Dean’s Fellow for Events & Operations, Simmons University School of Library and Information Science (Boston, MA)
Posted December 5, 2025
Start term: Fall 2026
Location: Boston campus
Job Description:
The Dean’s Fellow for Events & Operations supports the SLIS Operations team. The Fellow will work collaboratively with SLIS academic directors, staff and faculty on a variety of events, programs and projects.
Responsibilities include:
- Plan and coordinate virtual and in-person institutes, symposiums, lectures, and special events
for the SLIS Dean’s Office, and the School of Library and Information Science programs - Work with academic directors, staff and faculty to plan and coordinate travel
- Collaborate with academic divisions to coordinate commencement week activities and student
awards distribution - Provide support for monthly alumni board meetings, activities and events
- Develop and manage annual events calendar
- Coordinate SLIS travel as needed
- Support other projects and programs as required
Qualifications:
- Event planning experience
- Proven ability to work independently and take initiative
- Experience managing multiple projects and prioritizing effectively
- Willingness to perform a variety of administrative tasks
- Flexibility to attend and staff events, including some evenings and weekends
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Hours: 20 hours per week for 14 weeks in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. The Fellow’s work schedule will be coordinated each semester based on the student’s course schedule and SLIS needs. Occasional Saturday, Sunday or evening work may be necessary.
Scholarship: The Fellow will receive a scholarship covering 6 credits of their Simmons tuition per semester for 4 semesters (typically fall and spring). Other expenses, such as housing or fees, are not included. Fellowships are initially offered for one year, with a strong possibility of renewal for the second year contingent upon successful job performance and maintaining a 3.0 GPA. Additionally, the Fellow is paid an hourly rate of $17.00.
Eligibility: This Fellowship is open to all students in any Master’s degree program in the School of Library and Information Science who have completed no more than 9 credits/3 courses by the start of Fall 2026, though preference will be given to incoming students.
Fellows will enroll in at least 9 credits per semester, and must able to work in-person on our Boston campus. International students are eligible. Dual degree students are eligible; though their Fellowship will not extend beyond 2 years/ 24 credits of tuition.
Deadline: February 1, 2026 (your admission application, supporting documents, and Fellow application must all be received by this date)
How to Apply
To apply, please email a current resume and letter of interest specifically addressing the requirements of the position to [email protected]. Documents should be either PDFs or Word documents. Use the subject line: “SLIS Events Fellow” and send the email from the same email address you used on your admission application. Finalists will be invited to interview over Zoom, and all applicants will be notified of their decision by April 1, 2026.