Late Night Coordinator

Amherst•Amherst, MA

1d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Amherst College invites applications for the Late Night Coordinator position. This is a full-time, year-round position with an expected hourly range of $23.00-$26.00. The salary offered will vary based on relevant education, training, experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package. The Late Night Coordinator is responsible for the evening and late-night oversight of the Student Center, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and vibrant environment for students and campus guests. This role involves working with a team of student employees, managing building operations during non-traditional hours, supporting late-night programming, and fostering community engagement in alignment with the mission of the Office of Student Life. The position requires communication and interaction with both internal and external constituents, including advising on event planning processes, serving as a liaison between student event hosts and campus partners (Amherst College Police Department, Special Services, Environmental Health and Safety), and reviewing, negotiating, and executing contracts with outside vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
1-3 years of experience in student affairs/activities
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google programs, and the ability to learn new software programs
Understanding of academic priorities, the educational mission of institutions, and ways in which student activities, programs, and functions can promote student engagement, advance student learning, and contribute to achieving desired learning goals.
Time-management, organizational, verbal, and written communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to be resourceful and solve problems creatively
Experience in managing event and program budgets
Evidence-based commitment to supporting a diverse student community.
Commitment to fostering inclusive communities through leadership and programming.
Successful completion of required reference and background checks, including CORI check.

Nice To Haves

In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, 5-6 years of related experience

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary professional staff member on duty in the Student Center during evening and weekend hours.
Ensure that the facility remains safe, secure, and operational throughout the night, addressing any incidents or emergencies in coordination with campus partners.
Oversee building access, room setups, and closing procedures.
Monitor and report maintenance or custodial needs.
Enforce campus policies and procedures with professionalism and consistency.
Coordinate student workers to assist in support needs in the Student Center, Powerhouse, and Ford Hall event venues, and the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership.
Provide support to student staff in regards to EMS scheduling needs and operational needs of the Student Center.
Advise and support the programming within Student Engagement and Leadership, primarily focused on evening and late-night programming.
Coordinate marketing, advertising material, and social media for Student Engagement and Leadership programs.
Build partnerships and collaborations across departments to provide campus-wide programs and events designed to build community and foster student engagement on campus sponsored by Student Engagement and Leadership.