Lead Residential Counselor North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics•3.9 Durham, NC Job Details Temporary | Contract $14 an hour 10 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Live-in employment experience Passenger van operation Full Job Description

CLASSIFICATION TITLE

: Lead Student Counselor

WORKING TITLE

: Lead Residential Counselor

DEPARTMENT

: Extended Learning•Summer Programs

POSITION LOCATION

: Durham, NC or Morganton, NC

POSITION TYPE

: Temporary, 2-Month contract (June/July)

HIRING SALARY RANGE

: $14.00/hour plus room and board during programs (housing not provided during the week of July 4). FLSA Non-exempt NCSSM and the division of Extended Learning foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research. NCSSM is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. NCSSM is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we are strongly committed to increasing faculty and staff diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process, please contact us at .

Description of Duties :

Lead counselors assume a leadership role and take initiative to design and coordinate student activities as well as serve as mentors for junior staff. Lead counselors proactively monitor and supervise students, ensure safety and wellbeing of students, and facilitate activities. They create and execute high-quality programming for students, coordinate supplies and scheduling, and collaborate with coworkers and supervisors. Summer staff are student-focused and provide a welcoming environment for students and families by greeting and orienting on opening and closing days, eating meals with students, getting to know students individually, and providing customer service. Strong candidates take initiative, demonstrate leadership, positivity, ability to build rapport with students, and creativity. Reports to Residential Life Leaders. Applicants will support one of the following programs: NCSSM Summer Accelerator•Durham NCSSM Summer Accelerator•Morganton NCSSM Step Up To STEM and INSPIRE•

Durham, Morganton, and Elizabeth City Job Requirements :

Counselors are required to live on campus and are provided a furnished dorm room. Three meals a day and internet access. Complete staff training prior to the start of programs.

Minimum Education and Experience :

High school diploma and at least two years of college or full-time employment Experience working in residence life, education, recreational programming, and/or youth development Valid driver's license and clean driving record Willingness to drive students in 7•to 15-passenger vans (or larger vehicle with CDL license) to and from off-campus activities Preferred qualifications: First aid and CPR certified At least one summer working as a counselor with NCSSM Summer Programs At least two years of experience working with youth ages 10-18 Experience developing and leading youth program activities Responsible, thoughtful, mature, and creative with excellent problem-solving skills Leadership experience Excellent communication skills