ITHACA COLLEGE: A PREFERRED EMPLOYER

Ithaca College is a private residential college, located in the scenic Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. Coeducational and nonsectarian, the College is an internationally known and respected institution with approximately 6,000 undergraduate and 400 graduate students, who come to Ithaca from nearly every state and more than 60 countries. The curriculum provides more than 2,000 courses in nearly 100 undergraduate degree programs and 25 graduate programs available through the College's five schools. While the breadth of its curriculum is normally found only at larger universities, Ithaca holds fast to its tradition of close, personal instruction (12:1 student-faculty ratio). Approximately 70 percent of undergraduates reside on campus.

From its founding in 1892 as the Ithaca Conservatory of Music, Ithaca has had a distinctive and distinguished history of interweaving the threads of liberal and professional education. The liberal arts offerings of its largest school, Humanities and Sciences, are integrated throughout the programs of study in each of its four professional schools: Business, Communications, Health Sciences and Human Performance, and Music. Courses and programs are also available in the Division of Interdisciplinary and International Studies which are designed to expose students to a wide range of ideas and experiences which allow them to take advantage of Ithaca’s wealth of academic opportunities across disciplinary boundaries.

Study abroad opportunities are available at the Ithaca College London Center, through the Walkabout Down Under program in Australia, as well as in over 20 other countries with affiliated programs across the globe. In addition, the Communications Program in Los Angeles, the Gerontology Institute, the Center for the Study of Culture, Race, and Ethnicity, and a number of combined programs with other colleges and universities, offer opportunities for students to enhance their educational and professional experiences. One measure of the value of an Ithaca College education is that 97% of its students report that they are either employed or attending graduate school within a year of graduation.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Ithaca students pursue a variety of interests outside the classroom, including extensive opportunities for internships and other experiential programs. There are more than 300 recognized student organizations, including performing, social, service, academic, and sports clubs. The College’s intercollegiate athletics program, featuring 12 men's and 13 women's teams, is one of the most successful in Division III of the NCAA. Entertainment and education are provided by the wide variety of concerts and recitals, theater productions, and lectures—most of them free of charge—given by students, faculty, and visitors throughout the school year.

THE CAMPUS

Ithaca’s modern campus is the result of a remarkable transformation begun in 1960, when the College moved from Victorian buildings scattered throughout the downtown area to a hill just south of the city, overlooking Cayuga Lake. There are 24 academic and administrative buildings, 26 residence halls, and 2 apartment complexes. Facilities—many of which have been built or completely renovated within the past five to ten years—include a campus center, fitness center, center for the performing arts, library, art gallery, speech/hearing and physical/occupational therapy clinics, observatory, gerontology institute, computer labs, and student-run television and radio stations.

LOCATION

Ithaca College is located in Ithaca, New York, which is about 60 miles north of Binghamton and 60 miles south of Syracuse. The Finger Lakes region is known for its natural beauty, combination of urban and rural areas, and cultural and recreational opportunities. The total population of Ithaca is approximately 30,000 permanent residents, which does not include students attending Ithaca College and nearby Cornell University. Ithaca is easily accessible and a drive of a half-day or less from most major cities in the Northeast.

PREFERRED EMPLOYER

Ithaca College is a preferred employer in this upstate New York area. The College's employee benefits program reflects support of employees' work and family responsibilities. The health and medical coverage includes dental, life and long-term disability plans and a flexible spending reimbursement account for eligible expenses not covered by other benefits. Additionally, the College offers educational benefits, retirement options, vacation, sick, and personal leave, statutory benefits, at least 11 paid holidays per year, use of the College's many recreational facilities, free parking and access to many services including the College library, the Campus Center and the College bookstore. Benefits at A Glance, a more detailed description of the wide range of benefits available to Ithaca College employees, is available on our Web site or by contacting the Office of Human Resources.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Ithaca College employment opportunities span a wide range of professional fields, including information technology, student affairs, financial services, development, human resources, and service and technical occupations as well as faculty positions in a variety of disciplines. All of Ithaca College’s job openings are listed on our website, www.icjobs.org; the listings are updated daily. Many of our positions are advertised locally in the Ithaca Journal, and nationally in the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Ithaca College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to building a diverse academic community. The College works with other employers in the region to respond to dual-career needs and to develop networking opportunities for professionals who are members of underrepresented groups.

It is the policy of Ithaca College that discrimination on the grounds of age, color, mental or physical disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or military veteran status will not exist in any area, activity, or operation of the College.

HUMAN RESOURCES

The Office of Human Resources is responsible for the development and implementation of services and programs involving human resources, including employee benefits, employee relations, compensation, employment, payroll, and training and development. There are currently over 1,600 employees in full-time and part-time positions; approximately 670 faculty and 1,000 staff and administrators. Temporary staff comprises only a small percentage of the work force, varying according to specific needs and the time of year. In addition to the consultation, information and direct services provided for department managers, the Office of Human Resources offers a wide variety of services to current and prospective employees of the College.

Please contact the Office of Human Resources for information about Ithaca College as an employer. The staff in the Office of Human Resources is happy to assist you.

Office of Human Resources
Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York 14850-7018
phone (607)274-1207
fax (607)274-1670
www.ithaca.edu