Assistant Coordinator 2-CTD

Department: Educ Ctr for Talent Development
Salary/Grade: EXS/6

About CTD

The Center for Talent Development (CTD) at Northwestern University exists to help young people find their individualized strengths and interests, while creating their unique talent development path. As a non-profit center within the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University, CTD ensures students with exceptional potential receive the education, encouragement and support they need to grow into confident and accomplished lifelong learners.

Job Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for supporting the administration of weekend and summer educational programs for gifted and academically talented youth, with significant responsibility for day-to-day operations. This position will primarily be assigned to support academic programs for advanced elementary and middle school learners, including managing program logistics, guiding development of appropriate curriculum, providing instructional leadership, supporting outreach to schools and families, and staff recruitment. The primary assignment may shift based on program needs.

Specific Responsibilities:

Program Development, Support, and Planning:

• Assists the program coordinator and senior administration in the Center, as needed, in developing short and long-term plans for the program and the Center allowing the Center to further its mission.

Personnel Management and Training:

• Provides ongoing support to the management and direction of temporary program staff assuring that programs are staffed with qualified individuals. Coordinates, as assigned, recruiting, hiring, and training program staff. May include supervision. Staff includes (as applicable) administrative support staff, teachers, counselors, researchers, and assistants.

Client Services:

• Provides customer support and maintains good relations with all people and groups associated with the program and the Center assuring a positive representation of the Center. Includes, for example, parents, school representatives, and liaisons. Responds in a timely and professional manner to inquiries related to the program and the Center from internal and external university sources.

Resources (Non-Personnel):

• Works with coordinator to procure resources assuring that programs run smoothly and meet customer expectations. Resources may include classrooms and other facilities, books, supplies, and materials for the program.

Outreach Promotion:

• Promotes the program and the Center through outreach and development efforts assuring the program meets enrollment goals. Participates in outreach planning and activities which may include manning booths at conferences and fairs and giving presentations. Coordinates, as directed by the program coordinator or outreach coordinator, the development and distribution of promotional materials.

Recordkeeping Data Management Systems:

• Supports and manages recordkeeping for the program assuring accurate data are readily available. This includes student files, teacher evaluations, etc., and involves electronic databases, the web, and paper files.

Reports Analysis:

• Compiles data to generate reports and analyses to support projects in the Center. Examples would include historical enrollment data, future enrollment projections, problem diagnosis, thus assuring support for proposals for future program development or growth.

Participation:

• Attends and prepares for meetings related to the program and the Center to develop skills of self and staff. This includes, for example, internal CTD meetings, advisory boards, outside groups, and special committees.

Budget Finance:

• Complies with budget performance goals as set by Assistant Director to assure proper procedures are followed.

Self-Development:

• Engages in professional development to further own skills and learning; develops and pursues an annual plan with goals for development, including, for example, technical and administrative skills, pursuit of interest in the field of gifted education, or pursuit of advanced degree.

Miscellaneous:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3 or more years of work experience in an education setting or service agency; examples include schools, supplemental educational institutions, community service or outreach centers, or colleges/universities.
• Demonstrated experience working with a clientele like CTD's: children, parents, teachers.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree. Preferred fields of study, at undergraduate and graduate level, include education, psychology, and child/adolescent development.
• Interest in gifted education and talent development: has demonstrated or expresses an interest in learning about the field.
• Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers.

Position Details:

• Position involves a M-F business day schedule plus the following requirements. During the six weeks of the summer program, the position requires extended work-day hours and potential weekend work. The summer programs are based in Chicago and the city suburbs. During the academic year, the position supports academic year programs during weekends, with flex time provided during the M-F work week. Position requires periodic/occasional attendance at off-hours meetings, conferences, and events, as well as travel. This position operates on a hybrid schedule.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $60,000 - $72,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits:
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