Northwestern University · 7 hours ago
Assistant Coordinator 2 - CTD
Evanston, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expNorthwestern University is a non-profit institution dedicated to serving the gifted community through the Center for Talent Development (CTD). The Assistant Coordinator position is responsible for supporting the administration of summer educational programs for academically talented youth, managing logistics, curriculum development, and staff recruitment.
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Responsibilities
Hiring staff, including reviewing applications, interviewing, offering positions and onboarding for instructional and residential staff
Providing customer support (to parents, instructional staff, etc.) and maintaining good relations with all people and groups associated with the program and the Center assuring a positive representation of the Center
Coordinating, as assigned, the training of assigned temporary program staff (instructors, teaching assistants, residential staff, etc.)
Implementing and managing day-to-day operations of the programs (site set up and on-site facilitation, schedules, supplies & instructional materials, supervision of staff, classroom observations, staff evaluations, handling of issues, etc.)
Working with the Summer Program Coordinator to procure resources (classrooms, supplies, equipment, etc.)
Supporting and managing recordkeeping for the program assuring accurate data are readily available such as student and staff files, enrollment information, program documents (includes reviewing, editing and proofing academic documents such as syllabi and narrative evaluations)
Compiling data to generate reports and analyses to support projects in the Center (enrollment lists, residential lists, staff lists, etc.)
Attending and preparing for meetings related to the program and the Center to develop skills of self and staff
Managing purchases and monitoring the budget for assigned programs
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in education, psychology, child and adolescent development, or related field
2+ years work experience in an education setting or non-profit educational agency
Demonstrated experience working with a clientele similar to CTD's: children, parents, teachers
Ability to respond appropriately to directions and feedback from supervisor, and interact in a professional manner with peers and subordinates in the organization
The ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and schedule in an efficient and productive manner with attention to detail
Preferred
A master's degree in education, psychology, child and adolescent development, related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired
Demonstrated experience working with a population of advanced learners
Benefits
Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Employee career development in all circumstances
Variety of tools and resources for developing professional potential or continuing formal education
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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