Dance Academic Coordinator (Temporary)

Job no: R-0000002869 Position Title: Temporary Dance Academic Coordinator Faculty or Staff: Staff Full Time or Part Time: Full time In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote: In-Person Minimum Starting Rate of Pay: $27.92 Rate of pay commensurate with

experience:

Start Date: 01/12/2026 Job

Description:

Mount Holyoke College seeks a highly organized and collaborative Dance Academic Coordinator for a full-time (37.5 hours/week), temporary position from January to June 2026. The Coordinator is essential to the Dance Department's complex functions, providing comprehensive administrative, financial, and logistical support, and interacting regularly with key campus and Five College partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Department Operations & Administration: Serve as the primary administrative support for the Dance Department Chair and faculty, managing scheduling, departmental meetings (agendas/minutes), resources (Google Drive/Calendars), and assisting with departmental initiatives (recruiting, student communication).

• Budget Management & Financial Oversight: Oversee, track, and balance the departmental budget, including processing expenses (purchasing, reimbursements, invoices) via Workday.
• Support faculty with expense reporting.

Faculty & Guest Artist Support: Coordinate onboarding for new faculty and manage complete logistics (contracts, travel, housing, publicity) for guest artists and residencies.

• Assist with administrative support for faculty searches and reviews.

Curriculum & Scheduling: Facilitate course planning, submit schedules to the Registrar/Five College Dance, and assist with catalog edits. Student Employment & Supervision: Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise student employees (Department Assistants, Production Assistants, Photographer/Videographer).

Event Planning & Support: Provide logistical support for dance productions and events, including the annual American College Dance Association (ACDA) Conference and promoting concerts (posters, programs, front of house). Required

Skills:

&

Experience:

Exceptional organizational and time-management

skills:

with a proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet strict deadlines with accuracy. High proficiency in Workday, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Google Workspace, and social media.

Experience:

in administrative support. Strong collaborative and independent work ethic, with excellent oral and written communication

skills:

Commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment. Knowledge of or interest in dance/performing arts is highly valued. (

Experience:

in higher

education:

or the arts is preferred.) Hiring Range: $27.92 - $30.23 Full Job

Description:

Background Checks: Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires.

Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants: Apply online; application materials must include: A cover letter summarizing interests and

qualifications:

A complete resume or curriculum vitae For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Mount Holyoke College is an Equal

Opportunity:

Employer (EOE) Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous

education:

in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity. Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution.

The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative

education:

al

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that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve.

Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.