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Programming Assistant, part-time

Posting Number C00391JP

Department Inclusion and Diversity

Job Summary

The Program Manager will collaborate with the Director of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion Programs to plan and execute initiatives that foster an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Responsibilities include program development, research, planning, outreach, and facilitation. The role requires flexibility to work during evenings and weekends as needed. Programs will include community conversations to provide opportunities for folks to connect and talk with each other, workshops, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Program Development: Assist in creating and hosting programs for students and the broader campus community. This includes conducting research, planning events, performing outreach, and facilitating/co-facilitating programs.

Administrative Support: Provide administrative assistance such as event scheduling and campus communications, to the Director of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Education/Skills Requirements

+ Minimum: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

+ Preferred: Associate’s degree or higher.

+ Skills: Proficiency in necessary equipment and computer skills such as Microsoft Office and Outlook.

+ Demonstrated initiative, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to interact professionally with campus partners.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

+ Experience in community building and promoting inclusion.

+ Familiarity and comfort working with diverse groups.

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

+ Experience working in a higher education setting, non-profit or other educational programs.

Standard Work Days and Hours

This is a casual, part-time, non-benefit eligible position working less than 19 hours/week. Standard administrative hours are 8:30am – 5:00pm. Weekly schedule may vary.

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

Employment Category Casual

Benefits Eligible No

Pay Type Hourly

Background Check Package Requirements Support Staff

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No

Posting Date 05/09/2025

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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