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On-Site Director, Off-Campus Programs

225 Dyer Street

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Brown University is a leader in higher education dedicated to providing rigorous academic opportunities. The On-Site Director will oversee a staff team to implement experiential lessons for high school students, promoting personal growth and social responsibility in an immersive learning environment.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Review the BEE and BELL On-Site Delivery Guide

Participate in two to three all-staff video conference calls

Engage in ongoing email correspondence about program planning

Collect and review list of all program supplies needed by residential staff to facilitate community building and submit to BEE or BELL Program Director

With the On-Site Coordinator, prepare for student arrival and departure days

Review and provide feedback on the program schedule once it is completed by the BEE or BELL Program Director (ongoing throughout the spring semester)

Finalize on-site staff training schedule

Finalize student housing assignments

Review students medical, dietary and learning accommodations

Attend staff trainings including anaphylaxis training for administering EpiPens and may be required to participate in first aid training

Other relevant duties as assigned

Arrive five days prior to program start date and depart no earlier than one day after the program concludes

Review arrival day logistics, such as airport shuttle schedule, student welcome with staff

Review schedule and ensure all logistics are confirmed, including transportation and entrance tickets

Schedule at least one supervisory meeting with each team member to provide constructive feedback and support

Plan activities designed to promote community, wellness and academic success, including a student welcome meeting and orientation

Learn site-specific risks and concerns, and communicate these risks and mitigation strategies to staff and students

Work with staff to create a duty schedule

Meet with dining and/or catering company to confirm all the dietary needs for students and staff have been considered

Ensure academic, residential and dining facilities are set up according to affiliate agreement

Accompany staff and students on all field trips

With the On-Site Coordinator, serve as the main points of contact for local affiliates, transportation partners, vendors, and guest speakers

Supervise On-Site Coordinator’s management of the program advance, ensuring that expenses fall within the stipulated program budget

Contact BEE or BELL Program Directors to approve any unexpected expenses

Facilitate activities designed to promote community, wellness and academic success

Execute day-to-day program operations

Lead daily residential staff meetings

Meet daily with instructional staff

Model inclusive and accepting behavior

Follow emergency protocol and report unsafe, inappropriate and concerning behavior and enforce policies and procedures, as necessary

Manage student conduct concerns and inform or consult the BEE or BELL Program Director as need arises

Submit incident reports within 24 hours of an incident

Confirm departure itinerary with students and create staffing plan

Communicate via email with families upon student arrival and departure

Ensure On-Site Coordinator submits a detailed financial report, including all original receipts, to the program within one week after the program end date

Lead debrief with all staff upon student departure

Plan staff closing activities, including a program wrap-up activity and a staff meal

Fill out the anonymous debrief Google Document within two weeks of the program end date

Return program supplies including phones and other equipment, binder, receipts, medical supplies and other supplies, within one week after program end date

Qualification

Graduate degreeCrisis managementSupervising staffCultural competenceOrganizational skillsFluency in SpanishMentoring studentsAdaptabilityConfidentiality

Required

Graduate degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse staff and student body and demonstrate cultural competence and inclusiveness; sensitivity to an understanding of diverse perspectives that students and staff bring to their work, including those of academic, socioeconomic, culture, race and ethnicity, ability, gender, sexuality, and intersectional identities

Strong organizational skills

Fluency in the language spoken on site; e.g., Spanish, if applicable

Passion for educating and mentoring high school students

Adaptability to schedule changes and flexibility with unforeseen challenges

Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student information

Have no other obligations for the duration of the employment dates including, but not limited to, employment, internship, or academic course (unless directly connected to this position and you have received prior approval from the BEE or BELL Program Director)

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background check and education requirements

Preferred

Experience supervising paraprofessional staff and implementing programs preferred

Experience with crisis response and crisis management preferred

Benefits

Round-trip travel to program site and reimbursement of travel expenses associated with the program (Rhode Island-based programs do not include round-trip travel to the program site)

Registered through Brown University TravelSafe and International SOS

Insured by University Pre-College Accident Health Insurance Plan (for BELL, if requested)

Housing at affiliate site (see above for a list of housing accommodations at each program site)

A meal plan is provided and not included in compensation.

A smartphone to use for work-related purposes

For Rhode Island-based programs: Free on-campus parking, free ridership on RIPTA (Rhode Island Public Transit Authority) and membership to the Brown University Nelson Fitness Center for the duration of your employment.

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