Assistant Director of Youth Camps and Engagement

Angola, Indiana
Full-time

Summary

The Assistant Director will help to develop and lead the efforts to create The Center for Pre-College Outreach and Engagement. The assistant director will support the director’s efforts that include partnering with communities and youth-serving organizations across our region and beyond to provide K-12 students and families with comprehensive college prep and social development on-campus camps and programs.

Essential Duties

Assist in developing and leading a robust camp and engagement program that serves K-12 students and families with educational and enrichment on-campus experiences.
Aid in the development of strategic plans and meeting stated goals and objectives while working to grow and evolve The Center.
Manage and be able to demonstrate program relevance to youth and their families and eliminate obstacles and barriers to participation
Assist in the development and management of programs, tools, etc. that equip participants with the habits of mind and increased skill sets that would foster the excitement and encourage the intent to pursue a college education.
Cultivate and manage engagement with collaborative k-12 youth-serving organizational partners.
Collaborate with Enrollment Management and other departments on campus to meet common objectives of the University.
Help to implement appropriate risk management plans, transportation coordination, and scheduling of all Pre-College Outreach Engagement events.
Participate in professional development opportunities and training made available through the American Camp Association
Aid in the hiring, training, and management of camp mentors
Assist in the development of policies and procedures as necessary for the Center for Pre-College Outreach and Engagement programs.

Qualifications

Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills
Multitask and work cooperatively with others
Comfort and confidence working with diverse socio-economic and ethnic communities
Strong networking skills
Out-of-the-box thinker who can execute a plan
Able to work both independently and collaboratively
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Supervisory skills
Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment
Manage budget

Education and /or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required; or three to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Outstanding Benefits

Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Benefits offered include:

Health – medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, flex spending or HSA accounts
Retirement – after one year of full-time service you are eligible for employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match
Life Insurance – a variety of voluntary life options are available along with employee life insurance (1½ times annual salary)
Education – after 6 months of full-time service education benefits are available for employee, spouse, and dependent children
Vacation and Sick Pay – in accordance with Trine's policy

See plan documents for benefit details.

Salary

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.

Assistant Director of Youth Camps and Engagement