Georgetown University · 3 hours ago
Assistant Academic Director, Summer College Immersion Program
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.80/hr - $18.80/hrGeorgetown University is a prestigious institution located in the nation’s capital, known for its rigorous academic programs and commitment to social justice. They are seeking an Assistant Academic Director for the Summer College Immersion Program, responsible for program development, implementation, and student affairs to ensure a supportive and enriching experience for high school students.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Completing training and independent research to understand the program, schedule, and content
Assisting in the final planning stages of the program with the AD and Program Management Team
Providing high-level administrative and programmatic support to the AD and Program Management Team
Executing administrative tasks and special projects as assigned by program leadership
Attending meetings with the AD and Program Management Team
Working with the Summer and Special Programs Team to prepare welcome materials, pre- and post-program student travel, and conduct pre-program student communication
Attending and overseeing all program activities, including but not limited to lectures, guest speakers, discussions, and off-site visits
Overseeing the maintenance of daily and event attendance records, preparing daily reports, and reporting to appropriate parties
Providing classroom support and leading check-ins, discussion sections, and/or reflections as needed
Preparing, managing, and distributing course materials
May be asked to implement the instructional continuity plan and lead academic programming in the event of the absence of the AD
Building community and belonging amongst the students and staff
Supervising and ensuring the safety of all students
Ensuring students are aware of and engaged in daily activities
Filling out incident reports and reporting unsafe, inappropriate, or concerning behavior, student conduct issues, and emergencies to appropriate parties for resolution
Creating a safe and supportive academic environment for students
Working collaboratively with residential staff to create an inclusive and welcoming environment
Providing support to students dealing with personal concerns (e.g. stress, homesickness, relationship difficulty) that may detract from their academic experiences
Providing support to students facing insecurity, unfamiliarity, and other challenges associated with adjusting to college learning and a diverse university campus
Connecting students with on campus resources, as appropriate
Leading daily briefing meetings with the Mentors
Training and supervising mentors for daily tasks, such as attendance and leading discussions
Enforcing University policies, procedures, and regulations for students and staff
Establishing appropriate boundaries with students in compliance with the University's Protection of Minors Policy
Ensuring staff are establishing appropriate boundaries with students in compliance with the University's Protection of Minors Policy
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Current or graduating undergraduate, graduate student, or recently graduated
Supervisory and/or leadership experience
Proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, and Zoom
Preferred
Current or graduating GU student
SCIP Alumnus
Experience working in an educational setting
Experience working with faculty
Experience working with high school students
Institutional knowledge of Georgetown University
Knowledge or experience relating to an Academy subject matter is a plus
Benefits
Housing: University housing provided during assigned working weeks and during off-weeks between program assignments.
Meals: Meal plan provided during assigned working weeks and during off-weeks between program assignments; boxed meals available during off-site visits that overlap with breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
An array of voluntary insurance options
Company
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is an academic and research institution.
Founded in 1789
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.74MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationHyundai Hope On WheelsAndrew W. Mellon Foundation
2023-11-09Grant· $0.75M
2022-09-27Grant· $0.3M
2019-12-18Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Randall Bass
Vice President, Strategic Education Initiatives
Bryan Alexander
Senior Scholar
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