Psychology Program Assistant

The
Psychology Program at Bard College seeks a highly motivated and organized Program Assistant to assist in the day-to-day administration
of its curricular, research, and community-building endeavors. This part-time (up to 20 hour/week), non-exempt position represents a great
opportunity for individuals, including recent graduates, to gain experience working in a dynamic academic environment in partnership with
faculty, staff, and undergraduates studying psychology.

Duties:

• Assisting with laboratory courses in experimental
  psychology
• Maintaining the Program’s web, email, and social media presence, including a monthly newsletter
• Scheduling and
  coordinating colloquia, social events, meetings, and space/equipment usage
• Overseeing the Program’s human participants pool,
  student workers, and shared software licenses
• Providing technical support for research and pedagogical tools
• Handling
  logistical elements in support of certain pillars of the undergraduate curriculum (e.g., scheduling boards, updating the Program’s Google
  Classroom site, facilitating the experiment pre-registration and budgeting processes for the Senior Project)
• Tracking expenses,
  ordering supplies, and coordinating with other Programs/offices on campus
• Maintaining program records, including meeting minutes
  and handbook
• Troubleshooting general questions or concerns arising in coordination with the faculty
• Handling other office
  duties, as assigned
• Liaising with the Career Development Office and Alumni/ae Association in support of efforts to maintain
  relationships with students who have graduated from the Program
• Facilitating student-faculty inclusion initiatives
• Providing support for special initiatives as the Program continues to evolve
• Coordinating efforts with the Science, Math, and
  Computing Division’s Administrative Assistant

On-the-job training to support these responsibilities is expected, though candidates
with prior experience handling such practicalities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented, highly organized and reliable, with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with varied timelines in a
  frequently busy and demanding environment
• Self-motivated and capable of completing high-quality work, whether independently or as
  part of a team
• Strong computer and internet skills, including proficiency with MS Office (especially Excel) and Google Workspace
  (e.g., Google Sheets, Docs, Drive, Slides)
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies easily
• Strong writing, editing,
  speaking, quantitative, analytic, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate and build effective relationships in a college
  community that is broadly diverse
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent to be conferred no later than July 1, 2025
• Previous
  administrative experience (especially in an academic environment), research experience in Psychology or related fields, and/or computer
  programming skills would be beneficial, though not required

The majority of the work associated with this position is expected to
take place weekdays during the two academic semesters, extending briefly into the students’ winter and summer breaks. While this is a
one-year position, the possibility of an extension for one or more additional years would be considered toward the end of the contract
year.

Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and contact information for
two references through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/183318

Compensation:
$20-$22/hour
This salary range reflects the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at
the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational
considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Equal
Employment Opportunity Statement
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who
contribute to our diversity. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national original, familial status, veteran status, or genetic
information.

Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment
practices, services, programs, and activities.

AA/EOE

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