Elon Academy Assistant Director of College Access

The Elon Academy Assistant Director of College Access will provide summer and year-round support to senior scholars. They will plan and coordinate the Transitions to College Program. They will also be responsible for recruiting, selecting, training, supervising, and assessing summer mentors. In the summer, the Assistant Director of College Access will oversee and assess summer evening activities and handle the logistics of student life. This position reports to the Elon Academy Director. 

• Senior Scholar Support (year-round programming) : Implement the college planning curriculum during the summer and year-round programs for seniors and families (this includes teaching a college planning class in the summer program) 
• Conduct individual and group advising sessions and group workshops for senior scholars and families during the summer and year-round programs
   
  Summer Student Life
• Oversee all non-academic aspects of the summer program
• Coordinate Evening Activities for summer residential program
• Update Critical Incidents document and serve as the lead staff member when incidents arise in the summer program
• Coordinate summer logistics (housing, dining services, transportation) in conjunction with the Program Assistant 
• Supervise scholar leadership team
   
  Mentor Recruitment, Selection, Training, Supervision and Assessment
• Recruit, select, supervise, and assess Elon Academy summer mentors
• Train and supervise Senior College Access Team (CAT) mentors
   
  Transitions to College and Peer Leader Retreat (summer)
• Plan and coordinate the Transitions to College Program including training Peer Leaders
• Oversee Peer Leader connections to first year college students
   
  Additional Responsibilities
• Participate in all Elon Academy staff meetings 
• Assist the Director of Elon Academy as needed on program evaluation
• Collaborate with Elon Academy and Center for Access and Success staff
• Attend and present at professional conferences regionally and nationally as appropriate
• Stay current on changing policies, challenges and opportunities for undocumented students, continuing to closely advice these scholars
• Network with colleges, universities, and other college access and success programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Master’s Degree required. Minimum of three years of experience in a related field preferred.

Position will remain open until filled. Apply at: https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/7952

Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants. 

https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/7952