Princeton staff members volunteer at a local pantry.

Our Staff

Supporting a Common Mission

Every staff member plays an important role in Princeton’s mission of excellence in research and teaching. Limitless opportunities exist to make an impact bigger than oneself.

Staff Profiles

Rochelle Calhoun
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Rochelle Calhoun, vice president for campus life, helps create a supportive and engaging environment for students through her oversight of Athletics, Campus Recreation, Career Services, the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students, the Office of Religious Life, the Pace Center for Civic Engagement and University Health Services.

Mohamed Ela
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Mohamed Ela, director of procurement services, Office of Finance and Treasury, ensures that students, faculty and staff have an efficient and effective means of buying and paying for goods and services, reimbursing guests, and supporting the University's travel needs.

Carol Oberto
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Carol Oberto, manager for the Stanley J. Seeger '52 Center for Hellenic Studies, oversees strategic direction for operations. She recently traveled to Greece for the opening of the Princeton University Athens Center for Research and Hellenic Studies — one of her "most rewarding experiences."

Penna Rose
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Penna Rose, director of Chapel Music, for 25 years has been leading Chapel Music and the Chapel Choir while providing a nurturing environment for students.

Al Chiarello
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Al Chiarello is head janitor at Building Services. "One of the reasons I took this job was for the tuition reimbursement program. This job is very important to me. There's always the possibility, if my kids are smart enough, and I think they may be, that maybe Princeton could be an avenue for them."

Julia Davila
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Julia Davila is security supervisor in the Department of Public Safety, and has worked at the Princeton University Art Museum for more than 25 years. "I feel like I've had an art history class four times over."

Facts & Figures

  • 7,000

    Benefits-eligible employees

  • 27

    Faculty and staff Nobel Prize winners

Staff in the News

Letter from Provost Deborah Prentice in response to Title IX reports .

In an open letter to the campus community, Provost Deborah Prentice underscored the University’s commitment to supporting all members of the Princeton community: “Our shared goal is to ensure that Princeton remains a safe and welcoming place where all of our community members can thrive. Meeting that commitment requires us to make improvements when and where we can, and to learn from our past practices and the best practices of others.” 

Workers installing University motto medallion outside Nassau Hall

Staff Community

Explore the wide range of opportunities available to Princeton employees at work and beyond.

Food service storekeeper Odman Jean Denis standing in between two racks of bread

Work at Princeton

Every employee has the opportunity to make an impact supporting our mission of teaching and research.