Summer Science Camp Assistant Coordinator
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Morehead Planetarium - 524500

Career Area :

Academic Administration

Posting Open Date:

12/19/2024

Application Deadline:

02/21/2025

Position Type:

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Summer Science Camp Assistant Coordinator

Position Number:

20028180, 20020054, 20028184, 20026993, 20028183

Vacancy ID:

S024536

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (10-15 hours per week during Spring semester); Monday - Friday (40 hours per week during Summer); 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$14.55/hour

Proposed Start Date:

03/25/2025

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

5 months or less

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center opened in 1949 as the first planetarium on a college campus in the United States. During the 1960s and 1970s, Morehead trained 62 NASA astronauts (including 11 of the 12 men who walked on the Moon) in celestial navigation. By Morehead's 50th anniversary in 1999, more than five million spectators - half of them schoolchildren - had visited its Star Theater to learn about the cosmos.

Morehead expanded its mission in 2000, becoming not only a gateway to the stars, but a gateway to all the sciences. Today, its programming reflects the expanded mission to help people better understand science, technology, and health through state-of-the-art full dome planetarium shows, exhibits, camps, hands-on classes, and statewide outreach programming.

In 2020, Morehead completed a $9M renovation that expanded its exhibit space which now includes more than 6,000 square feet of exhibit space that highlight a range of science disciplines.

Position Summary:

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center seeks motivated individuals to play a vital role in the planning and implementation of its summer camp programs from June 9 - August 8, 2025. Each year, we offer exciting, hands-on summer camps to kids from rising kindergarten to rising eighth grade. You would assist the Camp Coordinator with the logistics, administration, preparation, and operation of a fun, safe summer program.

Possible areas of responsibility include:
* Registration
* Staff training
* Extended care supervision
* Coordination of the Counselor-in-Training Program
* Phone and email correspondence with parents
* Drop-off and pick-up coordination
* Supervision and support of Lead Counselors and High School Assistants
* Behavior management
* Camp curricula revisions and checks
* Materials inventory and procurement
* Organizing material storage areas
* Planning purchases
* Receipt reconciliation
* Creation and organization of camp materials bins
* Administrative recordkeeping
* Coordination of scholarship program

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

High level of responsibility; Ability to supervise and set an example for undergraduate and high school student educators; Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; Ability to effectively communicate with both children and parents; Ability to learn computer programs and online registration systems.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Experience with summer camp programs; Experience with Morehead Planetarium Summer Science Camp; Coursework in science, education, and/or art fields; Bilingual proficiency; Driver's license strongly preferred.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements:

Moderate physical effort is required, specifically related to preparing learning environments and providing routine maintenance of the educational classrooms, supply rooms, and outdoor programming areas. Assistant Coordinators will spend time in an office setting as well as teaching inside and outside. Prolonged periods of time will be spent outside during pick-up and drop-off times. Ability to perform all these tasks with or without reasonable accommodation.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions :

H-1B sponsorship is not available for this position.

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