Late Night Coordinator

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 Late Night Coordinator position. The Late Night Coordinator is a full-time, year-round position. The expected range for this position is $23.00-26.00 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. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information. The Late Night Coordinator provides evening and late-night oversight of the Student Center, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and vibrant environment for students and campus guests. This position works with a team of student employees, manages building operations during non-traditional hours, supports late-night programming, and fosters community engagement in alignment with the mission of the Office of Student Life. The Late Night Coordinator communicates and interacts with both internal and external constituents. Internal communication includes advisement and dissemination of important policies and procedures regarding the event planning process, in addition to serving as a liaison between student event hosts and essential campus partners, including but not limited to Amherst College Police Department, Special Services, Environmental Health and Safety, among others. Reviews, negotiates, and executes contracts with outside vendors. Summary of Duties and Responsibilities Building Operations & Oversight: ● Serve as the primary professional staff member on duty in the Student Center during evening and weekend hours. ● Ensure that the facility remains safe, secure, and operational throughout the night, addressing any incidents or emergencies in coordination with campus partners ● Oversee building access, room setups, and closing procedures. ● Monitor and report maintenance or custodial needs. ● Enforce campus policies and procedures with professionalism and consistency. ● Coordinate student workers to assist in support needs in the Student Center, Powerhouse, and Ford Hall event venues, and the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership ● Provides support to student staff in regards to some EMS scheduling needs and operational needs of the Student Center Event and Program Development: ● Advises and supports the programming within Student Engagement and Leadership, primarily focused on evening and late-night programming ● Coordinates marketing, advertising material, and social media for Student Engagement and Leadership programs ● Builds partnerships and collaborations across departments to provide campus-wide programs and events designed to build community and foster student engagement on campus sponsored by Student Engagement and Leadership. Qualifications: Required Bachelor’s Degree 1-3 years of experience in student affairs/activities In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, 5-6 years of related experience Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google programs, and the ability to learn new software programs Understanding of academic priorities, the educational mission of institutions, and ways in which student activities, programs, and functions can promote student engagement, advance student learning, and contribute to achieving desired learning goals Time-management, organizational, verbal, and written communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to be resourceful and solve problems creatively Experience in managing event and program budgets Evidence-based commitment to supporting a diverse student community. Commitment to fostering inclusive communities through leadership and programming. Successful completion of required reference and background checks, including CORI check 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. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request. 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. Welcome to Amherst College! We are excited to share our current openings. You are invited to explore the opportunities available and we encourage you to apply for those that are aligned with your skills and experience. Thank you again for your interest in Amherst College Amherst College, one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, is located in Amherst, Massachusetts—a town of about 35,000 residents in the western part of the state. The college community includes around 1,800 students from 48 states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and 54 countries around the world, along with about 1,000 staff and faculty members. The scenic 1,000-acre campus features a 500-acre wildlife sanctuary and the Book and Plow Farm; three museums: Emily Dickinson Museum, Beneski Museum of Natural History , and Mead Art Museum; and multiple educational and cultural venues and resources through the Five College Consortium. Amherst College is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or the administration of its programs and activities based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Amherst College complies with all relevant state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. If you have any related inquiries, please contact the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, Amherst College, P.O. Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01002-5000. 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. Amherst College's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@amherst.edu. Click here for information about Title IX at Amherst. Inquiries may be directed to: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator Amherst College 79 S Pleasant Street Suite 120 Amherst, MA 01002 crtixoffice@amherst.edu Amherst.edu/offices/title-ix