Recruitment

Welcome to Job Opportunities at St. John’s University!

St. John’s University is Catholic, Vincentian and Metropolitan.  We are committed to attracting, motivating, and retaining a highly qualified and diverse workforce to support our mission of academic excellence and the pursuit of wisdom.  As a Vincentian University, our commitment to diversity is guided by St. Vincent’s spirit of service toward all people.  The singular New York vitality, coupled with our mission of community-based service, afford endless opportunities to make a difference.  On campus, a multitude of cultural and social experiences, from heritage events and celebrations to concerts, theater productions and holiday parties, further broaden and enrich the lives of our University and community members.  Known for over 100 years of proud athletic tradition, our Big East excitement keeps Red Storm fans cheering.

Ranked among America’s top universities by The Princeton Review, St. John’s University educates leaders for today’s global society through quality academics, high-tech resources and an expanding international presence. With 1,500 Faculty and 1,700 Administrators/Staff, St. John’s is a leading Catholic University in the Vincentian tradition, dedicated to making a positive difference in people’s lives through active engagement in issues of energy and resource conservation, social justice and global citizenship.   These values enhance the academic experience of more than 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students on three residential New York City campuses in Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan; a graduate center in Oakdale, NY; an international campus in Rome, Italy; and learning centers in other locations worldwide.  

Available Job Opportunities
Our online employment application is available 24/7 for viewing and applying for positions. This employment site is updated on a regular basis.

To view and apply for open Professional/Administrative and Staff/Clerical, please click here
To view and apply for Faculty openings, please click here
To view and apply for Student employment, please click here

Working at St. John’s
St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program and an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.  Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events.  

As a renowned center of learning, we offer outstanding professional development to help you develop your skills and competencies and advance your career.  The University’s leading Tuition Remission program and participation in The Tuition Exchange, Inc. consortium further extends the educational advancement opportunities available to employees and their family members.

Internal Promotions or Transfers
If you are a current employee interested in applying for another position at the University, you should update your resume and apply directly online. To view and apply for open Professional/Administrative and Staff/Clerical positions at St. John’s University please click here.  We recommend that you attach a current resume to your online application. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will be forwarded to the hiring department for consideration.

To be eligible to apply for a position in another department, you must have been employed at least 12 months in your current job and met your job expectations as determined by your PFP evaluation.  You may apply for a position within your department once you have completed the three-month orientation period.  You should inform your supervisor of your plan to apply for another job and give a minimum of two week’s notice before starting in another position.  For more information please refer to the Human Resources Policy Manual, policy # 105 (Job Posting), policy #123 (Employee Promotions) and #124 (Employee Transfers) {drafting note: make this an active link to the policy (will only work for Intranet connections}

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.