Senior Program Coordinator
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University of Miami School of Law
First Star Academy
Senior Program Coordinator (TEMPORARY POSITION)
May 26 2025 to August 2 2025
June 9 2025 to August 2 2025
JOB SUMMARY
The First Star University of Miami Academy is a collegepreparatory program for high school foster youth. The Academy strives to keep youth on track for high school graduation prepare them for higher education and equip them with the skills to successfully transition to adulthood. Academy students spend all four summers of high school living on the university campus (Summer Academy) and return 12 Saturdays per month during the school year (Saturday Academies). While on campus the youth attend academic classes participate in life skills workshops and explore life on a university campus.
The Senior Program Coordinator plays a critical role in the success of the Summer Academy since it serves as part of the summer leadership team along with the Program Director and Assistant Program Director to ensure a successful Summer Academy. The Senior Program Coordinator has a clinical or other relevant background to assist the team in implementing positive behavioral and traumainformed strategies with youth participants as well as serve as a liaison to caregivers and child welfare stakeholders. The Senior Program Coordinator cultivates appropriate behavior and helps to problem solve situations that arise; teaches socialemotional skills through athletics and other structured activities; serves as a liaison to the child welfare system; and encourages successful learning practices. The Senior Program Coordinator is expected to work fulltime while the youth are on campus. This may include sleeping in the dorms at least twice per week.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Works closely with students to continuously evaluate their experiences while on campus and improve quality and value of the program. Develops strategic partnerships with internal and external entities and organizations. Assists with database maintenance and enrollment management. Ensures administrative processes and student forms are completed in a timely manner. Adheres to University and unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Assists in implementing positive youth development and traumainformed strategies Coordinate dates and times for Case Manager and caregiver visits to the UM campus Therapy sessions and Court appearances by youth Supervise youth during Summer Academy activities which may include classroom offcampus activities and meal and dorm times. Design and participate in select life skills workshops and teambuilding activities to teach socialemotional skills. Ensure compliance with the Academys and Universitys code of conduct. Prepare for and actively participate in staff training meetings and supervisory conferences. Model appropriate behavior for youth and others including appropriate interaction with peers and staff productive study habits cleanliness punctuality language choice and personal representation. Maintain positive relationships with Academy staff university staff and the youths caregivers and social workers.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Bachelors degree is highly desirable.
Experience:
- Experience in recreation a camp setting or with youth in a group setting preferred.
- Ability to work as a team member with Academy staff Youth Coaches and campus staff.
- Mature responsible friendly enthusiastic patient and willing to learn.
- Strong organization and communication skills.
- Ability to pass a Level 2 background check.
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work evenings nights and weekends as necessary.
- Commitment to the Universitys core values.
- Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
- Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
When on duty the Senior Program Coordinator is expected to live with youth in the dorms and eat meals with them. No visitors are permitted to visit in the dorms cafeteria or classes unless preapproved by the Academy Director. The possession and/or use of illegal or alcoholic beverages is strictly forbidden during the Summer Academy while with the youth or in the dorms. No smoking is allowed while with the youth in the dorms or in view of the youth.
Time Commitment
- This is a temporary fulltime position from May 26 to August 2nd and June 9 August 2 2025
- Must attend 21 hours of training in June.
- During the summer the Senior Program Coordinator will be assigned a schedule that approximates a 40hour work week. The schedule may include nights and weekends.
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Temporary Charge Back (Fixed Term)Pay Grade:
A6Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
