Director's Assistant II - Earth Sciences - Job at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH

Director's Assistant II - Earth Sciences

Hanover, NH

Posted 1 month ago

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Position Information

Position Title	Director's Assistant II - Earth Sciences
Department	The Frank J. Guarini Institute for International Education
Position Number	0000000
Hiring Range Minimum	$42,200
Hiring Range Maximum	$48,500
Location of Position	Various locations in the USA (mostly MT, AZ, and CA), and Canada.
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Position Purpose	To support the Earth Science Stretch Fall 2024 off campus program.
Required Qualifications	Education and Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Works well with others. Maintains a mature approach to leadership in off campus programming. Meets the Dartmouth College Van Driver Criteria and is willing to drive a 12 passenger van and trailer for up to 8 hours a day. Has a US Driver's License. Can lift 50lbs on a regular basis.
Preferred Qualifications	Has experience interfacing with college aged individuals to assist with mental and physical health. Has experience in supporting teaching in outdoor educational settings. Has Wilderness First Aid certification. Has Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness EMT certification (preferable). Previously participated on an Earth Sciences STRETCH off campus program and is recommended by the faculty director on that program.
FLSA	Exempt
Employment Category	Temporary Full Time
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Department Contact Phone Number
Department Contact for Cover Letter	Shino Pichette, Associate Director, Operations
Contact's Phone Number	603-646-8120
Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check	Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
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Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities	Supervise Program Participants - 55% Be available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to assist and support program participants. Assist faculty and graduate TAs with response to medical situations that arise during the program. Support program participants who are dealing with personal crises, as needed. Manage any necessary COVID-19 mitigation measures, testing and illness response. Assist faculty and TAs in inform students on an ongoing basis about health, security and safety-related precautions and processes. Inform the faculty program director and onsite support staff about any concerns, misbehavior, or other issues that pose a significant risk to the health or safety of one or more of the program participants, or any behavior that jeopardizes the good standing of the program. Devise and Lead Cultural and Educational Programs and Activities for Program Participants - 10% Lead program participants on trips, activities, lectures, and other experiences which provide cultural and educational opportunities, as requested. Assist the Faculty Program Director and Onsite Support Staff with Program Administrative and Logistical Support Needs - 20% Help to assemble orientation materials, assist in conducting orientation meetings and activities (tours, etc.) with the faculty director, and in general orient students to the program. Assist with preparation of all equipment and vehicles for field operations prior to the start of the program. Be available to assist the faculty program director and onsite support staff such as TAs with contingencies and other reasonable assignments, as needed. Facilitate Learning, Development, and Community Among Program Participants - 15% Develop and maintain an appropriate relationship with each program participant. Support individual participants in meeting their personal, social, and academic goals. Facilitate the development of positive relationships among participants. Foster a sense of inclusion and unity among participants and an atmosphere of safety and respect.
--	Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--	Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervise Program Participants - 55%

Be available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to assist and support program participants.
Assist faculty and graduate TAs with response to medical situations that arise during the program.
Support program participants who are dealing with personal crises, as needed.
Manage any necessary COVID-19 mitigation measures, testing and illness response.
Assist faculty and TAs in inform students on an ongoing basis about health, security and safety-related precautions and processes.
Inform the faculty program director and onsite support staff about any concerns, misbehavior, or other issues that pose a significant risk to the health or safety of one or more of the program participants, or any behavior that jeopardizes the good standing of the program.

Devise and Lead Cultural and Educational Programs and Activities for Program Participants - 10%

Lead program participants on trips, activities, lectures, and other experiences which provide cultural and educational opportunities, as requested.

Assist the Faculty Program Director and Onsite Support Staff with Program Administrative and Logistical Support Needs - 20%

Help to assemble orientation materials, assist in conducting orientation meetings and activities (tours, etc.) with the faculty director, and in general orient students to the program.
Assist with preparation of all equipment and vehicles for field operations prior to the start of the program.
Be available to assist the faculty program director and onsite support staff such as TAs with contingencies and other reasonable assignments, as needed.

Facilitate Learning, Development, and Community Among Program Participants - 15%

Develop and maintain an appropriate relationship with each program participant.
Support individual participants in meeting their personal, social, and academic goals.
Facilitate the development of positive relationships among participants.
Foster a sense of inclusion and unity among participants and an atmosphere of safety and respect.

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Job Summary

Company

Dartmouth College

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

Open