Job Description

ABOUT STUDENT AFFAIRS AND RESOURCES (StAR)

The office Student Affairs and Resources (StAR) includes most extracurricular student-facing functions of the College (Dean of the College, Residential Life; Health and Wellness; Student Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access; International Programs; Academic Advising and Support; Disability Services; the Library, and Post-Graduate Planning). In particular, The Olin College Library is the cultural heart of Olin’s campus, offering space, programming, and leisure opportunities to support student development of social consciousness, creativity, and self-awareness. The StAR team works together to coordinate student support, opportunities, programming, and a gateway to explorations of engineering and a much wider world.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) supports student success and community engagement through creative literacy programming and activities that reflect Olin College’s unique learning culture. The CEC takes an active role in creatively supporting students in their academic and personal exploration and development. This position resides in Olin’s Library and collaborates with the Office of Student Affairs and Resources and engages student-led groups to explore the concepts of community building, participatory design, and making. The individual in this position is responsible for co-managing Olin’s Library of Things/makerspace equipment and utilizing those resources to generate programming with an emphasis on creative literacy. Additionally, this position is charged with fostering a culture of community stewardship for our special equipment, resources, and student spaces. The CEC should bring their own interests and passion for creative learning and for thinking “outside the box” when it comes to student programming.

This is a part-time position scheduled for 20 hours per week ending on June 30, 2023.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Plans, schedules, and implements programming activities including creating and coordinating programs and events, designing marketing materials, and collaborating with Olin student groups and colleagues
• Works with the StAR team to engage with and empower student groups
• Engages with first-year experience programming including Orientation and the Olin First Year Introduction (OFYI) course
• Co-manages the Library of Things (cameras, A/V gear, board games, etc.) and makerspace equipment (sewing machines, screen printer, vinyl cutters, etc.), including maintaining and ordering supplies and reinforcing a culture of community stewardship
• Utilizes the above specialized resources and other unique Olin offerings, such as the Shops, to foster creative, participatory programming and explorations of a wider world
• In collaboration with the Library Director and Community Services Librarian, supports and co-supervises a group of student leaders with expert knowledge of specialized library equipment
• Represents the StAR and the Library at events and committee meetings as needed

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Minimum Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent
• One to three years of experience in an academic setting, makerspace, or similar environment
• Service-oriented mindset with a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
• Experience with and passion for fabrication or media production (screen printing, sewing, fiber arts, 3D printing, A/V production, etc.)
• Enthusiasm for building meaningful relationships with a very engaged undergraduate population
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Ability to regularly lift to 30 lbs.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with and enthusiasm for participatory design
• Experience managing websites, social media channels, and/or newsletters for other organizations
  

Company Description

Olin College of Engineering seeks employees who are passionate about working collaboratively within and outside of the Olin community to support the College’s mission and vision for the future. At Olin, we are educating the next generation of engineering innovators and shifting the definition of engineering. Not only do our students ask, “Who are we designing this for, and what are their values?” They also ask questions about the impact of their work on society.

As Olin evolves under the leadership of our president, Dr. Gilda Barabino, we seek to become a more diverse and aware community, a place where everyone is a learner and where everyone is an educator. Olin will become a place where experimentation—including making and learning from mistakes—will be embraced across the institution, not just in the classroom. Collaboration is key to Olin’s curriculum and culture, and we will work intentionally to reinforce the values and culture to which we aspire. We are a community that thrives on being together; we value trust. The College supports teams to collaboratively decide how they can best do their work, and display a commitment to the community, all while providing individuals with overall work-life flexibility.

Olin College is situated on 75 acres in Needham, Massachusetts. We are approximately ten miles from Boston, one mile from the MBTA Commuter Rail train station, and approximately four miles from the Woodland Station for the MBTA Green Line. We have plenty of free parking on campus. You can find more details on our Visiting Campus page.

Take a Virtual Campus Tour: From the moment you step on campus at Olin, you feel a buzz of energy and activity—and once you experience it, you want to be a part of it.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace: Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

At Olin College we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about a role and have relevant experience, but your work history doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we'd nevertheless encourage you to apply.

Olin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We especially welcome applications from candidates belonging to groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education, including women, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA people, and people with disabilities. Employees of the College who have a disability are welcome to request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at HR@olin.edu.