Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Summer LEAD Program Coordinator
(Leadership, Enrichment, Access, and Diversity)
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is seeking to hire two (2) Summer LEAD Program Coordinators to work with high school students participating in an overnight, in-person, three-day program in July. This is a temporary, student labor position. Preference will be given to candidates that meet the minimum and preferred qualifications below.
The Summer LEAD Program is a college immersion program for highly motivated high school juniors throughout Connecticut. Summer LEAD provides students the opportunity for an experience from the UConn-Storrs campus for a three-day program which will take place from July 24-27, 2024. Students will participate in academic and leadership development workshops and learn about the college admissions process.
Position Responsibilities
• The coordinator must make a commitment to the program for meetings and trainings from July 22-23, 2024, as well as for the program from July 24-27, 2024. If required, there may be additional meeting days.
• Responsible for the operation and administration of the platiorm used for the program, including monitoring activities.
• The coordinator will play a role in student leader/mentor training and special projects before and after the program.
• Supervise approximately thirty student leaders and work with approximately three hundred participants.
• Take the leadership role in the planning and preparation of student leaders for each session.
• Take the lead in discussion groups and atend all sessions.
• Be a mentor and positive role model.
• Provide individual and group leadership development sessions.
• Perform other tasks as assigned and as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
• Be an upper-level undergraduate student.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Possess experience working with teenagers, community organizations, and/or academic programs.
• Ability to demonstrate maturity, good judgment, patience, and commitment to providing educational opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience as a Resident Assistant, Assistant Hall Director or Hall Director in residential life, summer camps, or in other related programs.
• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of UConn policies and procedures.
• Possess administrative and organizational skills.
• Experience working with students or youth.
• Ability to take the lead supervising student program leaders.
To Apply: Please upload a cover leter, resume, and list of three references via the University’s Office of Student Employment (JobX) by 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, April 26, 2024. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview. Employment of the successful candidates is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check and minor protection training will be mandatory. (Student Employment Job Reference #14674)
The University of Connecticut has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.
For more information, contact: Jomaira Rincon at jomaira.rincon@uconn.edu