June 24th - August 5th, 2024
Training and program start-up to begin in April; virtual onboarding to take place in mid-late May. Specific dates TBD.
The Organization
At Thrive Scholars, our goal is to see talented economically disadvantaged BIPOC students develop inter-generational wealth and financial security and become the diverse corporate, civic, and academic leaders our country so desperately needs.
The Program
As rising high school seniors and rising college first-years, students attend our Summer Academy Program (six weeks in the first summer, five weeks in the second). At its core, Summer Academy (SA) is an immersive academic experience where students learn the quantitative, writing, and critical thinking skills they need to excel in college and in their preferred majors, with additional time devoted to personal and professional development topics. Summer Academy is a residential program held on the campuses of Amherst College and Northwestern University. This year, we will serve approximately 500 students across both sites.
The Position
Thrive Scholars is seeking a Summer Site Director (SD) to provide on-site leadership at our 2024 Summer Academy hosted at Northwestern University, ensuring a positive, enriching, & safe experience for Scholars. The Site Director will be the primary on-site representative and will be in charge of the day-to-day operation of the program. The Site Director will administer program logistics, act as the main point of contact between campus, summer, and Thrive staff, support the development and implementation of recreational programming, and provide supervision/support to the Assistant Site Directors (AD). As this is a residential program, the Director will live among the Scholars in a residence hall and will collaborate with the ADs to provide coverage 24 hours/day for the duration of the program in case urgent matters arise. The Site Director will have 6 paid days off throughout SA, to be taken on weekdays. The SD will be expected to participate in planning before the start of Summer Academy.
The tentative onboarding schedule for the position is outlined below.
April 1st - June 1st - Approximately 20 hours a month for training, program start-up, and orientation (mid-late May).
June 24th - 27th - On-campus orientation and program setup
Program dates for scholars are scheduled for Friday, June 28th - Saturday, August 3rd, with June 28th and August 3rd being Scholar travel days
After the conclusion of SA, the SD, along with the ADs, will be responsible for creating an end-of-program report.
Reports to: Director of Summer Academy
Compensation:
The Site Director will be paid between $8,500 - $10,000, commensurate with experience.
Room and board will be provided, and covered, by Thrive Scholars.
Reimbursement of up to $350 will be provided for travel for candidates traveling 100+ miles one way between their home and their work location.
Primary Responsibilities
The Site Director will be responsible for the following:
Programming
In collaboration with Thrive Program Staff, develop & lead student orientation
Assist with planning & chaperoning off-site field trips
Administration
Serve as primary liaison with host site for all operational and program matters while in session
Oversee management of program logistics, including budget, supplies, and residential assignments
Manage AD's time-off schedule, ensuring appropriate coverage of duties and PA oversight
Keep Thrive’s Director of Summer Academy informed via regular check-ins & communication; work collaboratively with Thrive staff to troubleshoot as necessary & implement approved decisions
Host weekly staff meetings and individual check-ins with ADs to provide feedback and guidance as needed to ensure strong performance
Serve on the senior management team of Summer Academy, assisting with interdepartmental planning and student issues
In collaboration with Thrive Program Staff, collaborate on and lead training for Resident Program Assistants (PA)
In collaboration with Thrive Program Staff, maintain AD’s and RC’s work schedules
Serve as the main point of contact for nursing and mental health staff on campus
Oversee the use of Thrive-assigned campus vehicles
Responsible for oversight of any master or additional keys
Ensure all campus off-boarding tasks are complete; including, but not limited to, taking inventory of all remaining supplies and returning of keys and other campus materials
Student Supervision & Support
With the ADs, engage in ongoing monitoring of individual student safety, well-being, & program participation; provide support around residential, academic, health, & socio-emotional issues that may arise; & work as a liaison with medical, mental health, or safety services, as needed
Ensure that students abide by SA Code of Conduct and attendance policies, and administer appropriate consequences &/or support for students who are not in compliance
Mediate conflicts among Scholars and residential life staff
Maintain objectivity and strict confidentiality in all sensitive matters and with student information
Serves as point person for parents during Summer Academy
Experience & Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of experience working with youth in a full-time role
Experience working in a learning-living community, such as an academic summer program, a residential high school, or a college/university
Knowledge of best practices for risk management in a residential setting
Experience in & passion for working with a diverse community of high school & college students
Superior interpersonal skills & ability to build effective relationships with students, faculty, & staff
High level of dependability & strong commitment to ensuring the health & safety of participants at all times
Enthusiasm & ability to work in a high-energy environment, foster positivity & energy among high school & college students
Ability to train/manage a team of college-age staff members
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities
Uphold and enforce the values, policies, and procedures of Thrive Scholars and the Summer Academy Program, as outlined in the program manual
Valid driver’s license
CPR & First Aid certification preferred
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree in School Counseling, Higher Education, Social Work, or similar degree or equivalent experience preferred
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
Thrive has instituted a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all employees, including remote staff. Individuals selected for job opportunities must be fully vaccinated and up to date, per CDC guidelines, and will be required to provide proof of vaccination status in advance of your hire date.
If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs, Thrive will consider requests for reasonable accommodations consistent with our policy. Accommodation requests cannot be guaranteed, Thrive will consider requests where we are able to provide such accommodations without undue hardship to the organization pursuant to applicable law. Any such accommodation must be approved in advance of signing an offer letter.
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Thrive Scholars provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Knowing their importance to the success of our work, Thrive Scholars is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we aspire to build a diverse staff team and community. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
For more information, please visit thrivescholars.org
Thrive Scholars’ Economic Mobility Statement:
We know that everywhere in our country, there are incredibly high-achieving BIPOC students from economically disadvantaged communities who have big aspirations for their future. By virtue of everything they have achieved—academically, personally, and extracurricularly—these students demonstrate tremendous promise to continue to achieve at great levels in college and in their careers. However, as a result of structural barriers they encounter during the pivotal transitions from high school to college to career, we know that many are hindered from reaching their career ambitions and their goals of economic mobility and financial security. We understand these barriers to be complex and rooted in deep societal inequities and in systemic racism, and we believe they must be addressed at all levels—individual, institutional, and systemic.
At Thrive Scholars, we have found that we are well-equipped to make a meaningful impact on the individual student level. As an organization, we have identified some of the main barriers that get in the way of Scholars getting that first job out of college that will position them to realize economic mobility. We have developed, over the last twenty years, key interventions, delivered through our College Access, Summer Academy, College Success, Mentorship, and Career Development programs - all aimed at helping high-achieving students from economically disadvantaged communities overcome these obstacles to experience economic mobility. This is our North Star. We do not believe that is all of the work that needs to be done at a societal or even individual level in order to promote a just society where every individual can succeed holistically, but we believe this part of it is where we as an organization should focus.
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