Pre-College Programs Director

Position: Pre-College Programs Director - Dean College
Job Description:

The Pre-College Programs will work with the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and the Pre-College Programs staff on the operations of all activities and events hosted by the Dean College Pre-College Program. This person will also oversee the staff for the program, including faculty, program coordinator and community mentors. During the two (2) weeks of the program (July 19-July 31), this is a 24-hour on-call position with fluctuating work hours.

Many of the responsibilities listed below will occur in the evening and weekends.

This position offers a total stipend of $7,500, paid bi-weekly. The expected time commitment is 5 hours per week from April through June 2026, increasing to 40 hours per week while the program is in session.

The appointment runs from April 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026.

In addition to the stipend, the position includes the following additional compensation and benefits:

* Furnished residence hall room

* Meal plan when the Smith Dining Hall is open

* Access to College facilities, when available

Position responsibilities include:

* Provide supervision, guidance, and support to all Pre-College Program staff, including faculty, program coordinator and community mentors

* Assist in the development of and participate in the virtual program information sessions in April 2026.

* Oversee all administrative aspects of the program, including the enrollment and student on-boarding process before the program start, the check-in and check-out process, off-campus trip planning, purchasing needed supplies, and evening activities schedule.

* Distribute, collect, and organize all Pre-College Program registration materials, including Enrollment Forms, Health Forms, Release of Liability Form, Policies Forms.

* Serve as primary contact for families for all enrolled Pre-College Program students.

* Oversee the distribution of registration materials for student arrivals, including keys, swipe cards, key packets and other important materials and information.

* Serve as the back-up to respond to and manage crisis situation, in collaboration with the program coordinator.

* Meet with the Coordinator of the Pre-College Program on a regular basis to develop, conduct, and evaluate activities; review student concerns/ requests; ensure that all residential staff/students adhere to the program schedule.

* Coordinate commuter students' daily arrival and departure times.

* Be able to transport students to offsite activities utilizing College vehicles.

* Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

* Bachelor's Degree required, Master's degree preferred

* Previous experience in an academic summer program for high school students

* Demonstrated experience with and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

* Problem-solving, organizational, intervention and crisis management skills

* Valid driver's license

Additional Information:

Dean College is an equal-opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students and graduates without discrimination or segregation.

The College is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, faculty, and community members. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis.

Dean College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in College programs, services, and activities. A pre-employment background screen is required for all employees.

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