Academic Support Staff—Science (part time)
This position is a part-time, in-person opportunity. The primary purpose of the Academic Support Staff position is to provide Landmark College students with one-to one and/or group support in science content areas (including but not limited to biology, chemistry, and other branches of the natural sciences.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Academic Support, the Academic Support Staff is responsible for the following:
- Providing academic support with science course-based questions and assignments
- Providing academic coaching and support with time management, organization, planning/prioritization, study strategies, test preparation, and other executive function skills that facilitate academic success in science coursework
- Assisting students with use of educational/assistive technology
- Informal assessment of academic skills in the sciences
- Consistent documentation of sessions
- Attendance and participation in staff meetings and trainings
- Prompt communication with supervisors
- Understanding of FERPA, ADA law, and other laws/regulations that pertain to working with college students is expected. The ability to responsibly handle confidential/sensitive information is critical.
- Preferred: expertise in both biology and chemistry
Qualifications
- Previous tutoring/academic support experience in the sciences
- Advanced coursework in the sciences
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of best practices in supporting students with learning differences
- Sensitivity to students' intersecting identities and needs
- Availability to work evening hours
- Knowledge of theoretical information on student development and working with students with LD/ADHD and ASD
Landmark College, located in beautiful southern Vermont, is a unique, accredited college for bright neurodivergent students with learning differences (LD; including dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and executive function challenges). Landmark provides an intentionally designed, resource-rich academic and student life model within a private liberal arts college environment. A position with Landmark College is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of promising college students and to help us change how the public thinks about education. We champion a strength-based model and give students the skills and strategies they need to achieve their goals. A fully accredited, not-for-profit institution, Landmark College offers bachelor’s and associate degrees in liberal studies, studio arts, psychology, business, life science and computer science.
The Landmark College Office of Human Resources strives to ensure that we are an employer of choice, attracting and retaining uniquely talented individuals able to advance the College’s position as the college of choice for students who learn differently. We are committed to a philosophy that recognizes each person as an individual, worthy of respect, trust, dignity and fair treatment, and we apply these tenets to serve, support, and value all members of our community.
We recognize the importance of providing a work environment that is conducive to carrying out the College’s mission and contributes to the personal and professional growth of our faculty and staff. For Human Resources, this means the administration of employment policies, benefit plans, and compensation programs that are regularly evaluated and remain competitive and fair.
How to Apply
Interested individuals should provide a cover letter, resume or CV, and the names of three references. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please email your application to [email protected]. Applications may also be mailed to Director of Human Resources, Landmark College, 19 River Road South, Putney, Vermont 05346. No phone calls please.
Diversifying the student body, faculty, and administration is congruent with our mission. We value diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, national origin, neurodiversity, race, and religion. Landmark College is an EO/AA/Vet/Disability employer.