Community and Professional Education Camp Assistant - CPE

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking a Community and Professional Education Camp Assistant to support summer camp programs. This full-time temporary role involves assisting instructors with group activities, maintaining classroom order, and engaging with youth ages 14-18. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills while being flexible in team settings.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lead, plan, and facilitate group activities.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists instructors in organizing and leading group activities.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of classrooms.
• Addresses behavioral issues and reports concerns.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

An undergraduate or advanced degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Job Title: Community and Professional Education Camp Assistant - CPE
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 283455
About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity?Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provides assistance to the instructors for various summer camp programs.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -
1. Assists camp instructors in organizing and leading a variety of group activities.
2. Ensures that classrooms are kept clean and organized
3. Understands emergency protocol and procedures
4. Identifies and responds to behavioral issues and report concerns to camp leadership
5. Assists in maintaining accurate program records and attendance
6. Assists with camper arrival, lunch, and dismissal

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications
First Aid and CPR training provided upon hire by the university

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Able to lead, plan, and facilitate group activities.
Flexibility to work in teams and individually.
A strong desire to help shape, influence and nurture the minds of children.
Able to create a fun and positive energy classroom environment.
Strong organization and communication skills.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Experience working with summer programs, youth ages 14-18, or related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail]

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf