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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.

 

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.

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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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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 to educating future principled leaders.

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Advance Your Career with Purpose and Impact

Explore opportunities to grow in a mission-driven environment at The Citadel—ranked the South’s top public college. Join a dedicated team where honor, duty and respect guide our work in shaping principled leaders for a stronger future.

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Faculty & Staff News

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Why we serve: Chief Peña on life, leadership and legacy
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Citadel professor to serve as next Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Defense
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The Citadel recognized as Top 10 Military Friendly employer for 2026
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Citadel President to retire, culminating a 50-year career in public service
SoCon recognizes Annetta, Leonard as all-conference faculty and staff honorees
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Citadel dean named to South Carolina Humanities board of directors