To make a difference in the lives of students through meaningful work completed alongside an exceptionally talented and committed team.

People-focused Culture

• friendly, welcoming and caring coworkers who support each other
• shared governance means you have a voice
• your work is appreciated as a valued member of the team
• good benefits enhance employee lives

Impactful work

• student success is everyone’s #1 goal
• serving nontraditional students is motivating
• degrees and certificates provide high-demand talent to the local workforce
• providing quality education that’s accessible and affordable means students can graduate with little to no college debt

Learning and Growth Environment

• free classes and tuition reimbursements for employees
• ongoing employee training and development
• encouragement to continue growing and learning professionally
• 60+ years of stability and growth

“I enjoy working in an environment where colleagues value education in the same way I do and work hard to support our students. As a professional, I crave both routine, consistent, organized work and a bit of variety to my day – my job gives me a balance of both.”

Danette Bosh Alexander
dean
learning and engagement

“One who can make a good wage while engaging in a vocation in which he may indulge his passion in a context that allows him to help others while feeling respected and supported has achieved most of what should be anticipated in a desirable profession.”

Duane Dodson
assistant professor
English

“Stark State is an environment where learning never stops – not for our students, not for our faculty and not for our staff. When it comes to lifelong learning, we talk the talk and we walk the walk.”

Michelle Igleheart
assistant professor, clinical coordinator
dietary