Assistant Academic Director

LaunchX•San Diego, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

LaunchX offers premier entrepreneurship and innovation summer programs to high school students across the globe. With both online and on-campus programs, our team focuses on providing highly engaging content that gives real-world experience to high school students. Whether it is starting a legitimate startup or solving big business problems of real corporations, LaunchX leads the way for students to gain valuable lifelong skills. The Role: The Assistant Academic Director supports the Academic Director in executing all academic operations of the LaunchX summer program. This includes daily logistics, classroom readiness, student support, documentation, intern coordination, and communication with the Program Manager when required. The Assistant Academic Director ensures instructional consistency, smooth program flow, and accurate execution of LaunchX managerial duties. This role reports to the Summer Academic Director and senior management to ensure a successful and engaging learning environment for students while demonstrating a passion for nurturing the potential of high school entrepreneurs. The position is a temporary, full-time, seven-week contract position on-site at UCSD (University of California San Diego). Please learn more about our company at launchx.com before applying. Employment dates: June 22nd to August 8th (Dates are inclusive of our paid training period) The Academic Director and Assistant Academic Director group training will consist of several calls during June 22 - June 28 and a few days on-campus to coordinate with the residential management team and interns, prepare classroom handouts and other materials, and set-up the mini maker space.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with 1–3 years of teaching business or entrepreneurship (secondary education experience highly preferred).
Passion and Belief in Youth Potential: Strong commitment to fostering the growth and development of high school students.
Communication and Presentation Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, and public speaking skills, with the ability to clearly present ideas and engage audiences.
Project and People Management: Proven ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and lead a diverse team, while fostering collaboration and resolving interpersonal challenges.
Conflict Resolution: Patience and diplomacy in mediating team and interpersonal challenges, ensuring productive and harmonious interactions.
Technical Expertise and Analytical Acumen: Proficient in Google Drive, Airtable, and other learning management systems (LMS).
Strong ability to analyze data and leverage insights to drive informed decision-making.
Successful completion of a comprehensive background check

Nice To Haves

Experience with maker spaces and related technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

Participate in daily standups with the Academic Directors, Lead Interns, and Education and Support Interns
Ensure technology readiness in classrooms and connect with campus tech department or residential partners if necessary
Attend the weekly check-in meeting with the Program Manager alongside the Academic Director.
Check in with the Lead Intern daily to support their management of interns
Maintain communication with residential staff regarding student behavior, attendance issues, and daily updates.
Deliver educational content during classroom sessions.
Support students through facilitation, breakout groups, hands on activities, differentiated instruction, and material preparation that aligns with your professional background
Assist in facilitating student learning and engagement, ensuring effective learning outcomes and well-being throughout the program.
Assist with monitoring start up milestones and identify areas where students require additional support.
Manage classroom logistics, including course platforms, course materials, and gathering feedback from participants to identify key insights and actionable improvements.
Track student learning progress during instructional meetings and notify the Academic Director of any academic or behavioral concerns
Provide guidance and support to student teams and interns, addressing any disciplinary issues as needed.
Regularly assess student progress, offering constructive feedback on performance and addressing obstacles to success.
Collaborate with students to set specific goals and action plans to help them successfully run a business.
Hold weekly team meetings with each student group to review milestones, barriers, product development, and start up progress.
Provide clear, actionable feedback based on LaunchX rubrics and expectations.
Offer emotional and motivational support, particularly during challenging times, reassuring students that difficulties are a normal part of the process and ensuring they feel supported.
Assess the academic quality of Demo Day pitches with the Academic Director
Coordinate logistics with interns, residential management team, and Operations team for a smooth event
Ensure final presentations reflect LaunchX standards for professionalism and entrepreneurial rigor
Submit all required LaunchX documentation, including student concern trackers, instructor meeting surveys, curriculum improvement surveys, weekly staff surveys, and the post-program survey.
Ensure 100% student completion of weekly surveys to support accurate, actionable data; review insights with the Program Manager during weekly check-ins.
Maintain full compliance with all safety protocols, minors policies, mandated reporting standards, and LaunchX professional expectations.