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Summer Coordinators - Research Cures Cancer Corps Residential Program
University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Summer Coordinators - Research Cures Cancer Corps Residential Program.
Applications will be accepted until 03/16/2025.
About Us
The Harper Cancer Research Institute (HCRI), a unit of ND research dedicated to conducting innovative and integrative research that confronts the complex challenges of cancer, is looking for current students or recent graduates of Notre Dame, St. Mary's, or Holy Cross College to oversee its Research Cures Cancer Corps (RC3) high school residential program on weekends and evenings from June 8 through August 1, 2025.
Position Description
The RC3 Summer Coordinators are integral to the University of Notre Dame's summer research program administered by the HCRI. Coordinators assist our high school student participants with residence hall life. Applicants must be willing to live on-campus during the program and serve on evenings and weekends according to the University policy for the supervision of minors. The RC3 program runs from June 9 to August 1, 2025.
The RC3 Summer Coordinators are integral to the University of Notre Dame's summer research program administered by the HCRI. Coordinators assist our high school student participants with residence hall life. Applicants must be willing to live on-campus during the program and serve on evenings and weekends according to the University policy for the supervision of minors. The RC3 program runs from June 9 to August 1, 2025.
RC3 Summer Coordinators work with students and organizers of the HCRI's RC3 program. They assist in establishing an environment in the residence halls that supports the student's educational and professional objectives. RC3 Summer Coordinators must always conduct themselves honestly, conscientiously, and professionally. They are expected to support, enforce, and personally abide by all University and Residential Life regulations and policies outlined in du Lac, the student handbook, and interpret them as necessary.
Operational Responsibilities
- Work with other staff members and RC3 program administrators to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
- Directly supervise up to six high school program participants in residence halls and on campus throughout the 8-week summer program; Encourage cooperation and healthy relationships between the program participants.
- Assist with facilitating extracurricular activities and events.
- Maintain an on-duty presence during nights and weekends.
- Serve as a resource, mentor, role model, authoritative figure, and University representative.
- Support, enforce, and abide by all University and RC3 program regulations and policies.
- Maintain flexibility for other duties as required.
Notre Dame Research is committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity and ensures that members of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included. We strive to achieve a culture of openness, autonomy, and belonging; making Notre Dame an exceptional place for our team, partners, and collaborators to flourish.
To Apply
Please submit a resume and a brief cover letter stating why you would like to be considered for this position. For questions, contact the hiring manager, Aviva Wulfsohn, at awulfsoh@nd.edu.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requirements
Must be a current ND/SMC/HCC student in good standing (or a recent graduate), a positive role model for the high school students, have a positive attitude and patience, and be knowledgeable about the University. RC3 Summer Coordinators must follow ALL University guidelines for working with minors and pass a background check.
Conditions of Employment
Must be a current ND/SMC/HCC student in good standing (or a recent graduate), a positive role model for the high school students, have a positive attitude and patience, and be knowledgeable about the University. RC3 Summer Coordinators must follow ALL University guidelines for working with minors and pass a background check.
Conditions of Employment
- RC3 Summer Coordinators are expected to remain on campus for the duration of training and programming.
- RC3 Summer Coordinators must have a valid drivers license and be willing to drive students in university-provided vehicles.
Minimum Qualifications
- A positive attitude, good work ethic, team-oriented, and creative mind.
- Friendly demeanor and positive mindset towards student participants who may be away from home for the first time is a must!
- Serve as a mentor and adult presence to students, offering advice and personal support as needed.
- Regularly report maintenance, security, health, and safety issues or concerns to HCRI staff.
- All behavioral conduct must align with Residential Life expectations.
- A desire for every RC3 participant to have an amazing Notre Dame experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
- A demonstrated interest in working with high school students in a residential college environment.
- Student leadership experience is preferred but not required.
- Must be capable of working both independently as a self-starter and within a team, as well as the ability to work cooperatively to coordinate events and planned activities.
- Previous residence hall staff and/or conference and event staff experience is a plus, but not required.
ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S251839. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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