Job Description
SUMMER PROGRAM COORDINATOR
The SUMMER PROGRAM COORDINATOR reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine® Scholars Program (hereafter referred to as NM Scholars), a partnership between Northwestern Medicine® and George Westinghouse College Prep High School. For more information about the program, please visit
http://scholars.nm.org/.
NM Scholars offers a Summer Intensive Program led by two Summer Program Coordinators who are largely responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Scholars. The Coordinators work closely with the Summer Intensive Chair, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare System Advisor, NM Scholar Lead Program Coordinator, and Research/Evaluation Advisor. The Coordinators will work as part of a team as well as demonstrate superior organization skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and attention to detail and be highly flexible and adaptable. (Please see “Other” section to learn more about the Summer Intensive Program).
TENURE OF POSITION: 9 WEEKS, JUNE 8TH - AUGUST 7TH
PAY: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE
Please submit a cover letter and resume/CV
DESCRIPTION
- Assist with the Summer Intensive curriculum design and implementation that include designing, coordinating, and facilitating summer program schedule.
- Work with the NM Scholars team to plan and execute activities such as college campus visits, hands-on activities, lectures, and wellness sessions.
- Maintain daily reflections (e.g., memos) on students’ improvement in the Summer Intensive Program by attending all lectures and presentations with students.
- Support and reinforce students’ strengths and experiential knowledge.
- Promote a college culture environment.
- Serve as the first point of contact for one cohort of students (e.g., rising sophomores), and provide guidance, advice, and mentorship to enhance their experiences in the program.
- Develop and grade homework, projects, and exams, as well as assess participation and attendance.
- Maintain records of grades, attendance, and participation.
- Escort students to and from breakfast, lunch, lecture, and lab locations and ensure that the students adhere to the set schedule.
- Work with the medical student program interns to maximize the Scholars’ summer experience, as well as delegate responsibilities.
- Assist with research activities, including conducting student interviews and collecting student data.
- Provide ongoing feedback to better implement the program.
- Assist students with individual research projects, poster board presentations, and exam preparation.
- Attend regular meetings with the NM Scholars Team to touch base throughout the duration of the Summer Intensive Program.
- Participate in NM Scholars Program Orientation, June 26, 2020, to ensure proper planning and transition.