Albright College is seeking applications for Camp Guide.  Total Experience Learning® provides students with a focused research experience in a cutting-edge academic environment. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of disciplines through research curricula, career/research presentations by experts, and mentored independent research experiences. TExpL camp guides provide students with the opportunity to develop a research project and will serve as guides and facilitators of the TExpL program.

Mission: The mission of Total Experience Learning® (TExp) is to motivate, support and empower students in their learning to achieve success. We strive to cultivate student engagement and effectiveness in an increasingly diverse and demanding academic climate.

Goals:

1. Student-centered:Topersonalizeeducationalsupportsenhancingcognitive,social,emotionalandcontentdrivenskillsets.
2. Service to Community: To reduce educational barriers while developing research-driven supports for student success.
3. EmpowerStudents:Toestablishandmaintainpositivepeerandprofessionalnetworksto increase a students’ self-efficacy.
4. Community Engagement: Albright undergraduate students will serve as role models for youth in the community.

Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to enhancing equity and inclusion within the team and across a culturally diverse campus while celebrating people of all statuses and identities. This commitment must shine through all job functions including but not limited to, campus wide training sessions, and daily interactions with colleagues and students. The college values its talented, diverse community and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace equity and inclusion. Albright College invites all individuals to apply and as an equal opportunity employer, we also encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and groups to apply for this position.

Essential Job Functions:

Camp Guides are critical members of the TExpL team and will be responsible for a variety of tasks and duties. Most importantly, camp guides will be asked to provide an exciting, challenging, and rewarding experience for all students. All TExpL camp guides will:

1. Th emain focus of the camp guide will be to escort camp participants around campus or off campus in vans as needed.
2. Participate in a debrief meeting that will discuss feedback on the Total Experience Learning® summer program following program completion.
3. Be punctual for all scheduled summer sessions.
4. It is your responsibility to notify your summer supervisor, and/or the Coordinator of Pre-College and Summer Programs as soon as possible if you cannot attend on your assigned date/time.
5. Report any problems or concerns to the Director of the TExpL Summer Program.
6. Serve as a role model for all students seeking academic assistance.
7. Followcollegepolicies;establishandmaintaincredibilitywithinthecommunity;andbehavein accordance with the College’s values and expectations.

Camp guides will be responsible for all duties described above during the summer at Albright College or other assigned location. Part-time hours will be scheduled according to intern availability and need.

Qualifications/Prerequisites:

1. COMMITMENTTO MISSION
   1. A demonstrated commitment to excellence in pre-college and undergraduate education; ability to develop, articulate, and champion Albright College offerings to pre-college students.
   2. A demonstrated commitment to the continued excellence of the educational and scholarly pre- college programs and strong support for the small, liberal arts education, and commitment to global engagement and to diversity as an integral part of excellence.
2. COMMUNICATION
   1. Excellent communication skills to assist camp participants throughout the campus.
3. LEADERSHIPANDMANAGEMENTSKILLS
   1. Demonstrated understanding of equity and inclusion and evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
   2. Strong interpersonal skills and capacity for extensive networking with students and professionals.
4. OTHERSKILLS
   1. Honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, and perspective; a strong work ethic, supported by meaningful response, commitment, and follow-through.
   2. Demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive and equitable Albright community, as described in Albright College’s Inclusivity and Equity Statement.
5. EMPLOYMENTEXPERIENCE
   1. Dedication to inspiring elementary and/or middle and/or high school students in an extracurricular environment.
6. EDUCATION
   1. All Child Clearances and Background Checks required by Albright College to work with minors are required before employment.
   2. A commitment to inclusivity and equity.
7. LICENSES
   1. N/A

Review of applications for this position will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should complete an application by clicking “Apply Now”.  Cover letter, a minimum of two professional references and any other supporting application materials can be uploaded in one document along with the resume.  Optional documents may be submitted can include: proof of education/certification, licenses, and letters of recommendation.

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