Academic Director for Women, Gender & Representation

If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at recruiting-u@smith.edu .

College Relations Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION(S):

Provide year-round administration and coordination to the Precollege Program - Women, Gender and Representation (WGR). Create an academically rounded program through diverse course offerings and extra-curricular activities. Teach one course during the program. Provide oversight on-campus when the program runs during the months of June, July, and August.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Year-round:

• Teach one course during the summer program.
  
  
• Act as liaison for year-round Crash Course offering, when applicable.
  
  
• Recruit and identify faculty to teach for the program.
  
  
• Support faculty/program instructors both year-round and during the program.
  
  
• Ensure course offerings are designed for high school students.
  
  
• Write descriptions for marketing materials and website.
  
  
• Review application admission files during application season.
  
  
• Interview Classroom Assistants and send out offer letters with the Program Director.
  
  
• Use clear, ongoing communication with Instructors and Classroom Assistants.
  
  
• Oversee and coordinate the academic training for Classroom Assistants.
  
  
• Serve as point-person to connect faculty to resources, including tech support during the program.
  
  
• Help with classroom assignment administration.
  
  
• Communicate with parents and high school students/participants about academic questions and concerns.
  
  

During the program:

• Be on campus when the program is running Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm.
  
  
• Attend lunch during the day to connect with students and instructors.
  
  
• Meet with Director and Residential Manager about students’ residential and classroom issues.
  
  
• Substitute for instructors and Classroom Assistants, when needed.
  
  
• Drive campus vehicles for program field trips, when applicable.
  
  
• V isit classrooms once per session; talk with undergraduate interns after each visit.
  
  
• Attend presentations and dress rehearsals.
  
  
• Organize and attend talks, evening presentations and field trips.
  
  
• Organize course evaluation administration.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Master’s degree and 5+ years of experience teaching high school or college-level classes. Administrative experience required.

Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position . You may combine your resume and cover letter into a single file or attach multiple files to your application, but BE SURE you have provided all attachments BEFORE SUBMITTING your application. You will NOT be able to attach additional files after you have hit the Submit button.

Review of applications will begin

November 8, 2021

Compensation Grade:

Grade X Exempt

Position Type:

Regular

About Smith College

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

Smith College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.