Coordinator Of Fimbel Maker & Innovation Lab

Job no:

R-0000002773

Position Title:

Coordinator of Fimbel Maker & Innovation Lab

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Part time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$25.95

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

12/08/2025

Job Description:

The Fimbel Maker & Innovation Lab at Mount Holyoke College is a dynamic, interdisciplinary space where students, faculty, and staff transform ideas into reality. We empower and inspire our community by providing hands-on learning opportunities and a wide range of tools-from 3D printers and laser cutters for rapid prototyping to traditional wood and metal working equipment. We are deliberately independent of any single academic department, striving to be a welcoming environment where everyone feels at home, regardless of their background or level of experience.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and energetic individual to join our team as a Coordinator of Fimbel Maker & Innovation Lab, working 20 hours per week.

This role is essential for the smooth functioning of our space. You will directly support the Fimbel Lab technical staff and design mentors, operating under the supervision of the Director. If you are a hardworking individual with excellent organizational and time-management skills who thrives in an evolving environment, we encourage you to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Operational & Financial Management

• Process expenses, direct payments, and reimbursements, ensuring compliance with Mount Holyoke's financial policies.

• Monitor the annual budget and assist with preparing budget requests and reports (experience with budget reconciliation is a plus).

• Anticipate upcoming operational needs throughout the semester to ensure the space runs smoothly.

Team & User Support

• Manage the hiring and scheduling of student workers.

• Greet users, answer questions at the front desk, and cultivate a welcoming environment for all.

• Manage communications and scheduling for internal and external users.

• Maintain the user databases and assist staff with planning and supporting programs and events.

Communications & Administration

• Keep the Fimbel Lab website up-to-date.

• Oversee social media content drafted by student workers and draft posters to advertise events.

• Draft essential documentation, including annual reports.

• Track and compile data, performing basic analysis on the use and effectiveness of the space.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven ability to create and maintain an inclusive and welcoming environment for a diverse group of users.

• Exceptional ability to prioritize work duties, multi-task, transition quickly between projects, and manage competing priorities effectively.

• Demonstrated accuracy and strong judgment in decision-making.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with experience in creating marketing materials and strong proofreading abilities.

• Comfort with spreadsheet applications and a clear willingness to learn new software and technology (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Adobe Suite, etc.).

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team.

Hiring Range: $25.95 - $28.54

What We Offer:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Disability and Leave Benefits

• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.