Graduate Fellow

Work Location
This position will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, pursuant to the College’s Work Location Policy.

About Office of Academic Resources (OAR)
The Office of Academic Resources (OAR) at Haverford College is committed to delivering equitable learning outcomes across the academic program through collaborative design of peer instructional programs outside of the classroom. The OAR is a leader on campus, and in the field of learning assistance, on peer/instructional design. Employing over 80 students (6% of campus) every academic year, we provide robust training and ongoing reflective practice activities for student academic coaches, tutors, and teaching assistants. We work closely with faculty to provide supplemental structures that foster the confidence and competence for students to academically thrive. However, there’s still a lot of work to do towards improving structures and relationships that foster and sustain strong academic sense of belonging among many cohorts of students across campus and class years. This position will work directly with the OAR team (professional and peer) in the design, facilitation, and assessment of our efforts to build better learning support programs and structures. This position is designed to integrate the candidate into the exciting and fulfilling field of learning assistance in practice and scholarship.

The OAR is Haverford College’s learning center and provides curricular support to strengthen student learning, persistence, and scholarship through reciprocal learning and reflection activities, while building an inclusive community of care and empowerment. We are a center where knowledge is generated for transformative purposes, both at individual and institutional levels.

About the Position
The OAR is actively engaged in collaborating with faculty to build and integrate peer academic support systems. The Graduate Fellow will play a key role in designing, facilitating, and assessing training programs for peer tutors and other academic support staff. This position provides hands-on experience in instructional design, including curriculum development, learning assessment, and pedagogical training techniques. The role also involves assisting with program administration, record-keeping to ensure the effective delivery of peer academic support, and scholarship on teaching and learning.

Primary Responsibilities

Instructional Design & Training Development (40%)

• Develop and refine training curricula, instructional materials, and digital resources to enhance peer educators' preparation and effectiveness.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for peer tutors and other academic support staff.
• Assess and iterate training materials based on participant feedback and effectiveness metrics.

Training Coordination & Program Support (25%)

• Organize and coordinate the pre-semester training schedule for departments across the college.
• Assist with the logistics and delivery of ongoing training for OAR peer tutors and other departments.

Strategic Planning (20%)

• Meet weekly with the Assistant Director to report on training and implementation of the Peer Educator Administration model.
• Support the assistant director in managing research projects and documentation of interventions

Scholarship and Publication (15%)

• Contribute to and coordinate the submission of publications (articles, conference presentations) to various journals and organizations

Line of Report: The Graduate Fellow reports to the Assistant Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Pursuing a postsecondary degree in education, or related field (such as social work)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a peer educator (peer tutor, TA, peer coach) in a college or university setting
• Leadership experience as part of a team (student organization, volunteering, etc.)
• Experience with instructional design, curriculum development, or training facilitation
• Familiarity with learning assessment techniques or educational technology is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with quantitative or qualitative methods for research and analysis

Professional Competencies

• Commitment to equity across the college community
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and meet negotiated timelines
• Comfortability working both independently and as part of a team

We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification in the job description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, such as having skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter and resume by visiting https://haverford.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Haverford-Campus/Gr.... The application deadline is May 18, 2025. Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Please email recruiting [at] haverford.edu with questions about submitting your materials. Should the search committee be interested in pursuing your candidacy, you will hear from them directly. Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references.

Interested applicants are invited to contact Gabriel Angrand, Assistant Director (gangrand [at] haverford.edu) of the Office of Academic Resources, to learn more about the timeline and process for hire.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply.

We at Haverford College recognize that we live and work on Lenape land and pay respect and honor to the caretakers of this land, from the time of its first human inhabitants until now, and into the future. We seek to maintain and build upon our current and ever-evolving connections with members of Lenape tribes and communities, in recognition of our intertwined histories and with a goal of moving toward right relationship between the Haverford of today and Lenape peoples.