Job Title: Paraprofessional (Psychology)

Department: Psychology

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Nonexempt/ Hourly

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 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 (Psychology) position provides a variety of support to department faculty, staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist Psychology faculty with instructional support, such as running labs and activities, maintenance of lab equipment, arranging rooms and technology for classes, preparing of print and electronic materials, online learning management system support, proctoring exams, grading, teaching APA style format, and holding office hours to answer student questions and help students with labs.
• Coordinate with the colony keeper in all facets of animal care, including daily health checks of the animal colonies, food restriction for Introduction to Psychology rats, and handling and gentling of rats prior to lab use.
• Maintain and update a repository of Introduction to Psychology lab exercises used by faculty for psychology and neuroscience courses, and maintain the student lending library for psychology books and texts.
• Coordinate, organize, and run course-based community based learning and outreach.
• Maintain the facilities of the department to include classroom and lab facilities, bulletin boards and other announcement boards, corridors and storage areas; lock and unlock classroom and lab doors as needed before use; troubleshoot classroom technology problems.
• Maintain and regularly update official social media communication for departmental news (e.g., Twitter, Instagram accounts), and represent the department and majors at Admissions and academic affairs events.
• Help the Chair and Administrative Assistant in the performance of departmental administrative duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; good communication skills, a sense of responsibility, and a commitment to excellence; ability to manage time and work priorities; ability to work with rats and animal tissues used in teaching and research; ability to comply with regulations concerning chemicals, biological materials, and animal research safety regulations and guidelines; proficient with common computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite; ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds. Physical requirements include prolonged standing/sitting and using a computer and computer screen; moderate lifting up to 50lbs.; exposure to chemical, biological, animal, and/or other hazards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Colorado College Psychology and Neuroscience programs and the block plan.

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. 

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline - last day to submit an application: February 27, 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/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 including 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

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 an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov

Leave Information:

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