CLASSIFICATION TITLE: University Program Associate
WORKING TITLE: Lead Summer Program Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Extended Learning – Summer Programs
POSITION LOCATION: Durham, NC or Morganton, NC
POSITION TYPE: Temporary, 2-Month contract (June/July)
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $138 per day, FLSA Non-Exempt
NCSSM and the Division of Extended Learning foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research. NCSSM is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. NCSSM is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we are strongly committed to increasing faculty and staff diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process, please contact us at [email protected].
Description of Duties:
The Lead Summer Program Assistant will be responsible for assisting with the daily classroom needs of the Summer Accelerator Program as well as the overall safety and supervision of the students enrolled in NCSSM Early Accelerator program. They will be the liaison between the Early Accelerator program, leadership staff, and instructors. This position is also responsible for internal and external communication. This includes documenting academics and student life across all summer programs and communicating daily events to families of current participants, as well as weekly summaries to the campus at large and to visitors to our social networks through the management of Accelerator’s social media. Must be able to work independently while communicating the needs of the program. This position will have the option to live on campus or commute.
Duties also include creating, managing, and printing name tags and door decs for each session. Prior to each session, this position communicates with instructors to come up with a schedule of when to visit their classes to document hands-on activities or join field trips. The Lead Summer Programs Assistant photographs students in classes and enrichment activities, uploads photos to CampMinder, and makes posts on Accelerator social media. This position will maintain photos and videos in a shared Google Drive.
Reports to Associate Manager of Summer and Extended Programs.
Job Requirements:
- Complete staff training prior to the start of programs.
- Work schedule will mainly be from 8:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday but must be available and willing to work some evenings and weekends.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- High school diploma and at least one year of college or full-time employment
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred qualifications:
- Education or formal training in photography and/or communications
- Experience with CampMinder (or similar), Mailchimp, and social media
- Work experience in communications and photography
- Experience working with youth or in youth programs
- Familiar with NCSSM campus and programs
- Strong interest in communications, photography, and videography
