Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Casual Program Coordinator - Center for Humanistic Inquiry (CHI) position. The Casual Program Coordinator - CHI is a part-time (35 hours per week), fixed-term (24 weeks), casual position with no benefits. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $25.00-27.00 per hour.
The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations.
This position will manage the operations of the CHI and ensures that the center runs smoothly. The Program Coordinator organizes and coordinates CHI events and activities. The position is responsible for administering all CHI finances, onboarding administration, and managing the facility. This position works closely with college faculty and staff, collaborating with offices in areas such as fiscal administration (Shared Services, Controller, etc.) and Human Resources management to achieve the strategic goals of the CHI and the college as a whole. The Program Coordinator reports to the CHI director.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Events
Planning events and coordinating salons, speakers, and conferences
Creating publicity and communications
Administrative
Coordinating a national search for CHI fellows
Providing administrative support to CHI fellows and Advisory Board
Coordinating the Folger Fellows Program
Organizing collaborations with other organizations and departments
Overseeing the use and scheduling of CHI space
Maintaining the website and social media sites
General office management, including managing calendars, maintaining office supplies, etc.
Financial
Performing accounting and budget maintenance for operating budgets and special funds
Processing invoices for payment from operating budgets, special funds, and research accounts
Qualifications:
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
2-4 years of related experience
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and work collaboratively
Proficient in Microsoft Office with ability to learn new software programs
Social media experience or potential to learn
Experience managing websites or potential to learn
Required reference and background checks
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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