Hiring Information
- Employer
- Westchester Community College
- Location
- Valhalla, NY
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Westchester Community College seeks to attract and retain the highest quality faculty, staff, and administrators. Toward this aim, we are committed to equal employment opportunity.
Current open positions are posted under Jobs on our web site. Resumes can be submitted via e-mail, fax, or regular mail. The job title must appear in the subject line of the email/fax, or in the left hand corner of the envelope: i.e. Adjunct Faculty – History. Resumes are received by Human Resources and disseminated to the various College Departments or search committees. Prospective candidates are contacted directly by the hiring division.
Salaried support positions are either classified or unclassified Civil Service positions (see Civil Service Overview) and may require a civil service test.
The majority of support staff serve in positions in the classified service as defined by New York State Civil service Law.
The Classified group is divided into four classes:
- Competitive Class: includes all positions for which it is practical to determine merit and fitness of the applicants by competitive examination. Many College staff positions are in this class.
- Non-competitive Class: includes positions determined impractical to fill through competitive examination. Merit and fitness for these positions are determined by a review of candidates training and experience.
- Labor Class: includes unskilled positions which there are generally no minimum job qualifications.
- Exempt class: includes policy making and/or confidential position such as most deputy commissioners, attorneys etc.
Civil service examinations are regularly held in Westchester County for competitive job titles. Tests may be offered for each job title on an open competitive and/or promotional basis. Job postings can be found at the Westchester County Human Resources web site.
Part-time faculty have long been a part of college staff. Some adjuncts later become members of our full-time faculty. These positions are posted in local newspapers, professional journals, online job search engines, and by clicking here.
Hourly positions are also available to students and members of the public. Whether it is keeping active as a retiree, or those new to the workforce, these part-time positions provide valuable work experience. Positions are in various college departments and are also posted on our site. View these positions by clicking here.
A copy of the Westchester Community College Campus Security and Safety Report may be obtained from the Security Office or by clicking here.
All college employees with faculty titles, both full- and part-time, are represented by the Westchester Community College Federation of Teachers (American Federation of Teachers Local 2431). The WCCFT can be contacted by writing to the local’s secretary, Rowan Lindley, at rowan.lindley@sunywcc.edu orrowanlwccft@gmail.com. The local secretary can provide information about the benefits of membership and how to join.
College employees in classified and specified unclassified titles are represented by the Civil Service Employees Association, AFSCME 1000, Local 860 Unit 9202. The CSEA WCC Unit 9202 president, Carol Ann Zavarella may be reached at 914-606-7857 or 914-450-9256 or by email CarolAnn.Zavarella@sunywcc.edu.
Organization
Working at Westchester Community College
Mission and Goals
Westchester Community College is more than just the county’s largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.
History
Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college.
Enrollment
There are approximately 12,000 full- and part-time college credit students. Continuing education students bring the total number served by the college each semester to more than 20,000. Precise statistics about the college's enrollment history can be found in the Institutional Research & Planning pages.
Faculty
Westchester Community College’s faculty and professional staff have received more SUNY Chancellors Awards for Excellence than any other community college in the system. More than 98% hold masters or doctorate degrees in their fields. Student/faculty ratio is 16.1:1.
Veteran Friendly Campus
The college, which opened in 1946 in order to train and educate veterans, welcomes those who have served our country. We are considered a "Veteran Friendly Campus" due to our extensive services for those who have spent time in the military.
Degrees
The college offers more than 50 associate and certificate programs. We have three types of associate degrees in 36 subject areas: the Associate in Arts for students transferring to four-year institutions in the liberal arts; the Associate in Science for those transferring to four-year institutions for business, math, science or health careers; and the Associate in Applied Science for those preparing to seek immediate employment, change careers or transfer. In addition, certificate programs typically requiring between 15 to 33 credits are offered in approximately 20 career fields.
Continuing Education
The Continuing Education Division is the largest such unit in the entire SUNY system. It offers courses for people of all ages considering career choices or changes or personal development; customized training for businesses; innovative programming for older adults; an exciting arts and culture series open to the public.
Library
The Harold L. Drimmer Library / Learning Resource Center contains 110,000 volumes and 600 periodical titles, as well as more than 19 million searchable records and entries from 97 electronically-linked libraries.
Career & Transfer Center
The Career & Transfer Center helps students assess career options, plan career and curriculum, take steps toward transfer to a four-year college, prepare for job interviews, and locate and obtain jobs before and after graduation.
Child Care
Virginia Marx Children's Center at Westchester Community College (Valhalla campus) provides year-round, fully licensed and accredited care for children of students, faculty, staff and other working parents. Ages six weeks - five years.
Sports
Intercollegiate teams for men are fielded in soccer, basketball, lacrosse, golf, and baseball. Women's intercollegiate teams include tennis, volleyball, basketball, and softball. The Westchester Community College Fitness Center provides access to cardiovascular equipment, universal, nautilus, and light free weights, pool, and tennis courts. College athletics also include intramural sports.
Locations
Valhalla (main campus); extension sites in New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Shrub Oak, Mahopac, Ossining, Port Chester and Peekskill (Art Workshop) and White Plains (Art Workshop).
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