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Admission Counselor
Lewiston, ME
Guided by the tenets of the Bates Mission Statement, the Admission Counselor serves as a member of the Admission team to recruit, admit, and enroll an academically talented and diverse class of students. The position will assist with various recruitment projects assigned according to previous experiences and departmental needs. Works closely with deans, counselors, operations team, campus partners, and secondary school counselors.
Commons Associate - Utility (FT, FY)
Lewiston, ME
The Commons Associate - Utility position primarily serves as front line support to student dining, but may be called upon to assist in any other area of the DCCE operation as needed. This position must follow food safety and sanitation procedures and work collaboratively with colleagues while building and developing positive relationships with all staff members.
Coordinator of Student Well-Being
Lewiston, ME
The Coordinator of Student Well-Being oversees the development, implementation, and assessment of health education programming including peer to peer health promotion and campus wide Well-Being initiatives. The Coordinator is responsible for supporting the work of the Integrated Well-Being Team throughout the student experience. The Coordinator of Student Well-Being also supports case management for students experiencing complex challenges. The primary responsibility of the Coordinator will be providing clinical case management for students with complex health concerns. A secondary focus of case management responsibilities for the role is providing support for students with psychiatric concerns and/or generalized case management needs. Case management is an important aspect of supporting student Well-Being.
Second Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach
Lewiston, ME
The Second Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach is responsible for aiding the Head Coach in administering a competitive NCAA Division III intercollegiate program. This position supports the development of student-athletes through mentorship, guidance, leadership opportunities, community building, and a commitment to social justice. The Assistant Coach focuses primarily in the areas of planning and assisting with conditioning, training, and performance of student-athletes. This is a seasonal assistant coaching position.
Campus Safety Officer
Lewiston, ME
This hands-on position provides direct support for an increasingly diverse Bates College community utilizing excellent customer service skills. Campus Safety Officers will engage and support students, guests and stakeholders from historically underrepresented groups including students of color, LGBTQAIP2+ students, international students, students with disabilities, first-generation college students, and the student organizations dedicated to supporting these students on campus.
Grounds & Maintenance Worker
Lewiston, ME
The Grounds & Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining the grounds of all College owned properties.
Retail Operations Manager
Lewiston, ME
The Retail Operations Manager holds a key leadership position focused on the Retail Operations segment, specifically overseeing the Bobcat Den and the Curb Cat Food Truck. This role encompasses both strategic planning support and front-line leadership. Functioning as the principal on-site leader, the Manager translates the organization’s operational standards into consistent daily execution throughout the retail dining domain.
Assistant Softball Coach
Lewiston, ME
The Assistant Coach is responsible for aiding the Head Coach in administering a competitive NCAA Division III intercollegiate softball program. This position supports the development of student-athletes through mentorship, guidance, leadership opportunities, community building, and a commitment to social justice. The Assistant Coach focuses primarily in the areas of skill development, training, conditioning and performance of student-athletes, along with planning and directing recruitment and fiscal management of the program. This is a professional assistant coaching position, and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of affiliated national, regional, and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the NCAA, the NESCAC Conference, and the College. In addition to their instructional duties, assistant coaches work in partnership with the Office of Admission to recruit, admit, and enroll an academically and athletically talented and diverse team of students. The position will assist with various recruitment projects assigned according to previous experiences and program needs. The Assistant Coach will have significant night and weekend commitments. The Assistant Coach will also have responsibilities to support the Athletics Department for operational initiatives, referred to as a secondary duty. This position reports to the Head Coach.
Henry Luce Curatorial Fellow in American Art
Lewiston, ME
The Henry Luce Curatorial Fellow in American Art is a three-year position designed to provide an advanced scholar of American art with comprehensive, hands-on professional experience in curation, education, scholarship, and stewardship. Reporting directly to the Director of Bates College Museum of Art and serving as a member of the curatorial team, the Fellow builds the Museum’s capacity during a period of momentum and growth. The role focuses on researching the permanent collection, organizing exhibitions, and fostering deep curricular integration with college faculty and students. The Fellow is a dedicated steward of the Marsden Hartley Memorial Collection and the Marsden Hartley Legacy Project, spearheading public-facing scholarly initiatives that engage both the campus community and global audiences.
Third Cook (FT, FY)
Lewiston, ME
Staff holding a cook position primarily work in student dining providing approximately 5000 meals per day to the students, faculty, staff and guests of the college who dine in Commons. They are also called upon to prepare items for catered events as needed. As such, this position calls for someone who is able to safely, efficiently and consistently produce and present food in a high volume setting. A focus on providing outstanding customer service and exemplary organizational and time management skills are a must.
Retail Operations Associate (FT, FY)
Lewiston, ME
The Retail Operations Associate's primary responsibility is to deliver excellent one-on-one customer service, safely and efficiently preparing food, ensuring quality assurance, practicing responsible alcohol service, accurately processing transactions, and managing waste appropriately.
Perform all varieties of plumbing-related construction, maintenance, renovation, and repair projects on campus, including low pressure boilers, both oil and gas fired, for campus domestic hot water and heat. Maintain campus steam distribution systems and controls. Operate computerized building automation systems. Assist in the maintenance of campus building HVAC units.
Assistant Football Coach - Seasonal (Defensive)
Lewiston, ME
The Assistant Coach focuses primarily in the areas of planning and directing recruitment, conditioning, training, and performance of student-athletes, along with fiscal management of the program. This is a professional assistant coaching position, and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of affiliated national, regional, and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the NESCAC Conference, and the College.
Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Educator
Lewiston, ME
The Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Educator is responsible for providing individual nutrition counseling to students on campus and working with campus partners to develop and implement nutrition education for the full student population. The Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Educator works with Dining, Conferences, and Campus Events to provide clinical perspective on departmental operations and initiatives.
Women's Soccer Goalkeeper Coach (Seasonal)
Lewiston, ME
The Women’s Soccer Goalkeeper Coach is responsible for aiding the Head Coach in the execution of practices and game day instruction/coaching, primarily in the training of the goal keepers. This is a professional assistant coaching position and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the NCAA, affiliated national, regional, and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the NESCAC Conference and the College.
Catering Delivery Attendant
Lewiston, ME
The Catering Delivery Attendant provides front line support to the catering component within the dining operation and assists in other areas as necessary.
Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach
Lewiston, ME
The Assistant Coach is responsible for aiding the Head Coach in administering a competitive NCAA Division III intercollegiate women's lacrosse program. This position supports the development of student-athletes through mentorship, guidance, leadership opportunities, community building, and a commitment to social justice. The Assistant Coach focuses primarily in the areas of skill development, training, conditioning and performance of student-athletes, along with planning and directing recruitment and fiscal management of the program.
The Custodian position at Bates College is responsible for the general appearance and cleanliness of assigned areas and buildings, including housekeeping services for student residences. This position includes routine work such as waste removal, dusting, mopping, vacuuming floor surfaces, cleaning restrooms, restocking consumables, and non-routine work such as window and wall washing, snow shoveling and sanding of walks, steps and porches.
Assistant Board Plan Manager
Lewiston, ME
The Assistant Board Plan Manager position is responsible for overseeing meals in Commons, ensuring that departmental/college standards are maintained as outlined in the Dining Services Professional Guide, college handbook, sector specific expectations/policies, 2014 Food Code, and Maine State and federal liquor regulations.
Catering Waitstaff (On-Call)
Lewiston, ME
Bates Dining, Conferences and Campus Events is the food service provider for the campus, which includes a catering component. This position primarily performs catering related duties. This position calls for someone who has an eye for detail, understands customer service and possesses the ability to work independently. The ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds and exemplary organizational, communication and time management skills are a must.
Job no: 493141
Work type: Staff Full Time - Full Year
Location: Lewiston, ME
Categories: Dining, Conferences & Campus Events: Cash Operations
Title: Retail Operations Manager
Position Purpose:
The Retail Operations Manager holds a key leadership position focused on the Retail Operations segment, specifically overseeing the Bobcat Den and the Curb Cat Food Truck. This role encompasses both strategic planning support and front-line leadership. Functioning as the principal on-site leader, the Manager translates the organization’s operational standards into consistent daily execution throughout the retail dining domain.
Job Duties:
Staff Management and Leadership:
- Lead the hiring, onboarding, and continuous professional development of retail associates and culinary personnel through collaboration with college colleagues and professional organizations.
- Manage retail operations scheduling, assign daily tasks, and strategically adjust coverage to manage staff absences.
- Provide clear direction and guidance on procedures; motivate retail associates and assistant managers while acting as the first line of intervention for conflict resolution.
Operational Oversight:
- Ensure smooth, efficient daily openings and closings, maintaining high operational standards and overseeing necessary technology systems.
- Oversee food preparation, presentation, and portion control to ensure consistency, high quality, and compliance with shift/production checklists.
- Assist with menu development and food costing initiatives.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee special Retail Operations events (including Bobcat Breaks, student events, and Curb Cat Events).
Inventory and Merchandising Control:
- Monitor inventory levels, oversee regular counts, track requisitions, and manage stock replenishment.
- Partner with vendors to ensure the product mix remains current, diverse, and appealing to the campus demographic.
- Ensure all retail merchandise is displayed correctly in an appealing way in order to drive sales.
Safety, Compliance and Sustainability:
- Enforce strict adherence to all food safety, health, and hygiene regulations, ensuring kitchens, storage areas, dining rooms, and equipment remain clean and sanitized.
- Implement and monitor safety protocols for all staff; maintain a high level of safety awareness and ensure any workplace injuries are reported within 24 hours.
- Champion sound environmental practices on the job, including composting, recycling, and active waste reduction.
Teamwork and Professionalism:
- Set the standard for exceptional customer service, aiming for top-tier interactions across all touchpoints.
- Cultivate a positive, inclusive workplace rooted in open, two-way communication and deep respect for diversity.
- Build robust, collaborative partnerships with colleagues across the Dining department and the broader college community.
- Maintain flexibility to support other operational areas and execute assigned duties with professionalism.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
- High School diploma required.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field desired.
- Driver's license required.
- Serve Safe certification preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of six years’ food service experience.
- Previous experience in a collegiate food service environment desired.
- Previous supervisory experience desired.
- Previous experience in a faced paced commercial restaurant required.
Skills and Knowledge
- Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.
- Commitment to customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to teach others.
- Exemplary organizational and time management skills are a must.
- Ability to multi-task with an eye for detail.
- Understands and thrives in a high volume food service environment.
Benefits:
Bates College offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits (health, dental, 9% retirement contribution with potential for an additional 3% match, sick leave, 24 days of vacation, 2 personal days, 13 paid holidays, dependent care subsidy, free parking, access to library and athletic facilities & more), and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug and smoke-free workplace.
Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $49,417 to $61,772 . Placement within the range depends on experience and other factors.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Bates College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff. Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. All college faculty, staff, students, contractors, visitors, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non-Discrimination Policy.
Inquiries concerning the college’s policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/Section 504), and complaints may be directed to Gwen Lexow, Title IX Officer, 207-786-6445 or via email at [email protected].
About Bates:
Bates is internationally recognized as a leading liberal arts college, attracting 2,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world.
Since 1855, Bates has been dedicated to educating the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community. Committed to opportunity and excellence, Bates has always admitted students without regard to gender, race, religion, or national origin.
Cultivating intellectual discovery and informed civic action, Bates prepares leaders sustained by a love of learning and zeal for responsible stewardship of the wider world. Bates engages the forces — intellectual trends, demographic changes, and technology — that are transforming higher education and the world into which our students graduate.
Bates has highly competitive admissions, graduates over 90 percent of its entering students, and more than half of its alumni earn graduate degrees. Bates employs 200 faculty members and 550 staff.
The college is proud of deep roots in the Lewiston/Auburn community, Maine’s second-largest urban area with a population of approximately 65,000. Bates is located on a beautiful, 133-acre, traditional New England campus in Lewiston, an emerging city with an entrepreneurial climate, a lively arts scene, and a dynamic business community. Bates is 35 miles north of Portland, 140 miles north of Boston, and 350 miles north of New York City.
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