54 deans directors jobs found in Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Assistant Director of Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs - POP DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY This position provides a wide range of responsibilities related to programmatic creation and support, customer service, operational support, financial reporting, and process management in the Office of Pre-collegiate Outreach Programs. Support the office mission of providing high-quality STEM programming to K-12 youth and their families. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Deliver exceptional customer service to students, families, faculty, staff, and community members by providing information about outreach opportunities, registration and application processes, and program policies. Attend evening and weekend programs (outside of business hours) to support outreach programs, undergraduate student events, and institutional events, especially during...

Dean for School of Computing & Applied Technologies Category: Other Department: Academic Affairs Locations: Worcester, MA Posted: Closes: Type: Full Time Position ID: 193803 General Statement The Dean for the School of Computing & Applied Technologies will provide leadership to: Foster innovative & entrepreneurial mindset for program ideation, design and delivery. Align academic offerings with regional labor market needs, expand partnerships with business and industry regionally and nationally, and foster innovation in teaching, training, and experiential learning. Support workforce development, direct-to-work and university transfer goals. Lead and manage programs and disciplines within the School (curriculum and program development, academic assessment/learning outcomes and program review) and effective management of the master-schedule. Hire, develop and evaluate all faculty and staff including adjunct faculty. Develop...

JOB TITLE Associate Director - Career Services LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Heebner Career Development Center - HCDC DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Lead the Career Development Center's (CDC) career services team in designing and delivering programs that support the career development and advancement of degree-seeking students and alumni. Oversee career education, advising, student-facing services, data collection and reporting, and marketing and communications. JOB DESCRIPTION Oversee student-facing career services strategy and operations, including one-on-one advising, career development programming, design and implementation of credit-bearing career courses, and related assessment, data collection, and reporting to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with institutional goals. Actively foster relationships with faculty to integrate career development into the academic experience and support...

JOB TITLE Assistant Director for Student Success LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Assistant Director for Student Success is responsible for advancing WPI's commitment to inclusion and belonging, with a focus on removing barriers to educational access and achievement. This role develops, implements, and assesses initiatives that support student recruitment, retention, and success. This position leads ODIME's signature initiatives, including the Connections Pre-Orientation Program and First-Generation Success Program. In addition, the Assistant Director contributes to broader departmental and campus-wide initiatives that foster mentorship, academic achievement, identity development, and community building. The position requires close collaboration with campus partners, student organizations, and institutional stakeholders. The...

JOB TITLE Dean of Arts & Sciences LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Provost Office DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites nominations and applications for the position of Peterson Family Dean, School of Arts & Sciences. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader to advance interdisciplinary education and research at a premier technological university known for its distinctive project-based learning model. The Dean will join WPI during a period of significant institutional momentum, as the university celebrates its Carnegie R1 research status, recognition as #18 nationally for "Best Return on Investment" by U.S. News & World Report, and inclusion among LinkedIn's Top 50 Colleges for 2025 based on career outcomes and alumni success. Reporting directly to Provost Andrew Sears and serving as a key member of the President's leadership team, the Dean will shape the...

JOB TITLE Executive Director, Institutional Research & Assessment LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Provost Office DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Executive Director of Institutional Research and Assessment leads WPI's Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness, serving as the university's primary data strategist and research analyst. This position manages comprehensive data collection, analysis, and reporting functions that directly support institutional decision-making, strategic planning, and accreditation requirements. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost, the Executive Director provides support for Academic Affairs and partners across the university to advance WPI's mission through data-informed insights. The Executive Director provides strategic leadership in institutional research, serves as the institutional lead for assessment and accreditation activities, and...

Director of Foundation, Community and Government Engagement Job Details Job Location : Lasell University - Newton, MA Position Type : Full Time Education Level : Master's Degree Salary Range : $105000.00 - $115000.00 Salary Job Category : Staff Position Summary Lasell University seeks a strategic and relationship-driven Director of Foundation, Community, and Government Engagement to join our University Advancement team during a pivotal moment in our history. As we approach our 175th anniversary, Lasell is building on a legacy of innovation, resilience, and commitment to access and opportunity. Under the leadership of our 10th president, Eric M. Turner, the University is poised for meaningful advancement in its mission to provide exceptional education for all. In a time when higher education is undergoing rapid change, Lasell is navigating these shifts with creativity and care, positioning itself as a forward-thinking partner in the region and beyond. This role...

Director of Communications, Admission and Financial Aid Amherst Campus Full Time JR6490 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Director of Communications, Admission & Financial Aid position. The Director of Communications, Admission & Financial Aid is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $120,000 - $140,000. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to...

Director of Planned Giving Main Campus - Boston, MA R11319 ABOUT SIMMONS Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. You'll find that people...

Assistant Director of Human Resources Location: Danvers/Lynn, MA Category: Administrative Posted On: Wed Dec 10 2025 Job Description: Assistant Director of Human Resources Non-Unit Professional position, 37.5 hours/week Campus Location: Danvers, Lynn and One Remote Day per week, after the first 90 days Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm SALARY: Salary range $82,000.00 - $90,000.00. The offered salary will be commensurate with experience and education but will not exceed the stated range. Full time benefited employees at North Shore Community College are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Click HERE for a highlight of these benefits. At this time, the College is not providing sponsorships for Visas. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: This role is responsible for leading key HR functions including employee relations, labor management, recruitment, and onboarding. Duties include...

JOB TITLE Temporary Administrative Specialist LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Social Science & Policy Studies - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Provide temporary administrative support to the Social Science & Policy Studies Office department head, faculty and staff. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Serve as a confidential administrative assistant to department head, associate department head, program directors, and 25 faculty members. Use Workday to assist with essential functions of the department, such as hiring work study students, processing payroll for students, submitting invoices from suppliers and contractors for payment. Assist with main office functions, such as ordering and restocking office supplies as needed/requested; assisting with mail and packages; submitting work orders for maintenance and keys as needed; planning, scheduling, and coordinating catering for departmental...

JOB TITLE Payroll Administrator LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Payroll DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Reporting to the Associate Director, the Payroll Administrator is responsible for overseeing the daily operations including customer service and end-to-end processing of multiple biweekly payrolls utilizing Workday HCM to ensure accurate and timely payment to all employees. This role processes regular payroll as well as special payments such as sick buy-back, net pay reissues, and other out-of-sequence payrolls. The Payroll Administrator reviews and analyzes employee transactions and time reports to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, college policy, the employee handbook, and provisions of collective bargaining agreements. JOB DESCRIPTION Customer Service Communicate via email, in-person, phone and videoconference responding to employees, departments, managers, or agencies with questions...

JOB TITLE Product Lead, Slate LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Enterprise Cloud Systems DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Product Lead, Slate, is responsible for the strategic oversight and continuous improvement of the Slate CRM platform, supporting functions such as admissions, enrollment, communications, and student engagement. This role will report to the Director, Enterprise Cloud Systems. The role leads the full product lifecycle-from ideation and development to deployment and optimization-to ensure the platform aligns with institutional goals and delivers measurable value. In this capacity, the Product Lead may manage a team, including direct reports such as system administrators or analysts who support Slate. They provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to ensure the team delivers secure, scalable, and user-centered solutions. The Product Lead works closely with these team members to align...

JOB TITLE Research Associate LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Robotics Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead the design, prototyping, and control of a bio-inspired robotic gate system. This system will mimic biological mechanisms to enable adaptive, efficient, and robust control for regulating passage in dynamic environments. The role involves mechanical design, actuation strategies, and intelligent control for real-world deployment. JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design & Analysis: Develop innovative bio-inspired concepts for a robotic gate mechanism that can block or allow traffic dynamically. Perform structural and dynamic analysis to ensure reliability and safety. Prototyping & Integration: Fabricate and assemble robotic gate prototypes using advanced manufacturing techniques. Integrate...

JOB TITLE Assistant Professor | Chemistry and Biochemistry LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Chemistry & Biochemistry Department DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a private R1 Research University in Central Massachusetts known for its inclusive and innovative approaches to teaching and multidisciplinary research. WPI's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in synthetic chemistry with the vision and creativity to transform bold ideas into breakthroughs that tackle some of the world's most urgent scientific challenges-advancing human health, driving sustainable technologies, and uncovering new frontiers in biochemical innovation. Possible directions include but are not limited to the design of precision molecular probes to illuminate biological systems in unprecedented detail, creation of next-generation therapeutics to combat disease,...

JOB TITLE Assistant Director, Admissions LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Admissions DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Assistant Director, Admissions (Campus Visits) advances WPI's efforts to recruit, select, and enroll high-achieving undergraduate students. This role develops and delivers strategic outreach, manages key visit and yield initiatives, and represents WPI to prospective students, families, counselors, and partner organizations. The Assistant Director also leads the admissions associate program, ensuring high-quality campus visit experiences throughout the academic year and summer. They serve as a key member of the Campus Visit Team. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Assist in the recruitment of the incoming first-year undergraduate class by: Developing and executing a strategic recruitment plan for an assigned geographic territory aligned with university and departmental goals, including...

JOB TITLE Associate Director of Maintenance Services LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Facilities DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Supervises, directs, and coordinates staff and contractors engaged in Building Maintenance and Trades, including HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Locksmith, and Carpentry. Ensures proper operation, maintenance, reliability, economic operation, safety, and regulatory compliance for building components, systems, and equipment. Assists the Director of Facilities Operations with the development of long-range plans, budgets, and programs for the effective stewardship of campus buildings and facilities. Serves in the capacity of the Director of Facilities Operations in their absence. Salary Grade 10: $95,000 – $110,000 per year (depending on experience) JOB DESCRIPTION Supervises and directs six (6) union trades shops as well as contracted vendors to maintain campus...

JOB TITLE Club Sport Coach/Instructor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME PERA - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY WPI Club Sports program is seeking part-time coaches/instructors for our various Club Sports teams. Please know that candidate applications will remain on file until June 30 of each year. WPI is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are looking for candidates who can support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Compensation: $500 – $10,000 per season JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities of the WPI Club Sports Coach/Instructor include the following: Conduct safe and well-organized practice sessions and instruction that enable club members to develop and improve their skills. Be attentive to appropriate safety practices, including the inspection of equipment and the reporting of any hazardous facility/field conditions....

JOB TITLE Business Office Coordinator LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Technology Commercialization DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY This position assists at a highly competent and confidential level with the business management needs of the Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC), interfacing with WPI research faculty, students, staff, and various administrative departments within WPI that impact or are impacted by the university's research activities. This position provides business management support to meet the information management and communication needs of interfacing with a diverse base of internal and external contacts involved with WPI research and Technology Transfer at the direction of the Director of the Office of Technology Commercialization. Compensation: Up to $56,000/year (depending on experience) JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Independently oversees and manages office...

JOB TITLE Assistant Teaching Professor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Interactive Media & Game Development - IMGD DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Interactive Media and Game Development (IMGD) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks to hire an Assistant Teaching Professor to support and grow our multidisciplinary, project-based curriculum. The successful candidate will shape and grow our offerings in both the technical and design areas of our undergraduate and graduate degrees. Applicants in all areas of IMGD are encouraged to apply; identified areas of interest include but are not limited to: creative coding, critical computing, tangible and embodied interaction, technical game development, and design for emerging creative technologies. IMGD is a highly collaborative community of learners, scholars, and creatives. We seek a new colleague who is passionate about both strengthening our existing community and...