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Programs Assistant (Position in Princeton, remote position)

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA), a non-profit overseas research institution, is seeking a qualified individual to work for the U.S. administrative office of the School based in Princeton, NJ. This office facilitates the academic governance of the School, as carried out by a consortium of nearly 200 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada (Cooperating Institutions), and their representatives, the School’s Managing Committee. The office also promotes and administers programs and fellowship opportunities at the School. Work will be conducted remotely. No relocation necessary. Position is part-time, approximately 20 hours per week, year-round, beginning around September 1, 2025 (start date negotiable). Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States. 

The principal duties of the Programs Assistant will involve general clerical support and support for the Managing Committee. Clerical duties include general correspondence, preparation of meeting materials, collection of Cooperating institution membership dues, database entry (as needed), compilation and distribution of fellowship applications to relevant selection committees, as well as correspondence with applicants, School members, staff, and Managing Committee members. This position reports to the Programs Administrator and works collaboratively with the current Programs Assistant. The anticipated salary for this position is $20,000 per year.

Minimum requirements: 
Bachelor’s Degree. General background in office administration activities preferred. Excellent communication skills required, both verbally and in writing, with strong customer service orientation. Strong self-motivation skills. Computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat/PDF editor. The position requires availability during standard business hours, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern Time. Preference given to applicants with experience relevant to the mission of the School.

To apply, submit a cover letter, CV or resume, and names of two recommenders as part of the online application: https://ascsa.submittable.com/submit/4887aa0b-b5de-486c-80f3-a07b7803e296/programs-assistant-2025.

Inquiries can be directed to Alicia Dissinger, the Programs Administrator, at adissinger@ascsa.org. 
Position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin August 1.

Internships in Non-Profit Administration

Short term unpaid internships are available throughout the year in the School’s U.S. office in Princeton, NJ. Internships will focus on non-profit administration and fundraising, and interns will assist staff with the various duties of managing an overseas educational and research center.

Internship Description: Hands-on experience in learning business practices for an education-based not for profit. Organization and daily communication with applicants, members, and committees using virtual workspaces, online applications, and surveys. Management and promotion of academic and fellowship programs. Website programming. Database maintenance of constituency records. Research and reporting.

Qualifications: The School is seeking advanced undergraduates or recent graduates with a major or degree in a field related to the School’s academic areas, such as classics, ancient history, art history, archaeology, Modern Greek studies, marketing or communications. An interest in pursuing a career in non-profit administration, development or marketing is desirable. Excellent communications skills, both written and oral, are required.

Term:  Available for a School term (fall, winter or spring), summer, or full year.

Application Procedure: Please send resume and cover letter to American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 321 Wall Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 or email to ascsa@ascsa.org with “Internship Application” in the subject line.

DIRECTOR(S) OF AN ASCSA SUMMER SEMINAR, GERTRUDE SMITH PROFESSOR(S)

Two Summer Seminar Positions (18-day courses, dates variable June through July)

Deadline: January 31, 2025

Term: Summer 2026. Two seminars are offered each summer, one in June and one in July. The first seminar cannot begin before June 8 and the second seminar cannot end after August 7. Seminars start on a Monday and run 19 days, inclusive of arrival day (1st day/the Monday start) and departure day (no activities planned for departure day). Program director(s) must plan to arrive before the start of the program and plan to leave about a week after the program ends.

Eligibility: Applicants should have experience designing and leading travel study programs, preferably in Greece, and at least two years of teaching in a post-secondary educational institution. Joint applications by two scholars who have worked well together in the past are welcome. Gertrude Smith Professors should have at least some knowledge of modern Greek and the ability to be engaging, organized, flexible and positive under often-demanding conditions. Qualified applicants in all areas of classical studies, including archaeology, art history, epigraphy, history, and languages are encouraged to apply.

Description: The theme of the 18-day field seminars is open. Previous Seminar offerings have included: Warrior Sailors, Traders, and Pirates: Aegean Islands Through the Ages; Alexander to Actium/Hellenistic Greece; Caves in Greece; Ancient Gender and Sexuality; Greek Sculpture, Myth on Site; Greek Warfare and Culture; Greek Religion; Finding the Spartans; Greece from the Sea; The Northern Aegean; and Greek Funerary Customs through the Ages.

The ASCSA Loring Hall serves as the main base for the program, and at least one week of the seminar is to be spent in travel outside Athens. Trips outside Athens give participants an introduction to the major archaeological sites and museum collections throughout the country. In general, the schedule of time in Athens and time outside Athens is constructed as: Athens (5 days/5 nights), trip/travel outside Athens (8 days/9 nights), and ends in Athens (5 days/4 nights).

The ASCSA staff provides planning and logistical assistance, in conjunction with the program director(s). If you wish to review the “Summer Program Director Handbook,” a previous report of a past Director, and/or a list of invited speakers and actual previous trip itinerary, please contact the Programs Administrator (Alicia Dissinger, adissinger@ascsa.org).

Duties: Plan an 18-day seminar, in consultation with the staff in Athens, at least six months prior to the program; collaborate with the Committee on the Summer Sessions in the selection of participants; correspond with participants concerning preparation for the program (such as travel, equipment, academic requirements, etc.); supervise all aspects of the program in Greece, including teaching, coordinating with on-site expert lecturers, keeping a detailed log of the program, managing incidental expenses within a pre-approved budget, and submitting a report to the Director of the School.

Compensation: Stipend of $5,000, plus travel and expenses, housing for the leader(s) for four weeks in total including the dates of the seminar. See the policy online.

Application: An online application consisting of a cover letter which discusses your qualifications; a curriculum vitae; a description of the seminar and a preliminary 18-day itinerary indicating which sites would be visited and how much time would ideally be spent in and out of Athens, and three letters of support. The selection committee may conduct a short interview as part of the application process, the finalists will be notified in advance.

Inquiries can be sent to: Alicia Dissinger, Programs Administrator, adissinger@ascsa.org. 

The appointments will be announced by March 29.

DIRECTOR(S) OF THE ASCSA SUMMER SESSION, GERTRUDE SMITH PROFESSOR(S)

One Summer Session Program (traditional six-week program, dates variable June through July)

Deadline: January 31, 2025

Term: Summer 2026. The specific dates for the 6-week program will fall between June 1 and August 15 each year. Program director(s) must plan to arrive before the start of the program and plan to leave about a week after the program ends.

Eligibility: Applicants should have experience designing and leading travel study programs, preferably in Greece, and at least two years of teaching in a post-secondary educational institution. Joint applications by two scholars who have worked well together in the past are welcome. Gertrude Smith Professors should have at least some knowledge of modern Greek and the ability to be engaging, organized, flexible and positive under often-demanding conditions. Qualified applicants in all areas of classical studies, including archaeology, art history, epigraphy, history, and languages are encouraged to apply.

Description: The ASCSA Summer Session has provided extensive exposure to Greece, ancient and modern, for generations of students of Classics and related fields. The program offers a broad introduction to Greek topography, history, archaeology, and culture. It has a strong academic component with participants researching and presenting topics on site. There are unique opportunities to interact with eminent archaeologists in the field. The group visits museums and sites from all periods of Greek history, from prehistoric to modern. The members (capped at 20 participants) tend to be serious career-minded students of the ancient world, with experience in ancient language, history, literature, and art, and aspirations to become professionals in the field.

The ASCSA Loring Hall serves as the main base for the program, and roughly half of the session is spent in travel throughout Greece. Trips outside Athens give participants an introduction to the major archaeological sites and museum collections throughout the country. When based in Athens, museums and monuments of Athens and the surrounding areas, as Marathon, Sounion, and Eleusis, are visited. The program has a fairly set schedule of time in Athens and time outside Athens, and is usually constructed as: Athens (6.5 days/6 nights), Crete (6 days/5 nights), Athens (4 days/4 nights), travel around the Peloponnese (10 days/9 nights), Athens (4 days/4 nights), travel around Northern Greece (8 days/7 nights), and ended in Athens (5.5 days/6 nights). The Summer Session Program is designed to present a comprehensive view of Greece’s rich history and archaeology.

The ASCSA staff provides planning and logistical assistance, in conjunction with the program director(s). If you wish to review the “Summer Session Director Handbook,” a previous report of a past Director, and/or a list of invited speakers and actual trip itinerary, please contact the Programs Administrator (Alicia Dissinger, adissinger@ascsa.org).

Duties: Plan the itinerary of the session, in consultation with the staff in Athens, at least six months prior to the session; collaborate with the Committee on the Summer Sessions in the selection of participants; correspond with participants concerning preparation for the program (such as travel, equipment, academic requirements, etc.); supervise all aspects of the program in Greece, including teaching, coordinating with on-site expert lecturers, keeping a detailed log of the sessions, managing incidental expenses within a pre-approved budget, and submitting a report to the Director of the School.

Compensation: Stipend of $10,000, plus travel and expenses, housing for the Summer Session leader(s) for eight weeks in total as available June 1 to August 15. See the policy online.

Application: An online application consisting of a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of support. The selection committee may conduct a short interview as part of the application process, the finalists will be notified in advance.

Inquiries can be sent to: Alicia Dissinger, Programs Administrator, adissinger@ascsa.org.

The appointments will be announced by March 29.