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Bates College is hiring for 16 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in program management and clinical support, with listed salaries up to about $75,000. Migrate Mate updates Bates College's live openings daily. Bates College is a private liberal arts college in Lewiston, Maine, offering undergraduate education across the humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
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Bates College hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 16
- Top team
- Program Management
- Seniority
- Across all levels
- Work type
- 0% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Lewiston
- Salary range
- $45,000–$75,000
Listed salaries for Bates College roles on Migrate Mate range from about $45,000 to $75,000 per year across 16 open roles, as of July 16, 2026. Some roles list hourly contract rates.
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- Retail Operations ManagerLewiston, METhe Retail Operations Manager holds a key leadership position focused on the Retail Operations segment, specifically overseeing the Bobcat Den and the Curb Cat Food Truck. This role encompasses both strategic planning support and front-line leadership. Functioning as the principal on-site leader, the Manager translates the organization’s operational standards into consistent daily execution throughout the retail dining domain.
- Associate Director for STEM and Healthcare AdvisingLewiston, ME18 Jul 2026The Associate Director works with students over their four years who are interested in exploring careers in STEM fields and healthcare. This is primarily accomplished through one on one and group advising. A second, and equally important responsibility, is working with campus colleagues, alumni and parents, to organize, design and offer high impact programs to introduce students to careers in STEM fields and healthcare such as: job shadows, internships, roadshows and industry spotlights.
- Assistant Softball CoachLewiston, METhe Assistant Coach is responsible for aiding the Head Coach in administering a competitive NCAA Division III intercollegiate softball program. This position supports the development of student-athletes through mentorship, guidance, leadership opportunities, community building, and a commitment to social justice. The Assistant Coach focuses primarily in the areas of skill development, training, conditioning and performance of student-athletes, along with planning and directing recruitment and fiscal management of the program. This is a professional assistant coaching position, and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of affiliated national, regional, and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the NCAA, the NESCAC Conference, and the College. In addition to their instructional duties, assistant coaches work in partnership with the Office of Admission to recruit, admit, and enroll an academically and athletically talented and diverse team of students. The position will assist with various recruitment projects assigned according to previous experiences and program needs. The Assistant Coach will have significant night and weekend commitments. The Assistant Coach will also have responsibilities to support the Athletics Department for operational initiatives, referred to as a secondary duty. This position reports to the Head Coach.
- Transition to Practice Program- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)Lewiston, METhe Bates Sports Medicine Department and St. Mary's Orthopedics have designed an eleven- month Transition to Practice program to offer newly credentialed athletic training professionals an opportunity to broaden and enhance their clinical and professional skills as they continue to develop their practice.
- Henry Luce Curatorial Fellow in American ArtLewiston, METhe Henry Luce Curatorial Fellow in American Art is a three-year position designed to provide an advanced scholar of American art with comprehensive, hands-on professional experience in curation, education, scholarship, and stewardship. Reporting directly to the Director of Bates College Museum of Art and serving as a member of the curatorial team, the Fellow builds the Museum’s capacity during a period of momentum and growth. The role focuses on researching the permanent collection, organizing exhibitions, and fostering deep curricular integration with college faculty and students. The Fellow is a dedicated steward of the Marsden Hartley Memorial Collection and the Marsden Hartley Legacy Project, spearheading public-facing scholarly initiatives that engage both the campus community and global audiences.
- Third Cook (FT, FY)Lewiston, MEStaff holding a cook position primarily work in student dining providing approximately 5000 meals per day to the students, faculty, staff and guests of the college who dine in Commons. They are also called upon to prepare items for catered events as needed. As such, this position calls for someone who is able to safely, efficiently and consistently produce and present food in a high volume setting. A focus on providing outstanding customer service and exemplary organizational and time management skills are a must.
- Head Women's Tennis CoachLewiston, METhe Head Women’s Tennis Coach is a 12-month position working in the Department of Athletics. This position is responsible for supporting and coordinating all aspects of the women’s tennis team, providing significant contributions to the development of student athletes through mentorship, guidance, leadership opportunities, community building, and a commitment to social justice. This position is also responsible for the administration of all phases of varsity intercollegiate athletics with guidelines from Bates College, the NCAA, and NESCAC including, compliance, scheduling competitions, travel planning, data management, practice scheduling, and roster management. The Head Women’s Tennis Coach serves as an active and visible campus presence, serving on committees, holding day-time office hours, meeting recruits, and engaging with students outside of the Department of Athletics. The Head Women’s Tennis Coach will have significant night and weekend commitments.
- Assistant Director - Center for Inclusive Teaching & LearningLewiston, ME17 Jul 2026The Assistant Director will lead efforts to coordinate and develop advising curricula, training, and assessment for faculty and staff educators. The Assistant Director will act as a core member of the CITL team designing, facilitating, and evaluating a wide range of professional development programming that supports inclusive pedagogy and student success across the institution.
- Retail Operations Associate (FT, FY)Lewiston, METhe Retail Operations Associate's primary responsibility is to deliver excellent one-on-one customer service, safely and efficiently preparing food, ensuring quality assurance, practicing responsible alcohol service, accurately processing transactions, and managing waste appropriately.
- PlumberLewiston, MEPerform all varieties of plumbing-related construction, maintenance, renovation, and repair projects on campus, including low pressure boilers, both oil and gas fired, for campus domestic hot water and heat. Maintain campus steam distribution systems and controls. Operate computerized building automation systems. Assist in the maintenance of campus building HVAC units.
- Assistant Manager for Access ControlLewiston, METhe Assistant Manager serves as the main point of contact for the Access Control Office, playing a crucial role in upholding policies and procedures that align with best practices and industry standards. This position provides an exciting opportunity to support access control systems while promoting a compassionate, respectful, and inclusive environment.
- Aquatics & Pool Operation Manager / Assistant Swim CoachLewiston, METhe Aquatics & Pool Operation Manager / Assistant Swim Coach is responsible for aiding the Head Coach in administering a competitive NCAA Division III intercollegiate swim program. This position focuses on the aquatic and pool operations duties including managing the programming for, and running the operations, of the pool. The Aquatics Manager position focuses primarily in the areas of pool management, lifeguard supervision, community engagement, risk management, recruitment of staff, along with fiscal program management. In addition to Aquatics Manager duties, the Assistant Swim Coach role will focus on program administration pertaining to travel, training, skill development, and also work in partnership with the head coach to enroll an academically and athletically talented and diverse team of students. The position will also assist with various projects assigned based on experience and program needs, and requires significant night and weekend commitments.
- Assistant Football Coach - Seasonal (Defensive)Lewiston, METhe Assistant Coach focuses primarily in the areas of planning and directing recruitment, conditioning, training, and performance of student-athletes, along with fiscal management of the program. This is a professional assistant coaching position, and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of affiliated national, regional, and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the NESCAC Conference, and the College.
- Registered Dietitian and Nutrition EducatorLewiston, METhe Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Educator is responsible for providing individual nutrition counseling to students on campus and working with campus partners to develop and implement nutrition education for the full student population. The Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Educator works with Dining, Conferences, and Campus Events to provide clinical perspective on departmental operations and initiatives.
- Women's Soccer Goalkeeper Coach (Seasonal)Lewiston, METhe Women’s Soccer Goalkeeper Coach is responsible for aiding the Head Coach in the execution of practices and game day instruction/coaching, primarily in the training of the goal keepers. This is a professional assistant coaching position and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the NCAA, affiliated national, regional, and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the NESCAC Conference and the College.
- Catering Delivery AttendantLewiston, METhe Catering Delivery Attendant provides front line support to the catering component within the dining operation and assists in other areas as necessary.
- Director of Counseling and Psychological ServicesLewiston, METhe Director of CAPS serves as the chief mental health officer at Bates assuming responsibility for all of the administrative functions and clinical services offered by CAPS. The Director leads a talented multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals committed to student well-being and academic success offering short term intervention and treatment, case management, and clinical expertise around campus issues. The Director offers critical clinical perspective and participates in decision making around intervention issues impacting community safety and well-being.
- Research Technician - Neuroscience & BiologyLewiston, METhe Research Technician provides technical support for ongoing grant-funded research in the Woodworth and Quiñones-Frías laboratories. This individual will perform research using Drosophila and mice as model systems and support research projects on retinal development and regeneration, as well as presynaptic cell biology in Drosophila.
- Assistant Women's Lacrosse CoachLewiston, METhe Assistant Coach is responsible for aiding the Head Coach in administering a competitive NCAA Division III intercollegiate women's lacrosse program. This position supports the development of student-athletes through mentorship, guidance, leadership opportunities, community building, and a commitment to social justice. The Assistant Coach focuses primarily in the areas of skill development, training, conditioning and performance of student-athletes, along with planning and directing recruitment and fiscal management of the program.
- CustodianLewiston, METhe Custodian position at Bates College is responsible for the general appearance and cleanliness of assigned areas and buildings, including housekeeping services for student residences. This position includes routine work such as waste removal, dusting, mopping, vacuuming floor surfaces, cleaning restrooms, restocking consumables, and non-routine work such as window and wall washing, snow shoveling and sanding of walks, steps and porches.
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Retail Operations Manager
Job no: 493141
Work type: Staff Full Time - Full Year
Location: Lewiston, ME
Categories: Dining, Conferences & Campus Events: Cash Operations
Title: Retail Operations Manager
Position Purpose:
The Retail Operations Manager holds a key leadership position focused on the Retail Operations segment, specifically overseeing the Bobcat Den and the Curb Cat Food Truck. This role encompasses both strategic planning support and front-line leadership. Functioning as the principal on-site leader, the Manager translates the organization’s operational standards into consistent daily execution throughout the retail dining domain.
Job Duties:
Staff Management and Leadership:
- Lead the hiring, onboarding, and continuous professional development of retail associates and culinary personnel through collaboration with college colleagues and professional organizations.
- Manage retail operations scheduling, assign daily tasks, and strategically adjust coverage to manage staff absences.
- Provide clear direction and guidance on procedures; motivate retail associates and assistant managers while acting as the first line of intervention for conflict resolution.
Operational Oversight:
- Ensure smooth, efficient daily openings and closings, maintaining high operational standards and overseeing necessary technology systems.
- Oversee food preparation, presentation, and portion control to ensure consistency, high quality, and compliance with shift/production checklists.
- Assist with menu development and food costing initiatives.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee special Retail Operations events (including Bobcat Breaks, student events, and Curb Cat Events).
Inventory and Merchandising Control:
- Monitor inventory levels, oversee regular counts, track requisitions, and manage stock replenishment.
- Partner with vendors to ensure the product mix remains current, diverse, and appealing to the campus demographic.
- Ensure all retail merchandise is displayed correctly in an appealing way in order to drive sales.
Safety, Compliance and Sustainability:
- Enforce strict adherence to all food safety, health, and hygiene regulations, ensuring kitchens, storage areas, dining rooms, and equipment remain clean and sanitized.
- Implement and monitor safety protocols for all staff; maintain a high level of safety awareness and ensure any workplace injuries are reported within 24 hours.
- Champion sound environmental practices on the job, including composting, recycling, and active waste reduction.
Teamwork and Professionalism:
- Set the standard for exceptional customer service, aiming for top-tier interactions across all touchpoints.
- Cultivate a positive, inclusive workplace rooted in open, two-way communication and deep respect for diversity.
- Build robust, collaborative partnerships with colleagues across the Dining department and the broader college community.
- Maintain flexibility to support other operational areas and execute assigned duties with professionalism.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
- High School diploma required.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field desired.
- Driver's license required.
- Serve Safe certification preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of six years’ food service experience.
- Previous experience in a collegiate food service environment desired.
- Previous supervisory experience desired.
- Previous experience in a faced paced commercial restaurant required.
Skills and Knowledge
- Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.
- Commitment to customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to teach others.
- Exemplary organizational and time management skills are a must.
- Ability to multi-task with an eye for detail.
- Understands and thrives in a high volume food service environment.
Benefits:
Bates College offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits (health, dental, 9% retirement contribution with potential for an additional 3% match, sick leave, 24 days of vacation, 2 personal days, 13 paid holidays, dependent care subsidy, free parking, access to library and athletic facilities & more), and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug and smoke-free workplace.
Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $49,417 to $61,772 . Placement within the range depends on experience and other factors.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Bates College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff. Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. All college faculty, staff, students, contractors, visitors, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non-Discrimination Policy.
Inquiries concerning the college’s policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/Section 504), and complaints may be directed to Gwen Lexow, Title IX Officer, 207-786-6445 or via email at glexow@bates.edu.
About Bates:
Bates is internationally recognized as a leading liberal arts college, attracting 2,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world.
Since 1855, Bates has been dedicated to educating the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community. Committed to opportunity and excellence, Bates has always admitted students without regard to gender, race, religion, or national origin.
Cultivating intellectual discovery and informed civic action, Bates prepares leaders sustained by a love of learning and zeal for responsible stewardship of the wider world. Bates engages the forces — intellectual trends, demographic changes, and technology — that are transforming higher education and the world into which our students graduate.
Bates has highly competitive admissions, graduates over 90 percent of its entering students, and more than half of its alumni earn graduate degrees. Bates employs 200 faculty members and 550 staff.
The college is proud of deep roots in the Lewiston/Auburn community, Maine’s second-largest urban area with a population of approximately 65,000. Bates is located on a beautiful, 133-acre, traditional New England campus in Lewiston, an emerging city with an entrepreneurial climate, a lively arts scene, and a dynamic business community. Bates is 35 miles north of Portland, 140 miles north of Boston, and 350 miles north of New York City.
Advertised: 15 Jul 2026
Applications Close:
If for any reason, you encounter a screen that asks you for credit card information, call 877-997-8807 for assistance. We do not require payment to apply for our positions.
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- Retail Operations ManagerLewiston, METhe Retail Operations Manager holds a key leadership position focused on the Retail Operations segment, specifically overseeing the Bobcat Den and the Curb Cat Food Truck. This role encompasses both strategic planning support and front-line leadership. Functioning as the principal on-site leader, the Manager translates the organization’s operational standards into consistent daily execution throughout the retail dining domain.
- Associate Director for STEM and Healthcare AdvisingLewiston, ME18 Jul 2026The Associate Director works with students over their four years who are interested in exploring careers in STEM fields and healthcare. This is primarily accomplished through one on one and group advising. A second, and equally important responsibility, is working with campus colleagues, alumni and parents, to organize, design and offer high impact programs to introduce students to careers in STEM fields and healthcare such as: job shadows, internships, roadshows and industry spotlights.
- Assistant Softball CoachLewiston, METhe Assistant Coach is responsible for aiding the Head Coach in administering a competitive NCAA Division III intercollegiate softball program. This position supports the development of student-athletes through mentorship, guidance, leadership opportunities, community building, and a commitment to social justice. The Assistant Coach focuses primarily in the areas of skill development, training, conditioning and performance of student-athletes, along with planning and directing recruitment and fiscal management of the program. This is a professional assistant coaching position, and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of affiliated national, regional, and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the NCAA, the NESCAC Conference, and the College. In addition to their instructional duties, assistant coaches work in partnership with the Office of Admission to recruit, admit, and enroll an academically and athletically talented and diverse team of students. The position will assist with various recruitment projects assigned according to previous experiences and program needs. The Assistant Coach will have significant night and weekend commitments. The Assistant Coach will also have responsibilities to support the Athletics Department for operational initiatives, referred to as a secondary duty. This position reports to the Head Coach.
- Transition to Practice Program- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)Lewiston, METhe Bates Sports Medicine Department and St. Mary's Orthopedics have designed an eleven- month Transition to Practice program to offer newly credentialed athletic training professionals an opportunity to broaden and enhance their clinical and professional skills as they continue to develop their practice.
- Henry Luce Curatorial Fellow in American ArtLewiston, METhe Henry Luce Curatorial Fellow in American Art is a three-year position designed to provide an advanced scholar of American art with comprehensive, hands-on professional experience in curation, education, scholarship, and stewardship. Reporting directly to the Director of Bates College Museum of Art and serving as a member of the curatorial team, the Fellow builds the Museum’s capacity during a period of momentum and growth. The role focuses on researching the permanent collection, organizing exhibitions, and fostering deep curricular integration with college faculty and students. The Fellow is a dedicated steward of the Marsden Hartley Memorial Collection and the Marsden Hartley Legacy Project, spearheading public-facing scholarly initiatives that engage both the campus community and global audiences.
- Third Cook (FT, FY)Lewiston, MEStaff holding a cook position primarily work in student dining providing approximately 5000 meals per day to the students, faculty, staff and guests of the college who dine in Commons. They are also called upon to prepare items for catered events as needed. As such, this position calls for someone who is able to safely, efficiently and consistently produce and present food in a high volume setting. A focus on providing outstanding customer service and exemplary organizational and time management skills are a must.
- Head Women's Tennis CoachLewiston, METhe Head Women’s Tennis Coach is a 12-month position working in the Department of Athletics. This position is responsible for supporting and coordinating all aspects of the women’s tennis team, providing significant contributions to the development of student athletes through mentorship, guidance, leadership opportunities, community building, and a commitment to social justice. This position is also responsible for the administration of all phases of varsity intercollegiate athletics with guidelines from Bates College, the NCAA, and NESCAC including, compliance, scheduling competitions, travel planning, data management, practice scheduling, and roster management. The Head Women’s Tennis Coach serves as an active and visible campus presence, serving on committees, holding day-time office hours, meeting recruits, and engaging with students outside of the Department of Athletics. The Head Women’s Tennis Coach will have significant night and weekend commitments.
- Assistant Director - Center for Inclusive Teaching & LearningLewiston, ME17 Jul 2026The Assistant Director will lead efforts to coordinate and develop advising curricula, training, and assessment for faculty and staff educators. The Assistant Director will act as a core member of the CITL team designing, facilitating, and evaluating a wide range of professional development programming that supports inclusive pedagogy and student success across the institution.
- Retail Operations Associate (FT, FY)Lewiston, METhe Retail Operations Associate's primary responsibility is to deliver excellent one-on-one customer service, safely and efficiently preparing food, ensuring quality assurance, practicing responsible alcohol service, accurately processing transactions, and managing waste appropriately.
- PlumberLewiston, MEPerform all varieties of plumbing-related construction, maintenance, renovation, and repair projects on campus, including low pressure boilers, both oil and gas fired, for campus domestic hot water and heat. Maintain campus steam distribution systems and controls. Operate computerized building automation systems. Assist in the maintenance of campus building HVAC units.
- Assistant Manager for Access ControlLewiston, METhe Assistant Manager serves as the main point of contact for the Access Control Office, playing a crucial role in upholding policies and procedures that align with best practices and industry standards. This position provides an exciting opportunity to support access control systems while promoting a compassionate, respectful, and inclusive environment.
- Aquatics & Pool Operation Manager / Assistant Swim CoachLewiston, METhe Aquatics & Pool Operation Manager / Assistant Swim Coach is responsible for aiding the Head Coach in administering a competitive NCAA Division III intercollegiate swim program. This position focuses on the aquatic and pool operations duties including managing the programming for, and running the operations, of the pool. The Aquatics Manager position focuses primarily in the areas of pool management, lifeguard supervision, community engagement, risk management, recruitment of staff, along with fiscal program management. In addition to Aquatics Manager duties, the Assistant Swim Coach role will focus on program administration pertaining to travel, training, skill development, and also work in partnership with the head coach to enroll an academically and athletically talented and diverse team of students. The position will also assist with various projects assigned based on experience and program needs, and requires significant night and weekend commitments.
- Assistant Football Coach - Seasonal (Defensive)Lewiston, METhe Assistant Coach focuses primarily in the areas of planning and directing recruitment, conditioning, training, and performance of student-athletes, along with fiscal management of the program. This is a professional assistant coaching position, and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of affiliated national, regional, and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the NESCAC Conference, and the College.
- Registered Dietitian and Nutrition EducatorLewiston, METhe Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Educator is responsible for providing individual nutrition counseling to students on campus and working with campus partners to develop and implement nutrition education for the full student population. The Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Educator works with Dining, Conferences, and Campus Events to provide clinical perspective on departmental operations and initiatives.
- Women's Soccer Goalkeeper Coach (Seasonal)Lewiston, METhe Women’s Soccer Goalkeeper Coach is responsible for aiding the Head Coach in the execution of practices and game day instruction/coaching, primarily in the training of the goal keepers. This is a professional assistant coaching position and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the NCAA, affiliated national, regional, and state intercollegiate athletic associations, the NESCAC Conference and the College.
- Catering Delivery AttendantLewiston, METhe Catering Delivery Attendant provides front line support to the catering component within the dining operation and assists in other areas as necessary.
- Director of Counseling and Psychological ServicesLewiston, METhe Director of CAPS serves as the chief mental health officer at Bates assuming responsibility for all of the administrative functions and clinical services offered by CAPS. The Director leads a talented multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals committed to student well-being and academic success offering short term intervention and treatment, case management, and clinical expertise around campus issues. The Director offers critical clinical perspective and participates in decision making around intervention issues impacting community safety and well-being.
- Research Technician - Neuroscience & BiologyLewiston, METhe Research Technician provides technical support for ongoing grant-funded research in the Woodworth and Quiñones-Frías laboratories. This individual will perform research using Drosophila and mice as model systems and support research projects on retinal development and regeneration, as well as presynaptic cell biology in Drosophila.
- Assistant Women's Lacrosse CoachLewiston, METhe Assistant Coach is responsible for aiding the Head Coach in administering a competitive NCAA Division III intercollegiate women's lacrosse program. This position supports the development of student-athletes through mentorship, guidance, leadership opportunities, community building, and a commitment to social justice. The Assistant Coach focuses primarily in the areas of skill development, training, conditioning and performance of student-athletes, along with planning and directing recruitment and fiscal management of the program.
- CustodianLewiston, METhe Custodian position at Bates College is responsible for the general appearance and cleanliness of assigned areas and buildings, including housekeeping services for student residences. This position includes routine work such as waste removal, dusting, mopping, vacuuming floor surfaces, cleaning restrooms, restocking consumables, and non-routine work such as window and wall washing, snow shoveling and sanding of walks, steps and porches.
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Retail Operations Manager
Job no: 493141
Work type: Staff Full Time - Full Year
Location: Lewiston, ME
Categories: Dining, Conferences & Campus Events: Cash Operations
Title: Retail Operations Manager
Position Purpose:
The Retail Operations Manager holds a key leadership position focused on the Retail Operations segment, specifically overseeing the Bobcat Den and the Curb Cat Food Truck. This role encompasses both strategic planning support and front-line leadership. Functioning as the principal on-site leader, the Manager translates the organization’s operational standards into consistent daily execution throughout the retail dining domain.
Job Duties:
Staff Management and Leadership:
- Lead the hiring, onboarding, and continuous professional development of retail associates and culinary personnel through collaboration with college colleagues and professional organizations.
- Manage retail operations scheduling, assign daily tasks, and strategically adjust coverage to manage staff absences.
- Provide clear direction and guidance on procedures; motivate retail associates and assistant managers while acting as the first line of intervention for conflict resolution.
Operational Oversight:
- Ensure smooth, efficient daily openings and closings, maintaining high operational standards and overseeing necessary technology systems.
- Oversee food preparation, presentation, and portion control to ensure consistency, high quality, and compliance with shift/production checklists.
- Assist with menu development and food costing initiatives.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee special Retail Operations events (including Bobcat Breaks, student events, and Curb Cat Events).
Inventory and Merchandising Control:
- Monitor inventory levels, oversee regular counts, track requisitions, and manage stock replenishment.
- Partner with vendors to ensure the product mix remains current, diverse, and appealing to the campus demographic.
- Ensure all retail merchandise is displayed correctly in an appealing way in order to drive sales.
Safety, Compliance and Sustainability:
- Enforce strict adherence to all food safety, health, and hygiene regulations, ensuring kitchens, storage areas, dining rooms, and equipment remain clean and sanitized.
- Implement and monitor safety protocols for all staff; maintain a high level of safety awareness and ensure any workplace injuries are reported within 24 hours.
- Champion sound environmental practices on the job, including composting, recycling, and active waste reduction.
Teamwork and Professionalism:
- Set the standard for exceptional customer service, aiming for top-tier interactions across all touchpoints.
- Cultivate a positive, inclusive workplace rooted in open, two-way communication and deep respect for diversity.
- Build robust, collaborative partnerships with colleagues across the Dining department and the broader college community.
- Maintain flexibility to support other operational areas and execute assigned duties with professionalism.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
- High School diploma required.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field desired.
- Driver's license required.
- Serve Safe certification preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of six years’ food service experience.
- Previous experience in a collegiate food service environment desired.
- Previous supervisory experience desired.
- Previous experience in a faced paced commercial restaurant required.
Skills and Knowledge
- Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.
- Commitment to customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to teach others.
- Exemplary organizational and time management skills are a must.
- Ability to multi-task with an eye for detail.
- Understands and thrives in a high volume food service environment.
Benefits:
Bates College offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits (health, dental, 9% retirement contribution with potential for an additional 3% match, sick leave, 24 days of vacation, 2 personal days, 13 paid holidays, dependent care subsidy, free parking, access to library and athletic facilities & more), and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug and smoke-free workplace.
Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $49,417 to $61,772 . Placement within the range depends on experience and other factors.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Bates College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff. Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. All college faculty, staff, students, contractors, visitors, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non-Discrimination Policy.
Inquiries concerning the college’s policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/Section 504), and complaints may be directed to Gwen Lexow, Title IX Officer, 207-786-6445 or via email at glexow@bates.edu.
About Bates:
Bates is internationally recognized as a leading liberal arts college, attracting 2,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world.
Since 1855, Bates has been dedicated to educating the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community. Committed to opportunity and excellence, Bates has always admitted students without regard to gender, race, religion, or national origin.
Cultivating intellectual discovery and informed civic action, Bates prepares leaders sustained by a love of learning and zeal for responsible stewardship of the wider world. Bates engages the forces — intellectual trends, demographic changes, and technology — that are transforming higher education and the world into which our students graduate.
Bates has highly competitive admissions, graduates over 90 percent of its entering students, and more than half of its alumni earn graduate degrees. Bates employs 200 faculty members and 550 staff.
The college is proud of deep roots in the Lewiston/Auburn community, Maine’s second-largest urban area with a population of approximately 65,000. Bates is located on a beautiful, 133-acre, traditional New England campus in Lewiston, an emerging city with an entrepreneurial climate, a lively arts scene, and a dynamic business community. Bates is 35 miles north of Portland, 140 miles north of Boston, and 350 miles north of New York City.
Advertised: 15 Jul 2026
Applications Close:
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Bates College is hiring for 16 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in program management and clinical support. Open positions span athletics, academic support, facilities, and research, reflecting the range of functions a residential liberal arts college operates year-round.
What kinds of roles does Bates College hire for?
The most active teams are program management, clinical support, and communications. Bates College posts openings across athletics coaching, academic and student affairs, facilities and trades, dining and nutrition, and scientific research and laboratory support. Most postings are across all levels, covering both full-time staff positions and seasonal roles tied to the academic calendar.
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Mostly on-site. About 0% of Bates College's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Lewiston. Each Bates College listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
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What do Bates College jobs pay?
Listed salaries for Bates College roles on Migrate Mate range from about $45,000 to $75,000 per year as of July 16, 2026, with most postings at across all levels. Some roles list hourly contract rates. Exact pay is set by Bates College and shown on each listing.
Does Bates College hire entry-level?
Most of Bates College's open roles on Migrate Mate are across all levels as of July 16, 2026. Check individual Bates College listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is Bates College hiring?
Most Bates College roles are based in Lewiston, and about 0% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.