Job Title: Paraprofessional (Physics)

Department: Physics

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Nonexempt/ Hourly

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 1462.5 Hours per year
• 9 Months per year
• 37.5 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

At Colorado College, 2,300 students learn and live on our beautiful 99-acre campus in downtown Colorado Springs. We attract top students seeking new perspectives with an array of experiential learning opportunities possible only in an immersive learning environment. Here, students take only one class at a time to facilitate deep exploration of a topic. We call this the Block Plan. This unique approach allows members of our campus community to share a rhythm of experience as we work together to fulfill our mission.

Job Summary

The Paraprofessional (Physics) provides a variety of instructional and logistical support to department faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Set up classrooms and laboratories.
• Assist with introductory lab instruction.
• Assist the Technical Director in maintaining and running introductory lab and audio-visual equipment.
• Supervise student graders.
• Assist with set up, tear down, and management of department events.
• Assist the officers of the Society for Physics Students group as needed.
• Assist the department’s administrative assistant, chair, and faculty as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics or a closely related field; good communication skills, experience preparing and completing instructed labs, a sense of responsibility, and a commitment to excellence; ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds; ability to manage time and work priorities; word processing skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Colorado College Physics program and the block plan. Tutoring experience (e.g., tutor with the Quantitative Reasoning Center). Teaching experience (e.g., Learning Assistant).

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

Other Position Details:

• Supervises Students
• Position requires driving CC vehicles (drivers must be eligible for coverage under CC's insurance plan)

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline - last day to submit an application: 3/4/2026
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $20.03 per hour 

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 0.085 vacation hours for each hour worked and 0.0462 hours of sick time for each hour worked
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants
  
  

Benefits and Wellness Information:

Please refer to our Benefits Page

Explore the Department: To learn more about the Physics Department, please visit their webpage at: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/academics/dept/physics/index.html

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request accommodations to support your application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HR@coloradocollege.edu as early as possible. Positions may close on the listed deadline or, if posted as continuous, may close without prior notice.

E-Verify Information:

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Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html