Scott Arboretum Summer Intern
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Swarthmore
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The Scott Arboretum Summer Internship offers a unique work experience in a campus arboretum well-suited to an individual interested in a career in ornamental/public horticulture. On-the-job training includes exposure to garden maintenance, plant records and curation, plant propagation, and volunteer interaction. Summer interns rotate with gardening staff affording exposure to all areas of the Scott Arboretum including but not limited to The Dean Bond Rose Garden, gardens of the Cunningham House and Wister Center, Fragrance Garden, Cosby Courtyard, Harry Wood Garden, green roofs, and seasonal container gardening featuring annuals and tropical plants. Other opportunities include: admittance to the Woody Plant Conference, weekly plant walks, lunch with the Director, field excursions to visit area gardens, informational sessions with staff, equipment use demonstration, and creating written and video content for our Garden Seeds blog.
The internship is a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 28 weeks; typically starting in March to May and ending Aug. to Oct. Work hours are 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, with occasional evening and weekend hours depending on events. |
Public Horticulture Intern
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Swarthmore
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The Scott Arboretum Public Horticulture Internship offers a unique opportunity for individuals pursuing a career in public horticulture. The intern will have opportunities to meet and work with a variety of professionals in the Philadelphia region, an area rich in public gardens. Activities include working with gardening staff and volunteers (three mornings/week); special project development and area garden work; participates in summer intern field trips and educational programming at the Scott Arboretum. Travel and professional development support of $6,000 for conferences, travel, and programs based on proposal approvals.
The Public Horticulture Internship is a one-year, limited-term appointment typically starting in May. |
Scott Arboretum Summer Intern
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Swarthmore
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The Scott Arboretum Summer Education Internship offers a unique view into public horticulture education. This role allows for opportunities to learn about and experience programming for adults, youth, and families, communications, interpretation, and membership. Main responsibilities include assisting with the Chester Children’s Chorus Arboretum Summer class, supporting educational programming including tours, trips, workshops, conferences, and developing interpretive materials. The intern will also participate in field excursions to visit area gardens throughout the summer. The internship is a minimum of 10 to maximum of 28 weeks; typically starting in March to May and ending August to October. Work hours are 8:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm, with occasional evening and weekend hours depending on events. |
McCabe Library Access & User Services Specialist (Limited Term)
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Swarthmore
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The Access and User Services Specialist (Limited Term) is a member of the team-based operation of McCabe Library’s Access and User Services (A&US) department responsible for ensuring patron access to library collections, services, and facilities. The Specialist provides excellent customer service through responding to requests, informational queries, and through supervision of student workers. As a member of the department, the Specialist provides input into departmental policies and ensures their implementation.
This temporary position for the Swarthmore College Libraries will work at McCabe Library to assist in the day-to-day operations and customer support for the Libraries. The temporary position will be needed for 35 hours per week, Fri-Tue, during the Spring 2025 semester, and will be the sole staff member on duty Saturdays (all day) and Sundays before 6pm. The work schedule for this position is as follows:
Sun: 10:00am-6:00pm
Mon-Thu: 8:30am-4:30pm on two fixed days of applicant’s choice (other two days off)
Fri: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm |
Post Office Assistant I (Temporary)
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Swarthmore
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The Post Office Assistant I assists with the timely receiving, sorting, logging, and distribution of mail and parcels for students and the College departments. Tasks performed with minimal supervision include preparing mail and packages for internal distribution. This is a temporary position for 1 month during the beginning of the Spring Semester. |
Financial Aid Administrative Coordinator
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Swarthmore
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The Financial Aid Administrative Coordinator provides counseling and assistance to students and families in areas of financing their Swarthmore education (student loans, financial aid, student accounts/tuition payments, student employment). The Financial Aid Administrative Coordinator serves as the first point of contact for office communications – email, phone, and visitation - and student/family engagement. Additionally, this position will be responsible for coordinating the office’s administrative needs.
The position covers three areas, listed in order of frequency annually: Financial Aid Office communications/family support; Financial Aid Office administration; and Student Employment Office assistance. Financial aid and student employment programmatically reside within the Financial Aid Office, and both areas report to the Director of Financial Aid.
The Director of Financial Aid is seeking an Administrative Coordinator who is curious and interested in developing a career in financial aid or student employment. The Administrative Coordinator is a key role on the Financial Aid team and will be exposed to all aspects of the Financial Aid process. This position provides the opportunity to grow knowledge and skills while working directly with students and families. |
Environmental Technician - Part-Time BE (Third Shift)
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Swarthmore
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Under limited supervision, the Environmental Technician maintains the cleanliness levels in campus facilities. |
Environmental Technician (3rd Shift)
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Swarthmore
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Under limited supervision, the Environmental Technician maintains the cleanliness levels in campus facilities. |
Administrative Coordinator
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Swarthmore
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Reporting to the Department Chair, the Administrative Coordinator provides high level administrative support for the Engineering department. Tasks include supporting the chair in the day-to-day running of the department, communication with students, faculty, and others, budget management and preparation, management of purchasing and procurement for the department, providing supply and facilities coordination, maintenance of the website, keeping of the department calendar, as well as mail delivery support for the department. The AC will be asked to record and retain necessary documentation of departmental activities. In addition, the AC will be responsible for supporting the organization of materials for faculty reviews and searches; drafting and preparing confidential correspondence, and documents; and regularly interacting with outside callers and visitors as well as other top-level staff within the College. The hiring of student workers and the supervision of the department’s student worker will also be required. |
Senior Project Manager
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Swarthmore
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Sustainable Capital Planning and Project Management (SCPPM) is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team of planners, project managers, and interior designers. The SCPPM department is responsible for all major and minor construction projects for Swarthmore College.
Reporting to the Director of Sustainable Capital Planning and Project Management (SCPPM), the Senior Project Manager position directs and manages new construction, renovation, user fit out, capital and campus renewal projects ranging in cost up to and often exceeding $5M and occasionally exceeding $50M. Typical assignments will include multiple projects with tight timelines, focused programs, challenging site logistics and fixed budgets. This position represents Swarthmore College to internal and external constituencies including faculty, staff, students, architects, engineers, trade partners, and local government on a variety of issues related to project development and delivery.
The Senior Project Manager provides excellent customer service by actively managing the entire design and construction project including initiation, programming, design, budget, construction and occupancy while providing timely and accurate updates to client representatives regarding project status, budget, and schedule. |
Advancement Program Coordinator
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Swarthmore
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Swarthmore College seeks an Advancement Program Coordinator to join a highly collaborative and motivated team of development and alumni relations professionals at a pivotal time in Swarthmore’s history, as it launches an ambitious $100M campaign to construct a new athletic center and seeks to implement Swarthmore Forward, a strategic plan that emphasizes holistic development of the student, integrating advising and academic excellence with opportunities for personal growth, recreation, civic engagement, and joy.
The Advancement Program Coordinator reports directly to the Assistant Vice President for Capital Giving & Campaigns and serves as a project manager for high-impact fundraising campaign activity. This includes a wide range of high-level support including writing, reporting, project planning, campaign budget and resource oversight, event and committee coordination, and related tasks. The Advancement Program Coordinator will provide organizational support for campaign committees and other leadership councils, prepare briefings for meetings and events, and assist with select donor communications and events. |
Costume Assistant
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Swarthmore
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The Costume Assistant for Dance has responsibility for oversight and management of all support for performances produced by the Dance Department, including the 2-3 annual dance concerts, any standalone senior projects, 3 Minutes Max, and the 2 annual Dance Lab showings. This includes working with Dance faculty and students to provide costume and staffing support for productions. Duties include: costume construction, shopping for costumes, alterations, repairs as needed, and cleaning and maintenance of costumes following each production.
The Costume Assistant for Dance position requires clarity and commitment to the mission of the Dance Department and the College, and to the support of students and faculty in this work. Specifically, this requires a balancing of educational and professional artistic standards of excellence and clarity about the distinctions and the overlapping practices of academic and professional performing arts settings.
The position schedule includes regular office hours, and requires schedule flexibility in order to meet the needs of the program for academic and performance activities in the evenings and weekends. The position is half-time, 9 months, September 1 through May 31. We are anticipating a January 2025 start for this role. |
Community Resource Officer Patrol/Communications
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Swarthmore
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The Department of Public Safety is currently accepting applications for the position of Community Resource Officer (CRO) Patrol/Communication. The CRO Patrol/Communication is essential to the success of our community caretaking model and community engagement role. They are responsible for responding to routine and emergency calls for service, conducting initial and follow up investigations as appropriate, responding to medical incidents and both fire and intrusion alarms. They are also responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the multi-faceted Swarthmore College Communication Center. The position maintains control of incoming telephone calls while providing direction for outgoing calls that are not direct dial accessible. The Officer courteously provides information and assistance by telephone, radio or in person to faculty, staff, students, and visitors. The dispatch of internal communications, monitoring of CCTV, Access Control and both fire and intrusion alarms, as well as key control of organizations’ keys are all integral functions of the position. Coordination of communication or responding to incidents under demanding emergency conditions is an essential skill. Performs other duties as assigned. |
IT Support Specialist (ITSM Experience)
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Swarthmore
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The IT Support Specialist is a client-focused role dedicated to providing technology support to faculty, staff, and students, following ITIL best practices. As part of the Help Desk team, the IT Support Specialist is responsible for triaging, troubleshooting, and tracking endpoint computing issues and service requests to ensure timely resolution. Key responsibilities include supporting collaboration, maintaining technical documentation, conducting trend analysis, and fulfilling service requests. This role also brings some expertise in configuring ITSM solutions, particularly supporting the college’s ITSM tool, Freshservice. |
IT Support Specialist (Endpoint Systems Experience)
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Swarthmore
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The IT Support Specialist is a client-focused role dedicated to providing technology support to faculty, staff, and students, following ITIL best practices. As part of the Help Desk team, the IT Support Specialist is responsible for triaging, troubleshooting, and tracking endpoint computing issues and service requests to ensure timely resolution. Key responsibilities include supporting collaboration, maintaining technical documentation, conducting trend analysis, and fulfilling service requests. This role also brings expertise in Endpoint Systems configuration and Hardware support. |
Food & Service Associate
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Swarthmore
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As a member of the Dining Services department, the Food & Service Associate will work in any of the following stations depending on the schedule or need of the department: Barista, Beverages, Pizza, Salad Bar, Runner, or Server. Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, having a passion for food, enjoying being part of an energetic team and the opportunity to make a difference in the student’s dining experience on Swarthmore’s campus. |
Postdoctoral Researcher
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Swarthmore
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The Smith Materials lab is seeking a highly motivated researcher with a PhD in materials science, physics, applied physics, mechanical engineering, or closely related field. This DOE-funded position is for a research project aimed at investigating dynamics in glass-forming liquids. Ongoing projects study a variety of glasses including metallic, oxide, molecular, and chalcogenide glasses. Neutron scattering experiments, with a focus on quasielastic and inelastic measurements, are performed at national user facilities, particularly the Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The postdoctoral fellow will be encouraged to lead the project, collaborate with the PI and undergraduate students on high-impact publications, and present at key conferences in the field. Applicants with strong experimental skills and experience in neutron or X-ray scattering are especially encouraged to apply.
The Smith Materials Lab is an interdisciplinary group of undergraduate students and research staff that thrives on teamwork and welcomes diverse candidates to join us. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a keen interest in developing leadership and mentoring skills. The successful candidate will work closely with undergraduate students at Swarthmore College. Therefore, demonstrated teamwork ability and experience in mentoring is required.
The position provides plenty of opportunities to interact with faculty, postdocs, and undergraduate students in other departments at Swarthmore College and with national and international collaborators.
This is a limited-term position and is renewed on an annual basis. |
Research Compliance Manager
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Swarthmore
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The Office of Research Integrity and Engagement invites applications for a part-time (17.5 hours per week), hybrid, benefits eligible,12-month position for a Research Compliance Manager. This position will report to the Director of the ORIE and support the office in process implementations and administration of research supported by the Institutional Review Board (IRB), the Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC).
In addition, the Research Compliance Manager may be asked to collaborate in
development of educational resources and programs related to the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Conflicts of Interest (COI) and Exports Controls, contribute to maintenance of ORIE’s website, and participate in service work for the College. |
Swarthmore Dining (Part-Time) - Multiple Openings
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Swarthmore
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Swarthmore Dining is currently accepting applications for various Part-Time Positions. We continually hire Customer Service, Food & Service, and Utility Associates. All dining positions start at a minimum of $18.50 an hour. |
Per Diem Athletic Trainer for Club Sports
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Swarthmore
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Provides preventive, rehabilitative, and emergency medical care to club sports teams. Provides on-site pre-practice and pre-event preparation for club sports teams. Approximately 2 to 3 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with some weekend coverage; September through December/February through May. |