Assistant Coordinator - CTD

Department

Educ Ctr for Talent Developmnt

Salary/Grade: EXS/6

The Center for Talent Development (CTD) at Northwestern University exists to serve the gifted community. As a non‑profit center within the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University, CTD ensures advanced learners, age 4 - grade 12, receive the education, encouragement and support they need to grow into confident and accomplished lifelong learners.

This Assistant Coordinator position (limited term appointment) is primarily responsible for supporting the administration of summer residential and commuter educational programs for academically talented youth in grades 6-12, with significant responsibility for day-to-day operations when the program is in session. This position will: manage program logistics, guide development of appropriate curriculum, provide instructional leadership, support outreach to schools and families, and participate in staff recruitment and hiring activities.

The primary assignment may shift based on program needs. This position requires 24/7 on-call availability while the Summer Program is in session. Some weekend work is also required.

Position involves a M-F business day hybrid schedule for much of the year plus the following requirements: during the six weeks of the summer program, the position requires 24/7-on-call availability, weekend work, and extended work-day hours. The summer programs are based on Northwestern's Evanston campus.

• Hiring staff, including reviewing applications, interviewing, offering positions and onboarding for instructional and residential staff
• Providing customer support (to parents, instructional staff, etc.) and maintaining good relations with all people and groups associated with the program and the Center assuring a positive representation of the Center
• Coordinating, as assigned, the training of assigned temporary program staff (instructors, teaching assistants, residential staff, etc.)
• Implementing and managing day-to-day operations of the programs (site set up and on-site facilitation, schedules, supplies & instructional materials, supervision of staff, classroom observations, staff evaluations, handling of issues, etc.)
• Working with the Summer Program Coordinator to procure resources (classrooms, supplies, equipment, etc.)
• Supporting and managing recordkeeping for the program assuring accurate data are readily available such as student and staff files, enrollment information, program documents (includes reviewing, editing and proofing academic documents such as syllabi and narrative evaluations)
• Compiling data to generate reports and analyses to support projects in the Center (enrollment lists, residential lists, staff lists, etc.)
• Attending and preparing for meetings related to the program and the Center to develop skills of self and staff
• Managing purchases and monitoring the budget for assigned programs

Performs other duties as assigned.

• A bachelor's degree in education, psychology, child and adolescent development, or related field
• 2+ years work experience in an education setting or non-profit educational agency
• Demonstrated experience working with a clientele similar to CTD's: children, parents, teachers
• Ability to respond appropriately to directions and feedback from supervisor, and interact in a professional manner with peers and subordinates in the organization
• The ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and schedule in an efficient and productive manner with attention to detail

• A master's degree in education, psychology, child and adolescent development, related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired
• Demonstrated experience working with a population of advanced learners

Target hiring range for this position will be $60,000 - $65,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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