Monthly Pooled - Summer High School Institute Program Coordinator

The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position!  We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community.  We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today!

JOB TITLE:   

Summer High School Institute Program Coordinator

JOB PURPOSE:   

The role of the program coordinator (PC) is to live in the dorms with the students, supervise the minors on campus, and organize programming throughout the 3-week Institute. The PCs will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and management of the UW Summer High School Institute (HSI) by providing student support, non-academic programming, first response for health and related issues, and reporting these issues to the head PC and program director. The PCs will be making frequent and recurrent independent judgment calls on matters of significance to the student’s well-being and the program. They will be responsible for driving students to academic and non-academic excursions and supervising them throughout these events. 

To succeed as an HSI head program coordinator, you should be upbeat, decisive, responsible, and also possess strong leadership skills. 

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

PC responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Provide a safe, secure, and happy environment for HSI students
• Work with other team members to plan and coordinate the Institute’s activities, trips and excursions
• Guide HSI students in participation of all activities, as well as provide emotional support and encouragement
• Supervise HSI students and activities at all times
• Staff the residence hall, day and night
• Provide transportation in our fleet of vans
• Be familiar with the special needs, medical conditions, dietary concerns and/or behavioral problems of the students and act accordingly 
• Ensure the safety standards are maintained at all times
• Be a positive adult role model to HSI students and be available/accessible at all times
• Work as part of a team and participate in daily staff meetings
• Other duties as required. 

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Serve as event support staff for the 40^th anniversary of HSI

COMPETENCIES:  

• Leadership skills
• Responsibility and accountability
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Interpersonal skills
• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Organization and planning
• Safety awareness

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• PC's must have a bachelor's degree or be 21 years of age or older
• Extensive experience with adolescents in school or a camp setting or other related group leadership experience
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Some experience at UW preferred, and/or familiarity with the UW campus

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.  

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity.  In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/