Hamilton College · 2 hours ago
Collaborative Initiatives Program Manager
Clinton, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yrHamilton College is seeking a Collaborative Initiatives Program Manager to advance innovative, cross-disciplinary projects that support teaching, learning, and creative scholarly work. This role involves collaborating with faculty and students to design and implement academic projects, while also supporting digital tools and initiatives across the campus.
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Responsibilities
Lead, coordinate, and execute cross-disciplinary projects that support digital endeavors, innovative teaching, emerging technologies, and creative campus initiatives
Collaborate closely with faculty, students, and staff to design, prototype, and implement academic and research-focused projects
Support rapid prototyping and iterative development of new ideas, tools, and workflows that enhance scholarly and creative work
Partner with colleagues in LITS to advance cross-team projects
Provide guidance, training, and consultations for faculty, students, and staff using digital tools, platforms, and methods
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and documentation to ensure successful delivery of initiatives
Facilitate workshops, events, and learning experiences that foster experimentation, creativity, and digital fluency across campus
Evaluate emerging tools and technologies and recommend strategic opportunities for academic application
Build strong relationships with campus stakeholders to identify needs, co-design solutions, and advance shared goals aligned with Hamilton’s liberal arts mission
Contribute to the culture of innovation, inclusivity, and collaborative problem-solving across LITS and the broader campus
Support student workers and project teams by fostering a creative, hands-on learning environment and mentorship culture
Communicate project progress and outcomes to internal and external audiences through presentations, reports, and digital platforms
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Demonstrated experience managing projects in an academic, research, library, or creative technology environment
Experience supporting digital projects, emerging technologies, academic innovation, or hands-on creative work with students and faculty
Ability to translate creative ideas into actionable project plans, prototypes, and collaborative initiatives
Familiarity with emerging learning and innovation practices, including design thinking, human-centered design, and iterative prototyping
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams and build productive campus partnerships
Ability to explore new technologies, experimenting, and learning alongside faculty, staff, and students
Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to support diverse audiences and translate technical concepts for non-technical users
Ability to support and mentor student employees and student-led creative inquiry
Ability to be a self-starter mindset with strong problem-solving skills and a bias toward action, creativity, and continuous improvement
Preferred
advanced degree in a related field (e.g., digital humanities, information science, library science, education, media studies, arts, computer science, or related liberal arts discipline)
Company
Hamilton College
Hamilton College is an education institute that teaches students to write effectively, learn from each other, and think for themselves.
Founded in 1792
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.9MKey Investors
The Howard Hughes Medical InstituteNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2025-01-21Grant· $0.75M
2023-01-30Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Marisa Benincasa
Vice President for Communications and Marketing
Lauren Jacobson
Chief Investment Officer
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