The Environmental Studies Program at Wellesley College invites applications for a Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator will work closely with faculty and students to strengthen the programs extracurricular activities and ties to the community in ways that enhance the academic curriculum. The person in this position will create experiential opportunities to complement ES courses, facilitate student research and internship opportunities, and coordinate extracurricular programming. Other responsibilities will include building relationships with area institutions, representing the program at conferences, and helping to identify and apply for additional funding for resources for the program. In addition to bringing enthusiasm for the programs broader goals, the person in this position will also be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the ES program, including budgeting, scheduling and organizing events and meetings, overseeing student assistants, and performing other administrative tasks, working directly with the Program director. We are seeking an individual with a vision for environmental studies in the liberal arts context to join our expanding program. Schedule: full-time, 11 month per year, 4-year term position that may be extended pending future funding. Starting salary $53,000.
Applicants should have an advanced degree in environmental studies or a related field, or equivalent experience. Experience in a liberal arts college environment is beneficial. Successful candidates need to be able to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment. If interested, send 2 to 3 page letter of application, resume, and a list of references (with contact information) to. Please apply online using the following link: https://career.wellesley.edu. If electronic application is not possible, please send materials to: Human Resources Office, Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481. Review of applications will begin on June 20th and will continue until the position is filled. For more information about the program, please see www.wellesley.edu/EnvironmentalStudies/. Wellesley College is an EO/AA educational institution and employer. The College is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they will contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.
