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Job:

Program Coordinator, Environmental Science

Job Summary:

Reporting to the co-chairs and faculty of the Environmental Science Department the Program Coordinator supports a range of activities in the department including: conducting research with students and professors, managing laboratories, assisting with purchasing supplies and equipment, complying with safety and waste regulations, maintaining analytical instruments, preparing for and participating in field trips, connecting with alumnae, publishing a newsletter, coordination of departmental events, and diversity engagement. This position requires occasional nights and weekends.

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Work with students and professors assisting them in their research.
Run, maintain and provide technical assistance for scientific equipment in the department and as needed at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, including the ion chromatograph, ICPs, Millipore water system, balances, pipettes, ovens, incubators, field equipment etc.
Research, recommend, purchase, and prepare laboratory equipment and materials; supervise chemical database; arrange for the proper waste disposal of both chemical and biological waste.
Work with faculty to design and implement field trips. This includes the annual departmental retreat to Black Rock Forest along with faculty field work.
Work with faculty on special course related activities, including the Senior Seminar mini conferences, career sessions, poster printing and presentations, and other classes. This includes upkeeping of the senior thesis database.
Coordinate community building departmental events, e.g. annual retreat, coffee hours, mentoring program, etc.
Develop, implement and maintain engagement with alumnae. Write departmental newsletter each semester. Maintain departmental alumnae database. Develop alumnae mentors, establish networking opportunities for students, and maintain departmental social media sites.
Organize the Departmental Peer Mentor Program and help manage grants
Supervision of 6-12 student workers throughout the summer and school year.
Independent work is expected but the position is full-time in person.
Daily contact with students, peers, and faculty.
General supervision and broad instructions, planning, and arranging own work toward previously defined objectives
Performs additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Laboratory and Field Experience
Ability to plot and analyze departmental data
Strong computer skills including MS Office, databases, Google apps, social media and basic publishing skills
Data analysis skills such as GIS, R, or Python.
Strong organizational skills. Takes initiative, able to establish priorities and work independently and as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication
Ability to interact effectively with faculty, staff, students, alumnae, vendors, and others
Ability to work under pressure and balance competing responsibilities
Willingness to work occasionally during evenings and weekends

Qualifications:

BA/BS degree in environmental or other related sciences
Science laboratory experience, and/or Field experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Environmental Science Research

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to do field and lab work.

This is a full time, in person position.

Salary Range: $62,500 – $67,500

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Company:

Barnard College

Time Type:

Full time

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