Educational Program Director

This is a Residential Director position, overseeing an educational summer program.

Start Date: mid-April

Schedule: Part-time hours: April - June; Full-time hours: June-August

Location: two campuses in the central Chicago area

Duration: Summer (seasonal)

Compensation: $14,000 stipend for the entire duration (+ room/board for program duration)

Our client, a Chicago-based educational nonprofit organization, seeks a Residential Director to prepare, facilitate, and lead their educational summer camp for Chicago students! This role will involve part-time hours leading up to June, including summer prep, scheduling, and training, and full-time hours for the summer, living on campus for July - August. If you have been interested in working as a Summer Camp Director, this is the job for you!

Who Should Apply:

• College Resident Advisors


• Summer Camp Counselors/Directors


• Teachers


• Resident Directors

Responsibilities:

Staff Recruitment & Hiring

• Recruit, hire, and manage all residential staff, ensuring they are well-equipped to deliver the curriculum effectively.


• Oversee the successful development and execution of the program's residential curriculum, ensuring fidelity to program objectives.


• Lead the training of residential staff, providing them with the skills and knowledge required to deliver program content.

Program Leadership:

• Directly oversee the Lead Residential Coordinators (LRCs), Residential Coordinators (RCs), serving as their point of contact and providing guidance and support.


• Collaborate with LRCs, and RCs to plan, manage, and facilitate the program's daily activities, including evenings, weekends, and emergencies.


• Ensure administrative tasks, such as surveys, incident reports, scheduling, event planning, coordination, and tracking are completed effectively.


• Foster a culture of leadership, teamwork, and high performance among the residential team.


• Maintain positive relationships with scholars, university personnel, and all program stakeholders.

Residential Program Support:

• Ensure the safety and socio-emotional needs of the students by overseeing residential supervision and safety protocols.


• Communicate and uphold program rules, addressing any misconduct per program policies.


• Collaborate with the residential team and academic team to identify students who may require additional support and contribute to the development and delivery of support plans.

• Bachelor's Degree required.


• 1-3 years of supervisory experience of a 5+ person team (residential settings preferred)


• Prior experience working with high school-age students is desired with 1-3 years of experience in youth academic and/or recreational programs


• A demonstrated commitment to working with underrepresented populations and individuals of diverse backgrounds.

City Staffing is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our business. As a women-owned and operated business, WBE certified, we recognize the importance of creating an inclusive and welcoming work environment for all individuals regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, ability, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, or sexual orientation.

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