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Environmental Technician, Part-Time Limited Hours (Third Shift) Swarthmore
Under limited supervision, the Environmental Technician maintains the cleanliness levels in campus facilities. We are currently hiring for pooled/part-time roles, scheduled to work on the third shift 10 pm to 2 am Friday/Saturday, Saturday/Sunday and Sunday/Monday and 10 pm to 2 am Monday/Tuesday, Tuesday/Wednesday and Wednesday/Thursday.
Administrative Coordinator (Economics) Swarthmore
Reporting to the Department Chair, the Administrative Coordinator provides high level administrative support to the large, but friendly and efficient, Department of Economics. The position requires skilled autonomy, excellent communication and collaboration with the Department Chair, and knowledgeable assistance of faculty and students in the Economics department and staff in the College’s Social Science Quantitative Lab.
Environmental Technician, Part-Time Limited Hours (Weekends) Swarthmore
Under limited supervision, the Environmental Technician maintains the cleanliness levels in campus facilities. Performs general cleaning including but not limited to restrooms, common spaces, dorms and academic spaces. We are currently hiring for pooled/part-time roles, scheduled to work Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 am - 7:30 pm.
Zero Waste Technician, Part-Time Limited Hours (Weekends) Swarthmore
This position is an essential component of the College’s Zero Waste Program. Moving away from the college's current fixed-cost waste contract is a key component to achieving cost savings through diversion and reduction of the waste. This position is vital to this objective as it is structured to support the expansion of waste collection services on campus to 7 days per week, as well as deliver compost to Kitchen Harvest at least 2 times each week. The role of this position is a significant step in the Zero Waste Plan because it enables Swarthmore to eventually remove all rear-load dumpsters from campus; resulting in a significant cost and carbon reduction. Flexibility is essential in this position to strengthen overall zero waste efforts as a campus community. We are currently hiring for pooled/part-time roles, scheduled to work Saturdays and Sundays, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
CCC Upper School Elective Teacher - Summer Swarthmore
The Chester Children’s Chorus seeks Elective Teachers for its 2025 Summer Learning Program, which runs from Monday, June 23 through Thursday, July 24. Founded in 1994 by Dr. John Alston, the Chester Children's Chorus (CCC) provides rigorous music and math education to Chester, Pennsylvania students (grades 3-12). All CCC students are invited to attend the five-week CCC Summer Learning Program on the Swarthmore College campus. Students participate in daily choral music instruction, dance, art, academic and physical education classes. We welcome interesting and creative class curricula. Examples of previous classes include history, creative writing, art, and dance. Camp occurs on the Swarthmore College campus.
Director, Sustainable Energy Services Swarthmore
The Director of Sustainable Energy Services is responsible for planning and technical oversight of all campus energy matters and systems. This includes planning, project management and technical guidance for all aspects of the To Zero (carbon) by Thirty-five (20X35) energy master plan which is transitioning the campus from district steam heating from combustion to district heating and cooling from geoexchange, planning for other energy initiatives, energy procurement program, campus energy management program, energy related regulatory/compliance and documentation of infrastructure systems. The Director is accountable for managing approximately $4 million annual energy commodity budget. The Director has project management duties for the 20X35 energy plan effort and works closely with the maintenance department.
Hip Hop Dance Teacher Swarthmore
The Chester Children’s Chorus seeks a Hip Hop Dance Teacher for its 2025 Summer Learning Program, which runs from Monday June 23 through Thursday, July 24.
Gardener I/II Swarthmore
Provides horticultural support for the care and maintenance of the plant collections, gardens and landscaped areas of the Scott Arboretum and the entire Swarthmore College campus and properties owned by the College. Tasks performed include general gardening duties and plant collections maintenance; assisting in the maintenance of the Crum Woods and faculty/staff housing properties; program assistance for Scott Arboretum educational programs and volunteer education; co-supervising Gardener I staff members, volunteers, student workers and summer interns; providing assistance for College events; performing maintenance to keep the campus exteriors safe; providing assistance during weather emergencies, for snow and ice during winter storms and for other grounds keeping duties; provides educational tours for Arboretum visitors.
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.
Postdoctoral Researcher Swarthmore
We are searching for a post-doc or research technician who is passionate about both teaching and research. In the Davidson lab, we explore cardio-vascular evolution and development. One of our current projects focuses on heart growth and in particular how signals modulate cardiac stem cell division dynamics. Another focuses on how signaling receptors are trafficked in dividing cells to generate asymmetric induction of a cardiac progenitor lineage. A third focuses on the evolutionary acquisition of novel immune-related functions in blood cells. We study these questions in the invertebrate chordate, Ciona robusta. Due to extremely low cell numbers, both of embryonic cardiac progenitor cells and of juvenile cardiac stem cells, we are able to conduct high resolution, in vivo analysis of cell behaviors and interactions. The ease of generating transgenic Ciona embryos and juveniles make this an excellent model organism for undergraduate research. This is a limited term position and is on an annual renewal basis.
Title IX Coordinator Swarthmore
The Title IX Coordinator will report to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and has primary responsibility for overseeing the College’s Title IX efforts. The Title IX Coordinator will directly oversee the Associate Director of Title IX. In addition, Swarthmore has a team of four Deputy Title IX Coordinators (affiliated with the following areas: Student Affairs, Office of the Provost, Human Resources, and Athletics) who will complement the work of the Title IX Coordinator by providing education, training, and support for all members of the campus community around questions related to sexual violence and harassment as well as alcohol and drug use. The Title IX Coordinator will work closely with Student Affairs, Office of General Counsel, Office of the Provost, Athletics, Human Resources, Public Safety, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and academic departments to ensure that reports are addressed consistently and that community members are aware of processes and resources available through the Title IX office.
Electrician II Swarthmore
Swarthmore College is seeking a skilled and experienced Electrician to join our Facilities team. The Electrician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and fire alarm systems across campus. This role requires a strong understanding of electrical codes, safety standards, and best practices to ensure the reliability and efficiency of campus electrical infrastructure. This position requires working on equipment where 4160v and 480v three phase power is commonplace. An Electrician II is expected to have formal education and licensing.
Environmental Technician, Part-Time Limited Hours Swarthmore
Under limited supervision, the Environmental Technician maintains the cleanliness levels in campus facilities. Performs general cleaning including but not limited to restrooms, common spaces, dorms and academic spaces. We are currently hiring for pooled/part-time roles, scheduled to work 7 a.m.- 11 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Math Coach - Summer Swarthmore
Math Coaches work with the Lead Math Teacher to support classroom math instruction for chorus members, grades 3-5; and one-to-one Math Coaching for chorus members, grades 6-12.  Math classes and one-to-one coaching take place daily, Monday through Thursday, throughout the Summer Learning Program.  Math Coaches report to the Lead Math Teacher.
Lower School Teacher, Chester Children’s Chorus Swarthmore
Founded in 1994 by Dr. John Alston, the Chester Children's Chorus (CCC) provides rigorous music education to Chester, Pennsylvania students (grades 3-12). All CCC students are invited to attend the six-week CCC Summer Learning Program on the Swarthmore College campus. Students participate in daily choral music instruction, dance, art, academic and physical education classes.
Postdoctoral Resident Swarthmore
The CAPS Postdoctoral Resident will gain experience with each of the primary functions in a college counseling center. Swarthmore College Counseling & Psychological Services supports the campus community by offering direct individual and group clinical services, outreach programs, crisis support, and faculty/staff consultation. CAPS infuses each of these functions with cultural humility and attunement to diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility. The Postdoctoral Resident will also participate in numerous training activities, including individual supervision, group supervision, case conference, Outreach Seminar, Clinical Seminar, and Psychopharm seminar.
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. All Chester Children's Chorus positions start at a minimum of $17.00 an hour.
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.