Director's Assistant II for Classics

Dartmouth College

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

Oct 31, 2024

Position Information

Position Title	Director's Assistant II for Classics
Department	Frank J. Guarini Institute for Int'l Education
Position Number	0000000
Hiring Range Minimum	Please Inquire
Hiring Range Maximum	Please Inquire
Location of Position	Hanover, NH Greece
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Position Purpose	Assists faculty and onsite support staff in running foreign study programs. Provides administrative, logistical, and classroom support.
Required Qualifications	Works well with others. Maintains a mature approach to leadership in off campus programming. Has some related experience to Classics topics.
Preferred Qualifications	Previously participated on a Dartmouth Classics FSP, or another FSP in Greece or Europe.
FLSA	Exempt
Employment Category	Temporary Full Time
Schedule	This is a full-time (40 hours per week) temporary position from March 22, 2025, through June 11, 2025.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Shino Yoshen Pichette
Department Contact Phone Number	(603) 646-8120
Department Contact for Cover Letter	Paul Christensen
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. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions	To be fully considered, applications must be received by November 15, 2025. This position has a start date of March 22, 2025, and end date of June 11, 2025.
Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/76277

Key Accountabilities

Supervise Program Participants (45%)

Be available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to assist and support program participants.
Be available to respond to crisis situations that arise and support program participants who are dealing with personal crises.
As needed, 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.

Assist the Faculty Director with Cultural and Educational Programs and Activities for Program Participants; advise students about other travel and cultural experiences. (5%)

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

Assist the Faculty Director and Onsite Support Staff with Program Administrative and Logistical Support Needs (35%)

As needed, help to assemble orientation materials, assist in conducting orientation meetings and activities (especially trips outside of Athens) with the faculty director and onsite support staff.
Assist with materials and assignments related to coursework for the program, including help with organizing the Canvas site and creating daily site plans and handouts, and reading student essays to support students in producing higher quality work.
Help maintain the Classics website, including soliciting and editing student generated text for daily reports.
Be available to assist the faculty program director and onsite support staff 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.
Develop activities that support individual students and foster the goals of inclusion, respect, and positive community relationships.

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

Performs other duties as assigned.