Project Employee, Summer Youth Program (Part-Time)

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You just found it. William Paterson University invites applications for this part-time position, Project Employee, Summer Youth Programs.

This is a part-time position (20 hours/week).

Reporting to the Director of Youth Programs, the Summer Youth Programs Project Employee is responsible for establishing, scheduling, marketing, and implementing summer youth programming on William Paterson's campus, in consultation with the Director of Youth Programs and the Dean of the College of Education. The Summer Youth Programs Project Employee will engage in outreach to schools to determine needs and interests with regard to summer programming and will facilitate agreements with school administrators for cohort participant attendance. Academic enrichment programming is provided for children in elementary, middle, and high school grades. Recreational programming through Willy P Day Camp is provided for children of elementary school age. Professional and career-related certificate programs are offered for students in middle and high school.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Organizes Summer Youth Programs and develops appropriate methods for meeting goals and objectives.

• Reviews and evaluates programs and procedures; develops and implements improved methods as required.

• Provides budget recommendations for Summer Youth Programs activities; tracks costs/benefits of new programs.

• Liaises with William Paterson University administration and faculty, school district and other organizational representatives to carry out Summer Youth Programs activities.

• Prepares clear and informative reports on existing programs and proposals for new programming to meet community needs.

• Prepares correspondence in the course of official duties.

• Evaluates schedules of events and/or course offerings; recommends changes as indicated.

• Maintains essential records and files for Summer Youth Programs.

• Assists with the hiring of summer staff.

• Organizes the acquisition, distribution, inventory, and security of equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Performs other duties as assigned that are appropriate for the position.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

• Minium of 2 years of professional experience in developing and managing programs in academic enrichment, career and college readiness, or academic remediation/support.

• Expertise in project management, including strong analytical, organizational, project and program management skills.

• Ability to acquire basic knowledge of the laws and regulations that impact youth programming and processes.

• Knowledge and skill in budget planning, development, and administration.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Attributes and traits

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in both verbal and written formats.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with all organizational levels.

• Capacity to dissect a problem and think critically about pathways to effective solutions.

Invitation to apply

Interested candidates will be prompted to: Complete an application and submit a cover letter

Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration.

General questions related to this application process, please contact talent@wpunj.edu

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EEO Statement

William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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