Job Description

The High School Summer Program is three weeks in length and provides rising high school juniors and seniors with an introduction to college living and learning.? This is a great opportunity for high school students to grow academically and socially. Students will attend a skills development course, writing course, elective choice, and activities.? By the end of the program, students will have discovered strategies and tools for academic success, improved interpersonal communication, developed oral and written expression skills, and learned how to advocate for their living & learning needs. The High School Program includes Traditional Track and Social Pragmatics Track. The Social Pragmatics track includes a residential program designed to help students build social pragmatic skills through living on campus and working with Social Coaches, as well as courses to help improve academic skills. Afternoon, evening, and weekend activities combine students from both tracks. Both curricular and co-curricular activities provide opportunities for students to build successful social connections as well as develop strong academic routines and college living strategies.

Primary Function: The Program Assistant (PA) is responsible for assisting health services, faculty, and residential staff with supporting students in the High School Program throughout the academic day. PA's also support the work of the residential and programmatic staff on the weeks. The primary work hours for this position are between 6:45 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, plus Saturday or Sunday as assigned. During the training, work hours are generally from 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. The work schedule allows for one weekend day off per week as assigned.

Specific Responsibilities:

Attend mandatory training & staff meetings. Attend and participate in all registration and orientation activities for students in the program Support student activities as appropriate and assigned on weekends. Support medications nurses in locating students who have missed scheduled medication appointments. Support program administrators/faculty in locating students who may be late for scheduled programming/classes. Support students with waking up and transitioning to required programming in a timely fashion. Monitor residence halls during lunch breaks and staff meetings. Maintain timely communication with Resident Directors and program administrators about all student concerns. Provide other duties as appropriate and assigned by supervisor. Work with a small team to support student needs. Move quickly to complete duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications & Skills:

Evidence of understanding Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Autism. Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills. Adaptability to a changing environment that includes working independently and as a member of a team. Ability to make sound, reasonable decisions and exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations. Experience working with high school or college aged students in an academic or residential setting. High School Diploma, college experience preferred. Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.
? Compensation & Application Procedure: Program Assistants will receive a stipend of $3000. Other benefits include a private room in HSP student residence hall and meals for the duration of the program contract. Contract Dates: July 5 - August 6, 2026

How to Apply

Interested individuals should provide a cover letter, resume or CV, and the names of three work references. Please email your application to humanresources@landmark.edu.

Diversifying the student body, faculty, and administration is congruent with our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Pay: $3,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person