Program Lead: Coding for Gaming (On-Campus)

Tufts University; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 36,368 - 51,797; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University College Pre-College is seeking a Program Lead for a 1-week gaming program: Coding for Gaming, for rising high school students. The role encompasses planning, logistics, and coordination of admissions, staffing, and outreach.

The ideal candidate brings strong communication, project management, and experience with high school students. The Program Lead will guide sessions from concept to code, collaborating with designers, developers, and storytellers in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Adept critical thinking, process development, and operationalization; strong attention to detail.
• Excellent project management skills, prioritization abilities, and navigating tight deadlines.
• Proficiency and previous experience with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• Experience in research and/or program management preferred.
• Experience working with high school-aged students preferred.
• Applicants with coding or game design experience will receive priority consideration.

Responsibilities

• Program Planning and Preparation: review applications, post admissions decisions, correspond with applicants; marketing tasks and outreach; hiring payroll for staff; prepare program materials and logistics; plan sessions and schedule with the Pre-College team.
• Operations: main point of contact for the program; schedule trainings and activities; oversee sessions and coordinate with staff and guest speakers; manage attendance and opening/closing activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Coding or game design

High school student experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Tufts University College Pre-College is seeking a Program Lead for a 1-week gaming program: Coding for Gaming, for rising high school students. The role encompasses planning, logistics, and coordination of admissions, staffing, and outreach.

The ideal candidate brings strong communication, project management, and experience with high school students. The Program Lead will guide sessions from concept to code, collaborating with designers, developers, and storytellers in a fast-paced setting.