Jobs at Amherst College

Serve as first point of contact for dining patrons, verifying meal plans and granting access using Atrium/Agilysys, tracking guest counts, providing courteous customer service, supporting dining room flow and upkeep, following food safety and allergen protocols, resolving or escalating access and meal-plan issues, and working flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Provide direct administrative support to the Provost and the Office of the Provost, including calendar management, meeting coordination, correspondence and document preparation, phone and email triage, event support, travel arrangements, vendor and purchasing tasks, web content updates, and other office operations. Maintain confidentiality, multitask, and assist with special projects and searches as assigned.

Lead and supervise Advancement gift and biographical data operations, ensuring accurate gift processing and constituent records in the CRM. Oversee data quality projects, develop and enforce data policies and governance, coordinate cross-campus data-sharing, and partner on automation and reporting initiatives. Manage staff, support professional development, and provide coverage coordination for reception and event needs.

Support lead instructors in Japanese language courses by assisting with classroom activities, grading, office hours, student engagement, LMS course management, event support, and occasional supervision of student workers and visitors.

Lead Advancement communications strategy, editorial direction, and project management to strengthen alumni and donor engagement. Manage a communications team, develop integrated multi-channel campaigns, ensure brand alignment, measure performance, and lead cross-functional initiatives supporting fundraising and institutional priorities. Regular on-campus presence and occasional evening/weekend support required.

Coordinate alumni and donor engagement operations, managing logistics, data integrity, budgets, event registration, and workflows. Support cross-functional collaboration, supervise student workers, and provide administrative and financial coordination for Reunion, Homecoming, presidential events, and regional/affinity programs.

Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Investment Office: manage calendars, travel, expenses, onboarding, and visitor relations; retrieve and organize reports in CRM and data systems; monitor shared inbox; offer first-level technical support; prepare presentations and reports using PowerPoint and Excel; manage vendors, supplies, and invoices; identify process improvements and evaluate technology/AI tools.

The Senior Major Gift Officer manages a portfolio of alumni donors, securing six- and seven-figure gifts through tailored engagement strategies and collaboration with college initiatives. They work with diverse teams, utilizing data to meet fundraising goals while engaging in frequent travel and events.

The Media and AV Technology Coordinator supports AV needs for events at Amherst College, managing technology operations and equipment maintenance while ensuring high-quality technical support for campus events.

The Coordinator for Development supports fundraising efforts through project management, data management, and administrative roles, helping fundraisers enhance productivity.

The Associate Director for Analytics will lead data reporting, synthesis, and analysis projects, coordinate surveys, and support decision-making through effective data communication and visualizations.

The Associate Director manages alumni engagement through regional and special-interest communities, coordinating programs, events, and philanthropy efforts, while promoting diversity and collaboration across teams.

The Assistant Director of Advancement Communications develops and manages alumni communications content, fostering engagement through storytelling, visual media, and social media strategy.

The Associate Director manages alumni engagement, coordinates events and volunteer support, and executes fundraising strategies to strengthen class participation and giving at Amherst College.

The Business Manager oversees administrative functions in Dining Services, ensuring operational efficiency, payroll compliance, workforce administration, and strategic initiatives, while providing leadership to staff.

The Director leads communications for Admission & Financial Aid, developing marketing strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring diverse messaging that promotes the college's mission and values.

The Post-Doctoral Research Assistant will execute lab-based chemistry research, analyze data, contribute to research publications, and train undergraduate students.