Jobs at Grinnell College

Lead cross-functional strategic and operational initiatives for the Business Office. Develop project roadmaps, metrics, and dashboards; support system implementations and process improvements; prepare executive communications and reports; liaise with senior leadership, trustees, and departments to align priorities and drive measurable outcomes.

Coordinate and manage CTL programs and events (workshops, orientations, visiting scholars), handle budgeting, scheduling, contracts, logistics, and stakeholder communication. Partner with the CTL Director, build relationships across campus, manage priorities, and integrate risk management to ensure high-quality program delivery.

Provide individualized and group career coaching to STEM students and recent graduates, develop and lead Technology & Data and Science, Engineering & Sustainability career communities, build faculty and employer partnerships, create resources and programming, manage budgets, engage alumni and donors, and use labor market data to inform initiatives. Role requires local/regional travel and occasional evening/weekend work.

The Director of Business & Finance Career Community advises students, oversees career programs, builds partnerships, and tracks program impact at Grinnell College.

Lead enterprise-wide technology and business transformation projects, partnering with executive sponsors and cross-functional teams. Manage project plans, schedules, risks, communications, governance, and portfolios; support accreditation and ERP/software implementations; mentor colleagues, deliver training, maintain PMO metrics and dashboards, and drive organizational change to achieve institutional outcomes.

Coordinate day-to-day administration of academic success programs, manage student records and academic success technology (Salesforce Advisor Link), serve as primary contact for students/faculty, recruit and supervise peer educators, provide administrative and financial support, and contribute to continuous program improvement.

Support the Grinnell Outdoor Recreation Program by managing climbing wall and equipment rental operations, inspecting gear, assisting and co-leading off-campus adventure trips, supporting student trip leaders with logistics, and training student employees. Work includes nights, weekends, and up to 30% travel during the academic year.

Provide administrative, logistical, and financial support for science office operations and faculty, including event coordination, faculty recruitment assistance, travel and budget processing, basic classroom tech and course reserve support, and adherence to document accessibility best practices. Serve as liaison among faculty, candidates, committees, and campus partners.

The Greenhouse Manager oversees plant care and greenhouse maintenance, supports student research, and manages curriculum-related plant specimens and facilities.

The Program Coordinator manages fellowships and grants, coordinates events, oversees application systems, and supports donor relations while ensuring office logistics and communication.

Advise students and recent graduates on careers in arts, media, and communications through one-on-one and group advising; design and run workshops, events, and off-campus site visits; cultivate relationships with alumni, employers, and faculty; manage program materials, website, budget, and outcome tracking; and support graduate-school application preparation and employer engagement.