Upward Bound Camp Coordinator

Fort Valley State University•Fort Valley, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Fort Valley State University is hiring an Upward Bound Camp Coordinator to supervise female Upward Bound students in the dormitory during a six-week summer program held June through July. The coordinator enforces program rules, remains accountable for students, accompanies them on campus and off-campus trips, and attends scheduled meetings and program activities. The role requires working closely with program staff and being available for staff training, planning, and other program events. Personnel may also share responsibility for transporting students to and from their homes. The coordinator works Sunday through Friday each week and is on call 24 hours a day during the summer program. The position includes living on campus with students for two weeks.

Requirements

Be a college graduate, or a current college junior or senior in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Have a valid driver's license.
Have effective written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrate a very high level of emotional maturity.
Have previous experience working with an Upward Bound or pre-college program as a student or staff member.
Clearly demonstrate experience with and commitment to underrepresented, ethnically diverse, and disadvantaged youth.
Be able to work closely with the entire staff and be available for program events, staff training, planning, meetings, and sessions.

Responsibilities

Provide dormitory supervision to female Upward Bound students during the summer program and enforce program rules and regulations.
Remain accountable for students at all times, monitor them throughout the program and on trips, and ensure they remain in their rooms after lights out.
Accompany students on campus and off-campus trips and attend all program functions and activities.
Be on call 24 hours a day for the duration of the summer program.
Plan and conduct special events in residence halls.
Live on campus with students for two weeks.
Supervise students during evening activities and ensure hall security to maintain participants’ health and safety.
Maintain communication with program staff and participants to support efficient program operation.
Attend weekly staff meetings and all virtual and in-person activities and meetings.
Maintain discipline and harmonious relationships with participants and staff.
Assist with programming to ensure classes, activities, and events are organized.
Transport students to and from designated pick-up and drop-off locations and off-campus activities; personnel may also share responsibility for transportation to and from students’ homes.
Deliver food and other supplies to students.
Report problems and disciplinary measures during program activities and field trips to the appropriate staff.
Immediately report serious participant or guest misbehavior and extreme situations to appropriate staff.
Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.