Green Dean - Center for Restorative Practices

Job Description

Amherst College invites applications for the Green Dean - Center for Restorative Practices position. The Green Dean - Center for Restorative Practices is a full-time, one-year position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $20.02-$20.50 per hour.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits Information.

Amherst College invites applications for a Green Dean shared between the Center for Restorative Practices (CRP) and the Faculty Equity and Inclusion Officers (FEIOs). This is a twelve-month position running from August 1, 2026, through July 30, 2027. While formally 50% with each unit, the division of hours may be flexibly adjusted during the semester to meet program needs, with periods when responsibilities are more heavily weighted toward either the CRP or FEIOs. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ways they bring value to, and will support, Amherst's broadly diverse community.

We seek applications from current Amherst seniors and recent alumni with experience in program support and administration; comfort with data management, research, assessment, and evaluation; and interest in restorative justice, equity, and inclusive practices.

Reporting jointly to the Assistant Director of CRP and collaborating closely with Faculty Equity and Inclusion Officers, the Green Dean will help manage and maintain programmatic aspects of the Center for Restorative Practices while supporting DEI initiatives across the faculty. The role includes logistical, data, and publicity support for both units and involves active collaboration with students, staff, faculty, and community partners.

Summary of Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Data Management

• Create and monitor Google Forms responses, registrant information on Google Sheets, and transfer information between systems (e.g., Google Calendar and Mailchimp)
• Assist in drafting annual reports, including event statistics, registrant demographics, and qualitative feedback
• Onboard incoming staff and interns and collaborate on administrative tasks for both CRP and FEIO initiatives

Communications

• Assist in the maintenance of the CRP website
• Oversee and update social media accounts connected to both units
• Assist in the creation of announcements, digital alerts, and email communications
• Effectively engage with a diverse student, staff, and faculty body

Administrative Support

• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Maintain calendars and schedules for staff and events across both CRP and FEIO work
• Organize and archive electronic and paper files
• Proofread and edit documents as required

Supervision

• Supervise student interns
• Invest time in developing supervision skills
• Build and strengthen relationships with interns, staff, and faculty across both units

Project Planning and Management Support

• Participate in the development of CRP mission and goals, and support Faculty Equity and Inclusion initiatives
• Promote program philosophy and objectives for both restorative practices and DEI efforts
• Collaborate with students, staff, faculty, and external partners
• Coordinate daily activities and calendars for CRP and related FEIO initiatives
• Support initiatives of the CRP Director and Assistant Director, and assist FEIOs as needed
• Liaise with marketing and communications teams to increase awareness of programs
• Co-plan and coordinate logistics for events and workshops
• Maintain financial records and process budgetary requests
• Gather feedback, anticipate program needs, and co-design collaborative, inclusive responses
• Ensure relevant standards, processes, and regulations are upheld
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree; preference for graduates of Amherst College
• Ability to work independently
• Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community
• Strong proficiency in Google Suite, skilled in Sheets/Excel
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks
• An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check

Optional Opportunities (outside daily responsibilities):

• Training in restorative circle facilitation
• Tuition-free course in Restorative Justice at Vermont Law School (completed outside work hours)

Applicants are asked to submit a one-page statement of interest, resume, unofficial transcript, and names of two Amherst faculty references. Materials should be submitted electronically at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. Review of applications will begin on May 1 and continue until the position is filled.