Fellow for Academic Belonging

Position Description

Hamilton’s Academic Resource Centers provide individualized
peer tutoring programs to support the academic work of all students on campus. The Writing Center (WC) and Quantitative and Symbolic
Reasoning Center (QSR) are responsible for administering peer tutoring and other support (like workshops and review sessions) in addition to
providing resources for faculty teaching.

The Fellow for Academic Belonging supplies leadership, programming, and administrative
support for the recurring (weekly) tutoring programs in the WC and QSR used by Opportunity Programs (OP) students. The Fellow will report to
the Counselor for Academic Belonging in the OP office while also working collaboratively with the directors of all three offices to provide
mentorship for new and returning OP students and build a strong connection between students and sources of academic support.

In
addition to the responsibilities listed below, the Fellow will have the opportunity to develop projects that build on their particular
skills and interests related to the role. The Fellow will also participate in professional development opportunities (which may include
things like conference attendance/presentation, networking events, and cover letter/resume review) to help build their professional
portfolio.

This is a one-year (August 3, 2026 – June 4, 2027), benefited position on a 65% schedule (1,200 hours) with potential for
renewal after one year. The Fellow will work approximately 30 hours/week on a regular schedule (Monday – Thursday, 10:30 am – 7:00 pm). This
will include some evening and/or weekend hours.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with all first-year OP students and
  identified upperclass students at the beginning of each semester to build meaningful mentoring relationships, gather availability for
  scheduling, and review recurring tutoring policies and procedures
• Work with Office Assistants in the WC and QSR to create tutoring
  schedules and respond to student requests
• Run weekly reports on tutoring attendance and follow up with students within 48 hours who
  have absences
• Create and distribute weekly email to OP students participating in FAB programming
• Facilitate communication
  and update key stakeholders of issues and solutions- ex. CAB, Directors of OP/QSR/WC, tutors, tutees
• Participate in tutor training
  and provide support for tutors working in recurring tutoring programs
• Assist Directors with assessment of tutoring program
  effectiveness and the Director of OP with data collection and New York State reporting
• Work with Directors to develop and implement
  community engagement projects to support academic belonging in tutoring spaces

Qualifications

The ideal
candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree, have worked in an Academic Resource Center at Hamilton College or equivalent academic support
resource at another institution of higher education, and have participated in HEOP or another college access program. Preference will be
given to candidates who have experience with peer tutoring in a liberal arts setting. Candidates must demonstrate a clear commitment to and
interest in creating equitable and inclusive tutoring spaces. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be
considered.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Candidates will
  be expected to contribute their best ideas and to participate actively in strategic conversations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
  and comfortable working with students, faculty and staff on a daily basis. Must be committed to creating welcoming spaces for diverse
  student populations.
• Interest in experimenting with innovative approaches, developing creative programs, and using new technologies.
  Experience navigating a variety of software platforms and cloud-based applications and ability to troubleshoot technology issues is
  imperative.
• Detailed-oriented, comfortable mentoring undergraduates, and able to work autonomously.

Compensation
Range:

$23.00 – $25.00 per hour.

EEO Policy:

Hamilton College is an equal opportunity
employer and is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes a wide array of
experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are
encouraged to apply and identify their strengths in these areas.

Benefits:

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