Berea College
Location :
Berea Job Type:
Full-Time Division:
Provost Department:
Women's and Gender Studies Opening Date:
07/23/2025 FLSA:
Non-Exempt Labor Supervisor?:
Yes
Please note that references provided at the time of application for staff positions will not be contacted until the applicant has been offered the position. Description:
The Program Associate provides managerial, administrative, and programmatic support of the operations of the bell hooks center and Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Department, including support for the faculty associated with those units. Oversees the day-to-day activities of the center and department, plays a key role in communication to the campus and community, and coordinates resources for LGBTQIA+ students. Serves as a labor supervisor. This position is full-time and benefit eligible. Your Key Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Oversee the hospitable and inclusive center, including welcome students, staff, and faculty and community to the center; provide tours to the campus community, prospective students, donors, and community guests, ensuring the center is accessible, staffed, open and closed at advertised times; Manage all center operations and space, such as opening and closing, maintenance of a clean and organized space, procure and update displays/resources, use of facilities and technology including equipment, inventory, resources, space reservations by other departments, groups, and staff; Manage logistics for new and recurring center, department, and campus events, including booking and communication with entertainers and speakers, travel arrangements for all visiting scholars/guests, including arranging catering, use of AV equipment, organizing payments to speakers and vendors, coordination of campus partners, and development and distribution of recurring program assessment including preparing related data and reports for Directors as needed. Program development, coordination, and oversight of Pride Series, Student Activist Series, and annual program associate-facilitated events. Coordinate communication both on and off campus, including event announcements, monthly newsletter, social media presence, web site presentation, and serve as central point of contact for center and department needs. Support administration of the center and department budget-related functions of accounting including purchasing, purchase card review, ordering, check requests, tracking, compliance, and reporting for center and departmental affiliated operating budgets; manage grant funds and consult and advise the center director about budget decisions; consult with Dean's office and appropriate staff about program and grant budgets. Develop procedures for facilitating communication within and beyond the center and department; streamline administrative procedures and assist center staff members and department faculty members. Serve as support and mentor to center and departmental academic and labor students including providing center, academic, and scholar information; ensuring student concerns are relayed to director; centering student voices in program planning; fostering space for student discourse and organizing; providing recommendations upon request; and mentoring support for student engaging with the bhc programming and space. Create and coordinate a resource program to affirm, celebrate, and facilitate safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ students. Identify resources and professional development opportunities for queer students to support their curricular and co-curricular success. In support of Berea College's great commitments this position requires student supervision. The fourth great commitment is to promote learning and serving in community through the student labor program, honoring the dignity and utility of all work, mental and manual, and taking pride in work well done. The Supervision would include scheduling, assigning and approving work performed. Developing students about common workplace acumen and giving them tangible work experience is an expected outcome. To learn more about the student labor program and requirements on this position see: Labor Program Goals. Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty, and students. What You'll Bring:
Education required to ensure success in this position:
B.A. in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies or related field Experience required to ensure success in this position:
2-3 years of experience with programming management At least 2-3 years in a diverse higher education or social service setting Experience with management Computer and data-management experience Accounting and bookkeeping experience Event planning experience Customer relations experience preferred Special skills, knowledge, and abilities:
Demonstrated ability to work in a mentoring and supervisory relationship with college students who are diverse in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, gender identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, geographic origin, and others Demonstrate ability to manage and implement programs and events Confident and detail-oriented writer and communicator Strong administrative, time-management, and organizational skills Strong accounting and bookkeeping skills Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly cultural sensitivity Willing to master new skills, including developing proficiency in Banner, ChromeRiver, Cornerstone, etc. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, leadership abilities, and the willingness and ability to take initiative Strong supervisory and scheduling skills Professional demeanor Strong time-management and organizational skills Positive attitude Flexible Experience with record-keeping and accounting Efficient Proactive and self-motivated Responsive to constructive feedback Commitment to mission of college, department, and center License, certification, or registration necessary:
Valid Driver's License Access to a vehicle Required background check Physical requirements:
Ability to move tables and chairs, carry food, etc., for program events Ability to navigate campus and public buildings and grounds Ability to handle stressful situations Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time Ability to travel independently Environmental Conditions:
The ability to work in an open and public office environment that includes general public walk-in traffic and student populations as well as professional staff and faculty.
Founded in 1855, Berea College is nationally recognized as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. Berea has a longstanding commitment to interracial education and is one of the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. With an emphasis on service to Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls more than 1,500 students from 46 states and U.S. territories and more than 70 countries. Berea College admits students who are unable to afford tuition and provides all of them with a no-tuition promise, valued at more than $204,000. Berea's students excel in the College's supportive yet demanding academic environment, and most are the first in their families to attend college. As one of only nine federally recognized Work Colleges, all Berea students are expected to work 10-12 hours weekly in various positions across campus. Berea College is listed #20 in overall ranking in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse college rankings, 2023. The Washington Monthly ranks Berea College #2 Best Liberal Arts College and #1 in Social Mobility, 2023. Money Magazine ranks Berea #20 Best Overall College and #10 for Best in the South, 2023. Berea College is also the only institution in Kentucky to receive the 5-Star Rating from Money Magazine, 2023.
Located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Cumberland Mountains, the town of Berea (pop. 16,000) lies forty miles south of Lexington and is approximately two hours from Cincinnati, Louisville, and Knoxville. More information about Berea College is available at
Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all people of the earth to learn and work here. Berea College is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application! Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Our Benefits: Berea College offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their families including health care, dental, vision, retirement, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and an Employee Assistance Program. The benefit package also includes access to the for children of College Staff, ages 6 weeks to 6 years, Membership, Staff Development Funds and Tuition Reimbursement.
Eligible staff employees also receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 24 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at
Our Unique Culture: Berea College strives to be a place where people with various Christian interpretations, different religious traditions, and no religious traditions work together in support of
Over the past century, various leaders of the College have applied the College's inclusive scriptural foundation and spirit to their expanding world and welcomed those whose beliefs were consistent with the Christian gospel of impartial love. Therefore, Berea College today affirms its inclusive Christian tradition even as it respects the traditions of Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and Hindus, as well as other faiths, and those holding no religious beliefs. We strive not to ignore our differences, but rather seek to understand each other honestly and respectfully, and together create a climate where anyone can openly discuss what they believe without fear of sanction. To that end, all persons who are willing to share in the spirit and the work of the Great Commitments as shaped by its preamble are welcome to study, to teach, and to work at Berea
Labor Supervision: In support of Berea College's great commitments, staff and faculty serve as labor supervisors. Our fourth great commitment, The Dignity of Labor, promotes learning and serving in community through the student Labor Program, honoring the dignity and utility of all work, mental and manual, and taking pride in work well done. Student Labor Supervision includes scheduling, assigning, and approving student work, developing students' workplace acumen, and providing tangible work experience. To learn more about the labor program office please see the following link
Berea Job Type:
Full-Time Division:
Provost Department:
Women's and Gender Studies Opening Date:
07/23/2025 FLSA:
Non-Exempt Labor Supervisor?:
Yes
Please note that references provided at the time of application for staff positions will not be contacted until the applicant has been offered the position. Description:
The Program Associate provides managerial, administrative, and programmatic support of the operations of the bell hooks center and Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Department, including support for the faculty associated with those units. Oversees the day-to-day activities of the center and department, plays a key role in communication to the campus and community, and coordinates resources for LGBTQIA+ students. Serves as a labor supervisor. This position is full-time and benefit eligible. Your Key Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Oversee the hospitable and inclusive center, including welcome students, staff, and faculty and community to the center; provide tours to the campus community, prospective students, donors, and community guests, ensuring the center is accessible, staffed, open and closed at advertised times; Manage all center operations and space, such as opening and closing, maintenance of a clean and organized space, procure and update displays/resources, use of facilities and technology including equipment, inventory, resources, space reservations by other departments, groups, and staff; Manage logistics for new and recurring center, department, and campus events, including booking and communication with entertainers and speakers, travel arrangements for all visiting scholars/guests, including arranging catering, use of AV equipment, organizing payments to speakers and vendors, coordination of campus partners, and development and distribution of recurring program assessment including preparing related data and reports for Directors as needed. Program development, coordination, and oversight of Pride Series, Student Activist Series, and annual program associate-facilitated events. Coordinate communication both on and off campus, including event announcements, monthly newsletter, social media presence, web site presentation, and serve as central point of contact for center and department needs. Support administration of the center and department budget-related functions of accounting including purchasing, purchase card review, ordering, check requests, tracking, compliance, and reporting for center and departmental affiliated operating budgets; manage grant funds and consult and advise the center director about budget decisions; consult with Dean's office and appropriate staff about program and grant budgets. Develop procedures for facilitating communication within and beyond the center and department; streamline administrative procedures and assist center staff members and department faculty members. Serve as support and mentor to center and departmental academic and labor students including providing center, academic, and scholar information; ensuring student concerns are relayed to director; centering student voices in program planning; fostering space for student discourse and organizing; providing recommendations upon request; and mentoring support for student engaging with the bhc programming and space. Create and coordinate a resource program to affirm, celebrate, and facilitate safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ students. Identify resources and professional development opportunities for queer students to support their curricular and co-curricular success. In support of Berea College's great commitments this position requires student supervision. The fourth great commitment is to promote learning and serving in community through the student labor program, honoring the dignity and utility of all work, mental and manual, and taking pride in work well done. The Supervision would include scheduling, assigning and approving work performed. Developing students about common workplace acumen and giving them tangible work experience is an expected outcome. To learn more about the student labor program and requirements on this position see: Labor Program Goals. Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty, and students. What You'll Bring:
Education required to ensure success in this position:
B.A. in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies or related field Experience required to ensure success in this position:
2-3 years of experience with programming management At least 2-3 years in a diverse higher education or social service setting Experience with management Computer and data-management experience Accounting and bookkeeping experience Event planning experience Customer relations experience preferred Special skills, knowledge, and abilities:
Demonstrated ability to work in a mentoring and supervisory relationship with college students who are diverse in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, gender identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, geographic origin, and others Demonstrate ability to manage and implement programs and events Confident and detail-oriented writer and communicator Strong administrative, time-management, and organizational skills Strong accounting and bookkeeping skills Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly cultural sensitivity Willing to master new skills, including developing proficiency in Banner, ChromeRiver, Cornerstone, etc. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, leadership abilities, and the willingness and ability to take initiative Strong supervisory and scheduling skills Professional demeanor Strong time-management and organizational skills Positive attitude Flexible Experience with record-keeping and accounting Efficient Proactive and self-motivated Responsive to constructive feedback Commitment to mission of college, department, and center License, certification, or registration necessary:
Valid Driver's License Access to a vehicle Required background check Physical requirements:
Ability to move tables and chairs, carry food, etc., for program events Ability to navigate campus and public buildings and grounds Ability to handle stressful situations Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time Ability to travel independently Environmental Conditions:
The ability to work in an open and public office environment that includes general public walk-in traffic and student populations as well as professional staff and faculty.
Founded in 1855, Berea College is nationally recognized as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. Berea has a longstanding commitment to interracial education and is one of the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. With an emphasis on service to Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls more than 1,500 students from 46 states and U.S. territories and more than 70 countries. Berea College admits students who are unable to afford tuition and provides all of them with a no-tuition promise, valued at more than $204,000. Berea's students excel in the College's supportive yet demanding academic environment, and most are the first in their families to attend college. As one of only nine federally recognized Work Colleges, all Berea students are expected to work 10-12 hours weekly in various positions across campus. Berea College is listed #20 in overall ranking in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse college rankings, 2023. The Washington Monthly ranks Berea College #2 Best Liberal Arts College and #1 in Social Mobility, 2023. Money Magazine ranks Berea #20 Best Overall College and #10 for Best in the South, 2023. Berea College is also the only institution in Kentucky to receive the 5-Star Rating from Money Magazine, 2023.
Located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Cumberland Mountains, the town of Berea (pop. 16,000) lies forty miles south of Lexington and is approximately two hours from Cincinnati, Louisville, and Knoxville. More information about Berea College is available at
Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all people of the earth to learn and work here. Berea College is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application! Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Our Benefits: Berea College offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their families including health care, dental, vision, retirement, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and an Employee Assistance Program. The benefit package also includes access to the for children of College Staff, ages 6 weeks to 6 years, Membership, Staff Development Funds and Tuition Reimbursement.
Eligible staff employees also receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 24 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at
Our Unique Culture: Berea College strives to be a place where people with various Christian interpretations, different religious traditions, and no religious traditions work together in support of
Over the past century, various leaders of the College have applied the College's inclusive scriptural foundation and spirit to their expanding world and welcomed those whose beliefs were consistent with the Christian gospel of impartial love. Therefore, Berea College today affirms its inclusive Christian tradition even as it respects the traditions of Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and Hindus, as well as other faiths, and those holding no religious beliefs. We strive not to ignore our differences, but rather seek to understand each other honestly and respectfully, and together create a climate where anyone can openly discuss what they believe without fear of sanction. To that end, all persons who are willing to share in the spirit and the work of the Great Commitments as shaped by its preamble are welcome to study, to teach, and to work at Berea
Labor Supervision: In support of Berea College's great commitments, staff and faculty serve as labor supervisors. Our fourth great commitment, The Dignity of Labor, promotes learning and serving in community through the student Labor Program, honoring the dignity and utility of all work, mental and manual, and taking pride in work well done. Student Labor Supervision includes scheduling, assigning, and approving student work, developing students' workplace acumen, and providing tangible work experience. To learn more about the labor program office please see the following link