Northwestern University · 1 day ago
Temporary NHSI Theater Institute: Associate Director
Evanston, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$12K/yr - $15K/yr
3+ years expNorthwestern University is seeking an Associate Director for the National High School Institute, a part-time position transitioning to full-time during the summer. The role involves overseeing program operations, managing schedules, coordinating events, and ensuring effective communication among faculty, staff, and students.
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Responsibilities
Become familiar with program guidelines, procedures and general operations
Prepare Staff Orientations
Prepare Student Orientations
Planning and Creation of Program Documents (Calendars, Orientations Materials, Supply List, Contact Sheets)
Scheduling Students in Classes, Crews, Field Trips, Special Events
Work with NHSI Director and Institute Director to prep budget
Schedule Students in Classes, Productions, Field Trips, Special Events
Prepare agenda and assist in facilitation of daily institute meeting
Coordinate and troubleshoot space allocation (this includes coordinating when faculty switch classrooms, assisting with technical and space use questions)
Coordinate the daily printing of course paperwork and delivery to faculty
Aid Dorm Director with student health appointments as needed
Create and distribute regular correspondence with Faculty and Staff
Prepare agenda for weekly faculty meetings, take notes, and distribute to Faculty/Staff
Maintain Administrative Budget; log and submit receipts to the office
Plan and execute Orientation Breakfast, Orientation Faculty Dinner
Event Planning for a variety of events including the Finale – work with NHSI office and Wirtz Center Staff to:
Communicate with venue, faculty/staff
Coordinate the setup and decoration of the venue
Coordinate strike
Supervise purchase of student and faculty gifts
Qualification
Required
The ideal candidate is an experienced educator/artist with extensive administrative experience and management skills and a passion for working with teenagers
Candidate must have a background in theater production
This position is residential from June 22 – August 1, 2026. Room and board are included in compensation
Education: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Theater, Arts Education, Education or Arts Administration, preferably Master's degree, or equivalent professional experience
Experience: 3+ years of experience in teaching youth
3+ years in theater production
Experience managing and supervising a team
Creating and Managing a Budget
Valid Driver's License
Self-Motivated, Creative, Resourceful Educator/Artist
Strong Work Ethic and Commitment to Teamwork
Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with a variety of personalities
Strong Organizational Skills And Attention To Detail
Ability to Delegate and Motivate teams
As per Northwestern University policy, this position requires a criminal background check. Successful applicants will need to submit to a criminal background check prior to employment
Benefits
Room and board are included in compensation.
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
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