Green Dean-Center for Restorative Practices
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Green Dean-Center for Restorative Practices
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR6841
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
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.
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.
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. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.) Review of applications will begin on May 1 and continue until the position is filled.
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