Camp Coordinator

Fort Valley State University•Fort Valley, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Camp Coordinator. Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area. Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status. JOB SUMMARY: The Camp Coordinator will provide dormitory supervision to Upward Bound students for six weeks during the summer; enforce all rules and regulations governing the Upward Bound program; be accountable for students at all times; accompany students on all on and off campus trips; and attend all scheduled meetings both in person and virtual. All applicants should clearly demonstrate experience with and commitment to, underrepresented, ethnically diverse, and disadvantaged youth. Applicants must be able to work closely with the entire staff and be available for all program events, including staff training, planning, and other types of meetings and/or sessions. All personnel will share responsibilities from time to time for transporting students to/from students' home. The Summer program will be held June through July, and Camp Coordinator will be required to work Sunday through Friday each week.

Requirements

College graduate OR a student in good standing with Junior or Senior status
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Official transcript
Valid driver's license
Effective written and oral communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Applicants must exhibit a very high level of emotional maturity in order to be considered for this position
Previous experience working with an Upward Bound (or pre-college program) as a student or staff member

Responsibilities

On call 24-hours a day for the duration of the summer program
Plans and conduct special events in residence halls
Live on campus with students for two weeks
Supervises students during evening activities
Ensures hall security to maintain the health and safety of participants
Maintains sufficient communication with program staff and participants to ensure efficient program operation
Monitors participants for the duration of the summer program and trips
Ensures that all participants are in their rooms and remain there after lights are out
Attends all program functions with participants
Attends weekly staff meetings
Maintains necessary discipline and harmonious relationships with participants and staff
Assists others with programming to ensure that all classes, activities, and events are organized
Transport students to and from designated pick-up and drop-off locations and off-campus activities
Deliver food and other supplies to student
Reports to respective staff with regards to any problems and/or disciplinary measures during program activities and field trips
Attend all virtual and in-person activities and meetings