Office of People, Success and Opportunity
The Office of People, Success and Opportunity is your resource for employment services, benefits, compensation and employee relations. Whatever your job, title or responsibilities within the campus community, every employee plays a vital role to the success of SMWC and its mission.
Employment at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) is a coeducational, Catholic liberal arts college located approximately 75 miles west of Indianapolis, in Saint Mary of the Woods, IN. Founded in 1840 by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and the Sisters of Providence, SMWC has a longstanding reputation for individualized instruction in residential and online, undergraduate and graduate programs. Nominated for the National Register of Historic Places, the 67-acre campus provides a beautiful backdrop for personal enrichment and academic excellence.
At SMWC, you can experience the caring, respectful and talented college community that fosters a sense of belonging. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of employee/family educational benefits, a wellness program and fitness facility, college/community volunteer programs, arts and cultural activities, and more. The location provides opportunities to explore local and state natural, recreational and historic sites or enjoy top cultural entertainment and sporting venues in five major U.S. cities, within a few hours of campus – Cincinnati, Chicago, Indianapolis, Louisville and St. Louis.
We believe that belonging and engagement, as multifaceted and valuable qualities, broaden and deepen the educational and personal experience in preparation for real-world challenges. Toward this end, we encourage and promote dialogue and engagement as citizens in an increasingly complex, multicultural, and pluralistic society. Living out our commitment to social justice, we intentionally increase our awareness, knowledge, and understanding through academic pursuits, genuine conversations, and belonging programs. In doing so, we actively uphold human dignity.
Mission and Values
The mission of the Office of People, Success, and Opportunity is to cultivate a culture where every individual feels seen, valued, and empowered to thrive through inclusive practices, equitable opportunities and community-driven engagement.
Core Values
- Belonging – Everyone matters.
- Collaboration – Working together for impact.
- Transparency – Open and honest communication.
- Innovation – Evolving with purpose.
The Office of People, Success, and Opportunity provides support to the College’s mission, values, visions, and objectives by administering a wide range of human resource services that:
- Provide employees with educational opportunities for lifelong learning to enhance employee’s personal and professional growth.
- To help recruit, retain and develop a highly competent, diverse workforce that supports the mission, vision and values of SMWC.
- Provide services to a diverse group of employees including our students.
- Treat everyone with empathy, understanding, dignity, and create an environment of openness, trust and respect.
- Strive to exhibit the vision and values of the College in day-to-day activities.
- Provide support for faculty and staff concerning decisions that affect them.
- Provide professional guidance to college administrators, faculty, and staff to promote, recruit, and retain qualified employees.
- Create and maintain an environment that supports, develops and cares for the well-being of the employees.
