Assistant Coordinator 2 CTD

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); Hybride; USD 62 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition benefits for employee and/or a

Flexible work arrangements

Résumé du poste

Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development (CTD) seeks an Assistant Coordinator to support the administration of summer residential and commuter programs for academically talented youth in grades 6–12. This role emphasizes logistics, curriculum development, and instructional leadership.

This position follows a Monday–Friday hybrid schedule most of the year, with six weeks of summer requiring 24/7 on-call availability, weekend work, extended hours, and on-site duties at

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field is required.
• 3+ years in an education setting or non-profit educational agency.
• Experience serving CTD-like clientele: students, families, teachers.
• Curriculum development experience for middle/high school students (STEM preferred).

Responsabilités

• Hire and onboard instructional and residential staff.
• Provide parent and staff support and maintain positive relationships.
• Coordinate staff training for program staff.
• Oversee daily program operations: scheduling, materials, supervision.
• Procure classrooms, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records: student/staff files and enrollment.
• Generate reports and data analyses for program projects.
• Prepare for meetings and develop staff skills.
• Manage purchases and monitor program budgets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Education program support

Curriculum development

Staff recruitment & training

Customer relations (parents, staff)

Project management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's degree in education or related field

Description du poste

Department: Educ Ctr for Talent Developmnt

Salary/Grade: EXS/6

Target hiring range for this position will be between $62,000 -$65,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data

About CTD

The Center for Talent Development (CTD) at Northwestern University exists to serve the gifted community. As a non-profit center within the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University, CTD ensures advanced learners, age 4 - grade 12, receive the education, encouragement and support they need to grow into confident and accomplished lifelong learners.

Job Summary

This Assistant Coordinator position is primarily responsible for supporting the administration of summer residential and commuter educational programs for academically talented youth in grades 6-12, with significant responsibility for day-to-day operations when the program is in session. This position will: manage program logistics, guide development of appropriate curriculum, provide instructional leadership, support outreach to schools and families, and participate in staff recruitment, hiring, and training activities. The primary assignment may shift based on program needs. This position requires 24/7 on-call availability while the Summer Program is in session. Some evening and weekend work is also required.

Position Details

Position involves a M-F business day hybrid schedule for much of the year plus the following requirements: during the six weeks of the summer program, the position requires 24/7-on-call availability, weekend work, and extended work-day hours. The summer programs are based on Northwestern's Evanston campus.

Specific 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in education, or related field
• 3+ 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.
• Demonstrated experience developing curriculum for middle, high school, or college-aged students (STEM fields, preferred)
• 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 Qualifications

• A master's degree in education, curriculum 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

• At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
• Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
• We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
• Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

Location: Evanston, Illinois