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Catering Assistant Swarthmore
Assists Catering Manager with all aspects of a catering functions including culinary support, timely, safe, reliable and friendly service and hospitality, set up and delivery of all catered functions and events on campus as well as off campus. Supports commissary when directed and assist in deliveries to other areas on campus upon request.
Molecular Screening Assistant I/II/III Swarthmore
The Collins lab seeks to hire a highly motivated laboratory Molecular Screening Assistant to work in a research lab dedicated to studying how the brain controls behavior, the impact of environmental chemicals and drugs on behavior, and the testing of new compounds for industry and medicine using freshwater planarians.
Residential Dining Manager Swarthmore
The Residential Dining Manager is tasked with overseeing all service and personnel associated with the front-facing and utility operations of the dining center, which is considered our residential dining program. Key responsibilities include hiring, scheduling, training, and evaluating all front-of-house and utility staff. The manager plays a crucial role in delivering outstanding customer service and ensuring proper operations. This includes managing staff schedules, maintaining inventory, and providing leadership and coaching for all team members. Problem-solving skills are vital in this role, as the manager will work closely with the Director and Associate Director to ensure performance expectations are met and customer satisfaction is achieved. The manager is also responsible for mentoring staff and student employees, working with special dietary needs, and managing the utility crew.
Production & Sous Chef Manager Swarthmore
Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, the Production and Sous Chef Manager will be primarily responsible for customer relations, developing and executing menu plans within the menu management system, managing food budgets, and overseeing the maintenance of all kitchen equipment in the main kitchen. This position will ensure food costs are controlled, inventory is managed efficiently, and operations stay within the financial targets outlined by the board operations budget. A key responsibility of this role is managing the menu management system by developing and inputting recipes, maintaining the system, and using it for production and inventory tracking. The Production and Sous Chef Manager will assist the Executive Sous Chef in supervising, coordinating, and actively participating in the activities of cooks and other kitchen staff. They will assist in overseeing the College’s dining, retail, and catering kitchen operations by supervising kitchen personnel and managing food production for the main dining hall. The Production and Sous Chef Manager will also be involved in hiring, training, developing, and supervising the production team. They will collaborate with Residential Managers on food displays to ensure the highest standards of food production, presentation, and techniques. The Production and Sous Chef Manager will also oversee the activities of cooks and bakers, working closely with them to support the preparation of trendy, healthy, and sustainable food for Swarthmore students and the broader community.
Associate Residential Manager Swarthmore
Reporting to the Residential Manager, the Associate Residential Manager provides customer service and oversees sanitation in the Dining Center. The manager ensures that proper cleaning and maintenance standards are met consistently. The Associate Residential Manager is responsible for hiring, scheduling, coaching, and training utility staff. In partnership with the Director and Associate Director, sets performance expectations and ensures performance and customer service expectations are met. The Associate Residential Manager ensures proper inventory is maintained, small wares associated with the serving lines are outfitted correctly.
Food & Services Associate (PT Pooled) Swarthmore
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.
Utility Associate (PT Pooled) Swarthmore
Provides timely and reliable cleaning and maintenance support for Swarthmore’s dining services. Scrubs, sanitizes and rinses pots, pan and utensils throughout the day to ensure cooks have constant availability of cooking vessels, Ensures the availability of a clean and sanitary supply of dishes, glassware, trays, throughout each meal period. Maintains and sanitizes the dish machine & pot area. Ensures a clean dining service facility. Must interact well with customers, co-workers and supervisors. Must work effectively, both independently and as a team member.
Food & Service Associate Swarthmore
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.
Athletic Field Crew Member Swarthmore
The Grounds Department is seeking an Athletic Field Crew Member who provides timely and reliable support for the maintenance and care of athletic fields and campus turf. Horticultural responsibilities include caring for the plant collections and landscaped areas surrounding athletic facilities and fields. Grounds keeping responsibilities include maintaining safe paths, roads, turf areas, fields, and additional properties of the College; providing assistance for College events; providing assistance during weather emergencies, snow and ice removal in winter, and for other grounds keeping responsibilities.
Assistant Director, Reunion Giving Swarthmore
The Assistant Director of Reunion Giving plays a vital role in Swarthmore College’s fundraising and engagement efforts by managing and enhancing the reunion program. This position is responsible for implementing strategies that boost participation, inspire alumni engagement, and strengthen philanthropic support during the reunion cycle. Working closely with colleagues across Advancement and in partnership with dedicated alumni volunteers, the Assistant Director helps guide and support reunion committees to carry out meaningful and effective class fundraising efforts. This role contributes to a culture of philanthropy and lifelong connection that helps sustain the College’s mission and values.
Associate Director, Regional Engagement Swarthmore
The Associate Director, Regional Engagement, plays a key role in strengthening Swarthmore College’s alumni network by designing and implementing a strategic approach to regional engagement. This individual will cultivate meaningful connections between alumni and the College through a mix of volunteer-led and staff-driven programs across key geographic markets. The role requires strong volunteer management skills, event planning expertise, and cross-campus collaboration to deliver high-quality, mission-aligned experiences that foster alumni connection and support. The position requires in-person work at a College workspace on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, with occasional evening and weekend hours. Additional in-office days may be required for Advancement programming needs.
Locksmith Swarthmore
The role of the Locksmith is to provide complete locksmithing services to the College campus and ancillary housing. The Locksmith is responsible for maintaining the computerized records for key distribution, core distribution per a door inventory and maintaining the proper level of key blanks, cores and other hardware. This position plays a vital role in maintaining the safety, security, and functionality of College facilities for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Locksmith has a role in recommending door hardware solutions for new construction and will work closely with Planning and Construction as well as construction managers in making certain that College standards for door hardware are being met. The Locksmith will work with the “OneCard” office in implementing, trouble shooting and repair of electronic locks. The Locksmith will also work closely with the Residence Life staff of the Dean’s office for the distribution of keys to students at the start of the semesters and for room changes over the course of the year. Facilitate and schedule door security upgrades with outside contractors.
Associate Director, Swarthmore Fund Swarthmore
The Office of Advancement is seeking two Associate Director(s), Swarthmore Fund, responsible for the identification, engagement, and solicitation of Swarthmore alumni and friends who can make leadership-level annual gifts to The Swarthmore Fund. The role supports the College’s heightened focus on annual support to meet student needs and is vital in engaging and growing Swarthmore’s 1864 Society ($1,864 -$99,999). The Associate Director manages a portfolio of up to 250 prospects and partners closely with Advancement colleagues to drive annual fundraising success and contribute to the long-term major gift pipeline. In partnership with and reporting to the Director, Swarthmore Fund Leadership Programs, the Associate Director will anticipate constituent needs, use insights to craft responsive offerings, and shape the organizational capacity and shared expectations necessary to build systems and practices that create consistently meaningful engagement for alumni and donors.
Assistant Director, Reporting Swarthmore
The Assistant Director will contribute to producing strategic, value-added technology solutions for end-users to meet organizational challenges. The Assistant Director supports the Advancement staff in technical systems used by the division and creates queries, reports, and data visualization for staff, College leadership, and College volunteers. Additionally, this position develops documentation and training, including written, video, and live sessions, for colleagues in order to make technology and data accessible to the end users. Through this work, the Assistant Director acts as a key partner in the strategic planning and effective operation of fundraising and engagement programs at Swarthmore College.
Assistant Director, Prospect Research Swarthmore
The Assistant Director, Prospect Research discovers, analyzes, synthesizes, summarizes, and distributes information in order to increase the identification, engagement, and solicitation of prospects by Advancement staff and College leadership. Through this work, they act as a key partner in the strategic planning and efficient operation of fundraising programs at Swarthmore College.
Gifts & Records Specialist Swarthmore
Work in close collaboration with the Senior Gifts and Records Information Specialist to accept, process, record, maintain donor data, and back up documentation for all gifts and pledges in accordance with Swarthmore policies. In a timely manner, they ensure accuracy of transactions and production of gift receipts following IRS regulations. The Specialist is also responsible for updates to constituents’ biographical records. This is a part-time 20 hour per week position. This is an on-campus position.
Senior Gift & Information Specialist Swarthmore
The Senior Gifts and Records Information Specialist works in close collaboration with college- wide administration to accept, process, record, maintain donor data, and back up documentation for all gifts and pledges in accordance with Swarthmore policies. In a timely manner, they ensure accuracy of transactions and production of gift receipts following IRS regulations. The Specialist is also responsible for updates to constituents’ biographical records. In addition, the Senior Gift Information Specialist will assist in supervising the part-time Gift Information Specialist.
Postdoctoral Researcher Swarthmore
We invite applications for an experimental research postdoctoral position in the Smith Materials Lab led by Associate Prof. Hillary Smith in the Physics Department at Swarthmore College. We are looking for a highly motivated researcher with a PhD in materials science, physics, applied physics, mechanical engineering or closely related field. Applicants with strong experimental skills and experience in neutron or X-ray scattering are especially encouraged to apply. 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. 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 on an annual renewal basis.
Van Driver, Chester Children's Chorus (CCC) Swarthmore
The Van Driver will provide reliable transportation between Chester and Swarthmore for children who take part in the Chester Children's Chorus program. The pay for this position is $18.50 per hour, which represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting.
Temporary - Customer Service Associate Swarthmore
This part time, temporary position for the Swarthmore Campus and Community Store, will assist in order fulfillment and customer support for the store. The temporary position will be needed for around 20 hours per week, from Mid- August through Mid-September and again from Early-January through Early February, exact dates are based on the academic schedule for the College. The pay for this position is $18.50 per hour, which represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting.