Employment Opportunities

Summer Employment Opportunities

Landmark College has several summer employment opportunities available within our Summer High School Programs. For complete job descriptions, specific responsibilities, and required qualifications please click on the links below.

High School Program

Resident Director

Night Proctor

Residential Assistant

Staff and Faculty Opportunities

Security Officer

Landmark College Department of Security is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Security Officer. The Security Officers perform a wide variety of college campus-related security services to foster a safe learning, living, and working environment while protecting property, maintaining order, and enforcing the policies of the College, along with federal, State, and local laws. This opening is a full-time position requiring the flexibility to cover special events, and to perform overtime duties as directed.

Landmark College Security personnel have excellent customer service and organizational skills, the ability to work independently and within a team, and a working knowledge of Vermont State law. This position requires a high degree of independent judgment and decision-making abilities. In addition, officers must maintain a working vehicle and mobile telephone, be licensed to drive, and possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Preference will be given to applicants holding an Associate or higher degree in criminal justice or a related field. All applicants must successfully pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.

Landmark College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, health and dental insurance packages, and retirement programs. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Interested candidates may submit a resume with cover letter to: Director of Human Resources, Landmark College, P.O. Box 820 River Road South, Putney, VT 05346, or humanresources@landmark.edu.

Executive Assistant to the President

Landmark College, located in beautiful southern Vermont and within easy driving distance to Boston and other major cities, is the nation’s premier institution of higher education for students who learn differently. We currently seek an experienced Executive Assistant (EA) who will report directly to the President and will coordinate and manage the fast-paced activities of the Office of the President. The EA job description includes the full range of daily office administrative responsibilities to support our very active and independent President in his daily work. Direct communication with the Landmark College community, the Board of Trustees, and supporters of the College is also an important aspect of this position. The EA serves as the clerk to the President’s Council and the Board.

Essential qualifications for this EA position include a Bachelor’s degree and superior office management, communication and organizational skills. Strong proficiency in time management and verbal and writing ability is essential as well as a well-developed attention to detail skill. The successful EA candidate is a self-starter and can demonstrate a record of success working in an executive office. This position requires the ability to anticipate, and professionally address, issues that might arise on a daily basis while maintaining a level of strict confidentiality as this position includes frequent contact with students, parents, faculty, staff and trustees and friends of the College. This is a salaried and exempt position and periodic travel and a willingness to occasionally work weekends and after-hours is required. Expertise in all Microsoft Office Suite software application is required.

Landmark College offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit program. Qualified individuals should apply with a cover letter, résumé and contact information for three references to: Executive Assistant to President Search, Landmark College, P.O. Box 820, Putney, Vermont 05346. Electronic submissions are preferred: humanresources@landmark.edu.

Associate Director of Financial Aid

Landmark College, the nation’s premier college for high-potential students with learning disabilities, is seeking an Associate Director of Financial Aid. The Associate Director will assist with the operating and fiscal administration responsibilities of a two-person Financial Aid Office; reporting to the Director of Financial Aid, under the direction of the Landmark College Vice President of Enrollment Management.

We are seeking a creative, flexible, team-oriented individual to perform a variety of responsibilities as Associate Director including oversight of the College’s federal work study and student loan programs. The Associate Director will counsel parents and students regarding financial aid programs and application procedures, including the review, calculation and processing of financial aid packages.

An essential qualification for this position is a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study. Demonstrated success in progressively responsible employment positions in a higher educational institution’s financial aid office is highly desireable. The successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs as well as experience in need analysis, counseling and packaging financial aid. This position requires the ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, including students with learning disabilities and their families. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently while maintaining priorities. This is a salaried and exempt position which requires periodic travel and a willingness to occasionally work weekends and after-hours. A working knowledge of PowerFAIDS and PowerCAMPUS is preferred.

Landmark College offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit program. Qualified individuals should apply with a cover letter, résumé and references to the Director of Human Resources, Landmark College, P.O. Box 820, Putney, VT 05346.
E-mail applications are preferred and can be sent to: humanresources@landmark.edu.

Resident Dean

Landmark College, the college of choice for students who learn differently with integrated approaches for LDs including Dyslexia, ADHD and ASD has an outstanding opportunity for a Resident Dean, reporting to the Director of Residential Life.

This full-time (12 month) live-in position is responsible for the overall supervision of a designated residential area and for creating an environment conducive to student development and academic achievement and the facilitation of responsible, meaningful patterns of group and individual living. RD’s are responsible for administering a variety of operational, educational, and developmental functions, designed to foster personal development and a sense of community within the residence halls including counseling and advising individual students, serving on college committees and supervising a paraprofessional staff of Resident Assistants.

Qualifications include: A master’s degree in Student Life Administration or related field or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant work experience; excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. The ability to responsibly handle sensitive, confidential, information is critical, as well as the ability to work flexible, and non-traditional hours. Experience working with students with learning differences is a plus.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Other benefits include an apartment within the residence hall, full meal plan, medical, dental and retirement. Interested individuals may apply with a cover letter, resume and three letters of reference to: Director of Human Resources, Landmark College, P.O. Box 820, Putney, Vermont 05346. E-mail applications are preferred and can be sent to: humanresources@landmark.edu.

Assistant Professor of Physical Education

(Search reopened, previous applicants need not apply)

Landmark College seeks an Assistant Professor of Physical Education (PE) to join our dynamic community in a period of innovation and development. The new Assistant Professor of PE has the opportunity to serve as the cornerstone for an evolving department increasingly focused on student wellness.

This full-time position involves teaching, administration, coaching, and program creation. The primary teaching responsibilities include a range of PE courses from skill-based one-credit to theory-based three-credit courses. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high quality classroom instruction and innovative pedagogy along with participating in the ongoing development of curriculum and pedagogical practices. Other desirable characteristics include familiarity with principles of universal design for instruction and learning, working as part of a cross divisional team that combines Student and Academic Affairs, and a demonstrated commitment to research and professional activities. The anticipated start date for the position is Fall 2013.

Qualifications: A master’s degree in Physical Education or Exercise Science/Kinesiology is highly desirable; other degrees in closely related fields considered. Experience with teaching at the college level is preferred, and a range of coaching experience is desirable. Excellent communication, organizational, and management skills are critical. A working understanding of the nature of specific learning disabilities in a classroom setting is desirable as is evidence of scholarship in the field, particularly in terms of programs that can involve undergraduate students. The ability to work collaboratively across departments and divisions to serve students is essential.

Landmark College offers challenging employment with competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit program. Interested individuals should apply with a cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, CV, and full contact information for three references to the Director of Human Resources, Landmark College P.O. Box 820 Putney, VT 05346. E-mail applications are preferred: humanresources@landmark.edu.

Assistant Professor of Natural Science

Landmark College, located in beautiful southeastern Vermont and within easy driving distance to Boston and other major cities, is the College of choice for students who learn differently. We seek a natural science faculty member to join our dynamic Natural Science department at the Assistant Professor rank.

The Natural Science Department is seeking a candidate whose primary teaching responsibilities will include teaching Introductory Biology, Introductory Chemistry, and possibly Human Anatomy and Physiology.

Qualifications: A doctoral degree in a natural science or science education is preferred. Excellent communication, organizational, and management skills are critical. A working understanding of the nature of specific learning disabilities in a classroom setting is desirable, and teaching experience at the college level is highly desirable. Evidence of scholarship in the field, particularly in terms of research programs that can involve undergraduate students, is highly desirable. Other desirable characteristics include familiarity with principles of universal design for instruction and learning, working as part of a team, and grant proposal development. The start date for the position is Fall, 2013.

Landmark College offers challenging employment with competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit program. Interested individuals should apply with a cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, CV, and full contact information for three references to the Director of Human Resources: Landmark College P.O. Box 820 Putney, 05346. E-mail applications are preferred: humanresources@landmark.edu.

Assistant Professor of Business

Landmark seeks a faculty member to join our dynamic Business Studies Department at the Assistant Professor rank.

The Business Studies Department is seeking a candidate whose teaching responsibilities will include teaching a variety of business courses required for the Associate’s Degree in Business, including but not limited to, accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing. The new faculty member would also be expected to provide scholarship and service to the Department and College.

Qualifications: A doctoral degree in a related business field is preferred; other degrees related to business considered. Excellent communication, organizational, and management skills are critical as is an ability to work as part of a team. A working understanding of the nature of specific learning disabilities in a classroom setting is important, and teaching experience at the college level is highly desirable. Evidence of scholarship in the field, is expected. Familiarity with principles of universal design for instruction and learning, and experience in grant proposal development are desirable. The start date is Fall, 2013.

Adjunct Faculty

STEM areas: Life Sciences, Computer Sciences, and Mathematics

Primary duties: Landmark College is seeking adjunct faculty in Computer Science/Gaming to teach Interactive Digital Design, Web Design and Development, or Programming I, Developmental Algebra, or Introductory Statistics. Adjunct faculty are responsible for organizing, developing, and delivering the academic curriculum, as well as assessing academic performance, in accordance with any existing departmental guidelines and consistent with the policies and practices of the College.

Adjunct faculty prepare and deliver a course or courses, design and implement learning activities and report on student outcomes. Adjunct faculty provide students with performance feedback and reports on student performance. Adjunct faculty providing classroom instruction are available to students during class meetings, office hours, and by appointment. For more information about Landmark College Academics please visit us the Academics section of the Landmark College website.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Creative Writing, Computer Science/Gaming, Biology or related field
Previous classroom experience in higher education
Previous experience working with students who learn differently and/or knowledge of learning disabilities is a plus
Proven ability to work effectively in a demanding, collaborative educational environment
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational/supervisory skills
Ability to develop a comprehensive knowledge of the developmental and instructional challenges of working with students with learning differences
This position is subject to the requirements of the Landmark College Adjunct Policy

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé and the full contact information for three references to: humanresources@landmark.edu.

Landmark College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).