Summer Bridge Lead Coordinator

Summer Bridge Lead Coordinator

Non-Bargaining Unit, Part-Time, Temporary

This position is responsible for creating and carrying out a residential Summer Bridge program for the VTSU Randolph and Williston campuses.  This will involve recruiting mentors and eligible participants; supervising mentors and participants during programming; planning and implementing all daily programming for the 5 days; working with Academic Support TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) staff to evaluate effectiveness of the Summer Bridge Program and building upon learning experiences to modify/adapt the program for subsequent years. 

Compensation and Terms 

$20/hr for 8-10 hours/week from April 2025 through September 2025, with increased hours during the month of SBP up to 37.5 hours (total of 20 weeks).  This position is contingent on receipt of continued funding from external sources. Reports to the Director of Academic Support and TRIO. 

Duties 

• Recruit Summer Bridge participants from a pool of eligible new students who are attending VTSU Randolph and Williston in the FA24 term, including coordinating with Admissions to identify eligible students, designing and delivering marketing materials to potential Bridge students, and collaborating with Academic Support staff to implement recruiting efforts and making connections with incoming students.  
• Maintain records (TRIO Applications and Contacts) for Bridge participants to help with SSS grant participant tracking and grant data reporting.  
• Provide supervision, academic support, and transitional programming to incoming first-year Summer Bridge participants in a residence hall environment.  
• Provide training, supervision, and feedback to peer mentors/group leaders. 
• Coordinate the planning and delivery of Bridge Program-related activities, projects, and special events. 
• Offer support and assistance to peer mentors/group leaders residing in the residence halls with participants, ensuring they have resources and guidance necessary to effectively engage with participants throughout the day and evenings.  
• Ensure compliance with Bridge Program rules and expectations, including curfew, supervised study periods, and behavior guidelines, while also enforcing residence hall and university policies to guide appropriate participant behavior.  Act at all times with full regard for each participant’s emotional and physical well-being, making referrals to Academic Support staff or campus resources when necessary. 
• Provide academic support and general academic guidance, serve as an academic resource, and motivate and encourage participants’ full involvement. 
• Accommodate reasonable requests for extra assistance by students, within the constraints of program guidelines and scheduling. 
• Maintain professional and ethical relationships and boundaries with staff and participants at all times; communicate and share with program staff relevant information concerning participant and program issues and seek immediate assistance from SSS Director or other core staff member when a situation exceeds your experience or expertise, and inform such staff of any concerns regarding participant behavior, including sickness, absences, drug use, etc. 
• Plan and execute special activities and events by coordinating and delegating efforts and/or leading workshops if relevant. 
• Create professional communications to campus partners and design materials and brochures when necessary. 
• Complete and submit all required receipts and other documentation to the SSS Director, who has authority over the project’s budget. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Current VTSU undergrad and/or graduate students are encouraged to apply: minimum 3.0 GPA and at least 3 years of undergraduate degree completed  
• Must be available to work for the 6-month period for at least 10 hours a week  
• Demonstrated experience with First-generation students/TRIO Communities 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Effective Communication Skills: Ability to speak to large and small groups and communicate instructions and expectations to SBP participants and with SSS/VTSU staff; experience creating professional communications and using computer programs; ability to provide constructive feedback  
• Group Facilitations Skills: Supervisory experience; ability to develop engaging presentations and workshops; conflict resolution and problem-solving  
• Alumnus of a Summer Bridge Program/TRIO Program  
•  Extensive experience with disadvantaged communities including first-generation college students, low-income individuals, and those with a disability 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 Knowledge:

•  Familiarity with higher educational structures and policies, as well as academic programming. 

Skills:

•  Good organizational, administrative, and supervisory skills.
•  Strong communication skills. 

Abilities:

•  Adaptability, flexibility, and inclusivity.
•  Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations to support their academic progress.
•  Attention to detail and technologically savvy. 

Applications and resumes should be submitted through UKG. Please include a cover letter and references; for questions contact: Skye Erskine, Director of Academic Support and TRIO skye.erskine@vermontstate.edu  

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification.  It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification. 

Vermont State University is a part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning.  Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community.  VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations.  VSCS is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.  Please contact our HR office for assistance with accommodations at humanresources@vermontstate.edu.     

NOTE: This job could be subject to a fingerprinting and criminal background check. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check. 

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