Program Coordinator (Casual Position)

Program Coordinator (Casual Position)

Amherst Campus

Part Time

JR6470

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 Program Coordinator position. The Program Coordinator is a part-time, casual position with no benefits. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is : $22.00-25.00 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.

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Humanistic Inquiry (CHI), the casual program coordinator will oversee all aspects of the logistical preparations and implementation of initiatives related to the Mellon Foundation-funded project, The American Index of Academic Freedom. Duties will include logistical preparation around travel, conference preparation, and general organization oversight of the various initiatives related to the project. The two primary initiatives for which the program coordinator will need to oversee are two convenings to be held in January and March 2026. The Program Coordinator must be available for the duration of both weekend events of the CHI and the college at large.

Summary of Responsibilities :

• Coordinate venue booking, catering, equipment, and accessibility needs
• Develop and maintain event timelines, conference schedules, and task deadlines
• Work with vendors and college partners to assist with event promotions, social media content, and registration outreach
• Oversee event setup, registration, troubleshooting, and wrap-up on the day of the events

Qualifications : Required

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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

To apply, visit https : / / amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com / en-US / Amherst_Jobs / job / Amherst-Campus / Program-Coordinator Casual-Position-_JR6470

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