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Assistant Men's and Women's Swim Coach
Lewiston, ME
The Assistant Men's and Women’s Swim Coach is a second assistant position and responsible for aiding the Aquatics & Pool Operations Manager/Assistant Swim Coach in the execution of practices and meet day instruction/coaching, as well some recruiting and administrative duties. This is an academic year 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.
Commons Associate - Service (FT, FY)
Lewiston, ME
The Commons Associate - Service position primarily serves as front line support for the Bates dining program which serves approximately 5000 meals per day to the students, faculty, staff and guests of the college. This position is responsible for following food safety and sanitation procedures and demonstrating positive relationships with individuals and groups with varying backgrounds, perspectives, education and skills.
Assistant Dean of Students - Center for Student Success
Lewiston, ME
As the Center for Student Success's primary daily presence, the Assistant Dean provides direct student support, builds milestone programming, and collaborates with the Senior Associate Dean to shape the Center for Student Success's culture and implementation. This hands-on, relational practitioner directly delivers advising and programming that fosters community, belonging, and holistic student growth.
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.
Systems Analyst
Lewiston, ME
The Systems Analyst supports the health, security, and reliability of the College's server applications and maintains a hybrid application portfolio spanning self-hosted and SaaS-delivered systems. This role integrates, customizes, and enhances database and web applications to meet the evolving needs of College departments, working closely with vendors, campus stakeholders, and teammates to implement, configure, and support both new and existing technologies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 493104
Work type: Staff Full Time - Full Year
Location: Lewiston, ME
Categories: Facilities: Trades
Title: Plumber
Position Purpose:
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.
Job Duties:
- Coordinate all plumbing activities with other building trades, College staff, contractors and students.
- Install, repair, and maintain plumbing items such as faucets, toilets, shower fixtures, flush valves, drains, pumps, etc.
- Operate, maintain, and repair campus low pressure boilers.
- Assist in maintaining necessary spare parts and supplies.
- Assist with maintenance of campus HVAC units.
- Operate all plumbing related equipment.
- Perform all plumbing and boiler related functions in accordance with National and Local Codes.
- Complete work orders and Preventive Maintenance slips.
- Perform tasks in accordance with National and College safety policies and procedures.
- Communicate well with all customers and understand their needs.
- Perform routine emergency response “on call” duty with distance restrictions.
- Shovel snow seasonally as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Journeyman Plumber license required
- Journeyman 1 and 2 oils license desired
- Trade school diploma, Maine High Pressure Boiler license, Maine Propane & Natural Gas Service License all desired
- Valid driver's license required
Experience
- 3-5 years or more of residential and/or commercial plumbing experience desired
- Computer experience and ability to understand CAD drafting uses and blueprints
- Operational knowledge of HVAC and Chiller equipment desired
Skills and Knowledge
- Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.
- Ability to work with metal, PVC, and other materials necessary for fabrication, repair and renovation of building plumbing systems.
- Operational knowledge of boilers, pumps, couplers, seals, valves, traps, and other hardware associated with the plumbing trade and steam heating.
- Operational knowledge of saws, drills, torches, and other tools generally associated with the plumbing trade.
- Basic math and computer skills.
- Ability to logically trouble-shoot equipment problems.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and outside contacts.
- Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength.
- Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of interpersonal situations and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
- Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings, on-call and other non-traditional schedules.
Benefits:
Bates College offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits (health, dental, 9% retirement contribution with potential for an additional 3% match, 10 days of vacation*, 13 paid holidays, 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 $26.13 - $32.67. 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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