Huron invites applications for the position of:

COORDINATOR, SUMMER CAMPUS PROGRAMMING

Huron is unique to post-secondary institutions in Canada. With the aim to redefine Liberal Arts education, Huron is creating a university experience unlike any other that prioritizes ethical leadership and community engagement, as much as the pursuit of academic achievement.  

As the founding college of Western University, since 1863, Huron has remained strategically small to best serve the needs of its students.  We provide an elite, yet accessible, education, because every student with the passion and work ethic to positively change our world deserves to access the knowledge to understand it and the skills to shape it. Huron’s mission is to develop Leaders with Heart from all backgrounds and foster a vibrant and inclusive community and prepare students to be engaged citizens who transform the sectors they work within. Our commitment to providing the best-possible Liberal Arts education means students have many unique opportunities to enrich their learning experiences.

SUMMARY:

Job Duration: May 1 – August 16, 2024 

Hours of work: Full Time – up to 44hr/week

Salary: $19/h + 4% vacation pay

Additional Perks: On-campus residence accommodation is available for the duration of employment. Meals will be provided when available (during camp hours).

Reporting to the Manager, Events and Conferences, the Coordinator, Summer Campus Programming will assist with overall program planning and logistics, work with camp teaching staff, as well as overseeing and executing day-to-day camp and conference tasks. 

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Collaborate with program design teams to execute and deliver high calibre experiences for participants; 
• Provide orientation for program leaders, oversee daily intern tasks, and lead daily team meetings; 
• Prepare program itinerary details and logistics for camps and conferences; 
• Administrative and programming support; working with internal and external stakeholders; 
• Liasing with program staff and the Huron Events and Conferences team serving as the main point of contact for program leads; 
• Responsible for daily execution for camp activities, and on call in the evenings as needed; 
• A Huron Ambassador for summer programming.   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience in events or programming;
• Previous experience in summer camps or programming is highly valued;
• Demonstrated interest in and/or experience with events or camp management;
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, essential for promoting Huron initiatives and fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Proficient research and planning capabilities;
• Proven initiative, adept time management, and exceptional organizational skills;
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office suite.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 

• Completed Vulnerable Sector Check;
• Eligible to work in Canada. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their application no later than April 3, 2024, at 11:59 pm EST. Your cover letter and a current resume may be submitted via Huron’s career portal - ADP.         

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Huron values its place in an interconnected world and desires to reflect this value, acknowledging our responsibility to strive towards a diverse and equitable employment and educational environment that recognizes the inherent worth and dignity of every person. We encourage applications from qualified individuals, especially those from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the diversification of ideas.

As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact Huron HR via phone - 519-438-7224 or email - huronhr@huron.uwo.ca at any time during the recruitment process to request any accommodation support you may need.

We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected to proceed in the competition will be contacted.