Assistant Director - College for Kids

About Middlesex Community College:

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education for a diverse community from all ethnic backgrounds and identities, preparing individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.

The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a culture of inclusion in which our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our diverse student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.

As an Affirmative Action employer, MCC strongly encourages members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence to apply.

Job Description:

Title: Assistant Director - College for Kids

Unit: Part Time Non-Unit

Department: Community Education and Training

Reports to: Assistant Director, Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development

Date: March 7, 2025

General Summary: The purpose of this position is to provide assistance in the implementation of the College for Kids program on the Bedford campus, which provides educational and career-oriented programs to youth ages eight and above. Summer 2025 College for Kids and Teens program goes from July 7th to August 7th, 2025. The programs run Monday through Thursdays on the Bedford Campus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide logistical and programmatic support to instructors in the classroom
• Integral member of Morning Check-in and Afternoon Check-out Team
• Articulate and communicate with parents/guardians of students as well as staff and faculty college wide
• Provide short-term supervision of children on an as-needed basis during an instructor absence
• Participate as a member of an emergency response team that coordinates appropriate action in an emergency
• Assist Director with in-house guest speaker logistics and scheduling
• Responsible for student supervision along with instructors on field trips
• Monitor and supervise lunch period incorporating guided activities into the session
• Provide administrative assistance; such as, but not limited to, maintaining records and updating databases
• Organize information for weekly programs; collect weekly attendance and other pertinent information
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or current enrollment in an undergraduate program
• Teaching Experience and working with summer camps or similar youth programs preferred
• Experience supervising children and coordinating hands-on activities
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, verbal and problem solving skills
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, database and Internet software applications
• Ability to comprehend and comply with Department of Public Health summer camp regulations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound judgments in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to provide appropriate health records required by Department of Public Health summer camp regulations
• Current certification in First Aid

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $26.26 per hour in accordance with the College's Part-Time Wage Schedule

Location: Bedford campus with occasional travel to Lowell as needed

Hours: Minimum 32 hours per week. Flexibility in scheduling mandatory.

Expected Start Date: Week of June 23, 2025. Summer 2025 College for Kids runs July 7th to August 7th from Monday through Thursday in Bedford.

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Pre-Employment Requirements:

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.

Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.edu.

Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3549 or careers@middlesex.edu.