Art Harper Saturday Academy Program Coordinator

Job Description

Art Harper Saturday Academy Program Coordinator Part Time (Fixed Term)

The Art Harper Saturday Academy (the Academy) is a multi-year program designed to inspire and prepare high school students to pursue post-secondary education and careers in STEM related fields. The Academy will outreach to high school students who otherwise may not have considered a career in the STEM or related field but display the potential to master the subject areas required to excel in the fields. 

 

The core elements of the Academy are a math course, project design course, and workshops that will teach the foundational concepts of these subjects needed to succeed at the collegiate level.

In addition, the students will receive academic support to improve their high school mathematics skills, exposure to STEM fields, and opportunities for practical applications of their academic skills. 

 

Position Overview: 

 

The Program Coordinator for the Art Harper Saturday Academy will assist the Director with the implementation, marketing, organization, staffing, and overall programming of the Art Harper Saturday Academy.  

  

Responsibilities and Duties: 


* Provide direct support to the Director of Undergraduate Outreach Programs 



* Collaborate with the social media intern to manage the Academy’s social media platforms 



* Design marketing outreach campaigns 



* Supervise and collaborate with the student tutor team to help prepare and execute successful professional development, college prep sessions, and extracurricular events for program participants 



* Provide general support to all teaching staff as requested 



* Liaise with participants’ parents/guardians, sponsors/donors, and community partners 



* Develop and maintain the alumni network by managing the alumni database, coordinating networking opportunities, and identifying ways to amplify alumni success stories  



* Assist in the development and growth of departmental initiatives and responsibilities  



* Provide general support for the Stevens pre-college summer program 



* Support Undergraduate Admissions and Enrollment Management events as needed, including all-hands-on-deck activities and divisional initiatives 

 

 

 

Qualifications:  


* Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, STEM, or a related field OR equivalent experience required 



* Ability to manage group dynamics and foster a welcoming and inclusive program culture 



* Preference given to candidates with experience in youth development, workforce development, or educational programs 



* Strong written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills preferred 



* Willingness to learn new skills and an interest in the field of youth programming. 



* Available to work up to 25 hours per week  

 

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