Social Pragmatics PEERS® Assistantship
Social Pragmatics is seeking an assistantship position to provide support for PEERS® instruction on-campus, on-line, and with the LC Success Center and with related-activities and events that supports the student experience in social pragmatics. This is a Landmark College Post-Graduate Assistantship Program (PGAP) position, and only available for recent Landmark College (LC) graduates. To learn more about the PGAP program, please visit this page.
Department: Social Pragmatics
Supervisor: Mickey Cronin, Director of Social Pragmatic Programs and Support
Positions Open: 1
Days and Times Needed: Hours 30 hrs/wk during the fall semester 2024 and the spring semester 2025. This will include weekend and evening hours. Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday evenings, Saturday afternoons.
Dress Requirements: Business casual
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist certified PEERS® instructors in the presentation of the PEERS® curriculum for on-line, on-campus, and LC Success Center courses.
- Training and mentoring selected PEERS® graduates in supporting PEERS® sessions.
- Assist with activities on and off campus, including workshops, social events, and campus open houses.
- Provided one-to-one and group support as assigned.
- Attend social pragmatics staff meetings.
- Collaborate with Social Pragmatics team members as well as all other college personnel.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology or Communications (COMEL)
- Familiarity with the PEERS® curriculum
- Ability to present professionally in an on-line format
- Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to learn.
Learning Objectives/Opportunities For Student:
- Gain customer service and coordination experience
- Develop skills in the development of work and training materials
- Gain experience managing student needs and day-of scheduling needs (covering and rearranging appts for staff illness and student cancellations)
Physical Requirements:
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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.
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