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About The Citadel

Join a Mission That Matters

   

 

A Close-Knit Community Driven by Pride and Purpose

Be part of a close-knit, mission-driven community where trust, pride and purpose define our culture. At The Citadel, you’ll help shape principled leaders while living in the vibrant city of Charleston—rich in history, culture and opportunity.

 

Top Military-Friendly Employer

The Citadel offers Veteran Preference for qualifying veterans. 

The Citadel is proud to be recognized as a Top Military Friendly Employer and reflecting our commitment to recruiting, supporting and retaining veterans, military spouses, reservists and transitioning service members. 

Employing Our Veterans

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Pride, Trust and Relationships

Our employees feel a deep sense of pride working at The Citadel. When asked what keeps them here, our most-tenured team members point to the strong sense of community, trust and lasting relationships that define our workplace culture.

 

Live and Work in Charleston

The Citadel’s campus will offer the ideal lifestyle in the bustling city of Charleston. Charleston is big enough to support a vibrant cultural life – huge concerts and small clubs, dance troupes and opera, historic sites and professional sports – and small enough for faculty and staff to feel right at home from their very first day.

Visiting Charleston

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Developing Principled Leaders

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.

Learn More About The Student Experience

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Rewarding Those Who Shape the Next Generation

At The Citadel, we invest in those who invest in our mission. From tuition waivers and summer schedules to robust health benefits and recognition programs, we reward employees for their dedication.

Explore Our Benefits Package

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Advance Your Career with Purpose and Impact

Explore opportunities at The Citadel, the South’s top public college. Join a dedicated team where our values guide our work in shaping principled leaders and citizen soldiers for a stronger future.

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Learning how to lead under pressure and in a crisis: New $250K federal grant expands wargaming at The Citadel