48 community program assistant jobs found in Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE MME Graduate Administrative Associate LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Graduate Administrative Associate is primarily responsible for the support of the Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME) Department's Bachelor's/Master's (BS/MS), Masters (MS), and PhD students from acceptance through graduation. Involved at many levels in the support of the department's Teaching Assistants and Research Assistants. Responsible for hourly undergraduate and graduate student payroll, including hiring, timesheet approval, and running reports as requested by the department. Assist the operations manager and faculty with the preparation and electronic storage of Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) materials for the Mechanical and Materials Engineering Program. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Provide Graduate...

JOB TITLE Head Coach of Softball/WPE Instructor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics - PERA DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Responsible for providing leadership and direction for all aspects of the Softball program as they compete competitively in NCAA Division III athletics while providing an educational environment which enhances the development of the whole student-athlete. Additional responsibilities include teaching courses in physical education as well as departmental administrative responsibilities. JOB DESCRIPTION Provide leadership and direction to the Softball program; create a culture of compliance with NCAA rules and regulations as well as New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) and WPI university policies and procedures. Develop team and individual strategies to create an environment of success through effective teaching of...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Architectural Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for the part-time position of Adjunct Teaching Faculty. The Architecture Engineering program in the Civil & Environmental and Architectural Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes. Part-time faculty positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the program and department. Positions will be filled on an as-needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and term. Applications will remain in the pool until the posting closes. JOB DESCRIPTION An Adjunct Teaching Faculty will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, including design studios, with various options for...

JOB TITLE Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Electrical & Computer Engineering Department DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the broad areas of AI/ML and computing systems, including physical AI, efficient and on-device machine learning, embedded systems and digital design, edge and mobile computing, hardware/software co-design, and emerging computing paradigms such as hyperdimensional computing. Responsibilities for this position include establishing an active externally funded research program, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and advising undergraduate and graduate projects in electrical and computer engineering. JOB DESCRIPTION The successful candidate...

JOB TITLE Dean of the Business School LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Provost Office DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the Business School. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader to advance business education and research at a premier technological university known for its distinctive project-based learning model, where students tackle real-world challenges through hands-on projects that connect academic disciplines to societal needs and professional practice. The Dean will join WPI following the university's recent achievement of Carnegie R1 research university status and recognition by U.S. News & World Report as No. 18 nationally for best return on investment. This leader will shape the future of WPI's Business School while contributing to WPI's continued rise in international prominence. The...

JOB TITLE Assistant Professor | Biology & Biotechnology LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biology & Biotechnology DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Biology and Biotechnology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a full-time tenure track position. The appointment will be at any rank, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. JOB DESCRIPTION We seek an outstanding biologist who will enhance and complement the Department's strengths in cell and molecular biology, microbiology, genomics, bioinformatics, and neuroscience. We are particularly interested in candidates who integrate computational, quantitative, and/or AI-driven approaches with experimentally grounded biological research programs. Competitive applicants will leverage cutting-edge methods in machine learning, systems biology, genomics, imaging, modeling, and/or bioinformatics to address fundamental questions...

JOB TITLE Assistant Professor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Mechatronics and Controls available at the assistant professor level. JOB DESCRIPTION The successful candidate will possess a strong background in Mechatronics and Controls, demonstrate proficiency in applying AI techniques to these application areas, and strengthen the connection with the Robotics Engineering Department. Expertise in intelligent sensing and perception, cyber-physical systems, data-driven modeling and control, and AI/deep learning is essential. Applications may include autonomous systems and mobility, intelligent infrastructure, human-robot interaction, smart health,...

JOB TITLE Research Assistant LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Multiple PhD Research Assistant positions are available in the Multiscale Thermal Fluids Laboratory (MTFL) within the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). These are immediate openings, and priority will be given to applicants who can begin the program right away. Compensation: $21/hourly. This position is supported through external funding. JOB DESCRIPTION Project 1: Droplet Dynamics This project involves the experimental study of sessile droplet behavior in shear gas flows, using high-speed imaging and image processing techniques. Project 2: Energy Analysis of Commercial Buildings This project focuses on the energy performance analysis of commercial buildings in the region, with the broader goal of promoting...

JOB TITLE Assistant Teaching Professor of Music LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The music division at WPI seeks a Director of Wind Band Activities at the level of Assistant Teaching Professor (full time, non-tenure-track) to begin in the Fall of 2027. Applicants must be prepared to lead the WPI Concert Band and a variety of small music ensembles; teach courses in the core music curriculum as well as specialized courses in their area of interest; and serve as an advisor on student projects and clubs. The position requires teaching excellence, organizational and leadership skills, strong mentorship skills, flexibility, and cultural sensitivity. In their application materials, candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach engaging, project-based courses; to mentor students of mixed experience levels in performance ensembles; and to contribute to...

JOB TITLE Financial Specialist Global School LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME The Global School DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY This position is responsible for the budgeting, tracking, and auditing of our Global School project centers. The Fiscal Specialist will work closely with GEO staff, faculty program directors, campus partners, and university offices to support accurate, timely, and compliant fiscal processes. This role contributes to the successful planning and delivery of our Global Projects Program and the long-term sustainability of the centers. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Advise and guide study abroad program directors on the development of Study Abroad program budgets: Share responsibility for supporting 60+ project center directors in the creation and management of individual program budgets, ranging from approximately $30,000-$200,000 in total costs. Provide guidance to program...

JOB TITLE Peura Professorship | Biomedical Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biomedical Engineering DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for the endowed Robert and Carol Peura Professorship in Biomedical Engineering (BME). This prestigious professorship, the first of its kind in BME, will be a tenured faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level. Applicants must demonstrate an innovative and sustainable career that integrates and balances research and teaching. JOB DESCRIPTION This position is aligned with a new hiring initiative focused on "purposeful embodiment for engineered human health," which calls for candidates whose research incorporates modeling and simulation. The Peura Professor will be a key, initial, hire in association with this initiative and, as such, will be expected to collaboratively work with Department, School, and...

JOB TITLE Director, Government & Community Relations LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Government & External Relations DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Director of Government and Community Relations is responsible for managing the organization's relationships with local and state officials, as well as community stakeholders. This role is pivotal in advocating for the organization's interests, building strategic partnerships, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The Director will serve as a liaison between the organization, elected officials, community leaders, and advocacy groups, fostering positive relationships to support organizational goals. This position reports to the Chief Governmental Relations Officer. JOB DESCRIPTION Government Relations: Develop and execute strategies for government engagement at local and state levels. Monitor legislative and regulatory issues...

JOB TITLE Professor of Practice in Systems Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Electrical & Computer Engineering Department DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks applicants for a Professor of Practice position in the Systems Engineering Program. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position designed for individuals who bring substantial, current professional or industry expertise into the classroom and project advising. This position emphasizes high-quality teaching and project advising, practice-oriented education, and contributions grounded in real-world professional experience. Responsibilities for this position include teaching primarily online, asynchronous graduate courses, conducting research, and advising students at the M.S. and Ph.D. levels with research closely coupled with industry...

JOB TITLE Assistant Teaching Professor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor in intelligent construction and infrastructure systems with a broad focus on sensing, automation, and computational technologies that are reshaping how civil infrastructure is built, monitored, managed. The scope of interest spans the full asset lifecycle: robotics and automation on the construction site, uncrewed aerial systems and reality capture, instrumented and self-sensing structures, digital twins, and data-driven approaches to inspection, condition assessment, and asset management. Construction faces persistent labor shortages and schedule/cost pressure, while existing...

JOB TITLE Digital Marketing Specialist LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Marketing Technology & Metrics DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Digital Marketing Specialist supports the execution, reporting, and optimization of paid digital marketing campaigns across WPI's undergraduate recruitment funnel. This is an entry-level, data-forward role focused on the day-to-day operation of campaigns, building and launching ads, maintaining accurate tracking, and turning campaign data into clear, actionable reporting. The ideal candidate has a data and analytics background and a strong interest in marketing operations, with a desire to grow into a well-rounded digital marketer. The Specialist reports to the Director of Digital Marketing & Performance and works closely with the Senior Digital Marketing Specialist and the broader Marketing Operations team, who provide day-to-day guidance, mentorship, and technical...

JOB TITLE Executive Director, Corporate Partnerships LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME University Advancement - Fundraising DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Executive Director, Corporate Partnerships is a senior fundraising leader responsible for building and executing WPI's corporate philanthropy program within University Advancement. Reporting to the AVP of University Advancement, this role manages a portfolio of high-value corporate prospects and partners, develops structured corporate engagement programs, and drives the growth of philanthropic revenue through sustained, strategic relationships with companies that are already invested in WPI, and those that should be. Working closely with university leadership, faculty, advancement colleagues, and external stakeholders, the Executive Director will lead efforts to secure significant philanthropic support, ensuring alignment with the institution's strategic...

JOB TITLE Senior Research Analyst LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Institutional Research & Assessment DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Senior Research Analyst strengthens WPI's capacity to use data thoughtfully and effectively in support of academic and administrative decision-making. This position combines institutional research, advanced statistical analysis, and data visualization to answer complex questions that improve student success, academic planning, and institutional effectiveness. The successful candidate is expected to identify meaningful research questions, develop appropriate analytical approaches, validate findings, and communicate results clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. The analyst will also contribute to expanding the university's predictive analytics capabilities around student success analytics, and other emerging quantitative methods, working with large, complex...