectionately called, holds a passion for learning, leading and serving, as well as respect, integrity and responsibility as core values. Through excellent academic, art and athletic programs, students and teachers are part of a vibrant living and learning community.

Wyoming Seminary Upper School is seeking an energetic candidate with a thorough knowledge of lacrosse, skill development and coaching techniques to fill our vacant Head Girls Lacrosse Coach position at our Kingston campus. This position reports to the Director of Upper School Athletics and is a paid stipend position. Strong preference will be given to applicants who can serve multiple roles on our campus.

The successful candidate is responsible for effectively directing and administering all aspects of a successful program with particular emphasis on monitoring academic progress, individual skill development, budget management and staff supervision. The ideal candidate must have significant knowledge of and proven success in coaching lacrosse either at a varsity high school or collegiate level. Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA or PIAA conference rules is required.

Coaches are required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association as well as all Wyoming Seminary policies and procedures.

Qualities Sought:

• Ability to coordinate, build rapport and lead student-athletes
• Practice plan preparation
• Instill skill development
• Effective communicator 
• Role model

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Head Coach in all facets of program
• Budget and Equipment organization
• Organization and planning of practices
• Implementing Fall and Winter open field and conditioning programs
• Provide opportunities for student athletes to participate as an individual or as a team in off season leagues
• Game preparation, and scouting 
• Mentoring Student-Athletes

To apply for the position, send your cover letter, resume and the contact details for three references to Karen Klassner, Director of Athletics, Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School, at cjkersey@wyomingseminary.org.

Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs. Wyoming Seminary strives to build a learning environment that reflects the disparate cultures, religions, languages, backgrounds, identities and perspectives of our world. As such, we encourage the hiring of faculty, staff and administrators who represent diversity and connect with our mission, values and vision.

Wyoming Seminary is seeking a full-time security guard who will report to the school's Director of Security and will maintain the safety and security of the students, staff and facilities. The successful candidate will check the identity of all visitors on campus, as well as facilitate guidance for students, parents and visitors.

Work may be performed outside in seasonal temperatures, as well as inside buildings. Work will be performed primarily on a 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift. Flexibility is required.

Main duties:

• Ensure security for school operations and special events
• Ensure that campus facilities and school community members are secure
• Keep alert for people with unusual behaviors and attitudes around campus

Requirements:

• Good communication skills and ability to work well with others; service-oriented attitude
• Ability to do considerable walking in order to make rounds of facilities
• Work requires considerable physical effort or manual dexterity
• Organized, focused and able to follow detailed instructions

Qualifications:

• Qualification as a police officer, security guard or has served in the military; prior experience of at least three years as a police or security officer or military employee is preferred
• Act 235 certification
• Understand campus security needs
• Knowledge of using campus security systems
• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid Pennsylvania drivers license
• Must be able to pass background checks

To apply for the position, please send your resume to Julie Calabro, Chief Financial Officer, Wyoming Seminary, 201 North Sprague Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704-3593 or jcalabro@wyomingseminary.org.
 
Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs.

Wyoming Seminary Lower School is seeking coaches for the girls seventh/eighth-grade field hockey team. To apply for this position, or for more information, contact Lower School Athletic Director Edward A. Plaksa at eplaksa@wyomingseminary.org or call 570-718-6604.

As a college preparatory school, Wyoming Seminary, located in the picturesque area of Northeast Pennsylvania, seeks to create active learners, responsible citizens, community leaders and ethical individuals ready to take their place in the global community of the 21st century. True to our traditions and our values, Wyoming Seminary is committed to supporting promising students from varied backgrounds. The student body of 791 consists of 468 students in grades nine through 12, including 13 postgraduates. The Upper School population features a broad diversity of ethnic, religious, cultural and economic backgrounds, and the 171 boarding students from 18 states and 32 countries provides an opportunity for the school to create a vibrant international community. The Lower School campus in Forty Fort enrolls 323 students in toddler through eighth grade.

Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs.

Wyoming Seminary Upper School seeks a Head Rowing Coach to start in February 2022. Wyoming Seminary's rowing program is a member of the Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association (PSRA), competing in sculling events at scholastic regattas in Philadelphia and New Jersey. In addition to the varsity spring season and optional winter training, Wyoming Seminary partners with Harveys Lake Rowing Club to offer competitive programming in the summer and fall. Wyoming Seminary offers a substantial need-based financial aid program to support students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds. Diversity is a core value at the school and we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion.

This position will be responsible for the continued growth and development of a young but well-supported scholastic rowing program. The successful candidate will possess the vision and drive to build a stellar varsity sports program along with the desire and ability to develop student-athletes. The successful candidate will also work with Harveys Lake Rowing Club, either filling the role of Head Coach for the club or collaborating closely with the club head coach. In addition, each Wyoming Seminary faculty member and coach is expected to demonstrate ability in the following areas:

• Fosters and stewards a culture of mutual respect, equitable practice, and joy on and off of the playing field/court/ice.
• Demonstrates cultural competency skills to collaborate effectively across differences.
• Sets high expectations for learning, achievement and character development.
• Exhibits strong working knowledge of student cognitive development and learning preferences.
• Identifies and supports students’ social, emotional and physical ability needs.
• Provides timely feedback to student-athletes and offers specialized support in pursuit of each athlete’s goals.
• Implements a wide array of coaching tools and strategies in appropriate and effective combinations.
• Designs formal and informal assessments that measure student-athlete progress.
• Fosters students’ athletic growth through structured opportunities for reflection.
• Creates relevant and authentic learning experiences; is able to include and/or connect with outside experts and resources towards this aim.

Responsibilities Include:

• Working with the Athletic Department on scheduling regattas.
• Working with the Admission Office to successfully recruit mission appropriate applicants to join the school community.
• Oversight of the development and progress of each child.
• Clear communication with parents.
• Collaborative work with Director of Athletics and Athletic Department colleagues, Upper and Lower School faculty and staff, and the broader school community.
• Oversight of school rowing equipment and assistance in maintaining club facilities and equipment (boats, oars, rowing machines, launches, trailer).

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated coaching experience with adolescents in this age group.
• A passion for athletic competition and the ability to motivate and inspire athletes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive school community.
• Personal traits appropriate for nurturing the growth of children - must be fun, energetic, creative, flexible, and patient.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to drive a boat trailer (or willingness to learn).
• Ability to make minor-moderate boat repairs (or willingness to learn).

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Kevin Burke, Associate Director of Athletics, at kburke@wyomingseminary.org; and Janet Murray, Administrative Assistant Athletics Department, at jmurray@wyomingseminary.org. 

Wyoming Seminary, as an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs.
 

Wyoming Seminary is seeking safe and reliable drivers to provide student transportation to and from major area airports — including JFK, EWR and PHL — for weekend trips and surrounding school breaks. Drivers would drive Wyoming Seminary vehicles to and from the airports. Major travel dates can be seen by visiting this page, but drivers would also be contacted as student needs warrant.

Qualifications for candidates:

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable cell phone, preferably with WhatsApp and WeChat 
• Ability to obtain clearances prior to beginning work, including Federal Criminal History, PA State Criminal Record Check, and PA Child Abuse History Clearance

To apply for this position, please contact Harry Shafer in the Student Life Office at 570-270-2115 or through email at studentlife@wyomingseminary.org. Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs.

Wyoming Seminary Lower School is seeking coaches for the girls and boys fifth/sixth-grade lacrosse teams, and the girls and boys seventh/eighth-grade lacrosse teams. To apply for these positions, or for more information, contact Lower School Athletic Director Edward A. Plaksa at eplaksa@wyomingseminary.org or call 570-718-6604.

As a college preparatory school, Wyoming Seminary, located in the picturesque area of Northeast Pennsylvania, seeks to create active learners, responsible citizens, community leaders and ethical individuals ready to take their place in the global community of the 21st century. True to our traditions and our values, Wyoming Seminary is committed to supporting promising students from varied backgrounds. The student body of 791 consists of 468 students in grades nine through 12, including 13 postgraduates. The Upper School population features a broad diversity of ethnic, religious, cultural and economic backgrounds, and the 171 boarding students from 18 states and 32 countries provides an opportunity for the school to create a vibrant international community. The Lower School campus in Forty Fort enrolls 323 students in toddler through eighth grade.

Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs.