Cooperman Summer Academy TCNJ Youth Leader

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Job Description - 2026 Cooperman Summer Academy TCNJ Youth Leader )

Job Description

2026 Cooperman Summer Academy TCNJ Youth Leader - (  )

Description

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.

• Track attendance in all classes.
• Communicate with Scholars concerning questions about class material and homework.
• Other administrative needs.
• Support 5-10 High School Scholars as they navigate the Summer Academy.
• Support the Summer Academy Director with Summer Academy tasks and events.
• Establish relationships with scholars by being physically, virtually, and mentally available.
• Attend and fully participate in virtual/in-person staff training.
• Follow and enforce Summer Academy standards and expectations.
• Manage administrative tasks as requested.

• Strengthen interpersonal communication skills
• Develop a working knowledge of student development theories
• Engage in collaboration to execute the mission and goals of the Cooperman College Scholars program

• Participated in or worked for a summer camp or pre-college program as a youth counselor
• Strong ability to coach, motivate, and inspire young people to achieve ambitious goals
• The ability to self-manage tasks
• Strong skills in building community

TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron s Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No.

1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton Review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ s seven schools - Arts & Communication;
Business;
Education;
Humanities and Social Sciences;
Science;
Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College s campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.

Qualified candidates must apply online and should submit a resume.

In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.

• Participated in or worked for a summer camp or pre-college program as a youth counselor
• Strong ability to coach, motivate, and inspire young people to achieve ambitious goals
• The ability to self-manage tasks
• Strong skills in building community

Qualified candidates must apply online and should submit a resume.

Primary

Location:

Green Hall - Academic Affairs

Work Locations:
Green Hall - Academic Affairs, 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing Township 08628

Student Worker / Work Study

The College of New Jersey

Jan 26, 2026, 1:50:44 PM