COORDINATOR - OAOA SUMMER INSTITUTE

Under the supervision of the Office of Access, Opportunity, and Achievement Assistant Director, the Summer Institute (SI) Program Coordinator will oversee programming responsibility for the residential component of the Summer Institute. SI is an educational opportunity afforded to select students to prepare and orient them to the Ithaca experience. The Program Coordinator is employed for a contract period from June 8 - August 2, 2026, and serves as a member of the planning team that coordinates SI. The Program Coordinator is expected to live-in for the SI period (June 27 - August 1). Strong preference for HEOP or CSTEP alumni from Ithaca College.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Work closely with the SI Planning Team and act as the immediate supervisor during evening and weekend hours for 4 undergraduate Peer Mentors (PMs) in the residential hall.

• Serve as primary contact for PM staff in the residence hall and respond to emergency situations and students' personal needs. Consult with OAOA staff and make referrals as needed.

• Provide overall residential leadership to the SI community, creating a productive living and learning environment conducive to positive student development.

• Cultivate students' academic skills development through supervision of structured study hours and development of positive behavioral reinforcement systems.

• Participate in all weekend activities and the opening and closing of SI, as directed; provide leadership during all activities through setting a professional and positive tone with students and student staff both on and off campus.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervision/Staff Development: Work with the Assistant Director (AD) on PM training and staff development sessions; participate in/conduct regular individual and group meetings with PM staff in conjunction with the AD; collaborate with AD to address performance concerns and complete end of summer performance evaluations for PM staff.

• Administration and Management: Manage oversight of day to day in-hall and some programmatic, operational, and administrative functioning and procedures, which includes regular consultation and communication with SI administrators and faculty.

• Policy Enforcement and Discipline: Communicate and enforce Ithaca and SI regulations that pertain to residence hall living and evening/weekend programming. Consult with SI staff regarding disciplinary concerns. Take appropriate actions as outlined.

• On-call/Emergency Response: Serve as primary in-hall emergency contact for staff and students. Be available to respond to crisis situations, and contact appropriate offices as needed. Consult with OAOA administrative staff as requested.

• Student Involvement: Maintain regular communication and visibility with SI students and student staff; serve as mediator and facilitator for individual or group problems that may arise. Consult with SI staff regarding conflicts within the community. Provide mentoring, counseling, and tutoring as needed.

• Program and Community Development: Support PM programmatic efforts; develop community and individual responsibility in the residential hall; lead visioning and implementation of Colloquium presentation at the close of Summer Institute.

• Collaboration: Collaborate with all SI program staff, faculty, and other appropriate College offices as needed. Additional duties may be assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have earned bachelor's degree by employment start date

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• HEOP/CSTEP alum from Ithaca College or H/EOP alum from another institution

COMPENSATION:

This is a temporary position, from June 8 - August 2, 2026.

Hiring rate is $1,199.10/week for a total of $9,593 for the length of the program, plus full meal plan and on-campus housing.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit resume & cover letter detailing interest in the position by Monday, March 9, 2026. Finalists will be asked to provide two professional or academic references. Questions about online applications should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000 or [email protected].

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon review of the criminal background check.

At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age.

We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements.

We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.

When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college.

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