Upward Bound Camp Coordinator

Fort Valley State University; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Valley State University invites applications for the Upward Bound Camp Coordinator. The role oversees dormitory supervision for female Upward Bound students during a six-week summer program, enforcing program rules and ensuring student safety.

The coordinator accompanies students on trips and participates in all staff meetings and training sessions. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to underrepresented youth and be able to work with a full staff, handling transport and logistics as

Qualifications

• College graduate or current junior/senior in good academic standing with minimum GPA 2.5.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Proven written and spoken communication skills.
• Experience with Upward Bound or pre‑college programs as student or staff.
• High emotional maturity and ability to supervise students.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour supervision for female Upward Bound students during the summer.
• Plan and conduct events in residence halls and on/off campus trips.
• Live on campus with students for two weeks and supervise evening activities.
• Ensure safety, discipline, and health standards in the dorms.
• Coordinate transportation and deliveries for participants and staff.
• Attend staff meetings and work Sundays through Fridays during the program.

Skills

Effective written and oral comms

Emotional maturity

Experience with Upward Bound

Valid Driver's License

Education

College graduate

Junior or Senior in good standing (GPA 2.5+)

Job description

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Upward Bound Camp Coordinator.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or University System of Georgia policy.

JOB SUMMARY

The Camp Coordinator will provide dormitory supervision to female Upward Bound students for six weeks during the summer; enforce all rules and regulations governing the Upward Bound program; be accountable for students at all times; accompany students on all on and off campus trips; and attend all scheduled meetings both in person and virtual.

All applicants should clearly demonstrate experience with and commitment to, underrepresented, ethnically diverse, and disadvantaged youth. Applicants must be able to work closely with the entire staff and be available for all program events, including staff training, planning, and other types of meetings and/or sessions. All personnel will share responsibilities from time to time for transporting students to/from students' home.

The Summer program will be held June through July, and Camp Coordinator will be required to work Sunday through Friday each week.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• On call 24-hours a day for the duration of the summer program
• Plans and conduct special events in residence halls
• Live on campus with students for two weeks
• Supervises students during evening activities
• Ensures hall security to maintain the health and safety of participants
• Maintains sufficient communication with program staff and participants to ensure efficient program operation
• Monitors participants for the duration of the summer program and trips
• Ensures that all participants are in their rooms and remain there after lights are out
• Attends all program functions with participants
• Attends weekly staff meetings
• Maintains necessary discipline and harmonious relationships with participants and staff
• Assists others with programming to ensure that all classes, activities, and events are organized
• Transport students to and from designated pick-up and drop-off locations and off-campus activities
• Deliver food and other supplies to student
• Reports to respective staff with regards to any problems and/or disciplinary measures during program activities and field trips
• Attend all virtual and in-person activities and meetings
• Reports immediately to appropriate staff any serious misbehavior from a participant, his/her guest or any extreme situation
• Performs other job‑related tasks as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• College graduate or;
• Current college Junior or Senior in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Valid Driver's License
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Applicants must exhibit a very high level of emotional maturity in order to be considered for this position.
• Previous experience working with an Upward Bound (or pre‑college) program as a student or staff member.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Weekdays/Evening/night/weekend work
• The work requires minor physical exertion such as short periods of standing, walking long distances, some recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Job may require recurring lifting of lightweight objects with infrequent bending or stooping alternating with the lighter activities.

USG Core Values Statement

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.