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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Assistant Academic Director, Summer College Immersion Program

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18.80/hr - $18.80/hr

Georgetown University is a prestigious institution located in Washington, D.C., committed to rigorous academic programs and social justice. They are seeking an Assistant Academic Director for the Summer College Immersion Program, responsible for overseeing program logistics, supervising mentors, and ensuring a supportive environment for high school students participating in the program.

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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

Supervisory experienceMS Office proficiencyGoogle Suite proficiencyLeadership experienceZoom proficiencyAdministrative supportProgram planningTeam buildingCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

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 and an array of voluntary insurance options.