Elon University
Jul 20, 2021
Full time
The Elon Academy Assistant Director of College Access will provide summer and year-round support to senior scholars. They will plan and coordinate the Transitions to College Program. They will also be responsible for recruiting, selecting, training, supervising, and assessing summer mentors. In the summer, the Assistant Director of College Access will oversee and assess summer evening activities and handle the logistics of student life. This position reports to the Elon Academy Director.
Senior Scholar Support (year-round programming) : Implement the college planning curriculum during the summer and year-round programs for seniors and families (this includes teaching a college planning class in the summer program)
Conduct individual and group advising sessions and group workshops for senior scholars and families during the summer and year-round programs Summer Student Life
Oversee all non-academic aspects of the summer program
Coordinate Evening Activities for summer residential program
Update Critical Incidents document and serve as the lead staff member when incidents arise in the summer program
Coordinate summer logistics (housing, dining services, transportation) in conjunction with the Program Assistant
Supervise scholar leadership team Mentor Recruitment, Selection, Training, Supervision and Assessment
Recruit, select, supervise, and assess Elon Academy summer mentors
Train and supervise Senior College Access Team ( CAT ) mentors Transitions to College and Peer Leader Retreat (summer)
Plan and coordinate the Transitions to College Program including training Peer Leaders
Oversee Peer Leader connections to first year college students Additional Responsibilities
Participate in all Elon Academy staff meetings
Assist the Director of Elon Academy as needed on program evaluation
Collaborate with Elon Academy and Center for Access and Success staff
Attend and present at professional conferences regionally and nationally as appropriate
Stay current on changing policies, challenges and opportunities for undocumented students, continuing to closely advice these scholars
Network with colleges, universities, and other college access and success programs
Perform other duties as assigned
Master’s Degree required. Minimum of three years of experience in a related field preferred.
Position will remain open until filled. Apply at: https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/7952
Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.