Please Note: ɬÀï·¬’s Human Resources office will be participating in the college’s Summer Compressed Workweek, taking place Monday, May 6, 2024, through Friday, August 9, 2024. This means the HR office can be reached during the hours of 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. Our office will be closed Friday through Sunday during this timeframe. The regular five-day workweek schedule will resume on Monday, August 12, 2024.
Working at ɬÀï·¬
When you join our community, you choose to be a part of something different.
Why People Choose to Work for ɬÀï·¬
Our reputation for developing principled leaders who are prepared to succeed in whatever endeavor they choose is made possible by a strong community of dedicated employees. Our employees believe in our mission and are driven to be part of something bigger than themselves.
Our employees feel a sense of pride working for ɬÀï·¬. Since 1842, we’ve had incredible employees leave their mark on our college. When our most tenured employees are asked what keeps them at ɬÀï·¬, they tell us it’s their co-workers and the community feel of our culture. Trust and relationships can be the most difficult elements to build within an organization. Yet, at ɬÀï·¬, they are our best qualities. Join us as we work on a mission to educate and prepare the next generation of principled leaders.
An Inside Look
Consistently ranked the (dating back to 2010), ɬÀï·¬ delivers exceptional results. Grounded in our values of Honor, Duty, and Respect, we aim to educate and prepare our graduates to become principled leaders in all walks of life. Take a look inside our practices to see how we recruit and retain the best.
Citadel Employee Appreciation & Recognition
At ɬÀï·¬, you’ll find yourself around exceptional co-workers. Each year, we make an effort to reward our committed community by hosting multiple events to showcase their importance.
Annual Employee Appreciation Day
Each year, ɬÀï·¬ hosts employees at the Citadel Beach Club on Isle of Palms. This event offers our employees a chance to enjoy a day at the beach, complete with a food truck. During the event, we announce our Employee of the Year and Team of the Year awards. The Employee of the Year earns a one-time $1,500 stipend and designated reserved parking space on campus.
Bi-Annual Presidential Awards
Each semester, The President of ɬÀï·¬ recognizes staff who go above and beyond the call of duty by presenting Presidential Awards. All Presidential Award Winners (PAW) will receive a $500 bonus. The Presidential Award Winner (PAW) recognition program awards employees in the following areas:
Spirit of ɬÀï·¬
Employees nominated for this award should:
- Exemplify the spirit of ɬÀï·¬ in all interactions on campus and with external customers.
- Have a direct impact on achieving excellence in the education and development of principled leaders.
- Show principled leadership in their employment with ɬÀï·¬ and with volunteerism on or off campus.
ɬÀ﷬’s Excellence in Customer Service
Employees nominated for this award should:
- Represent ɬÀ﷬’s core values of honor, duty, and respect, serving others before self.
- Exemplify honesty, integrity, and respect in their approach with Citadel internal and external customers.
- Uphold the Citadel’s core values and are the front line for our mission of achieving excellence in the education and development of principled leaders.
ɬÀ﷬’s Rising Star
Employees nominated for this award should:
- Be in their first two years of employment with ɬÀï·¬
- Demonstrate to their supervisors, co-workers, and other faculty and staff that they exemplify the core values of honor, duty, and respect in all interactions on campus.
- Create or implement a new procedure or suggestion that resulted in personnel, budget, or office efficiencies.
Human Resources Mission
ɬÀï·¬ Human Resources Office will deliver the highest quality of customer service and seek to provide solutions in support of ɬÀ﷬’s vision of achieving excellence in the education and development of principled leaders.
We will achieve our mission by:
- Promoting and recruiting the best-qualified people, recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the workplace.
- Ensuring employees are given the tools, training, and motivation to operate most efficiently and effectively.
- Providing a competitive salary and benefits package and developing the full potential of our workforce by providing training and development for career enhancement.
- Providing a work atmosphere that is safe, healthy, and secure.
- Establishing, administering, and effectively communicating sound policies, rules, and practices that treat employees with dignity and equality while maintaining company compliance with employment laws and regulations.
Meet Your Human Resources Community
Leah Schonfeld: As Chief Human Resources Officer for ɬÀï·¬, Leah uses her experience and subject matter expertise to set the strategic vision for HR-related matters.
Wesley Sams: As Deputy Director of HR and Classification/Compensation Manager for ɬÀï·¬, Wesley contributes to its organizational structure by benchmarking against relevant organizations and local markets.
Dana Richardson: As the Benefits Manager for ɬÀï·¬, Dana leads our competitive benefits offering while offering to consult with employees on their benefit options.
Angie Rochester: Serving as ɬÀï·¬’s Employment Manager, Angie oversees all recruiting and hiring efforts for the college.
Zach Stinebaugh: As the Human Resources Analyst for ɬÀï·¬, Zach supports others within the HR department by offering relevant data and process improvement solutions.
Catherine Kosior: Serving as ɬÀï·¬’s Assistant Employment Manager, Catherine leads support for various roles on the HR team, focused on creating an optimal employment experience for ɬÀï·¬’s faculty and staff. She serves as the lead employment manager for non-FTE positions.
Melantha Ardrey: As the Employee Relations Manager for ɬÀï·¬, Melantha advocates supporting employees and their supervisors in an effort to maintain a positive organizational culture.
The Human Resources Office can be reached by phone at (843) 953-6922