Job Information
University of Kansas Temporary Associate Director - Jayhawk Debate Institute in Lawrence, Kansas
27643BR
Job Title:
Temporary Associate Director - Jayhawk Debate Institute
Department:
Communication Studies
Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description:
40% Pre-Camp Preparation:
Coordinate pre-registration process
Work with student housing to establish dorms for camp
Work with Camp Director to plan and coordinate the camp
Develop camp schedule and curriculum
Place students in labs
Coordinate camp lectures and other camp activities
60% Camp Direction/Administration:
Assist in office duties such as answering phone calls, organizing files for distribution of labs, and responding to parent e-mails
Coordinate student check-outs from parents
Manage relations between housing staff
Run camp tournaments
Participate in all camp activities
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :
27643BR
Disclaimer:
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Work Schedule:
Full time, 40 hours/week; possibility of additional hours needed.
During camp (June 23-August 12) available to work between 7:00 am and 11:00 pm coordinating shifts with camp director. Also available for overnight emergencies
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Contact Information to Applicants:
Scott Harris
sharris@ku.edu
785-864-9878
Limited Term End Date:
12-Aug-2024
Required Qualifications:
Must be an active member of the NDT/CEDA policy debate community
Previous leadership experience
Previous experience teaching at summer debate camp
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Advertised Salary Range:
$30.00 minimum
FTE:
1.0
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate work and/or Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies or a related field
Strong organizational skills
Past experience working at Jayhawk Debate Institute
Position Overview:
The Associate Director will work with the Director in preparation for the Jayhawk Debate Institute. This person will coordinate the logistics of the camp and be the primary contact person for parents. This includes but is not limited to: placing campers in labs, responding to parent emails, taking phone calls from parents, handling the pre-registration process, working with student housing to establish dorms for the camp, assigning staff files to cut for the camp, and setting up classrooms for the camp tournament. This is a full time, temporary staff position which begins June 3, 2024 and ends August 12, 2024.
Reg/Temp:
Temporary
Application Review Begins:
02-May-2024
Anticipated Start Date:
03-Jun-2024
Additional Candidate Instruction:
A complete application includes a cover letter and resume or CV. Apply online and attach a letter describing how the required and preferred qualifications are met as well as contact information for three professional references. Only complete applications will be considered.
- Application review begins Tuesday, May 2, 2024 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is received.
Work Location Assignment:
On-Site
Position Requirements:
Must have a valid driver’s license.
This position is hybrid prior to starting camp. It will be onsite during camp.