Community Education Center

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Community Education Center (CEC) Program Specialist (Youth Programming)

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary:
The Community Education Center Summer Camp Program Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Community Education Center youth program including the summer camp program for middle and high school age groups. The Program Specialist will develop, direct, and coordinate the solicitation, and delivery of the summer camp and year-round youth program by providing administrative assistance to the Director. Operations include responding to student, faculty/instructor, and parental concerns; maintaining student and parent demographic records to include those needed for grant reconciliations and applications as applicable. The Program Specialist will be responsible for multiple campus location to coordinate the delivery of summer camp and youth programming. This position is a dynamic role that will benefit from experience in a variety of areas such as classroom management, teacher development, student learning, marketing, and project management. Qualified candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide professional support to the Director of the Community Education Center regarding summer camps. Includes the authority to make and commit to administrative decisions on behalf of the Director in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Administer the scheduling of faculty/instructors in the Community Education Center related to year-round youth programming and summer camps in multiple locations including the CMU Tech Bishop campus, CMU main campus, Clifton Community Center, and Montrose campus for CMU/CMU Tech.

• Manage implementation of all summer camp and youth programming, including recruiting instructors, developing curriculum, coordinating training schedules, assigning locations and rooms, registering campers, recording and tracking enrollment and attendance, checking in students, verifying liability waivers and media releases and ordering supplies for camps.

• Propose and implement procedures and resources to help make sure that students in the valley become aware of and can attend summer camps by breaking down barriers that might exist to include financial, transportation, location, and others.

• Foster CMU Tech's strong partnership, collaboration, and communication with all industry, community, and school district partners.

• Assist Director with management of financial operations for summer camps and overall youth programming including collecting and approving instructor requested supply/materials budgets, processing of faculty assignment (contract) preps for camp instructors and establishing pricing for summer camps and youth programming.

• Assist in the preparation of summer camp reports on summer camp program enrollment, cost of operation, grant reconciliation and further action proposals.

• Develop and implement marketing ideas for advertising of the youth program in coordination with the marketing department.

• Propose and implement creative programming ideas for summer camp classes and youth programming that can build an ongoing collaboration with students throughout the year on topics of their interest.

• Help field and resolve complaints and problems regarding summer camps programs originating from students, parents, and instructors as well as request and organize overall feedback of all participant's experiences.

• Actively pursue contacts with local entities such as SD51 to promote summer camp and overall youth courses offered through the Community Education Center.

• Work with SD51 and other entities to identify opportunities for partnerships on youth program awareness and teaching opportunities.

• Maintain complete records of all summer camp training courses.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of related experience in office/project management, education

• Proficient with all Microsoft Office Suite applications to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Excellent organizational skills due to multiple assignments and fluctuating priorities.

• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to communicate effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing.

• Previous youth programming experiences.

• Previous teaching or volunteer experience in the Pre-school through 12 school system.

• Sales and marketing experience.

• Budget management experience.

• Experience building teams and/or enhancing the team experience.

• Understand the CMU/CMU Tech core values and work toward living those values every day.

Hourly Wage: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Department: Colorado Mesa University

Employment Type: Administrative Part Time (.5 FTE)

HOW TO APPLY

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 10/27/2024.

How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.

• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Direct Inquiries Contact: Kurtis Armstrong, kuarmstr@coloradomesa.edu

ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY

Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus located in Grand Junction. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings. Founded in 1925, it's a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.

At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they'll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.

The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you won't have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting. In addition to a mountain resort that's less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado's best kept secrets.

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.

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